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<h1>Einblick_13-2006_engl_low.pdf</h1> <p>I NSIGHT <br />New system competency <br />and its consequences</p> <p>13/2006 <br />Periodical issue based on information <br />gathered by staff members, overseas <br />affiliates, customers, and friends of the</p> <p>SCHOMBURG <br />group of companies <br />Detmold und Halle/S.</p> <p>A feasibility study to develop an efficient <br />track-laying system for traffic routes, started <br />in 2004, was the beginning of a venture <br />between the public transportation services in <br />Dresden and SCHOMBURG GmbH & Co. KG. <br />The development project was directly <br />associated with the Postplatz construction site. <br />A patent now exists and our company has <br />supplied 1000 tonnes of bedding mortar and <br />elastic sealing compound for the first 6000 m2 <br />of trafficked areas with tram/bus stops and <br />kerbstones. A further 3000 m2 are to follow. <br />Therefore SCHOMBURG is now significantly <br />more competent and has become stronger as <br />a result.</p> <p>Safe building systems has been the strategy for <br />three centuries. Therefore it is no coincidence <br />that in the previous year, as a continuance of <br />Marketing, further construction systems were <br />also achieved. A system for the repair of <br />historical buildings, especially half-timbered <br />houses with additional thermal insulation from <br />the inside, either by conventional methods or <br />with loam is new to the SCHOMBURG <br />product range. <br />Albert Schomburg</p> <p>Joint venture leads to an innovative bedding system <br />with elastic joint sealants for modern track construction <br />achieved – just in time deliveries from the production units in <br />Detmold and Halle an der Saale. Since mid October lower <br />temperatures and rainfall have hampered construction work. <br />Enclosures and heating of the work area has ensured the <br />continuation of the work.</p> <p>Source: Dresden public <br />transportation services.</p> <p>Cross section of the Wilsdruffer street tram/bus stop.</p> <p>Up to now 756,000 kg of INDUCRET®-VK-Bettungskleber <br />and 226,000 kg of INDUCRET®-VK-Fugenkleber have been <br />called-off and installed. For elastic flood jointing approx. <br />20,000 litres of INDUCRET®-VK-Fug-TKF-25 have been used <br />so far. Up to today this represents about 60% of the total <br />quantity planned. The heated enclosures permitted all <br />measures to proceed uninterrupted. The construction in the</p> <p>The requirements of modern track construction in association <br />with the increased demands in user comfort for disabled <br />access and safety has necessitated the development of new <br />laying techniques. From the initiative of the public <br />transportation services in Dresden and against the <br />background of the need to renovate the historic Postplatz, <br />many points have been pondered anew jointly with the <br />Technical University of Dresden and SCHOMBURG GmbH <br />& Co. KG. All four modes of transport are to comply. <br />The Postplatz is one of the most important places in <br />Dresden’s town centre and a crucial traffic junction for <br />public transport. The county town of Dresden has decided <br />to press ahead with the redesign of the plaza within the <br />scope of the overall urban concept. The requirements for <br />fixing in the rail areas were very demanding. They were <br />concerned with guaranteeing the fundamentals of the term <br />“rigid rail”, to ensure a durable, stable bond between <br />concrete support and the paving in the rail area. At the <br />beginning of 2004 the goals of a joint project were agreed <br />between the DVB (Dresden public transportation services) <br />and SCHOMBURG GmbH & Co. KG in order to achieve <br />the profile of requirements within the allotted time span – <br />end of the civil engineering works mid 2006. The Technical <br />University of Dresden was called in with the participation of <br />Professor Jordan in order to introduce considerable scientific <br />aspects to the project. Through the support of all participants <br />a construction method was developed that together with <br />the composite strengths achieved formed