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CONTENTSABOUT BFG INTERNATIONAL BFG International 06INTRODUCTION TO FRP COMPOSITES 10 FRP Composites in the Architecture Industry 10 BenefitsofFRPComposites 11 HowCompositesCanHelpAchieveLeedCertification 11SPANNING SECTORS 12 ArchitectureandInfrastructure 13 Transportation 14 Industrial 15 Renewable Energy 16 Environmental 17 Leisure and Recreation 18 Global Network 19BFG ADVANCED CONCRETE FACADES 20 FortekretTMUltra-High-PerformanceConcrete(UHPC) 22 GlassFibreReinforcedConcrete(GRC) 23 PROJECTS UniversityofAmsterdam,Netherlands 24 ManilaNinoyAquinoInt.Airport,Philippines 25 Majlis,Dubai,UAE 26 AspireTower,Qatar 27 AlIstighfarMosque,Singapore 28 AlFatehGrandMosque,Bahrain 29 KAFDWorldTradeCentre,SaudiArabia 30 LondonUnderground,UnitedKingdom 31 TheAvenuesMall,Kuwait 32 HHRKAECStation,SaudiArabia 33 BasraSportsCity,Iraq 34 ESIEE,France 35 SheikhAbdullahAlSalemCulturalCentre,Kuwait 36 NBRBuildingMarassiAl-Bahrain,Bahrain 37 ENIHeadquarter-Milan,Italy 38 SABICHeadQuarterBuilding,SaudiArabia 39 MainGatesatKingSaudUniversity,SaudiArabia 40 TheCourtyardResidenceBuilding,Bahrain 41 MinaSalmanUnderpass,Bahrain 42 MedinaMosqueatAirport,SaudiArabia 43PRODUCT GROUPS BFG Advanced Concrete Facades Products 44 BFG International Product Groups 46CLIENTS SomeofOurClients 47
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BFG INTERNATIONALBUILDINGNEWMARKETSINCOMPOSITES
For over 40 years, BFG has been a global leader and pioneer in composite design, engineering, and manufacturing, with over 2,000 people and 15 production facilities worldwide – and a total commitment to quality and innovation.
Sector Focus
Wecurrentlycatertosixindustrysectors,eachwithuniqueperformancerequirements:
- ArchitectureandInfrastructure
- Transportation
- Corrosion Engineering and Process Equipment
- WindandRenewableEnergy
- Environmental Systems
- Leisure and Recreation.
Working in-depthwith sector leaders, we haveworld-leading cross-functional knowledge and expertise indesignmethodology,materialscomposition,andmanufacturingprocesses–deliveringsignificantadvantagesinperformance,productivity,andefficiencytoeachsector.
LandmarkDevelopments
Since1975wehaveworkedinpartnershipwiththeworld's leadingarchitects,consultants,contractors,railrollingstockbuilders, industrialprocessdesigners,andrenewableenergyspecialistsacrossthepublicandprivatesectorstocreatebespokecompositesforanewgenerationoficonicbuildings,industrialcomponents,andadvancedtransportnetworks:fromtheTGVinFrancetotheKAFDWorldTradeCentreinSaudiArabia.
Today,you'llfindouradvancedproductsatworkinthekeylandmarksandtransportsystemsofmanyoftheworld'smajorcities,stretchingfromChicagotoLondontoSydney.Ourstructuresincludetheworld'slargestFiberReinforcedPolymer(FRP)compositedome,theworld'smostextensiveFRPcompositeroofingsystem,andbothCompositeFRPandUltraHighPerformance(UHPC)claddingsonlandmarksportsstadia,universityfacilities,andsupertallbuildings.Weconsidereveryprojectanopportunitytoconceiveanddeliverinnovativeideas,learningfromandworkingwiththebest.
DrivenbyInnovation
Today'sFRPcompositesandUHPCaredesignermaterials,offeringboundlesspossibilities.BFGisdrivenbyavision to harness these possibilities.
Overtheyears,innovationhasbecomeourhallmark,leadingtopioneeringadvances,includingdevelopingouruniquematerialsystems,manufacturingprocesses,andpatentedtechnologies.Wehavemadeasignificantinvestmentininternationalventuresspanningareasasdiverseaswindenergy,anti-ballisticcomposites,and
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advancedcompactwastewaterpurification.OurdedicatedR&DCentreinStrasbourgisworkinginpartnershipwithuniversities,laboratories,anddesignerstodeveloprevolutionarynewwastewatertreatmenttechnologies.
Global Footprint. International Reach
Whatmakesusgenuinelydifferentisourpresenceindiversesectors,alongwithaglobalfootprint–andourproximitytoyou. Inrecentyears, it's takenusacrossfivecontinents,servingmajorclientsacrosssix.BFGhasfabricationandoperationalfacilities inBahrain,France,Spain,USA,Brazil,China, India, thePhilippines,andSouthAfrica.Coveringmorethan100,000Sqmofmanufacturingspaceandenablingustoofferglobalsourcing,regionalmanufacturing,localizeddelivery,andinstallationofworld-classcomposites.
