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drymix.info Newsletter 277/2022; ISSN Number 1613-0111; 19. October 2022

1. Bauma 2022 in München next Week: join us on 26.10.22 in Wirtshaus im Fraunhofer

2. List of Topics for The 15th Annual SEADMA Conference, Bangkok, 1.12.22

3. Calls for Papers Update: idmmc9, Nürnberg, admmc7, Richmond, VA & others

4. New Date for ladmmc7 in São Paulo: 7. August 2023, just before Concrete Show

5. Saint Gobain Completes Acquisition of GCP Applied Technologies

6. Evonik Sells Insulation Panels Business to Kingspan

7. Knauf Builds Two New Plants in Romania

1. Bauma 2022 in München next Week: join us on 26.10.22 in Wirtshaus im Fraunhofer

Bauma is back in town (24.10 to 30.10.22 at Messe München, Germany) and   drymix.info and its partners are inviting to their traditional get-together at Wirtshaus im Fraunhofer. This casual, no-agenda-no-ties event takes place on Wednesday 26. October 2022, 19:30 (sponsors are still welcome, but the place is affordable, we can also pay for ourselves). The beers are covered by Schleibinger Geräte, thanks a lot Markus.

Please tell us if you are coming by e-mail to info@drymix.info.

4. The 15th Annual SEADMA Conference, Bangkok, Thailand, 1. December 2022

The SEADMA Thai Drymix Mortar Group (Thai Concrete Association TCA, Mortar Subchapter) and The South East Asia Drymix Mortar Association SEADMA jointly invite to the 15th Annual SEADMA Conference and Industry Showcase at Swissotel Bangkok Ratchada on Thursday, 1. December 2022. We expect delegates from throughout South East Asia and of course from Thailand to this first live in-person event in the area since our 14th SEADMA Conference in Ho Chi Minh City back in November 2019. Judging from our program (see below) we will have a truly international event this time around.

Here is a preliminary list of topics (in alphabetical order by company/institution; “WT” denominates working title; subject to change without notice):

Key Notes and Greetings

Chulalongkorn University, TCA, SEADMA | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thanakorn Pheeraphan | Opening Words on Behalf of SEADMA Thai Chapter: Drymix Mortar in Thailand: A Brief Outlook
Bouygues-Thai | Samart Homthong | Keynote Speech: Requirements of General Contractors for Efficient Construction (WT)
Technical University Munich TUM | Prof. Dr. Johann Plank | Greetings to the Assembly

Lectures and reports

Affordable Abodes | Tim Tan | Grow your home - The Use of Natural Fibers in Biocomposites for Low-Income Housing
and: Malaysia Kenaf Board LKTN | (tbd.) | Government Initiative for Kenaf as Cash Crop in Malaysia - a Model for the SEA Region (WT)
Baumit | Ing. Eduard Artner | BauMinator – 3D Printed Precast Elements for Slabs to Reduce Weight and CO2 Emissions (virtual contribution)
Calucem | Yeo Boon Khee | Microbiologically Induced Corrosion (MIC) - Resistant Concrete for Sewer Networks
Dairen | Ashley Tan | Development of VAE Powder for Better CTA Performance
Haver&Boecker | Olaf Micke | Mission Planet Blue: More Efficient + Sustainable Solutions for your Packing Process
Imerys | Chen Hongfang | Formulating More Sustainable Products Using High Alumina Cement (WT)
K-Block Thailand | Scott Martell | Performance Requirements for Drymix Mortars Used in Light Weight Block Construction
NFLG | Hank Chen | The Modular & Economical Concept Mortar Plant
Polyplast | Marina Kondratyeva | Advanced Solutions for Drymix Mortars with High Alumina Content
SEADMA & drymix.info | Klaus Swoboda & Ferdinand Leopolder | 3D Mortar Printing - a Global View in Examples and Technologies
SEADMA Indonesia Chapter (Promindo) | (tbd.) | The Progress of the Standardization of Drymix Mortars in Indonesia (SMI)
SEADMA Malaysia Chapter (PPM) | (tbd. ) | Development of Markets for Drymix Mortars in Malaysia and Singapore (JB)
SEADMA Philippines Chapter | (tbd.) | The Philippine Market for Drymix Mortars - Structure and Future Products
SEADMA Vietnam | (tbd) | After the Slow-Down: Recovery of Building Materials Market in Vietnam
Siam City Cement | Kajornsak Manosupsak | Blended Cements as a Chance to Reduce Carbon Foodprint (WT)
Siam Modified Starch SMS | Bob Koehler & Worachard Chawanasporn | “Excelcon” Starch Ether - an Essential Rheology Modifier for Mortars
Wacker Chemie | Malik Jamal Jaffar Ali | One component Cementitious Water Proofing Membrane – Formulating with Dispersible Polymer Powder

Admission to the 15th Annual SEADMA Conference is 390 €, reduced to 290 € for SEADMA, drymix.info or MEDMA Partners. Drymix mortar producers pay only 190 €. Travel Special: Mortar Producers from outside Thailand pay only 100 Euro per person. Please register online on www.drymix.info using your credit cards (Visa or Master).