a building <br />classification that previously had not existed. <br />The patented “Dresden Joint System (FSD)” permits a <br />professional implementation with experienced skilled <br />craftsmen. In addition maintenance of the joints is possible <br />with the system. The poured joint material impresses with a <br />feasible total deformation of up to 35% and a recovery of <br />> 80%. With track curves with a radius of < 75m the three <br />dimensional stresses of the rails and the sinking of the rails <br />is dissipated safely in the joint. Dynamic “sine stress” <br />(= deflection of rail downward from > 0.7 mm) is <br />permanently cushioned. Due to the long waiting intervals <br />a longer period of use arises. Although a new system <br />interacting with an array of further contracts has to be <br />declined, the timescale for approx. 6000 m2 can be</p> <p>Laying the pavers in INDUCRET®-VK-Bettungskleber.</p> <p>core area of the Postplatz was planned under the guidelines <br />of the county town of Dresden, whereby the trafficked area <br />in the vicinity of the tracks were to be constructed with large <br />granite setts. The Postplatz is served by seven tram and <br />three bus routes. The double stop for tram and bus are 90 <br />and 100 m long respectively, are covered and have <br />disabled access. The area between the two stops in the <br />Wildsruffer street and Wall street is spanned by a glass roof <br />that is reminiscent of a butterfly. <br />The public transportation services in Dresden, as developer, <br />together with the county town of Dresden started the <br />construction of the Postplatz on 30th May 2005. Building <br />costs are estimated to be over 40 million Euros.</p> <p>The Wilsdruffer street in the Postplatz was sufficiently complete by <br />30/11/2005 that the newly fitted tracks could be used by the trams.</p> <p>Volker Helmdach</p> <p>SanReMo or building portfolio with intelligent <br />internal thermal insulation <br />The refurbishment, renovation and modernisation of historic, or just old, buildings that we wish to conserve without <br />abandoning their housing quality is possible today with innovative systems that SCHOMBURG have conceived.</p> <p>SanReMo – an historic façade in the inner city.</p> <p>SanReMo – an historic façade in clinker and quarry stone.</p> <p>Over the course of this year all components of the <br />restoration system will be available.</p> <p>In the last 10 years rent excluding bills has risen by approx.15% whereas the energy costs have risen by more <br />than 55%.</p> <p>This does not only mean <br />restoration in the sense of <br />building conservation with <br />AQUAFIN® and THERMOPAL® <br />but with THERMOLUT® an <br />economical, energy <br />refurbishment with an internal <br />insulation system from natural <br />materials to the point of using <br />loam (wattle and daub). The <br />vapour permeable system is <br />configured in such a way that <br />the usual reservations for interior <br />insulation no longer apply. A <br />positive note for all those who <br />rely on quality and a positive <br />energy saving therefore a plus <br />in every respect.</p> <p>Specialised trades and industry <br />are required to practice <br />awareness training and to offer <br />forward looking concepts for <br />every occupant. Energy advisers <br />from specialist trades will do <br />everything to advise on honest <br />efficient concepts, which is <br />ultimately about benefit from all <br />sides. The public authorities are <br />helping with favourable credit <br />and other encouragements. <br />SCHOMBURG is at the disposal <br />of the trade in an advisory <br />capacity with system skills. <br />Alexander Weber</p> <p>It is more than the motto “your <br />tenant benefits!” which many <br />European guidelines on total <br />energy efficiency of buildings <br />embrace. It is about much more <br />– greater savings!</p> <p>Intelligent internal thermal insulation <br />for adaptive thermal efficiency.