| 08.10.08 | Sopro Bauchemie GmbH |
| New Trumpf campus restaurant : inspired by nature |
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| The new staff restaurant at the Trumpf head office in Ditzingen near Stuttgart, Germany, is a triumph of modern industrial architecture. The globally operating machine tools manufacturer invested some € 13 m in a new-build campus restaurant that stands in perfect harmony with its setting. The leaf-like polygonal shapes that inform the building design manifest themselves in the special three-dimensional ceramic units lining the internal walls. The task of installing them posed an unaccustomed challenge for both designers and applicators. Here, the products and expertise of Wiesbaden-based Sopro Bauchemie GmbH proved an essential ingredient for success. more... |
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| 08.10.08 | Sopro Bauchemie GmbH |
| Cruiser MSC Poesia : ceramics bonded directly to ship's hull |
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| MSC Musica, MSC Orchestra, MSC Poesia – the roll call of liners operated by the Geneva-based Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) really is music to the ears. The MSC Poesia, a four-star-plus vessel with a gross register tonnage of 90,000, is the latest addition to the MSC Cruises fleet, having been launched this April and christened at Dover Harbour. Various products from Sopro's professional range were specified for the numerous sports and wellness facilities, spread over a total 13 passenger decks. These allowed the direct installation of ceramic finishes on the ship's steel hull. more... |
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| 07.10.08 | Sopro Bauchemie GmbH |
| Ozeaneum, Stralsund: gigantic marine showcase : Sopro Bauchemie's sealing slurries contribute to fire protection for structural steelwork |
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| North Germany's largest museum, the Ozeaneum in the Baltic port of Stralsund, will soon be taking visitors from all corners of the country on a unique underwater journey through the northern seas. A key focus during development of the architecturally inventive scheme with its distinctive steel exterior was on fire safety compliance. The somewhat unusual, though no less effective solution entailed the use of Sopro Bauchemie's sealing slurries to coat the fire-resistant board encasing the steelwork. more... |
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| 07.10.08 | Sopro Bauchemie GmbH |
| Bodensee-Therme Constance: a joy for all the senses : Sopro Bauchemie products specified for major waterproofing and tiling contract |
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| With the new Bodensee-Therme thermal baths, the German city of Constance now boasts a dazzling new attraction, set to draw tourists and local residents alike. The expansive new facility nestles into a gentle slope directly on the banks of the lake to which it owes its name ("Bodensee" being German for Lake Constance). The newly added state-of-the-art wellness oasis, with thermal baths and sauna suite, and the refurbishment scheme for the existing outdoor pool area involved extensive waterproofing and tiling works. For guaranteed top performance, designers and applicators opted for the use of products from Sopro Bauchemie GmbH's professional range. more... |
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| 07.10.08 | Sopro Bauchemie GmbH |
| Hotel de Rome, Berlin : A shining example of how to lay large-format coverings |
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| The Hotel de Rome, a new, imposing five-star establishment, stands at the heart of Berlin's historic centre, fronting the Bebelplatz square, formerly the Forum Fredericianum. Operated by British hotel magnate Sir Rocco Forte, the hotel occupies a Gründerzeit building constructed between 1887 and 1889 to the designs of architect Ludwig Heim. Having served as the headquarters of the Dresdner Bank until 1945, it then became the nerve centre of the East German State Bank. more... |
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| 07.10.08 | Sopro Bauchemie GmbH |
| Happy hunting! : Heavy-duty paving solution for hunting lodge in Odenwald forest |
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| A scheme to convert an old farmhouse into a hunting lodge required the provision of a pervious pavement capable of withstanding the high loads imposed by all-terrain vehicles. The specification of heavy-duty paving grouts from Sopro's landscaping range guaranteed a reliable, high-performance solution. more... |
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| 16.10.07 | Sopro Bauchemie GmbH |
| Bodensee-Therme Constance: a joy for all the senses : Sopro Bauchemie products specified for major waterproofing and tiling contract |
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| With the new Bodensee-Therme thermal baths, the German city of Constance now boasts a dazzling new attraction, set to draw tourists and local residents alike. The expansive new facility nestles into a gentle slope directly on the banks of the lake to which it owes its name ("Bodensee" being German for Lake Constance). The newly added state-of-the-art wellness oasis, with thermal baths and sauna suite, and the refurbishment scheme for the existing outdoor pool area involved extensive waterproofing and tiling works. For guaranteed top performance, designers and applicators opted for the use of products from Sopro Bauchemie GmbH's professional range. more... |
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| 15.10.07 | Sopro Bauchemie GmbH |
| New Messe Stuttgart trade fair centre: a forward-thinking marketplace : Fast, trouble-free installation of 70,000 m² ceramic and cast stone coverings using Sopro products |
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| Well ahead of the official inauguration on 19 October 2007, the new Messe Stuttgart exhibition centre opened its doors for the first time this June to host two major events: the MiNaT International Trade Fair for Precision Mechanics and Ultra-Precision, Micro and Nano Technologies and the Blechexpo International Trade Fair for Sheet Metal Working. Located in the immediate vicinity of Stuttgart Airport, the complex has set completely new benchmarks in many respects. All products needed for laying and grouting the ceramic and cast stone finishes in the exhibition halls and congress centre were provided by Sopro Bauchemie GmbH. more... |
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| 15.10.07 | Sopro Bauchemie GmbH |
| Full range of products for parquet floor laying : Compact product palette for across-the-board solutions |
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| The full product range, newly launched by Sopro Bauchemie GmbH, for the installation of parquet flooring features a universal reaction resin primer, a one-component polyurethane adhesive suitable for all parquet types and substrates, plus a one-component dispersion adhesive for moisture-resistant parquet materials and absorbent substrates. Just a handful of products is all the professional applicator needs to cater for a full complement of parquet laying solutions. more... |
