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Aalborg Portland A/S Research & Development Centre, 44 Rordalsvej PO Box 165, DK-9100 Aalborg, Denmark Contact: Mr Jesper Sand Damtoft, Vice President, R&D; tel: +45 9933 7734, fax: +45 9816 4741 email: jsd@aalborgportlandgroup.com www.aalborgportlandgroup.com
Aalborg Portland Group is the sole manufacturer of Portland cement in Denmark and is the market leader on the Danish market. The Group is the largest producer of ready-mix concrete in Scandinavia with 90 production units in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, producing in total approximately 3 million m3 of concrete annually. We are the world's largest producer and exporter of white cement, with works in the USA, Egypt, China and Malaysia. Aalborg Portland Group belongs to the construction materials group Cementir. Our emphasis is on technical excellence and innovation, continuously optimising the production of grey and white cement with regard to the lowest possible fuel consumption and environmental impact, and the highest possible performance, not least in terms of long term durability and service life. We are actively engaged in developing applications for our white cement, AALBORG WHITE ®, with emphasis on aesthetics, durability and user-friendliness.
Aggregate Industries UK Research & Development Department Moordale House, Hulland Ward, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 3ET Contact: Dr Paul Phillips, Technical Development Director tel: +44 1335 372202, fax: +44 1335 372485 paul.phillips@aggregate.com www.aggregate.com
Aggregate Industries is a national supplier of aggregates, construction and building materials. Regionally focused, with bases to support local requirements, the company supplies a diverse range of products and services including design advice and project support. Aggregate Industries has developed innovative and sustainable construction options, including sustainable drainage systems and leads the field in life-cycle analysis. Products range from primary, secondary and recycled aggregates through to asphalt, ready mixed concrete, cement and pre-cast concrete products for hard landscaping and house building applications, complemented by a surfacing and civil engineering contracting service, with extensive experience in Team Maintenance and Framework Contract working.
Arcelor Mittal Birley Vale Close, Sheffield S12 2DB Contact: Craig Hodges, UK Steel Fibre Sales Manager tel: +44 114 239 2601, fax: +44 114 264 2514 craig.hodges@arcelormittal.com www.arcelormittal.com
Arcelor Mittal is the world's number one steel company, with 310,000 employees in more than 60 countries. It has led the consolidation of the world steel industry and today ranks as the only truly global steelmaker. Arcelor Mittal is the leader in all major global markets, including automotive, construction, household appliances and packaging. The Group leads in R&D and technology, holds sizeable captive supplies of raw materials and operates extensive distribution networks. Its industrial presence in Europe, Asia, Africa and America gives the Group exposure to all the key steel markets, from emerging to mature. Arcelor Mittal will be looking to develop positions in the high-growth Chinese and Indian markets. Arcelor Mittal key financials for 2007 show revenues of US$ 105.2 billion, with a crude steel production of 116 million tonnes, representing around 10% of world steel output. Arcelor Mittal is currently listed under the legal entity Mittal Steel NV on the stock exchanges of New York, Amsterdam, Paris, Brussels, Luxembourg and on the Spanish stock exchanges of Barcelona, Bilbao, Madrid and Valencia.
ARUP Bergius House, 11-12 Claremont Terrace, Glasgow, G3 7XR, UK Contact: Alistair Wylie, Associate Director tel: +44 141 332 8534, fax: +44 141 332 3739 alistair.wylie@arup.com www.arup.com
Arup is a global firm of designers, engineers, planners and business consultants providing a diverse range of professional services to clients around the world. Through our innovative and fully integrated approach, which brings our full complement of skills and knowledge to bear on any given design problem, we exert a significant influence on the built environment. We are the creative force behind many of the world's most innovative and sustainable designs. Our firm has over 7000 staff working in 70 offices in more than 30 countries with an annual turnover in excess of £430 million. A substantial proportion of the firm's income is devoted to improving its technical standards through the continuing professional development of its members and by developing new techniques for engineering design and management. Specialist structural engineering services offered include Advanced Technology, Façade Engineering, Materials Consulting, Numerical Skills, Research Development and Seismic Engineering.