</p> <p>Overwhelming response to AQUAFIN Inc. <br />at the “Cihag” in Mexico City <br />In October 2005 SCHOMBURG was represented for the <br />first time at the annual exhibition “Cihag” in Mexico City <br />with over 80,000 visitors. The interest in AQUAFIN®-IC, <br />AQUAFIN®-1K, AQUAFIN®-2K/M and ASODUR®-SG2 was <br />so big that the entire stand crew was constantly occupied <br />for 5 days from midday to the evening. Around 1000 <br />enquiries came in whose processing occupied no little time. <br />The new local representation of AQUAFIN Inc. USA in <br />Mexico, Soltech International S.A. de C.V. (since June <br />2005) under the leadership of Engineer Alberto Morales <br />has already taken many successful AQUAFIN®-IC and <br />AQUAFIN®-2K/M orders. AQUAFIN®-2K/M was installed <br />e.g. on a badly cracked decking subject to vibration and <br />approx. every 60 seconds exposed to point loading from <br />pallet truck wheels. The customer is extremely satisfied with <br />the stamina of AQUAFIN 2K/M so much so that follow up <br />orders are in sight.</p> <p>The stand crew from Mexico City (from left): Alfred Kessi, Alberto Morales, <br />Michael Mudrick, Manuel Perez, Luis Pimentel.</p> <p>Alfred Kessi, Elkton USA</p> <p>A particularly efficient construction renovation system <br />with two new products <br />The market for building conservation described as both <br />modern and under the concept SAN-RE-MO (refurbishment, <br />renovation and modernisation) requires efficient and <br />technically sophisticated systems. At the start of the season <br />SCHOMBURG fittingly presents a new refurbishment render <br />in accordance with WTA and a concentrate for producing <br />a WTA horizontal membrane as well as an impregnating <br />material. <br />THERMOPAL®-SR24 <br />• For manual and mechanical <br />application <br />• Low material consumption <br />(only 9.5 kg/m2/cm) <br />• Up to 3cm in one application <br />• High salt storage volume <br />• Vapour permeable <br />• Minimises mould growth <br />• Non combustible <br />• Frost resistant <br />• WTA approved</p> <p>AQUAFIN®-IB2 <br />• High yield concentrate <br />• Low consumption <br />• Can be diluted with water <br />with high storage stability <br />• Highly hydrophobic with <br />maximum penetration <br />• Tested up to 95% degree of <br />damp penetration according to WTA <br />• WTA certified <br />To round off the product range and due to a multitude of <br />customer wishes a water-based silane impregnating cream <br />for façades was developed whose advantages lies in its <br />assured and easy application and a high degree of <br />efficiency. The market launch with will be early next year <br />but you may request detailed information in advance. <br />Holger Sass</p> <p>The first steps to Asia – equally enticing as challenging <br />In 2005 the first steps to Asia were ventured in order to <br />establish SCHOMBURG products in the Asiatic market. <br />To achieve these goals different countries were chosen in <br />which to exhibit. The conclusion turned out positive. Here <br />is a short overview: <br />China: <br />Expobuild China took place from 06/04 – 09/04/2005 <br />in Shanghai where SCHOMBURG with its exhibition stand <br />was represented for the first time in Asia in order to explore <br />the market in China. Communication proved difficult as only <br />a few visitors could read or speak English. Brochures and <br />posters for the products introduced there were produced in <br />Chinese for the exhibition but translators were still necessary <br />on the stand. Important insights into the Chinese market <br />were gained. It was especially challenging to find the right <br />partner. Often the Chinese only look for capital and <br />know-how subsequently leaving the investor in the red. <br />Thailand: <br />One month later ARCHITECT´05 took place near Bangkok <br />in Thailand. The exhibition was a complete success with <br />over 500 contacts. Before the end of the year our products <br />were used on the first project in Thailand amongst which <br />was a major project with over 10,000 m2 AQUAFIN®-IC <br />basement tanking. A potential joint venture partner was <br />found. <br />Vietnam: <br />Finally we were represented in Vietnam with an exhibition <br />stand from 06/09 – 13/09/2005 at the VietBuild <br />exhibition in Hoh Chi Min City (formerly Saigon). We were</p> <p>The SCHOMBURG exhibition stand was used to search for the right partner <br />just like at other exhibitions.