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APPOINTMENTS & NEWS EXTRA, EXTRA! Introducing new ARDEX X 7 R S1
ARDEX are delighted to introduce X 7 R S1, a new improved version of their favourite X 7 R rapid- setting fl exible tile adhesive. Advancements developed by ARDEX UK R&D specialists has allowed the company to further improve a trusted technology making it more suitable for the modern demands of tiling. Superseding X 7 R, ARDEX X 7 R S1 provides a great upgrade for fi xers at no extra cost rather than adding more products to the range. ARDEX X 7 R S1 comes in grey and white (X 7 R S1 W) and the new formula has: EX7RA fl exibility and strength with fi bre technology; EX7RA Improved consistency with a smooth formulation; and EX7RA 50% pot life – now with now with 60 minutes in the bucket. This means there is more time to use the product in the bucket before it goes off. This allows for bigger, less frequent mixes, giving longer to spread the adhesive, saving on time and wastage. X 7 R S1 is suitable for internal and external areas, without the need for any additional additives. It is classifi ed as C2FES1 with new S1 deformability. This is in addition to current properties including the ability to mix to a semi- pourable consistency for solid bed fi xing large format fl oor tiles, and adjustable water content for the ability to produce a slump-free mix for wall tiles. Alex Underwood, Head of Marketing at ARDEX said: “If you’re already using ARDEX X 7 R, then it’s time to switch to X 7 R S1 today. If you love X 7 R, then you’ll love X 7 R S1 even more with its improved characteristics at no extra cost.”
01440 714939
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News_DPR.indd 1 16/05/2024 12:09
A1 rated Cemgold boards protect care home patients’ memories
A new care home complex has made use of IPP’s A1 non-combustible Cemgold boards to create Memory Boxes that will help patients fi nd their rooms and orientate themselves by storing photographs or other memorabilia. Prominently positioned in the corridor wall outside each of the rooms is one of the 600 x 400 mm boxes with a lockable door, which were fabricated on site by Highwood’s own carpenters, with the room number featured in large, high contrast numerals. On the room side of the boxes, however, a similarly sized panel of 12.5 mm thick Cemgold replaces the plasterboard lining to offer half-hour fi re resistance. The Project Architect for Harris Irwin, Michael Bond, recounts: “Because the Memory Boxes are made up using standard blockboard, they required separate fi re protection for which we specifi ed a material meeting the requirements of Euro Class A2 should be utilised. The main contractor, Highwood then proposed Cemgold which met all of the criteria.” Available in thicknesses of 6, 10, 12.5, 16 and 18 mm, the 1,200 x 2,400 mm sheets of Cemgold are widely specifi ed across the construction industry for interior and exterior applications including in combination with IPP’s Magply boards.
01621 776252
www.magply.co.uk ADF06_Magply_Safety & Security - Fire
Protection_DPR.indd 1 04/06/2024 11:51
Marmox appoints Finance Director
Marmox Ltd. has strengthened its board by promoting its current fi nance manager to the newly created post of fi nance director with immediate effect. The move follows founding family member, Jonathan Parsons, having been appointed as business development director as his parents, Harry and Anne, prepare to take a less active role in running the company. Having been at the company since 2014, Richard Kent-Smith previously worked for a fi rm of chartered accountants where he was involved for some years in preparing VAT returns and management accounts on behalf of Marmox, before the company created the position of fi nance manager in order to recruit him as a member of staff: a position where he has successfully applied his people skills as well as his aptitude for numbers. Sarah Viney, managing director commented: “I am absolutely delighted to have Richard as a fellow director. His skills and knowledge have helped us to grow the company over the last few years and it is great to be able to recognise his invaluable contribution by appointing him as a company director.”
sales@marmox.co.uk www.marmox.co.uk ADF06_Marmox_Appointments &
News_DPR.indd 1 12/06/2024 13:05
Marmox ‘goes round the houses’ at Futurebuild
Visitors to this spring’s FutureBuild exhibition were drawn to the Marmox stand D26 by a diverse mix of products. The knowledgeable sales team were on hand to explain the merits of its debutant fi re-rated insulation panel. Fireboard is the new high performance internal and external wall insulation (XPS) board which shares Marmox’s honeycomb surface structure with Multiboard to create an A1 non-combustible certifi ed render-backer which is weatherproof. Importantly, it can be used internally across walls or ceilings to take a plaster fi nish, while providing sound absorption as well as thermal insulation. Fireboard is ‘Resistant to Fire’ with the following accreditation: BS EN 1182, EN 1716 and EN13823. Marmox’s Marketing Manager, Grant Terry, comments: “We saw a very positive response from contractors, consultants and other specifi ers to the new Fireboard which offers a practical and economic answer to multiple challenges in both new build and refurbishment situations and there was similar enthusiasm for our recently extended Slicedstone range, which presents thin veneers of natural sandstone on a stabilised backing, which makes it simple to install either internally or externally as a very versatile fi nish.”
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