BASF Construction Chemicals Italia Spa Albany House, Swinton Hall Road, Swinton, Manchester M27 4DT, UK Contact: Mr Roy Jones, Admixture Technical Services Manager tel: +44 161 794 7411 / 727 2703, fax: +44 161 727 8547 / 794 4569 roy.jones@basf.com www.basf.com
BASF's Construction Chemicals division is the leading supplier of chemical systems and formulations for the construction industry. Continuous innovation and tailor-made solutions ensure its customers are more successful. Its Admixture Systems business unit specifically helps customers in the ready-mix, precast and manufactured concrete industries. The Construction Systems unit offers a wide range of products for sports and industrial flooring, external renders and wall insulation, expansion joints, wood preservatives as well as specialist repair mortars, tile adhesives and waterproofing membranes. The division operates production sites and sales centers in more than 50 countries and achieved sales of €2.1 billion with approximately 7,400 employees in 2006. BASF is the world's leading chemical company: The Chemical Company, whose high-value products and intelligent system solutions help its customers to be more successful. BASF develops new technologies and uses them to meet the challenges of the future and open up additional market opportunities. It combines economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, thus contributing to a better future. BASF has approximately 95,000 employees and posted sales of €52.6 billion (approximately $66.1 billion) in 2006.
BISON Concrete Products Ltd Millenium Court, First Avenue, Centrum 100, Burton-Upon-Trent, DE14 2WR Contact: Lorna McPhail, Regional Sales Manager tel: +44 1283 495000, fax: +44 1283 544900, technical helpline: +44 1283 495334 email: concrete@bison.co.uk www.bison.co.uk
Bison has been a leader in the design and manufacture of structural products since 1919. There are three Bison factories strategically situated throughout the U.K including the new £30 million factory at Swadlincote, which is the first carousel production facility in the world for precast, prestressed hollow core flooring slabs. Bison design, manufacture off-site and install precast prestressed hollowcore flooring, precast concrete staircases, precast multi-storey wall panels and bespoke solutions for stadia and construction projects.
British Board of Agrément PO Box 195, Bucknalls Lane, Garston, Watford, Herts, WD25 9BA, UK Contact: Mr Greg Cooper, Chief Executive tel: +44 1923 665300, fax: +44 1923 665301 gcooper@bba.star.co.uk www.bbacerts.co.uk
The BBA is a leading Product Approval Organisation which tests, evaluates and approves construction and building products, awarding its Agrément Certificates to those which meet required performance levels. The BBA is also UK spokes-body on the European Organisation for Technical Approvals (EOTA). The BBA's expertise extends across some 100 different product areas, including many concrete or concrete related materials. Among these are flooring elements (structural and toppings), permanent formwork systems, fibres (polypropylene and steel), corrosion inhibitors, formwork liner, wash water solutions, water resisting admixtures, coatings and concrete repair.
British Cement Association Riverside House, 4 Meadows Business Park, Station Approach, Blackwater, Camberley, Surrey GU17 9AB, UK Contact: Mrs Melanie Osler, Communications Executive tel: +44 1276 608707, fax: +44 1276 608701 mosler@bca.org.uk www.cementindustry.co.uk
The British Cement Association (BCA) represents the interests of UK cement manufacturers with the Government, the European Union and other construction industry organisations. The BCA has four members: Castle Cement, CEMEX UK, Lafarge Cement UK and Tarmac Buxton Lime and Cement, which together account for about 90% of the cement sold in the UK. With an annual turnover of £775 million and producing around 12 million tonnes of Portland cement a year, the British cement industry is an essential material supplier to the construction sector.
British Precast 60 Charles Street, Leicester LE1 1FB, UK Contact: Mr Martin Clarke, Chief Executive tel: +44 116 253 6161, fax: +44 116 2514568 martin.clarke@britishprecast.org www.britishprecast.org
British Precast is the Trade federation for the UK Precast and masonry industry. Based in Leicester our mission is "One voice, one theme, many variations, and the best solutions". We aim to (i) represent the sector effectively with the UK and European Governments and their agencies, (ii) increase the market share of precast concrete, (iii) effectively manage the finances, interests and programmes of sector product groups [currently 14 focused groups], (iv) inform and manage the cross-sectoral interests of member companies focusing on health & safety, sustainability and innovation, plus industrial relations, (v) manage and influence programmes of standards and codes development and technical research, and (vi) communicate the interests and achievements of members and the sector to the supply chain. We represent a UK sector with 850 factories, 24,000 employees and a £2.4 billion turnover. For further details see www.britishprecast.org and www.sustainableprecast.com.