ServingtheWorld’sLeadingArchitectsandContractors
We'veworked inpartnershipwithkeyplayers inarchitectureand infrastructuresinceweopenedourdoorsin1975.We'vegrownsincethen–inthescopeandcomplexityofourservicesandthediversityofprojectsweinspire.Weworkwithleadingarchitects,consultants,contractors,andgovernmentsworldwide,deliveringbespokecompositesforfacadesandcladdings,structuralroofingsystems,domes,andceilings.
Overthelastfourdecades,we'veprovidedthelatestcompositeinnovationstoarchitectswithallthedurabilityandversatilitytheyneedtocreateanewgenerationofstructures–publicbuildings,sportsarenas,hotels,transport hubs,malls, and high-rise structures.We have given designers the freedom to build large scaleand complex lightweight structural shapeswhichwould be too complicated and costly to achieve in anyconventional materials.
Ourrolehasbeenpioneeringfromdevelopinglong-spancompositeprimarystructurestoadvancedlightweightfire-retardantmaterials.Todayyou'llseeouradvancedcompositesinstructuresdesignedorbuiltbymanyofthe world's leading creative architects and consultants.
Conception to Completion
AtBFG,wedeliverthefull lifecycleofservices:conceptualization,modeling, iterativedesigndevelopment,systemsandprocessengineering, structural design,material andproduct development, testing, sampling,prototyping,andproductmanufacture,allthewaytodeliveryandinstallation.
EngineeringExcellence
Ourteamofover120talentedandskilledengineers,backedbyexpert,hands-onleadership,rootsitsdesignandengineeringmethodology inawealthofexperience inmaterialsandprocesses.Withover40yearsofproject records and an accumulated database ofmaterial properties and test results, our engineers havedecadesoftechnicaldataandinsightstodrawon.BFG'steamisalsoinconstanttouchwithworld-leadinguniversitiesandresearcherstoaddstate-of-the-artdesignexpertisetoitsprojects.Manyofourengineeringleadershavehadsuccessfulcareersinmanufacturingandinstallation,meaningthatBFG'sdesignsarecreatedinthecontextofpracticalrequirements,savingtimeandcostthroughouttheprojectlifecycle.
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Today,BFGdeploysstateoftheartdesignandengineeringtools,includingCATIA,NISA,HYPERMESH,andotheradvancedsoftwaretoworkseamlesslyalongsidetheworld'sleadingarchitects,consultantsandengineers.
Overthelast25years,BFG'scompositestructureshavebeensubjecttorigorousindependentfull-scaleloadtestswithstraincapture.Withhundredsofsuccessfulload-deflectiontestsconducted,ourcompositeproducts'structuralperformancehasbeenproventoperforminthemostchallengingapplicationsandenvironments.
Environmental Impact and Sustainability
AtBFG,wearecommittedtosustainabledevelopment.Ourteamsofarchitects,engineers,andresearchersare continually striving forways tominimize environmental impact. In our Architecture and Infrastructuregroup,weleadthewayinsupportingclientstoachieveLEEDcertificationfortheirbuildings.
Aroundtheworld,BFGArchitectureisdedicatedtocreatingalowercarbonfuture–fromreplacingoutdateden-ergy-intensivebuildingmaterials,topioneeringnew,low-energywaystopurifywastewater.Tous,sustainabilityandinnovationgohandinhand,soweinvestinintensiveresearch,developmentandtestingtoenhancetheperformanceofourcompositesstillfurther.
Andbecausesustainabilitybeginsathome,weareconstantlyworkingonwaystominimizeourimpactonthecommunitiesaroundus-withtheutmostrespectfor localenvironmentalprotectionandstewardship.BFGArchitectureisasustainablebusiness,workingtogethertoshapeasustainablefuture.
BFGArchitecture’sworldleadingcompositesarecompletelybenignintheenvironment–producingnofumes,residueortoxins.Theyareweather,mouldandtermiteresistant,andrequirefarlessrepairandreplacementthanthetraditionalmaterialstheyaredesignedtosupersede,withalifeexpectancyofmanydecades.
QualityAssurance
BFGiscertifiedtoISO9001:2015andtotheIRISstandardsintherailindustry.BFG’smeetsClassA1oftheGermanstandardDIN6701-2formanufacturingadhesivebondsonrailvehiclesandarecertifiedtoEN15085-2forwelding.Externalthird-partycertificationconsistentlyplacesBFGin'industrybest'positions.BFGisalsocertifiedforISO14001:2005andOHSAS18001:2007.
