The success story of PFT RITMO continues… In 2004 at the BAUMA in Munich, the world’s largest fair for construction machines, PFT showed the innovative mixing pump PFT RITMO for the first time. The versatile and flexible machine fits within estate cars without problems. As flexibility is so important, all the following machines are available in either 230 V or 400 V, also PFT offers versions in … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2013
British Gypsum Geologist Takes On Grueling Charity Challenge
A British Gypsum employee has helped raise more than £15,000 for charity after completing an extreme outdoor challenge from Derbyshire to the Lake District in twenty four hours. Jeremy Elvin, company geologist at the plaster and drylining manufacturer’s East Leake head office, overcame his fear of heights and confined spaces and joined 12 of his mountain biking mates to complete the … [Read more...]
Fpdc Trade Survey Shows Signs Of Recovery In Specialist Contracting Sector
Trading conditions in the specialist ceiling, drywall, plastering, screeding and lightweight steel framed system sector remain tough despite signs that the market is starting to improve, according to the latest Federation of Plastering and Drywall Contractors (FPDC) State of Trade Survey covering the second quarter of 2013. The latest FPDC State of Trade Survey indicates that more new orders … [Read more...]
Thistle Plaster Helps To Create Long-lasting Care Environment
A durable two-coat plaster system from British Gypsum has been used to create a high quality, long-lasting finish in 30 flats for elderly residents in Norfolk. Thistle Hardwall undercoat plaster and Thistle Multi-Finish Skim coat plaster were selected for the Lovell development, which is a major part of a new health complex in Aylsham. The self-contained flats, which have a 24 hour fully … [Read more...]
Knauf Grows Ready-Mixed And Spray Range With Sheetrock
Knauf – the UK’s leading manufacturers of lightweight building materials and systems – is now offering the Sheetrock range of ready-mixed jointing compounds and spray finishing plasters, along with the Tuff Hide primer/surface, following its acquisition of USG Corporation’s European interests. Sheetrock All Purpose Ready-Mixed is an easy working product for fast, smooth joint finishing. Good for … [Read more...]
The Plasterers Forum Endorses Speedskim
The Plasterers Forum has always played a big part in product launches especially with products like the plastic trowel but nothing has been quite like the Speedskim. You have probably read about the Speedskim on The Plasterers Forum in the past and seen a lot of the debates about how people use it and the success they have had using it. There have been a couple of people who have not got on with … [Read more...]
The Plasterers Forum Fantasy Football League Is Back
It's that time of year again and The Plasterers Forum fantasy football league is back and this year it is set to be a belter of a year. Below is some more information on the event written by the main organiser Artisan. You need to register and select your team from www.dreamteamfc.com. Your first team entry is free and you can pre-register a team now and confirm your registration on the 1st … [Read more...]
Aquapanel Speeds Construction At The Redcar Beacon
The eye-catching curves of the iconic Redcar Beacon – the landmark development for the redeveloped seafront at the North East England resort – were made simpler and faster to achieve by using Knauf Aquapanel Exterior Cement Boards as the render carrier board. Blending the designs of two buildings associated with the seaside – the lighthouse and the helter-skelter – the Redcar Beacon is a … [Read more...]
10 Days On The Tools With The Speedskim
As many of you will know I am a plasterer by trade, and although I am no longer trading as one I will still go and complete jobs for the old builders I use to carry out work for. One of the main reasons for this is that a couple of the local painters and decorators like to follow me, so even though I am now living on the south coast of England I still get the pleasure of returning to my home … [Read more...]
Akzonobel Paints Help Transform Factory Into Modern Living Space
A range of AkzoNobel coatings have been used in the award-winning conversion of a Victorian chocolate factory into a modern day living space. The building, which now comprises 48 residential apartments, was awarded the Evening Standard New Homes Award for Best Apartment, due to its impressive layout, high quality finish and use of materials. Situated in Shoreditch, East London, the factory was … [Read more...]
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