Building Research Establishment BRE Scotland, Scottish Enterprise Technology Park, Kelvin Road, East Kilbride G75 0RZ, UK Contact: Dr Stephen L Garvin, Construction Director tel: +44 1355 576200, fax: +44 1355 576210 garvins@bre.co.uk www.bre.co.uk
BRE is the UK's leading centre for research on: construction quality, process and productivity, sustainable construction, energy efficiency, renewable energy in buildings, building performance - structures, materials and systems, prevention and control of fire. BRE advises on concrete design and choice of materials. Existing concrete structures can be monitored, the risks of deterioration assessed and preventative action taken where necessary. BRE can diagnose the cause and advise on concrete protection and repair. Our researchers constantly work on and test new materials and are actively involved in the development and revision of Standards for concrete.
Castle Cement Limited Technical Helpline, Ketton, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 3SX, UK Contact: Mr Stuart Pepper, National Technical Manager (Commercial) tel: +44 845 722 7853, fax: +44 1780 727154 technical.help@castlecement.com www.castlecement.co.uk
Castle Cement is part of HeidelbergCement, the world's third largest cement producer, and sells more than three million tonnes of cement a year, satisfying over 25% of the nation's needs and providing employment for 1,200 people. Castle's operations in the UK are based at three works - Ketton in Rutland, Ribblesdale in Lancashire and Padeswood in Flintshire, supported by import terminals at Avonmouth and Goole. Castle's key aims are: to satisfy the needs and aspirations of the customers, the employees, the shareholders and the wider community through the sustainable manufacture and marketing of cement and related products in the UK.
CEMBUREAU: The European Cement Association Rue d'Arlon, 55, BE - 1040 Brussels, Belgium Contact: Dr Jean-Marie Chandelle, Chief Executive tel: +32 2 234 10 11, fax: +32 2 230 47 20 chief.executive@cembureau.eu www.cembureau.be
CEMBUREAU - The European Cement Association based in Brussels is the representative organisation of the cement industry in Europe. As of 1 April 2008, its Full Members are the national cement industry associations and cement companies of the European Union (with the exception of Cyprus, Lithuania, Malta and Slovakia) plus Norway, Switzerland and Turkey. Croatia is an Associate Member of CEMBUREAU. The Association acts as spokesman for the cement industry before the European Union institutions and other public authorities, and communicates the industry's views on all issues and policy developments with regard to technical, environmental, energy and promotional issues. Permanent dialogue is maintained with EU institutions, international authorities and other international associations.
The Concrete Centre Riverside House, 4 Meadows Business Park, Station Approach, Blackwater, Camberley, Surrey GU17 9AB, UK Contact: Allan Haines, Head of Education and Training tel: +44 1276 606813, fax: +44 1276 606801 ahaines@concretecentre.com www.concretecentre.com
As the central development organisation for the UK's concrete and cement sector, The Concrete Centre enables construction clients, designers, engineers and contractors to realise the full potential of concrete. Our goal is to assist everyone involved in the design and use of concrete to become knowledgeable of the material.
CNS Farnell Ltd Elstree Business Centre, Elstree Way, Borehamwood WD6 1RX, UK Contact: Mr Neil Gibson, Managing Director tel: +44 20 8238 6900, fax: +44 20 8238 6901 n.gibson@cnsfarnell.com www.cnsfarnell.co.uk
CNS Farnell is a market-leading manufacturer of world-class test equipment for construction materials. The company is well known for non-destructive test equipment for concrete. These instruments include the PUNDITplus and the new PUNDIT7 for ultrasonic pulse velocity testing, the new range of SCRIBE instruments for concrete resistivity and half-cell potential testing as well as the SCHOLAR range of logging cover meters. You can rely on us for the equipment and service you need, when you need it. For more information, applications and technical support visit www.cnsfarnell.com.
