Sunday 23 September 2012

Western International- About Us


Company Introduction

Western International Insulation Materials L.L.C. is one of U.A.E.’s leading Waterproofing, Lining and Concrete Protection Systems’ Sub-Contracting Company.

Western International is an independent, privately owned company that commands a leading position in the building and construction markets. It has a bold strategy in place to become even more dynamic, and to react positively to the needs of ever changing markets and engineering challenges.

Established in 1986, Western is committed to technical excellence and developing superior and cost effective solutions for its clients. It has gained recognition for integrating state-of-the art technology with project development in the infrastructure sector. Western has won over 1000 sub-contracts in various disciplines across the U.A.E. Our customers choose to work with us due to the detailed attention we give to technical innovation and the implementation of the application of concrete protection products. Western International is able to offer “tailor-made” products at competitive prices.

Western is determined to build on its reputation for value, service and innovation by capitalizing on experience spanning nearly two decades in the construction industry. , Western's own multi-skilled contracts specialists offer an unrivalled quality of workmanship, proven on major projects throughout the United Arab Emirates.

With Western, quality and customer service extends beyond the product range and specification, to total project management.

In addition to carrying out site contracts, Western staff is able to offer technical advice on the use and performance of all Western's products and is fully trained in all aspects of concrete protection application.


 Corporate Mission


"To provide the Highest Quality Products and Services with Value by being Agile, Responsive, and Innovative".


Areas of Specialization


Western provides specialized services in the following sectors:

  • Waterproofing
  • Lake/tank Linings
  • Protective Coatings
  • Injection Systems
  • Roofing and Cladding
  • Exterior Insulated finish Systems
  • Flooring Systems
  • Expansion Joint Systems

The ranges of application of our products are:


  • High Rise Buildings (Basements/foundations/substructures/roofs/wet areas/facades)
  • Palaces
  • Villas
  • Reservoirs
  • Tanks
  • Industries
  • Schools/Colleges
  • Artificial Lakes and Ponds
  • Oil and gas transport pipelines
  • Bridges
  • Tunnels
  • Airports
  • Chemical and petrochemical plants


Western International‘s products have been approved according to several international standards. Several external evaluations like BS and ASTM, and tests have confirmed the characteristic properties. The products can be applied under circumstances that are very often difficult. For every waterproofing problem we can offer you a solution.

Western International is not an exclusive agent for any material manufacturer. We utilize our gained knowledge and expertise to select the best products for each installation; and our multi-million dollar buying power assures the best pricing in the industry. Our extensive experience along with our modern application methods, enable us to provide complete and unequaled waterproofing and concrete protection services to the construction industry at large. We supply and apply concrete protection products from various world renowned manufacturer’s, such as:


  • Bitufa (Holland)
  • MC Bauchemie (Germany)
  • AKS (South Africa)
  • Alwitra (Germany)
  • Polyflex (USA)
  • Dorken (Germany)
  • Novaglass (Italy)
  • Tremco (Canada)
  • Stopaq (Holland)
  • Increte (USA)
  • Firestone (USA)
  • Alkor (Belgium)
  • Huitex (Taiwan)
  • Construction Specialties (USA)
Each project is assigned to skilled and specialized work crews trained in specific technologies and areas of expertise. The most modern equipment and application systems are employed to guarantee the craftsmanship and proficiency that our clients have grown to expect and trust.

Finally, we feel the finest way to describe our capabilities is to view our past accomplishments; a testimony to which is the numerous times we have been selected to work on this nation's landmarks and prized real-estate investments. Our aesthetic critical building protection projects can be seen throughout the U.A.E and Gulf Countries; with some shown below.

21st Century Tower

 Al Salam Resort Bahrain

Al Salam Tecom Tower

 Atlantis

 Bahrain City Center

 Burj Dubai Lake

 The Address, Burj Dubai

 DIFC Truck Tunnel

Dubai Chamber of Commerce 

Dubai Mall 

Dubai Tower Qatar 

 Emirates Park Hotel

 Global Village Lake 

Grosvenor House 

Dubai International Airport Terminal 3

 Meydan Racetrack

 National Bank of Dubai

 Shangri-La Hotel

Twin Towers





Wednesday 25 July 2012

Protecting Concrete against Aggressive Attacks


If you require a system to protect the concrete against chemical attacks, thermal fluctuations, cracks, and abrasion, AKS (Anchor Knob Sheet) is the perfect solution. AKS provides a robust, chemically inert, permanent protective skin. This system uses anchor knobs for attachment. 




                         
The knobs are integrally formed with the sheets. The sheet is made of HDPE, LLDPE, or PP. The thickness of the sheet ranges from 2 to 5 mm, and its width is extruded up to 3m. It has 1230 knobs/m2, and a high pull-out resistance per knob.

AKS is used in:

- General Structures (exposed to aggressive attacks)
- Sewage Tunnels
- Sewers
- Rehabilitation Purposes



General Structures

AKS positioned in circular sump ready for casting of concrete


Circular Tank for storage of liquid fertilizer

                                                                                                                                  

   Bridge piles and pile caps

                                                  
Cooling tunnel in Dubai



Sewers and Sewage Tunnels 

AKS is used to protect concrete against aggressive bacterial attacks in the sewers. The bacteria is called Thiobacillus Concretivorus which exerts Sulfuric acid onto the surface of the sewer in the gaseous zone.





Precast concrete, AKS lined, sewer

Singapore Sewer: >48km long, up to 45 m below ground, 3.3 to 6 m dia. AKS used for concrete protection. 



Orbital (robotic) welding machine used. Same system is used in one of the U.A.E's strategic sewerage tunnels.

For further information about specifications, typical details, welding, testing, QA/QC, and project specific design, kindly contact us at info@western.ae or at johnny@western.ae