</p> <p>astonished that a few visitors even spoke to us in German. <br />Exhibition days 12.5 hours long without a break reflected <br />the fierce flow, with which the mostly native stand crew had <br />to cope. <br />The daily downpours with enormous quantities of water <br />that overflowed into the aisles of a few exhibition tents lead <br />to the realisation as to why Vietnam has so many problems <br />with the watertightness of buildings. The interest in <br />AQUAFIN® waterproof building products was appropriately <br />high – certainly also because the economical and <br />construction boom has already started there. <br />Albert-Johannes Schomburg</p> <p>New Outfit and extended product range <br />for RETHMEIER <br />Allow me to introduce myself: Reinhard Leyser - I joined <br />the RETHMEIER company eight months ago and I am <br />responsible for international product management. My first <br />task was to develop complimentary products for the CTA <br />(Technical Chemistry Department) and to introduce these <br />products to the new edition of the product range overview <br />in German and English. The new Cl-group is unmistakable. <br />A new layout was also implemented for the new Internet <br />site, which will be appearing shortly and is distinguished <br />by expanded and clearer navigation and menu listings. Be <br />curious and visit us – www.rethmeier.de. <br />A glance at the range brochure or on the home page shows <br />quite clearly that there are not only optical changes but that <br />the product portfolio has considerably expanded through <br />extensive development endeavours. In the meantime <br />RETHMEIER can fulfil most customer requirements assuredly <br />and reliably from all fields of concrete production. A further</p> <p>step in the establishment of RETHMEIER and the expansion <br />of market share both domestically and overseas was <br />consequently accomplished. <br />Reinhard Leyser / Jens Danke</p> <p>www.schomburg.de - a visit that is worth it! <br />After a lengthy and intensive implementation phase the new <br />internet site of the SCHOMBURG group of companies went <br />online. With a clearer structure and comprehensive navigation the site offers an overview of current topics at all times <br />and the complete product range from SCHOMBURG. The <br />four product categories are symbolised by the four ‘drops’ <br />colours identical with those integrated with the home page. <br />A particular innovation is demonstrated by the section “Service/Downloads” which unlike previously allows the user an <br />overview or to download data sheets, brochures or even the <br />complete product range from SCHOMBURG. For the shortest and quickest route to goal all site pages offer a full text <br />search facility that arranges every result of the respective search item in a tree format provided at a glance. The user <br />can quickly call up and download the desired information <br />with a click. Below you will gain an understanding of all <br />sections with innovations. <br />The site www.schomburg.de is at the moment offered in two <br />languages – English and German. With a click on the <br />world map the gateway to further country specific sites of</p> <p>About us: <br />The management of the SCHOMBURG group of companies is introduced. General information <br />about the group is obtained and with a click the individual business areas – an overview of all <br />business locations both national and international as well as information on chosen reference projects.</p> <p>Service (for planners and tradesmen): <br />The service section offers the possibility under the item ‘Downloads’ to quickly and clearly download <br />data sheets (technical information sheets/diagrams, sample specifications), brochures, range <br />brochures. Furthermore rapid responses can be obtained under FAQ for frequently asked questions – <br />quick help for everyone. Under Links the Internet addresses of further SCHOMBURG pages, overseas <br />companies, distribution companies and partners are to be found.