ManufacturingDiversity
BFG International’s specialist manufacturing processes including:
- Opencontactmolding(OM)
- Resintransfermolding(RTM)
- Vacuuminfusion(VI)
- HotPressMolding(SMC)
- Casting
- Tool and Mold Making
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
- Electrical,PneumaticandHydraulicSystemsintegrationandAssembly
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INTRODUCTIONTOFRPCOMPOSITESFibre-reinforcedpolymer(FRP)compositesarecomprisedofreinforcingfibresembeddedinapolymermatrix.Mostcommonly,thereinforcingfibreisfiberglass,althoughhighstrengthfibressuchasaramidandcarbonareusedinadvancedapplications.Thiscombinationofplasticandreinforcementcanproducesomeofthestrongestmaterialsfortheirweightthattechnologyhaseverdeveloped.
FRPcompositesareincrediblyversatile—itispossibletoproduceanendlessvarietyofcompositestomeettheexactrequirementsofveryspecificapplications.DesignersandengineerscanmodifythephysicalandchemicalcharacteristicsofFRPbyspecifyingdifferentmaterials.Forexample,highglassfiberreinforcementstructuresproducemaximumphysicalstrengths;highresincontentstructuresproducemaximumchemicalresistance.Anengineercanspecifythecombinationofthetwomaterialstocreateacompositesstructureresulting in an optimum design.
FRP Composites in the Architecture IndustryFRPcompositesarefastbecomingthematerialofchoiceforarchitecturalapplicationsthankstotheiraestheticqualities,versatility,andfunctionality.
Thematerialofferdesignflexibilityandcanbemoulded intocomplexshapessuchascurved,corrugated,ribbed,orcontouredinvariouswayswithvaryingthickness.Thesecharacteristicsmakethemapopularchoicefordecorativedetails,mouldings,columns,andbrackets.Furthermore,texturessuchasstone,marble,copper,gold, or chromeare achieved at a fractionof the cost.Moulds can alsobe created to replicate themostcomplexprofilesinrestoration,renovation,andnewconstruction.
Compositesallowamplescopeforcustomisationinbuildinginteriorapplicationstoo.Compositewallpanelsallow architects to create designs that are impossible or impractical with traditional materials, improvethermalperformanceandenergyefficiency,andmeetbuildingcoderequirements.Further,theyareavailableinavarietyofcoloursanddifferenttextures,includingsmooth,rough,painted,acidetched,sand-blasted,andwithexposedaggregates.
Thehighstrength-to-weightratioofferedbycompositestranslatestoasmallerfoundationrequirementandeliminatestheneedformostsecondaryaluminiumframingandmechanicalfasteners.Buildingfacadesandstructuralelementsmadefromcompositesaremoredurablethantraditionalmaterialsastheyareresistanttoadverseweatherconditions(UVradiationoracidrain),andareeasilymaintained.FRPcompositesarealsothemoreenvironmentallyfriendlychoiceandcanhelpyouachieveLEEDcertificationforyourproject.
Whether used for small rain-screen cladding panels, complex curvature building envelopes, domes andcupolas,decorativescreens,latticework,orshadingelements,compositesreduceoverallprojectcostsandhelpyouachievequickerconstructionduetoprefabricatedpartsandpartsconsolidation.
BFG Architecture has helped create some of the world’s most dramatic skylines, and we look forwardto working with you on your next project. Our experienced engineers produce cost-effective and high-performancecompositearchitecturalelementsthatfullyharnesstheadvantagesofthisversatilematerialtoproduceamorebeautiful,durable,andenvironmentallyfriendlybuilding.
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Benefits of FRP CompositesHighStrengthwithLowUnitWeight
FRPmaterialsareamongst themost robustcommercialmaterialsavailable.Forequivalentweight,FRP ismorerigidinmanywaysthanconventionalconstructionmaterials.thinsectionscanbeused,withstructuralcorematerialsprovidingstiffnessusingstructuralcorematerialswithoutsubstantiallyincreasingweight.
VeryHighDurabilityandCorrosionResistance
Unlike metals, FRP materials do not suffer from corrosion/rusting or weather induced aging. MaterialsfabricatedfromFRPadditionallyhavealongerservicelifeincorrosiveenvironmentsandperformextremelywellindampenvironmentsorevensubmergedinfreshandsaltwater.Asaresult,FRParchitecturalpartscanoftenreducelong-termmaintenancecostswhencomparedtomanytraditionalmaterials.
PartsConsolidationandMinimumNumberofVisibleJointsAsingleFRPstructurecanreplaceanassemblyofmanypartsandfasteners.Thisfeaturesavestime,reducesassembly costs, and has given rise to the “cascade effect” of benefits for the user: For example, lighterequipment,smallerworkcrews,andlightersupportingstructurescanbeusedduringinstallation.
