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New Zealand Engineering 1998 March
Fosroc
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Fosroc
New Zealand - the right chemistry
<HR><strong>Company
profile</strong><strong>
<p>Fosroc New Zealand was formed in the 1991 merger of Expandite and Fosroc,
and is New Zealand's largest producer of construction chemicals. The company
is part of Fosroc International, one of the largest and most respected
construction chemical companies in the world, and is backed by the British
multinational Burmah Castrol Group.</p>
<p>From its base in Wellington, Fosroc has provided materials for most
of the major civil engineering structures and large buildings constructed
in New Zealand over the last forty years and is looking forward to more
growth and expansion in the future. When asked for the secrets of Fosroc's
success to date, chief executive Jeremy Rowson says "Fundamentally, we
succeed because we supply reliable products that people can depend on,
we provide first class technical support to designers and builders and
we are constantly innovating, bringing new products and systems to meet
the needs of the New Zealand construction industry. Specifiers and construction
customers know that they can depend on Fosroc for products, expertise and
prompt assistance. Our reputation in these areas makes it hard for others
to compete against us."</p>
<p>The right products</p>
<p>Fosroc has probably got the largest range of construction chemicals
products in New Zealand including sealants,
<br />adhesives, grouts, flooring products, concrete repair systems, waterproofing
products, and protective and decorative coatings. The best known products
include <em>Silaflex MS,</em> the only BRANZ appraised sealant in New Zealand,
which was used recently on the Sky Tower in Auckland and the Parliament
Buildings in Wellington; <em>Conbextra GP</em>, the shrinkage compensated
grout used on the 150 shock absorbing bearings supporting Te Papa (the
Museum of New Zealand); and the <em>Renderoc</em> range of cementitious and
epoxy concrete repair mortars.</p>
<p>Innovation is one of the keys to maintaining leadership in a competitive
and technically driven industry so Fosroc is constantly on the lookout
for breakthroughs to benefit its customers. Examples of innovative products
and systems launched recently include <em>Nitoline</em>, an epoxy coating
used to rehabilitate the internal surfaces of water pipes, and <em>Norcure</em>,
a non-invasive and non-destructive electrochemical system for desalinating
and realkalising concrete structures.</p>
<p>Innovation at Fosroc also extends to manufacturing. Fosroc New Zealand
was recently the first company in the southern hemisphere to install a
<em>Schwerdtel cartridge packing machine.</em> This allows the company to
produce short runs of silicone sealants in any colour, to match the aesthetic
requirements of the most demanding architects and clients.</p>
<p>The right people</p>
<p>No company can flourish without the right people and Fosroc prides itself
on the calibre of its staff and the training it gives them. Barry Gibson,
National Sales Manager, says "Our sales force have to understand the technical
attributes of our products, how they can be used and both their advantages
and limitations. Many of our products are used in critical applications
and both specifiers and contractors rely on us for the right advice. But
reliability is not just about products, it's also about good delivery,
good communications with customers and other aspects of customer service.
"In particular, we pride ourselves on the quality of our technical support
function which includes our Technical Department, headed by Dave Moginie,
and our Technical Services Manager Robin Barnes in Wellington. We also
have Alistair Allan in Auckland and Jeff Hawker in Christchurch, both qualified
engineers, giving local advice to specifiers and customers."</p>
<p>The right coverage</p>
<p>Fosroc's head office and factory is in Petone, Wellington, and the company
also has branches and warehouses in Auckland and Christchurch. In addition,
representatives are based in Hamilton, Tauranga and Dunedin. This national
coverage means that Fosroc can combine international experience with local
expertise to meet the specific needs of any construction project.</p>
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