</p> <p>Products: <br />The product section offers all SCHOMBURG products organised as product range and subgroups. <br />A click on individual products brings more detailed information and furthermore the possibility to <br />download the associated data sheets. For a quick search a full text search facility is offered on the <br />link page, which is described in greater detail below under the item “Full text search”.</p> <p>News & press: <br />Alongside current SCHOMBURG news in this section one learns about national and international <br />exhibitions at which SCHOMBURG is represented and training/events that regularly take place. <br />Moreover one can enquire about jobs within the group of companies, receive an insight into <br />different press releases, organised by topic, and one has the possibility to download all issues of <br />the company magazine “EINBLICK” starting from 1993.</p> <p>individual overseas companies within the SCHOMBURG <br />group is opened. These will gradually appear, also in the <br />new design, like that for the Netherlands completed <br />alongside the German site. <br />A big thank you is extended to the advertising agency WAS <br />Detmold, which was contracted to design the new site, and <br />to the Internet agency LOUIS INTERNET Detmold, which <br />undertook the technical implementation and realisation and <br />moreover programmed a completely new system (content <br />management system) for web based support. A convenient <br />translation work flow for any of many languages is now <br />possible. <br />Further projects e.g. new sites for RETHMEIER and <br />INDUTEC are currently under planning and implementation. <br />Happy surfing… <br />Jens Danke</p> <p>Partner (Professional tradesmen + market partners in commerce) <br />In the section Partner there are numerous contractors organised under product range and town with <br />relevant contact data. Moreover this section offers a distributor search whereby keying in the town or <br />postcode will identify the nearest stockist that offers SCHOMBURG products.</p> <p>Contact: <br />Here the appropriate contact person is quickly and easily found. The section Contacts Germany is <br />equipped with a search function. After keying in the town or postcode the appropriate customer <br />manager or technical advisor is identified with contact data. The contact persons for different <br />overseas areas are also located under Contacts Overseas with contact data. Via the contact form <br />we can be contacted quickly without complication in writing. Under Journey a route planner is <br />acquired that shows the way to our premises.</p> <p>Full text search: <br />On the left hand side of every page clicked upon there is a search field. This allows, after keying in <br />the item, all related contents that could be found, to be displayed on the one page at a glance. The <br />tree format conforms strictly with the menu structure of www.schomburg.de. Single search items can <br />be found very quickly and clicked on. Tip – fewer items are often more…</p> <p>Languages/countries: <br />Also on the left hand side of each page clicked upon there is a world map with two national flags. <br />Clicking on the map one acquires a page where one can decide between a) German or English <br />language in www.schomburg.de or b) acquire one of the current 14 different country pages of <br />SCHOMBURG overseas companies.</p> <p>AQUAFIN Romania s.r.l. <br />Romania is establishing itself as an emerging nation of <br />particular importance. The first steps have been taken to <br />establish SCHOMBURG products into the Romanian market <br />via a joint venture with Augustin Russu, Business Director of <br />Aquafin Romania s.r.l. <br />Constructional waterproofing and renovation systems are the <br />emphasis for the introduction to the market there. Important <br />properties have already been sourced and three have <br />already been implemented with SCHOMBURG systems. <br />Christian Mischock</p> <p>Augustin Russu, Florin Puscuta, Razvan Bobe and Chrisian Mischock during <br />conceptual discussions (from left to right).</p> <p>Canoeing enjoyed with ASO®-EZ2 <br />Under the setting of the tenth concrete canoe regatta in <br />Heidelberg, the special screed cement ASO®-EZ2 was <br />employed in an extraordinary manner.