ExcellentFireCharacteristicsFRP systems can be designed to meet most reaction-to-fire requirements mandated in the InternationalBuildingCodesectionsrelatedtointeriorfinish,light-transmittingmaterials,andexternalassemblies.
Radio Frequency TransparencyMostglass-fiber-basedFRPcompositesaretransparenttoradarandradiofrequencies.Thisattributeenablescomposite products to be designed to hide communications equipment on top or within building structures.
AppearanceFlexibilityAnextremelywiderangeoftextures,shapes,andcoloursisachievablewhenmanufacturingpartsorbuildingcomponents with FRP materials.
How Composites Can Help Achieve Leed CertificationLow resource requirementLightweight FRPmaterials have low ecological and carbon footprints. The overallmaterials and resourcerequirementinFRPproductionissignificantlylowerthanfortraditionalbuildingmaterials.
Low energyFRPuseslessenergyintheproductionprocess-fromtherawmaterialsstageallthewaytoproductdelivery.LongproductlifecycleFRPisadurable, lowmaintenance, long lastingmaterial,witha long-lifecycleasdeterminedbyLifeCycleAssessment(LCA)studies.Thisreducestheneedforreplacement,repairandrepaintingovertime.
Natural,non-depletingmaterialsGlass, themain ingredient of the fiberglass reinforcement in FRP, ismade from sandwhich is a natural,non-depleting resource.
Resistance to damageFRPmaterialsareresistanttodamagebymoisture,weatherconditions,salinity,aswellasbytermitesandother insects.
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B U I L D I N G N E W M A R K E T S I N C O M P O S I T E S
SPANNING SECTORS
BFG is an expert in composite design and engineering across the most diverse array of applications, from Europe’s latest high-speed trains to critical components for the next generation of wind turbines.
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ARCHITECTURE AND INFRASTRUCTURES E C T O R F O C U S
FREEDOM
REACH
Composites have become an essential creative asset, giving a new generation of designers freedom to build complex shapes; reaching higher, spanning further and enabling an ever more imag- inative built environment.
What makes us genuinely different is our presence in diverse sectors along with a global footprint – and our proximity to you. In recent years, it’s taken us across five continents, serving major clients across six.
Since 1975, BFG has worked hand in hand with the world’s leading architects, structural engineers and contractors to deliver turnkey composite solutions for external façades and claddings, complete structural roofing systems and domes, ceilings and shades. Our current portfolio of work includes major projects as diverse as the high-rise KAFD World Trade Centre in Riyadh and the historic Holborn Station on the London Underground.
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TRANSPORTATIONS E C T O R F O C U S
STRENGTHStrong, lightweight composites are a key component in modern transport networks, from the high-speed TGV in France to the latest local and regional trains in South Africa.
For almost 20 years, BFG has been a market-leading manufacturer of composites for the broadest range of transport applications – from automotive to rolling stock.
Our sector-leading FRP products cover interiors, exteriors, drivers’ cabs and desks, front ends, sanitary modules and floors for buses, trucks and trains for clients including Alstom, Bombardier, Siemens, and Volvo.
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INDUSTRIALS E C T O R F O C U S
ROBUSTHEAVY DUTY
HEAVY DUTY
FRP composites are
structurally robust, and
are capable of covering
long spans with the
minimum of joints.
The latest FRP composites bring a host of advantages to industrial projects. Inher-ently corrosion and fire re-sistant, they can withstand heavy duty workloads with little or no maintenance over the long term.
For over 40 years, we have offered our industrial clients' com-plete composite design solutions. From conception to produc-tion, including the industrial, engineering and structural de-sign of everything from simple maintenance hole covers and linings to elaborate long-span covers for water and wastewater treatment plants.
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RENEWABLE ENERGYS E C T O R F O C U S
SUITABLE
CRITICAL
BFG’s composites are strong,
safe and lightweight, making
them perfect for highly
specialised applications in
renewable energy.
In the wind sector, where long-term durability is key and maintenance is challenging – sometimes up to 100 metres above the sea – composites are required to protect wind turbines’ most critical components.
As part of our commitment to sustainability, BFG fabricates high-quality FRP composite components – including extremely durable spinners and nacelles – for the world’s leading wind turbine manufacturers including GE, Hitachi, Siemens, Gamesa, Acciona, Alstom and Leitwind.
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ENVIRONMENTALS E C T O R F O C U S
LEADING EDGE
COLLABORATIVE
BFG is at the leading edge
of design and engineering,
most notably in areas
demanding the highest
environmental and safety
standards.
Our dedicated R&D hub in Strasbourg works closely with all BFG plants and partners with elite Universities, laboratories and designers to develop new technologies that enhance sustainability and improve efficiency.
BFG Environmental Technologies, BFG’s research and development centre in Strasbourg, is focused exclusively on scientific and technical research. Working in close partnership with select universities, laboratories and designers, it is a hothouse for the development of innovative new technologies which will help reduce costs and improve sustainability.
