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BOSTIK UNVEILS R3BOND SYSTEM FOR SUSTAINABLE FLOORING RENOVATIONS
Bostik has launched its R3BOND SYSTEM, providing facilities managers with a sustainable option for the installation, removal, and recycling of vinyl floor coverings.
Comprised of a 75% bio-based adhesive and a unique grid, the patented solution enables vinyl floor coverings to be removed without any adhesive residue, meaning they can be recycled at the end of life, instead of being sent to landfill.
At the same time, once removed, the system leaves behind a subfloor
that requires very little preparation, meaning renovation times are significantly reduced. Carbon footprint is also lowered as, in most cases, there’s no need for primers and smoothing compounds to be used during subsequent renovations.
Stephen Thornton, Technical Manager – Wall and Floor at Bostik, explained: “With our new R3BOND SYSTEM, installers simply lay the grid on a Bostik smoothing compound and spread the adhesive on top, which is encapsulated, before applying the floor covering.
“This simple process is enough to ensure that, when the floor needs refurbishing later down the line, the floor coverings can be removed and recycled without adhesive contamination, and there is generally no need to prepare the existing smoothing compound before a new floor is laid.
“This provides facilities managers with a versatile solution that helps them achieve their sustainability
STOCKSIGNS ACHIEVES GOLD LEVEL SUPPLY CHAIN SUSTAINABILITY SCHOOL
MEMBERSHIP Stocksigns, a UK-based manufacturer and supplier of health and safety and construction signage, has achieved gold level membership from the Supply Chain Sustainability School (SCSS). This forms a key pillar of the company’s progressive CSR policy, demonstrating its commitment to sustainable business practices and helping to reduce the environmental impact of the construction sector.
Stocksigns, based in Surrey, has been providing high-quality signage to the construction, facilities management, rail and manufacturing sectors since 1955. Committed to reaching Net Zero by 2030, Stocksigns has implemented a range of proactive measures. These include the installation of solar
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maximum eco
goals while saving significant time and money on future renovations.”
The R3BOND SYSTEM is designed for use with Bostik-approved smoothing compounds and offers high shear resistance with a short drying time of just 12 hours.
R3BOND remains effective up to 50°C and is tested to withstand 150,000 cycles of castor chair movement, ensuring durability and reliability in the most demanding environments.
It is ideal for LVT, PVC, and other resilient tile and sheet floor coverings, including those with acoustic backings.
In addition, the system is compatible with warm water underfloor heating systems, provided the surface temperature does not exceed 27°C.
https://bostik-profloor.co.uk/ r3bond
panels, investing in energy efficient manufacturing technologies, supporting reforestation projects, reducing its vehicle fleet and offering recyclable and closed-loop compatible signage.
Danny Adamson, Managing Director at Stocksigns, said: “Achieving gold level membership from the SCSS has been a crucial step. Introducing operational and procedural changes are all very well, but we also need employee awareness and engagement to have a real, lasting impact. The resources available through the SCSS have really
helped us to educate and train employees across our teams.”
Launched in 2012, the SCSS is a learning platform that aims to upskill those working within the built environment sector. Achieving gold membership not only requires re-assessment, it also mandates the use of school resources for internal training, the dissemination of knowledge amongst others members and a demonstratable increase in sustainability competence.
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