</p> <p>SCHOMBURG heartily congratulates the students on their <br />first place and on an exceptional engineering achievement! <br />Jens Danke</p> <p>The technical department for civil engineering of the GSOtechnical college in Nuremberg used the building material <br />to construct a canoe. With great success they occupied first <br />place in the competition for best construction. The boat <br />“Rosaik” won recognition against a total of 47 canoes from <br />37 universities and technical colleges. <br />With almost 300 N/mm2 compressive strength the students <br />developed a building material that enabled the construction <br />of a light but stable canoe. Approx. 150 single components <br />were cast and joined to a canoe carcass. All parts were <br />made from ASO®-EZ2 amongst others.</p> <p>The first test in the water – the successful canoe “Rosaik” <br />constructed with ASO®-EZ2.</p> <p>When training wasn’t quite enough <br />Application faults with AQUAFIN®-IC at the British Embassy <br />in Islamabad/Pakistan meant that at the start of January <br />2006 it was necessary to respond quickly with assistance <br />on site.</p> <p>tional training sessions (see page 7) SCHOMBURG is on <br />the right path to avoid “first aid trips” like these to Pakistan… <br />Michael Hölscher</p> <p>Mixing, application and workmanship errors lead to the <br />AQUAFIN®-IC coating applied to detach from the wall. <br />Following a thorough survey of the area the problem was <br />analysed and a befitting solution offered on site. Through <br />a practical demonstration the workmen were shown how to <br />prepare the areas, how to apply the product properly and <br />how post treatment of the applied area has to be carried <br />out. <br />This incorrect product application made it clear once again <br />the significance that intensive product training has in relation <br />to workmanship and correct application. Via regular interna-</p> <p>Michael Hölscher (right) during the fault analysis on site.</p> <p>SCHOMBURG Norge Ltd at the BYGG REIS DEG in Oslo <br />The fact that the Norwegian building industry is presently <br />passing through a particular type of economic boom was <br />also experienced by our stand personnel at the BYGG REIS <br />DEG in Oslo. Over 70,000 visitors came to the new <br />exhibition centre from 27/09 – 02/10/2005. Emphasis <br />was placed on the AQUAFIN®/UNIFIX® bonded tanking <br />systems beneath tiles. In 2006 Norway will renovate all <br />public swimming pools! <br />As it transpired that our business partner was the sole <br />supplier on this topic, it was hardly possible to cope with <br />the number of visitors on the SCHOMBURG stand. The <br />exhibition was deemed a complete success. <br />Hans-Dieter Bormann <br />Heavy congestion – exhibition visitors show great interest in bonded <br />waterproof systems for use with tiling.</p> <p>AQI seminars in Detmold will be regular features <br />The imparting of Know-How for establishing competent <br />market and/or joint venture partners is increasingly gaining <br />in significance. Therefore for a few years now English <br />language AQI Know-How seminars have taken place in <br />order to convey theoretical and practical knowledge to new <br />partners or those who wish to become partners. The events <br />were also successfully organised again in February and July <br />2005. <br />The visitors for this year came from Thailand, Japan, Hong <br />Kong, China, Iran, Pakistan, USA, Mauritius and the Czech <br />Republic. <br />Albert-Johannes Schomburg</p> <p>The practical demonstrations drummed up a lot of interest again and were <br />followed attentively.</p> <p>AQUAFIN on the Bosporus <br />At the largest building exhibition in south east Europe, the <br />YAPI 2005, Murat Baykent proprietor of AB Yapi and <br />AQUAFIN International GmbH agreed the establishment of <br />a joint venture under the name AB-SCHOMBURG. The <br />production and distribution company with a 2000 m2</p> <p>production plant in Corlu will serve the Turkish market with <br />the complete SCHOMBURG and RETHMEIER product <br />range. <br />Within a few weeks the complete documentation was <br />translated and the SCHOMBURG layout implemented <br />and adapted for the growing Turkish market. Following <br />investment in personnel and marketing the production is <br />being modernised this winter and the latest formulations <br />from the laboratories in Detmold implemented. <br />Seminars in Istanbul and Antayla with over 200 Architects, <br />Tradesmen and Distributors in attendance have indicated <br />great interest in our systems.