IRIS, ISO 9001:2015, DIN-6701 Certified.
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LEISURE AND RECREATIONS E C T O R F O C U S
SAFE
LIMITLESS
Composites have many valuable applications in the leisure sector, where structural integrity and long- term durability are critical performance factors.
From marine craft and floating docks to water slides, BFG’s advanced FRP can be shaped into a limitless array of forms.
Composites have significant applications in the leisure sector, where structural integrity and long term durability are critical performance factors. From marine craft and floating docks to water slides, BFG’s advanced FRP can be shaped into a limitless array of forms.
Today, BFG is a long-standing partner to WhiteWater of Canada, producing high quality modular FRP components for the water parks designed and built by the company around the world.
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Around the world, BFG enables its clients to become the inventors of their products,
with 15 advanced composite fabrication facilities across four continents, an expert,
internationally mobile talent base and a truly connected global supply chain.
GLOBAL NETWORKC O N N E C T I N G A W O R L D O F I N N O V A T I V E M A T E R I A L S
OneFace Consulting Pordenone,Italy
MaterialstickLondon,UK
IntrasystemsTurin,Italy
BFG ChinaChina
FRP Services Japan
BFG InternationalCorporate HeadquartersBahrain
BFG IndiaIndia
BFG PhilippinesCDTPhilippinesPhilippines
PixalityQueensland,Australia
PetraDesignInc Toronto,Canada
BFGBrazilSouth America
BFGSouthAfricaSouthAfrica
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BFG ADVANCED CONCRETE FACADESSERVINGTHEWORLD’SLEADINGARCHITECTSANDCONTRACTORS
BFG Advanced Concrete Facades delivers the entire life cycle of services, from conceptualization and modelling to iterative design development, process and structural engineering, material and product development, testing, sampling, and prototyping to manufacturing, all the way to delivery and installation. Our plant has a production capacity of more than 8000 metric tons-annually; our expert team ensures that the Quality and delivery schedules are not compromised to keep your project on track.
BFGAdvancedFacadesoffersinnovativeUltra-High-PerformanceConcrete(UHPC)andGlassFibreReinforced
Concrete (GFRC) building envelope solutions, including structural, decorative, and screen panels inmesh
or latticestyledesigns;ultra-thin, lightweightpanels, andentire facadeswithcomplexshapes, curvatures,
andtextures.
EngineeringExcellence
Withextensiveandcomprehensiveresearchcarriedout inrecentyears,BFGFacadeshasformulatedhigh-
ly-engineeredUHPCmixdesignsunderthebrandnameofForteKretTM,whichcanbecustomisedasperthe
specification requiredbyarchitectsandengineers.BFGEngineering teamsbasedesignsonmaterialsand
processknowledgegatheredthroughfourdecadesofsuccessfulprojects.
BFGengineeringteamworkswiththeworld’sleadinguniversitiesandresearcherstodeploystateoftheart
designknowledgeforprojects.Mostoftheengineershaveworkedinproductionoronsite,ensuringdesigns
areadaptedforefficientmanufacturingandinstallation,andcross-functionalknowledgeissharedbetween
thefivemaindomainsthatBFGworksin.
The120-strongBFGengineeringteamusesleading-edgeBIMand3DmodelingtechnologyincludingREVIT,
RHINO,SOLIDWORKS,CATIAandAUTOCADfordesign,detailingandtooling.Ourworld-classstructuraldesign
andanalysis facilityusesANSYS,NISA,ALTRAIR,HYPERMESH,STAADPRO,LINCONandotheradvanced
software.
QualityAssurance
BFGwas awarded ISO 9001: 2000 inMarch 2001 and upgraded to ISO 9001: 2008 in February 2009. In
September2011,weachievedIRIScertificationintherail industry.WearealsoISO14001&OSHAS18000
certifiedforEHSmanagement.BFGFacadesisalsoamemberoftheGRCAandNPCA.
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FortekretTMULTRA-HIGH-PERFORMANCECONCRETE(UHPC)FortekretTMUltra-High-PerformanceConcrete(UHPC)wasdevelopedandismanufacturedintheKingdomofBahrainbyBFGAdvancedConcreteFacades.ItistheonlyproprietarymixavailableintheMiddleEast.FortekretTM- achieves highvaluecompressiveandflexuralstrengthresults-above130MPatestedtoBSEN12390-1,BSEN12390-7& BSEN12390-3.
WhyUHPCAndNotPrecastorPrestressedConcrete?
UHPC is an advanced composite material increasingly used in the construction industry due to its high mechanical strengthanddurability,meaningthatstructureshavefarlowermaintenancerequirements.
Theuniquecombinationofhighcompressivestrength(morethan120MPa),self-placingproperties,extremedurability,flexibility,andaestheticsmakeUHPCatrulyrevolutionaryconstructionmaterial.Thesepropertiesallowdesignerstoexploit elegantarchitectural designspreviouslyonlyaccessible tohigh-strengthsteelorother complexmaterialssystems.
