Fosroc is a British manufacturer of specialised construction chemicals that cater to a range of sectors including

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. Fosroc has offices and manufacturing locations across

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. They are further represented in other regions around the world through a distributor and licensee network. Fosroc employs over 1,700 employees worldwide.

Notable projects

Rehabilitation of Asseyedah Fatimah Mosque

Location:

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The mosque was Constructed 20 years ago, the reinforced concrete structure had severely deteriorated as a result of reinforcing steel corrosion in a highly aggressive environment. Fosroc Corrosion Solutions (FCS) technology was endorsed by the client as the right solution for the corrosion problem. This was designed to prevent future corrosion potentials and in turn, eliminate the need for future maintenance.

Burj Al Arab

Location:

Dubai Dubai (, ; ar, دبي, translit=Dubayy, , ) is the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the capital of the Emirate of Dubai, the most populated of the 7 emirates of the United Arab Emirates.The Government and Politics of ...

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Al Gurg Fosroc was required to work hand in hand with the contractors and other project consultants to identify the best product combinations that would provide optimal performance in difficult circumstances. The

Burj Al Arab The Burj Al Arab ( ar, برج العرب, ''Arab Tower'') is a luxury hotel located in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Managed by Jumeirah hotel group, it is one of the tallest hotels in the world, although 39% of its total height ...

is the world's tallest hotel, constructed on a man-made island, surrounded by a seawater environment. Amongst a myriad of construction challenges, careful consideration needed to be given in the selection of concrete admixtures and products to provide waterproofing and pile heads.

Hyundai Mipo Shipyard

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Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Hyundai Mipo Dockyard is one of the largest shipbuilding companies with world share rank 1 (50%) in PC (Product Carrier). Since the 1980s, more than 10,000 ships were repaired and converted until 2005 and 400 newly ordered ships were delivered ...

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Constructed in 1975, the Hyundai Mipo shipyard is among the world’s largest and most sophisticated shipyard facilities with a total area of 660,000 square metres. Fosroc Korea demonstrated the recommended solutions for each type of repair at the site. The various repair types included: building façade, rapid setting road repairs and extended-life repairs using anti-corrosion solutions.

St Helens Hospital Redevelopment

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, England The £338m project involved the construction of a new Diagnostic Treatment Centre extending the hospital site over challenging ground conditions. Fosroc worked closely with Project Manager, Taylor Woodrow Construction, Consultants Arup and Architects Capita to develop appropriate solutions from an early stage. Fosroc’s products provided waterproofing and gas protection. Design Manager, Clive Philips of Taylor Woodrow Construction said: “Fosroc UK’s design services and support have been really helpful”

History

References

{{reflist Construction and civil engineering companies of the United Kingdom Construction and civil engineering companies established in 1972 British companies established in 1972