3. Calls for Papers Update: idmmc9, Nürnberg, admmc7, Richmond, VA & others

For us here at drymix.info, it is essential for planning to have early confirmations of support. Also for our clients a proper preparation will yield successful conferences (see Mexico City and Istanbul this year). As a service to our supporters here is a list of deadlines to be observed still this year:
1.10.22 (expired): Deadline for Lectures at idmmc9, Nürnberg, Germany, 27.3.23
1.10.22 (expired): Deadline for Lectures at ECC Congress, Nürnberg, Germany, 28.3.23
15.10.22 (expired): Deadline for papers to the 15th Annual SEADMA Conference, 1.12.22, Bangkok (list of topics above)
15.11.22: Deadline for Lectures at Drymix Mortars in the Middle East, Dubai, 6.2.23
1.12.22: Deadline for Lectures at Philippine Drymix Mortar Meeting, Manila, 9.6.23
1.12.22: Deadline for submissions to Drymix Mortar Yearbook 2023
15.12.22: Deadline for Lectures at admmc7 and ScalingUp3D, Richmond, VA, June 8, 2023

4. New Date for ladmmc7 in São Paulo: 7. August 2023, just before Concrete Show

The 7th Latin American Drymix Mortar Conference and Industry Showcase ladmmc7 (initially scheduled to take place this week) takes place in São Paulo, Brasil, on Monday, 7. August 2023. Our Technical Chairman Mario Kristeller and Leo have chosen this date due to its immediate proximity before Concrete Show as well as reflecting the Brasil school holiday calendar. Supporters are asked to confirm their participation early, companies that had already booked their package for this week are guaranteed this year's prices for ladmmmc7 in 2023.

5. Saint Gobain Completes Acquisition of GCP Applied Technologies

Construction material manufacturer Saint Gobain North America of Malvern, Pennsylvania, USA has recently completed the acquisition of GCP Applied Technologies of Alpharetta, Georgia, USA. GCP produces building materials as well as cement additives and concrete admixtures, the company had a turnover of 1.025 mio Euro (close to 1.000 mio USD) in 2021 and employs 1.800 people at 50 production sites worldwide. It can be assumed, that synergies are expected when integrating GCP's building materials division (CGP turnover 2021: 250 mio USD) into CertainTeed (roofing, siding, fencing, insulation) and CGP's construction chemicals division (CGP turnover 2021: 750 mio USD) into Chryso (additives and admixtures). Back in December 2021, when both companies announced the deal, the transaction value was not disclosed. All anti-trust approvals have been obtained, CGP will be delisted from  the New York Stock Exchange.

6. Evonik Sells Insulation Panels Business to Kingspan

Evonik AG, Essen, Germany, has recently sold its high-performance insulation panels business (tradename Calostat) to Kingspan Group, Kingscourt, Ireland. The deal includes existing business, branding, technical knowhow and production assets at Hanau-Wolfgang. The panels are microporous, water-repellent and fire-resistant (Class A) and can be applied in thinner layers due to their superior insulation capacity. "In developing Calostat, Evonik has created an insulating material that (...) is slim, highly efficient, Class A rated, and Cradle-to-Cradle certified" said Alan Lawlor, Divisional Managing Director for Kingspan Insulation. Evonik will continue to supply its raw materials for the production of Calostat panels. A transaction value was not given by either party.

7. Knauf Builds Two New Plants in Romania

Knauf Group of Iphofen, Germany is investing about 200 mio Euro into new capacities in Romania. 135 mio Euro will go into the construction of an additional insulation panels plant in Tarnaveni (north of Sibiu). Knauf will also build a new line for gypsum boards in Huedin, near Cluj-Napoca, estimated investment cost there is 76 mio Euro. The Romanian governments’ plans for energetic building renovation will create a significantly higher demand for insulation materials. Both plants lay in the Cluj Napoca region, from where most of Romania and also surrounding countries such as Hungary, Serbia and Ukraine can easily be reached.

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