Highpackingdensityyieldsexcellentflexuralstrengththatisoverfourtimeshigherthanregularconcrete.
FortekretTMisstructurallycomparabletosteelratherthanprecastconcrete,asevidencedbyitsoriginaluseinbridgeconstruction.
PerformanceComparison
Highstrengthtoweightratioreducessub-structurerequirementswhenusedasafacadeoraswallpanelsandlowershippingandinstallationcosts.Additionally,longerstructuralspanswiththinnersectionsallowustoachievecomplexforms,profiles,andgeometries.
BenefitsofFortekretTM UHPC
- Surfacequalityandrangeofpattern,textureandfinishoptionsareunmatched. - SaturatedcoloursareachievedwithUVstablepigmentsintegraltothemixandprotectedbytheincredibly
denseultra-highperformanceconcretematrix. - Construction time reduction. - Reductionofworkersandon-siteequipment. - Itreduceslabourcontentofon-siteprocesses. - Betterefficiencyofcontrolduringtheprocessofproduction. - Increasesthequality,durability,andenduranceofstructures. - Light strength to weight ratio. - Lessharmfulenvironmentaleffects. - Economicalinthecontextoftheentireproject.
5.0% 20.0%
UHPC
MATRIX DENSITY SURFACE QUALITY WATER CONTENT COLOUR INTEGRITY
UHPC ConcreteConcrete UHPC Concrete UHPC Concrete
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GLASSFIBREREINFORCEDCONCRETE(GRC)
BFGAdvancedFacadesisaleaderintheproductionofhigh-qualityGRCtomeetvariousaesthetic,structural,andcostrequirementsforanyarchitecturalproject.
GRChasmanyadvantagesforuseasacladdingproductinarchitecture,including:
-Canbeusedtocreateawidevarietyofshapesandsurfacefinishes
- High strength
- Lightweight and easy to handle
-Project-specific,custom-designedpanelsizesmeaninstallationisquickandcost-effective
-Durableinextremeweatherconditions
- Requires minimal maintenance
-Economical,energy-efficientandenvironmentallyfriendly
Althoughtherelativedensityissimilartoconcrete,GRCpanelscanbemuchthinnerthantraditionalconcretepanels.Makingthemasmuchas75%lighterthansimilarpiecescastwithconventionalconcrete;makesthepartseasiertohandle,lowerstransportationcosts,andreducesthefoundationalrequirement.GRCcladdingcan replace non-structural precast concrete where weight and or shape may be problematic.
Althoughtherelativedensityissimilartoconcrete,GRCpanelscanbemuchthinnerthantraditionalconcretepanels.Makingthemasmuchas75%lighterthansimilarpiecescastwithconventionalconcrete;makesthepartseasiertohandle,lowerstransportationcosts,andreducesthefoundationalrequirement.GRCcladdingcan replace non-structural precast concrete where weight and or shape may be problematic.
HighDesignFlexibility
GRCcaneasilymouldtoproduceanyshape,detail,ortexture,fromrockstofineornamentaldetails.GRCcanbecolouredwithpigments,paintsandnaturalstonefacings.Mouldscanbecreatedto replicate themostcomplexofprofilesinrestoration,renovationandnewconstruction.HighCompressive,FlexuralandTensileStrength
Fibre content gives high tensile strength,while the high polymer contentmakes the concrete flexible andresistanttocracking.Properreinforcingfurther increasesobjects'strengthandiscritical inprojectswherevisible cracks are not tolerable.
Environmentally Friendly
Becauseituseslesscementthanequivalentconcreteandproducesmuchlowercarbondioxideemissionsduringmanufacture,GRCqualifiesassustainable.Emissionsreductionsareevenmoresignificantlyenhancedifthereducedloadonthesuperstructureandresultingeconomicsaretakenintoaccount.
Colour and Finish
Oneof thedefiningqualitiesofGRC is theability toproduce it in a rangeof colours.Wehavedevelopedtwelve standard colours for the construction industry and to formulate customised colours as required.The Platinum andWhite colours are formulatedwithout any pigment. All other colours contain pigmentsthat are UV-stable and specifically engineered for use in concrete. These pigments are added during the mixingprocess.