Danish Technological Institute Gregersensvej, DK - 2630 Taastrup, Denmark Contact: Dr Bjørn Lykke Jensen, Director tel: +45 72 20 21 08, fax: +45 72 20 20 19 bjorn.lykke.jensen@teknologisk.dk www.dti.dk
The Danish Technological Institute is an independent Research & Technology Organisation approved by the Danish authorities. The Institute has more than 800 employees in Denmark and Sweden and the services are research, development, tests, certification, inspection, consultancy and education related to fields like building technology, industry, energy, informatics, materials, productivity, logistics and industrial development. The Concrete Department is amongst the largest units of its kind in Europe. The department acts as consultants for design engineers, craftsmen, contractors, production plants, the prefab industry and the building owners. The services cover material technology, quality and environmental control, condition surveys, structural analysis, product development, material and structural testing.
Dundee & Angus Convention Bureau 21 Castle Street, Dundee DD1 3AA, UK Contact: Ms Karen Tocher, Business Tourism Manager tel: +44 1382 527 531, fax: +44 1382 527 550 karen.tocher@conventiondundeeandangus.co.uk www.conventiondundeeandangus.co.uk
Dundee & Angus Convention Bureau is the lead organisation responsible for marketing, promoting and organising Dundee and Angus as a destination for conference, incentive and business events. The role of D&ACB is to promote Dundee and Angus as a business tourism destination and to represent the interests of its key stakeholders. The Dundee & Angus Convention Bureau provides a dedicated and professional service that will assist with organising and promoting conferences (aimed at increasing delegate numbers) and provide additional destination support to ensure a successful conference. The Dundee & Angus Convention Bureau would like to welcome all delegates to the Dundee and hope you have an enjoyable stay!
Elkem Materials 305 Glossop Road, Sheffield S10 2HL, UK Contact: Mr Robert Lewis, Technical Marketing Manager tel: +44 118 9502790, fax: +44 118 9502790 robert.lewis@elkem.no www.concrete.elkem.com
Elkem Materials market Elkem Microsilica®, the ultrafine superpozzolanic powder created during the production of silicon and ferrosilicon alloys. Elkem Microsilica® can be used in virtually all cementitious based applications but is particularly employed to produce high strength and high performance concretes with greatly improved durability. Contracts include the Storebaelt, the Øresund, Dubai Airport, Tsing-Ma Bridge, the Bandra-Worli Sealink in India, The East Sea Bridge in Shanghai, Hydropower Dams, Nuclear power plants and most of the major construction projects Worldwide.
Germann Instruments A/S Emdrupvej 102, DK-2400 Copenhagen NV, Denmark Contact: Mr Claus Germann Petersen, Director tel: +45 39 67 71 17, fax: +45 39 67 31 67 germann-eu@germann.org www.germann.org
For over a quarter of a century, Germann Instruments has been active in the field of developing and marketing of test systems for nondestructive testing (NDT) and on-site investigation of reinforced concrete structures. The company constantly develops, manufactures, and markets worldwide its innovative and cutting-edge product line through offices in Denmark, the United States, and Luxembourg and through distributors in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The test systems cover varied aspects of concrete construction and investigation, such as durability assessment, service life estimation, fast-track construction, structural integrity, corrosion survey, repair quality and structural monitoring.
Grace Construction Products N.V. Drève Richelle 167, BE - 1410 Waterloo, Belgium Contact: Mia Claselius, Marketing Communications Manager tel: +32 2 357 18 75, fax: +32 2 357 18 77 mia.claselius@grace.com www.graceconstruction.com
Grace is a leading global supplier of catalysts and other products to petroleum refiners; catalysts for the manufacture of plastics; silica-based engineered and specialty materials for a wide-range of industrial applications; sealants and coatings for food and beverage packaging, and specialty chemicals, additives and building materials for commercial and residential construction. Grace Construction Products is a core business of W.R. Grace and a leading provider of specialty construction materials, systems and services that strengthen, enhance and protect structures. Our products include concrete admixtures and structural fibers, cement and concrete masonry processing additives, products for architectural concrete, air and vapor barriers, roofing underlayments, waterproofing systems and fire protection products. With annual sales of more than $3.1 billion, Grace has about 6,500 employees and operations in over 40 countries.