</p> <p>AB-SCHOMBURG in the snow. Corlu, January 2006.</p> <p>Dr. Jens Hofele</p> <p>Bespoke concrete <br />for a 1200 m3 monolithic foundation <br />The construction management of a Steel Works in Kosice, <br />Slovakia asked RETHMEIER to develop a concrete <br />formulation with suitable concrete additives for a foundation <br />slab covering 400 m2 at 3 m thick. This base plate serves <br />as the support for a new investment in a zinc plate press for <br />the steel producer. A remarkable concrete application <br />modified with 10 tonnes of BETOCRETE 406 (FM) was <br />carried out in only 30 hours in the first phase of construction <br />in Autumn 2005.</p> <p>heat of hydration), BETOCRETE 406 (FM) was the “non <br />plus ultra” for this extraordinary remit. <br />Reinhard Leyser</p> <p>A challenge that happens to concrete technologists once <br />in a lifetime, if at all. Due to the massive building structure <br />notwithstanding the low ambient temperatures it was only <br />possible to use pozzolanic cement in order to reduce the <br />heat of hydration. However RUXOLITH T3 (VZ) retarder <br />had to additionally be used. <br />In order to confidently achieve early and final strengths <br />as well as the particular requirements of the concrete <br />(pumpability, resistance to aggressive ground water, low</p> <p>10 tonnes BETOCRETE 406 (FM) during application: Construction site in <br />Kosice, Slovakia.</p> <p>AQUAFIN®-2K/M and ADICOR®-SB04 in sea water aquariums <br />and dolphin tanks <br />AQUAFIN®-2K/M was introduced to the USA in the <br />summer of 2000. Since then its use in the waterproofing <br />of seawater aquariums as well as elephant, polar bear and <br />penguin plunge pools in Zoos has dramatically increased. <br />In short the 50th aquarium and/or zoo will appear on the <br />reference list for AQUAFIN Inc. <br />The risk of damage to the skin of dolphins or sharks when <br />in contact with concrete walls is very high as the surface of <br />cementitious tanking materials is in general very rough. <br />ADICOR®-SB04 with its relatively smooth surface came on <br />to the market at the right time for AQUAFIN Inc. In February <br />2005 the first contract was brought in and successfully <br />completed. Approx. 3000 m2 of ADICOR®-SB04 azure blue <br />was spray applied in May/June to the Dolphin tanks at <br />“Marineland of Florida”, which lies off the Atlantic coast of <br />Florida. Another follow up contract of the same size in the <br />Gulf of Mexico was taken shortly before completion. <br />Alfred Kessi, Elkton USA <br />Dolphin tank at “Marineland in Florida”, USA.</p> <p>BWA Training in a Bedouin tent on the roof of the “Novotel” in Abu Dhabi <br />We seized the moment due to the ever increasing number <br />of partners in the Middle East and organised an AQI <br />seminar in the United Arab Emirates. The seminar took <br />place two days after the Big5 in Dubai. As there were no <br />more hotels available due to the exhibition season in Dubai <br />the seminar was moved to the neighbouring Emirate of Abu <br />Dhabi. <br />After two days of theory the third day followed with the <br />practical part of the seminar with product application and <br />demonstrations in a tent on the roof of the hotel. The seminar <br />delegates who had travelled from the United Arab Emirates, <br />Oman, Iran, India, Kuwait, China and Pakistan actively <br />participated in the application demonstrations and were <br />impressed – new joint ventures emerged immediately after <br />the close of the seminars. <br />Practical AQI seminar demonstrations in Abu-Dhabi took place under a tent <br />on the hotel roof.