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UNIVERSITY OF AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS CompositeExternalandInternalDecorativeFacadesˉ
Project: ExternalandInternalDecorativeComposite(FRP)CladdingLocation: UniversityofAmsterdam,AmsterdamSciencePark,Netherlands Client: SorbaProjects,AmsterdamArchitect: ArchitectureStudioHH,MVSA,RudyUytenhaakArchitectenbureau Engineering Consultants: RudyUytenhaak/MVSAArchitectsMain Contractor: SorbaHandover: 2007
PROJECTS
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MANILA NINOY AQUINO INT. AIRPORT, PHILIPPINESCompositeEntranceCanopyandSoffitsˉ
Project:Composite(FRP)EntranceCanopyandSoffitsLocation: ManilaNinoyAquinoInternationalAirport,PhilippinesClient: Manila AirportArchitect: Skidmore,OwingsandMerrill(SOM)Main Contractor: Tekenka CorporationHandover: 2002
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MAJLIS, DUBAI3DUHPCFacadesˉ
Project: UHPCExternalCoatedCladdingLocation: UAE-DubaiClient: EXPO 2020Architect: ASGG(AdrianSmithandGordonGillArchitecture)Main Contractor:LaingO’RourkeHandover: 2020
PROJECTS
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ASPIRE TOWER, QATARCompositeSoffitsandCladdingˉ
Project: Composite(FRP)PanellingtoSoffitsLocation:AspireTower,AlWaab,Doha,QatarClient: KhalifaSportCityDevelopmentCommitteeArchitect: HadiSimaan,AREPEngineering Consultants: ArupFacadeDesignMain Contractor:Midmac/SixConstructHandover: 2007
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AL ISTIGHFAR MOSQUE, SINGAPORECompositeDomeandSkirtingˉ
Project: Composite(FRP)DomeandSkirtingLocation: Al-IstighfarMosque,PasirRis,SingaporeCityClient: Al-IstighfarMosque,SingaporeMain Contractor: Pee Lee ConstructionHandover: 1999
PROJECTS
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AL FATEH GRAND MOSQUE, BAHRAINCompositeDomeˉ
Project: 25mComposite(FRP)DomeLocation: AlFatehGrandMosque,Manama,BahrainClient: MinistryofWorks,BahrainEngineering Consultants: DarAlHandasah,Lebanon Main Contractor: CCCHandover: 1985
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KAFD WORLD TRADE CENTRE, SAUDI ARABIACompositeExternalCladdingˉ
Project: LargeSpanexternalcomposite(FRP)claddingLocation: WorldTradeCentre,KingAbdullahFinancialDistrict,Riyadh,SaudiArabia Client: AlRa’idahInvestmentCompanyArchitect: GenslerEngineering Consultants: BuroHappold EngineeringFacade Contractor: PermasteelisaGartnerMiddleEast(PGME)Handover: 2015
PROJECTS
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LONDON UNDERGROUND, UNITED KINGDOMComposite Internal Claddingˉ
Project:InternalCMScomposite(FRP)claddingLocation: HolbornStation,London,UKClient: LondonUndergroundLtd/TransportforLondonEngineering Consultants: QinetiQMain Contractor:QinetiQHandover: 2008
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THE AVENUES MALL, KUWAITComposite Ceiling Cowlingsˉ
Project: Composite(FRP)ReflectiveChromeFinishCeilingCowlings Location: TheAvenuesMall,KuwaitClient: Al Rai Real Estate Co.Architect: GenslerEngineering Consultant: PaceMain Contractor: Ahmadiah Contracting Handover: 2016
PROJECTS
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HHR KAEC STATION, SAUDI ARABIACompositeStructuralPrimaryRoofingSystemˉ
Project: Composite(FRP)StructuralStationRoofingSystemLocation: HHRKAECStation,KingAbdullahEconomicCity,SaudiArabiaClient: Saudi Railways OrganisationArchitect: Foster+PartnersEngineering Consultants: DarAlHandasahandBuroHappoldMain Contractor: ElSeifEngineeringContractingCoLtdHandover: 2015
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BASRA SPORTS CITY, IRAQCompositeExternalCladdingˉ
Project: Composite(FRP)ExternalCladdingLocation: MainStadium,BasraSportsCity,SouthernIraqClient: MinistryofYouthandSport,IraqArchitect: HOK(360Architecture)Engineering Consultants: Thornton TomasettiMain Contractor: AbdullahAl-JiburiHandover: 2012
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ESIEE, FRANCECompositeRoofPanelsˉ
Project: Composite(FRP)RoofPanelsLocation: ESIEE,CitéDescartes,Noisy-le-Grand,FranceClient: AXIMAArchitect: DominiquePerraultArchitectureHandover: 2008
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SHEIKH ABDULLAH AL SALEM CULTURAL CENTRE, KUWAITComposite Canopyˉ
Project: Composite(FRP)ShadingCanopyLocation:SheikhAbdullahAlSalemCulturalCentre,KuwaitCityClient: AmiriDiwan,KuwaitArchitect: SSHEngineering Consultant: SSHMain Contractor: Al Ghanim InternationalHandover: 2016
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NBR BUILDING MARASSI AL-BAHRAIN, BAHRAINGRC Feature Columns and Claddingˉ