Halcrow Group Ltd Lyndon House, 62 Hagley Road, Birmingham B16 8PE, UK Contact: Prof Peter Robery, Director tel: +44 121 456 0653, fax: +44 121 456 1569, mobile: +44 7714 667 148 RoberyPC@halcrow.com www.halcrow.com
Halcrow specialises in the provision of professional planning, design and management services for infrastructure development worldwide. Employing over 7,500 people in over 60 offices worldwide, we generate an annual turnover in excess of £350 million. Our work includes the management of built assets across all business sectors, from road, rail and maritime, to domestic, commercial and industrial facilities. Applying our world-renowned multi-disciplinary technical expertise to the management and improvement of assets, we help our clients to preserve and enhance value. We work in partnership with our clients to deliver lifecycle solutions, business improvements and operational efficiencies. Our knowledge of regulatory requirements, combined with stakeholder involvement and strategic value management, enables us to develop asset management strategies and system specifications. We also advise on and establish asset inventory systems and can assess assets in order to predict performance and reliability. To find out more about Halcrow, visit our website at www.halcrow.com.
HeidelbergCement Berliner Strasse 6, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany Contact: Dr Wolfgang Dienemann, Head of Research & Development tel: +49 6224 703 0, fax: +49 6224 703 402 htc.le@heidelbergtechnologycenter.com www.heidelbergcement.com
HeidelbergCement is one of the world's leading building materials producers with a turnover of EUR 6.4 billion with 42,000 employees in 50 countries. Products include cement, ready-mixed concrete, concrete products, aggregates, as well as dry mortar, lime, sand-lime bricks, and building chemicals. With an annual cement sales volume of 51 million tonnes, HeidelbergCement is amongst the world's largest cement producers. The Group international market presence comprises the regions Central Europe West, Western Europe, Northern Europe, Central Europe East, North America and Africa- Asia-Turkey. HeidelbergCement is aware of its worldwide responsibility for the environment and is committed to the principle of sustainable development.
John Doyle Construction John Doyle House, Little Burrow, Welwyn Garden City AL7 4SP, UK Contact: Mr Peter Goring, Technical Director tel: +44 1707 329 481, fax: +44 1707 328 213 peterg@john-doyle.co.uk www.john-doyle.co.uk
John Doyle Construction, formed in 1966, has developed into one of the country's leading specialist substructure and in situ concrete frame contractors. Operating from Welwyn Garden City and Derby, we provide a complete total package service under all forms of contract with professional staff delivering competitive construction and design solutions. A large well-trained direct labour team is also complemented by extensive plant and system formwork holdings. Our breadth of experience in concrete construction, commitment to research and development, together with trading agreements with specialist system suppliers enables radical alternative design solutions to be developed. The quality of workmanship in implementing these designs has been reflected in the number of awards and commendations received on recent projects.
Lafarge Cement Lafarge Centre de Recherche, 95 rue du Montmurier, F-38291 St Quentin Fallavier Cedex, France Contact: Dr Ellis Gartner, Principal Scientist & Director Adjoint tel: +33 474 82 1890 ellis.gartner@lafarge.com www.lafarge.com
Lafarge is the world leader in building materials. Present in 76 countries, with over 77000 employees, the Group responds to the world's demand for housing and infrastructure. Annual sales in 2007 were 17600 million euros. The Lafarge Central Research Laboratory (LCR) is situated close to Lyon, France.
Omya UK Ltd Omya House, Stephensons Way, Wyvern Business Park, Chaddesden, Derby DE21 6LY, UK Contact: Mr Paul Macreath tel: +44 1332 644700, fax: +44 1332 544700 enquiries.uk@omya.com www.omya.com
Omya UK is a leading supplier of white minerals and chemicals both in the UK and around the world. We are part of the Omya Group which is based in Switzerland. The core business of Omya AG is the manufacture of fillers and pigments derived from Calcium Carbonate. Omya UK is also a major chemical distributor supplying the UK market with an extensive range of industrial raw materials and chemicals which complement the Carbonate products and the extensive technical support. The company has over 14 locations in the UK with some 300 employees and supplies over 1000 individual products lines effectively offering our Customers a comprehensive portfolio to meet their industrial raw material needs.
