Conren ensures watertight protection.

(From Gulf Construction)

After having completed waterproofing work on one of the prestigious projects in the UAE - the Mall of the Emirates which features the Snowdome - Conren International, is eyeing other challenging projects in the region

The UK-based manufacturer of specialised coatings and waterproofing systems for the construction industry was chosen to supply the "wet area" waterproofing to areas within the mega Mall of the Emirates project in Dubai, which will host the region's first snow dome. Dubai-based Al Shirawi Contracting Company, Conren's exclusive UAE distributor, undertook the waterproofing work

Conren has been serving the Middle East markets for a number of decades. One particular product, from Conren's range that has been extensively used in the regional markets is Rooftex. "This single-component, moisture-curing, modified polyurethane waterproofing membrane has been used successfully, throughout the Middle East markets for well over 20 years and has gained an excellent reputation for reliability and resistance to the harsh climatic conditions that prevail in the region," says export sales director Bernard Dennis

"The product - which is used to waterproof concrete slabs in bathrooms, balconies and kitchens of exclusive new hotels and condominiums, as well as roofs - has been recommended by developers who have realised that it provides lasting protection against potential water damage," he adds

Rooftex's success is an example of how the introduction of a product or service needed by the expanding Gulf economy can lead to bigger things.x Reaching new levels Conren's participation in the regional economy moved up a couple of notches with the opening up of negotiations with Polybit Industries, in mid-2002. Polybit Industries, a well-established business based in Sharjah, already had manufacturing and laboratory facilities that satisfied Conren's production needs

A manufacturing agreement was signed in mid-2003 and trial production started early 2004