Project: GRC Cladding and Feature ColumnsLocation:DiyarAlMuharraq-BahrainClient: EagleHillsDiyarCompanyArchitect: DarAlhandasahHandover: 2018
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ENI HEADQUARTERS, MILANGRC Cladding and UHPC Landscaping Featuresˉ
Project: GRC Cladding and UHPC Landscaping Features Location:Milan,ItalyClient: Salini ImpregiloArchitect:ServiziScope of work: Design,Manufacture,Delivery&ProjectManagementHandover: Expected2021
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SABIC HEADQUARTERS BUILDING, SAUDI ARABIAComposite and GRC Cladding and Screensˉ
Project: Composite(FRP)DecorativeShadingPanelsandGRCCladdingLocation: Jubail,SaudiArabiaClient: SABICArchitect: HenningLarsen,CopenhagenMain Contractor: Shapoorji Pallonji GroupHandover: Expected2021
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MAIN GATES AT KING SAUD UNIVERSITY, SAUDI ARABIAComposite and GRC Claddingˉ
Project: GRCandComposite(FRP)CladdingforMainUniversityEntranceLocation: KingdomofSaudiArabiaClient: Salini ImpregiloArchitect: AlsaifEngineeringConsultantsScope of work: SupplyandInstallationofGRC&GRPworks Handover: 2019
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THE COURTYARD RESIDENCE BUILDING, BAHRAINGRC Sandwich Panel Claddingˉ
Project: GRCExternalInsulatedSandwichPanelCladdingLocation: KingdomofBahrainClient: MaalemHoldingB.S.C.(c)Architect: HCPArchitecture&EngineeringScope of work:SupplyandInstallationofGRCSandwichPanelsHandover: 2020
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MINA SALMAN UNDERPASS, BAHRAINDecorativeGRCCladdingˉ
Project: PaintedGRCDecorativeCladdingstounderpass Location: KingdomofBahrainClient: BahrainMinistryofWorksArchitect/Localartist: Adnan Al-AhmedContractor: Shapoorji Pallonji GroupScope of work: SupplyandInstallationofGRC&GRPworksHandover: 2015
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MEDINA MOSQUE AT AIRPORT, SAUDI ARABIASupplyandInstallationofGRC&GRPCladding&Domeˉ
Project: Composite(FRP)domeandGRCMinaretandShadingPanelsLocation: KingdomofSaudiArabiaClient: PrinceMohammedBinAbdulazizInternationalAirportArchitect : TAV(Turkey)Scope of work: SupplyandInstallationofGRC&GRPCladding&DomeHandover: 2015
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BFG Advanced Concrete Facades Products
- Building Facades and Envelopes-Shades&Claddings-RoofSystems-InteriorDecorative Panels- Column Claddings -Screens and Partitions
-HardWearingDecks and Floors- Statues and Monuments- Modular Balconies-CornicesandSoffits- Fascia- Marine Structures
- Benches- Seating- Chairs-Planters/Pots-Sinks/Washbasins
- Street Lights- Tables- Fountains- Custom Products
- Patios-Walkways-Driveways-Flooring/Paving- Bollards- Garden Lightning-FauxStones
- Garden Fencing- Porches- Balustrades- Custom Products
-3DWallCladdings-Columns/Capitals-DoubleSidedPartition Panels-DecorativePanels
-Countertops/Tabletops-Fireplaces/Interior Decoratives
Architecture and Infrastructure
Furniture and Decoratives
Landscaping
Interior Decoratives
Admired for their strength and quality, our products are able to stand rigorous industrial use, offering water resistance, heat resistance, ease of use, affordability, attractive designs, and low maintenance costs.
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-LightWeightStructuralDomes, Roofsystems,andSuspended Ceilings.-ExternalBuildingFacadesand Shading Screens-InteriorDecorativePanels.- Modular Balconies- Modular Bathrooms.-HighQuality3DFormwork Moulds.
-WindPowerGenerator Housings - Nacelles - Spinners- Root Flanges
- Leisure and CommercialMarineCraft(Voyager Marine™)-FRPFloatingDockMarina System-WaterSlides(OEM)
- Rail lavatory Cabins- Advanced water Filtration-WaterTreatment
- Passenger Rail Carriage Interior Systems -IntegratedRailWCCabinswith VacuumFlushToilets-RailCarFrontEndsandExternal Paneling - Airport Counters and Seating Systems- Automotive Parts and Components
-WasteManagementSystems- Odor Containment Packages- Protective Linings- Long Span Structures and Tank Covers
Architecture and Infrastructure
Wind and Renewable Energy Group
Leisure and Recreation Group
Environmental Systems and Technologies
Transportation Group Industrial Products Group
At BFG, we deliver the full life cycle of services: conceptualization, modeling, iterative design development, process engineering and structural design, material and product development, testing, sampling, prototyping and product manufacture, all the way to delivery and installation.
BFG International Product Groups
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