Oscrete Ltd - Christeyns UK LimitedRutland Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD4 7EA, UK Contact: Lindsay K. Moore, Technical Sales Manager tel: +44 7836 509458, fax: +44121 360 7002 l.moore@christeyns.co.uk www.oscrete.co.uk
Oscrete produces an extensive range of specilised admixtures, surface treatments, mould oils and other construction products designed specifically for the precast concrete industry. Based in Bradford, close to the Motorway network, we have a modern production plant and a dedicated transport fleet. Our highly skilled technical staff, together with well-appointed laboratory facilities guarantees our customers effective support, improved end-product performance and reliability of supply. Oscrete construction products are manufactured by Christeyns. We have a wealth of experience and technical knowledge within the construction industry, which enables us to offer innovative solutions to our customers. All Oscrete products are manufactured in accordance with ISO 9001:200 and confirm to EN934-2 or EN934-3, were applicable.
PANalytical Ltd 7310 Cambridge Research Park, Waterbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9AY, UK Contact: Mr Chris McGee, Internal Sales tel: +44 1223 203480, fax: +44 1223 203490 Chris.mcgee@panalytical.com www.panalytical.com
PANalytical has a strong focus on the analysis needs of the Building Materials industry. This is demonstrated by our dedicated XPERT Solution - analysis that can be used for the various stages in the manufacturing process of cement, for example. X-ray analysis methods are ideal for routine, automatic operations, because they are safe, non-destructive, and require little sample preparation. X-ray fluorescence and X-ray diffraction are key techniques for characterizing the element and crystalline phase composition of material. The X-ray analysis of the polycrystalline phases in powder samples has advanced from its roots in laboratory research to process and quality control, and is now regarded as one of the most powerful process-control tools for building materials.
Propex Concrete Systems Propex House, 9 Royal Court, Basil Close, Chesterfield S41 7SL, UK Contact: Mr Trevor Atkinson, Director of Marketing tel: +44 1246 564200, fax: +44 1246 564201 trevor.atkinson@propexinc.co.uk www.fibermesh.com
Propex Concrete Systems is the leading global provider of Fibre Reinforcement Solutions to the construction & civil engineering industries. Our world-renowned range of FIBERMESH® microsynthetic, NOVOCON® Steel, ENDURO® macrosynthetic fibres and NOVOMESH® engineered fibre blends are designed to provide performance benefits over the entire life span of the concrete. Our FIBERMESH® 150 micro-synthetic fibres are also internationally proven to give first class resistance to explosive spalling during fires and are used on tunnel projects world-wide. Whether your requirements are crack control, ductility/toughness or resistance to explosive spalling, Propex Concrete Systems can provide the Ultimate FIBRE SOLUTIONS..
Quantachrome UK Ltd Pale Lane, Hartley Wintney, Hook RG27 8DH, UK Contact: Mrs Anna Howson, Director tel: +44 1252 819 719, fax: +44 1252 819 901 info@quantachrome.co.uk www.quantachrome.com
Quantachrome is the name associated worldwide with the most advanced solutions for the characterisation of particulate materials. The techniques we offer in the UK are (i) Quantachrome Instruments for BET Surface Area, Porosity measurements by gas sorption, Density, Mercury Porosimetry, Water Adsorption and Chemisorption studies; (ii) Cilas Laser Diffraction Particle Size Analysers, a complimentary technique extending the characterisation methods to particle size measurement, its unique features include Short optical bench with no need for re-alignment, Wet and dry dispersion modes with Simultaneous Size and Shape measurements all in one instrument, Dry Jet Dispersion Technology - efficient dispersion for most difficult samples e.g. dry cement, and it is ISO 13320 compliant; (iii) Dispersion Technology including Acoustic and Electroacoustic Spectrometers for Particle Size and Zeta Potential and Characterisation of Concentrated Dispersions and Emulsions with up to 0.50% volume fraction.