</p> <p>Albert-Johannes Schomburg / Ayman Fahmy, Kairo</p> <p>Hydrophobic capillaries and capillary restriction tested and certified <br />AQUAFIN®-F for centuries <br />evidence of the <br />reliability of wet <br />applied horizontal <br />membranes was <br />successfully tested <br />in accordance with <br />the new WTA <br />bulletin E 4-4-04/D <br />– and with a <br />demonstrably <br />exceptional efficiency <br />on a wall with a</p> <p>degree of moisture penetration of 95%. When compared <br />for performance under hydrostatic pressure with other tested <br />active materials AQUAFIN®-F together with AQUAFIN-IB2, <br />as a concentrate, lead the field. This shows us that it is not <br />only the innovations that represent the state of the art. <br />It is especially the new and nowadays value for money <br />injection techniques that offer noticeable performance <br />advantages for professional construction guardians both <br />domestic and overseas. Further information on technical <br />issues and application are available on request. <br />Holger Sass</p> <p>Big5 Dubai 2005 <br />Due to the success and the steadily rising numbers of new <br />partners in the Middle East SCHOMBURG was represented <br />for the third time at the largest building exhibition in the <br />Middle East, the Big5 in Dubai from 16/11 – <br />20/11/2005. <br />New partners were again found this year and in the <br />meantime numerous projects in the United Arab Emirates <br />and surrounding countries have successfully used <br />SCHOMBURG products. <br />Albert-Johannes Schomburg</p> <p>Albert-Johannes Schomburg (left) meeting with Wesam Al-Hirz new market <br />partner in Kuwait.</p> <p>New distribution companies and production facility in South East Europe</p> <p>AQUAFIN South East Europe with registered office in <br />Prague expanded in distribution companies in 2005. These <br />consist of AQUAFIN Bulgaria o.o.d. (Business Manager <br />Emil Nikolkov), AQUAFIN Romania s.r.l. (Business Manager <br />Augustin Russu) and AQUAFIN Serbia d.o.o. (Business Ma-</p> <p>nager Vladimir Lazic). In addition a new office and <br />production buildings were procured in January 2006 in <br />Bratislava in Slovakia. <br />Jitka Tietjen, Prague</p> <p>Competent construction advice from our new Advisory Committee <br />A three man professional construction committee is leading <br />the SCHOMBURG group into the future. It consists of <br />Ortwin Goldbeck, GOLDBECK GmbH (Bielefeld), Helmut <br />Unger, UNGER Firmengruppe (Donauwürth) and Dr. Ralph <br />Mühleck, Weberhaus GmbH & Co. KG (Rheinau-Linx).</p> <p>Albert Schomburg <br />Ortwin Goldbeck, Helmut Unger and Dr. Ralph Mühleck (from left).</p> <p>S C H O M B U R G <br />SCHOMBURG GmbH <br />Building Product Systems <br />Wiebuschstraße 2 - 8 <br />D-32760 Detmold <br />phone <br />fax <br />e-mail <br />web</p> <p>+49 5231/953-00 <br />+49 5231/953-333 <br />info@schomburg.de <br />www.schomburg.de</p> <p>Branch Halle <br />with Plant <br />and Warehouse <br />Deutsche Grube 5 <br />D-06116 Halle/S. <br />phone +49 345/57180-0 <br />fax <br />+49 345/57180-77 <br />web <br />www.schomburg.de</p> <p>G R O U P</p> <p>O F</p> <p>C O M P A N I E S</p> <p>RETHMEIER GmbH <br />Special Concrete Building Products</p> <p>TEUTOBURG GmbH <br />Systems for Building Protection</p> <p>Wiebuschstraße 2 - 8 <br />D-32760 Detmold</p> <p>Wiebuschstraße 2 - 8 <br />D-32760 Detmold</p> <p>phone <br />fax <br />e-mail <br />web</p> <p>phone <br />fax <br />e-mail <br />web</p> <p>+49 5231/953-02 <br />+49 5231/953-266 <br />info@rethmeier.de <br />www.rethmeier.de</p> <p>+49 5231/953-789 <br />+49 5231/953-840 <br />info@teutoburg.de <br />www.teutoburg.de</p> <p>INDUTEC GmbH <br />Construction Adhesives <br />and Coating Systems <br />Wiebuschstraße 2 - 8 <br />D-32 760 Detmold <br />phone 05231/953-380 <br />fax 05231/953-390 <br />e-mail info@indutec.net</p> <p>AQUAFIN International GmbH as holding company of the distribution and also production companies in: <br />Egypt, Bulgaria, Brazil, Estonia, France, Iran, Island, Kaliningrad, Croatia, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherland, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Romania, Russia, Switzerland, <br />Serbia and Montenegro, Slovakia, Czeck Republic, Turkey, Ukraine, Hungary, USA, Unites Arab Emirates, Belarus <br />03/06 AS/CoS/JD</p> <p>Internal editorial department: Jens Danke, phone: +49 5231/953-162, jens.danke@schomburg.de</p> <p>The first session on 12th January this year is expected to <br />be constructive.</p>