ScotAsh Ltd Longannet Power Station, Kincardine-on-Forth, Fife FK10 4AA, UK Contact: Chris Bennett, Sales Manager tel: +44 1259 730 110, fax: +44 1259 731 055 Chris.Bennett@ScottishPower.com www.scotash.com
ScotAsh products provide a high quality, greener alternative to natural aggregates, conventional cements and grouts, with the added benefits of long-term strength and durability. The company's lower carbon products combine sustainability with technical innovation and have been recognised with two Queen's Awards - for Sustainable Development in 2008 and Innovation in 2005. ScotAsh was Business in the Community's National Example of Excellence for Marketplace Innovation in 2007 and a national VIBES winner in 2004.
Singapore Concrete Institute Blk 342 Ang Mo Kio Ave 1#03-1563 Singapore 560342 Contact: Mr Willie Kay, Regional Business Development Manager tel: +65-65520674, fax: 65-65520674 wakksg@singnet.com.sg www.scinst.org.sg
The Singapore Concrete Institute was founded in July 1978. It is a non-profit organization dedicated to (i) uphold standards of excellence in the use of concrete, (ii) improve concrete technology and to encourage its use, (iii) enable persons interested in concrete technology to meet and communicate, (iv) facilitate the interchange of ideas and co-ordinate and disseminate information on subjects relating to concrete, (v) publish papers, periodicals and books on concrete technology and practice, (vi) To undertake and encourage research in concrete technology and practice, (vii) establish study grants and scholarships to assist students and members in pursuing relevant fields of study, and (viii) award prizes and other forms of recognition to individuals and organizations for their outstanding performance and achievement in concrete technology and practice.
STATS Ltd Porterswood House, Porters Wood, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6PQ, UK Contact: Dr Ian Sims, Director tel: +44 1727 833261, fax: +44 1727 798613 ian.sims@stats.co.uk www.stats.co.uk
STATS was established in 1974 and this year became a member company of the RSK Group, which together forms the largest privately owned environmental consultancy in the UK and a leading global player in that market. STATS offers an extensive range of specialist services, encompassing the construction industry and the built environment. STATS is organised as a family of interactive professional teams, variously offering consultancy, expert witness, investigation, inspection and testing services in a number of related fields. Teams comprise experienced multi-disciplinary staff, including civil, geotechnical and materials engineers, chemists, geologists, geochemists, engineering geologists, technologists and other scientists, all supported by capable and well-equipped in-house UKAS accredited laboratory facilities. STATS is certified for ISO 9001 Quality Management and ISO 14001 Environmental Management.
United Kingdom Quality Ash Association UKQAA Regent House, Bath Avenue, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV1 4EG, UK Contact: Dr Lindon K A Sear, Technical Director tel: +44 1902 810087, fax: +44 1902 810187 LKASear@UKQAA.org.uk www.ukqaa.org.uk
The UK Quality Ash Association (UKQAA) is a trade association representing the producers and users of UK coal fired power station ash products. There are two main types of ash produced in UK coal fired power stations - furnace bottom ash (FBA) and pulverised fuel ash (PFA) also known as fly ash in some applications and many countries. We promote our members interests of an environmental, scientific, technical, and educational nature associated with all applications. This is achieved by sponsoring research, promoting the range of applications for ash products, representation on European and UK standardisation committees, exhibitions, lunchtime presentations, etc.
Zwick Testing Machines Ltd Southern Avenue, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0QH, UK Contact: Mrs Sue Raynes, Sales Office Co-ordinator tel: +44 1568 619920, fax: +44 1568 612626 sue.raynes@zwick.co.uk www.zwick.co.uk
Toni Technik is a member of the Zwick Roell Group and specialises in the design and manufacture of equipment for testing building materials. We offer an extensive range of standard testing products, customised solutions and an almost unlimited portfolio of accessories, together with the intelligent Zwick Roell 'testXpert' testing software. Our machines, systems and instruments are designed to accommodate tests in accordance with internationally recognised testing standards and ensure results of the highest integrity. In addition, we offer technical and on-going support at all levels, including training, maintenance and calibration.

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