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| 15.10.07 | Sopro Bauchemie GmbH |
| Sopro Bauchemie GmbH: : Universal flow-applied floor-levelling compound for all coat thicknesses between 2 and 50 mm |
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| With FS 15 plus and FS 30 maxi, Sopro Bauchemie GmbH now offers its trade customers two standard, universal, flow-applied floor-levelling compounds. Capitalizing on the innovative Mikrodur® technology, the self-levelling, rapid-set products exhibit first-rate flow properties and cater for an extensive range of coat thicknesses anywhere between 2 and 50 mm. more... |
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| 15.10.07 | Sopro Bauchemie GmbH |
| Sopro FL flexible tile grout: : Ready to brave the elements |
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| With Sopro FL, Sopro Bauchemie GmbH has added an extra-high-performance flexible product to its contemporary range of tile grouts. Ever "ready to brave the elements" thanks to its special formulation, the material is ideal for grouting fully vitrified stoneware and natural or cast stone coverings, even at critical locations such as balconies and patios or when subject to thermal stresses from floor heating systems. more... |
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| 15.10.07 | Sopro Bauchemie GmbH |
| Sopro's No.1 flexible tile adhesive: : A proven performer now with further enhanced properties |
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| Countless tilelayers have come to swear by it: the S1-grade Sopro's No.1 flexible tile adhesive. Since its market launch over 20 years ago, the flagship product from Sopro's professional range has built up an impeccable track record, as witnessed by over 180 million square metres of reliably installed tile coverings. more... |
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| 13.09.06 | Sopro Bauchemie GmbH |
| Fildorado sports and bathing centre : Non-stop fun and action in waterworld |
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Reliable system solutions for heavy-duty building chemicals applications
Located in Filderstadt-Bonlanden, only a few kilometres south of Stuttgart, the Fildorado ranks as the best-known fun baths in southern Germany. Dating from the 1970s, the complex has recently undergone major refurbishment and extension to produce a bather's paradise featuring water in all its natural states – as ice, steam and rain. For guaranteed trouble-free waterproofing and installation of the ceramic coverings, the design team opted for products from Sopro Bauchemie's professional range. more... |
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| 13.09.06 | Sopro Bauchemie GmbH |
| Indoor swimming pool, Nürtingen : Fit for the future |
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Delivering dependable system solutions with Sopro building chemicals
The "ageing" indoor pool in the Swabian town of Nürtingen last year underwent a radical programme of refurbishment and modernization that included the addition of a stylish sauna and wellness area. For guaranteed trouble-free waterproofing and installation of the ceramic coverings, the design team opted for products from Sopro Bauchemie's professional range. more... |
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| 13.09.06 | Sopro Bauchemie GmbH |
| Maritim Hotel Berlin : Glamorous 1920s-style conference venue |
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Uniform quality through innovative bathroom pod system
August 2005 saw the hotel capacity in the German capital expand by a full 505 rooms in the four-star-superior category. Apart from its impressive room count, however, the new Maritim Hotel Berlin in the city's Tiergarten district also boasts an event capacity of up to 5,500 persons, underlining its impeccable credentials as an international conference venue. A wide variety of Sopro Bauchemie's products were used in the fabrication of the approx. 500 system-built luxury bathrooms. more... |
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| 13.09.06 | Sopro Bauchemie GmbH |
| Mövenpick Hotel Frankfurt City : Four-star business, conference and exhibition hotel in Frankfurt city centre |
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| The Mövenpick Hotel Frankfurt City stands at the heart of Frankfurt/Main's new, highly modern Europaviertel (European Quarter) development, directly facing Exhibition Hall 3 and immediately adjoining the Festival Hall building. The Europaviertel, which occupies the former site of a freight station and marshalling yard, is one of Frankfurt's most high-profile urban development schemes. By intermingling a variety of civic and landscaping features, the new, vibrant quarter is set to place its very own stamp on the city's urban fabric. Key elements include the high-rise ensemble adjoining the banking district to the east, the Urban Entertainment Center (UEC) with its shopping and recreational facilities, the Europaboulevard and the Europagarten landscaped area in the west, which serves as the "lungs" for the Europaviertel's residential facilities. more... |
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| 13.09.06 | Sopro Bauchemie GmbH |
| Shell Camp, Lagos (Nigeria) : High-performance tiling to cope with climatic extremes |
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Fitting out prefabricated modules for petroleum industry in Lagos
The fabrication of several field logistic bases to support petroleum extraction in the Niger Delta is currently in progress in the West African country of Nigeria. The three camps are being built in the prefabrication plant of Bilfinger Berger's Nigeria Division in Lagos. Various products from Sopro Bauchemie's professional range were used to waterproof the wet areas and lay wall and floor tiles in the prefabricated pods. more... |
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| 13.09.06 | Sopro Bauchemie GmbH |
| Bundeshaus Bonn : Former German Parliament building recast as international conference centre |
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Soprodur used for restoration of flooring in foyer of former German Parliament Plenary Chamber in Bonn
The Bundeshaus Bonn, one-time home of the German Parliament, is the country's most recent architectural monument. Its conversion into an international conference centre when the German Parliament moved to Berlin necessitated refurbishment of the large-format floor covering in the foyer. For best results, the project managers put their faith in Soprodur, the innovative microcement void filler from Sopro Bauchemie's professional range. more... |
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| 13.09.06 | Sopro Bauchemie GmbH |
| Baden-Airpark passenger terminal : Built on solid foundations |
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7,300 m² cast stone covering laid on Sopro waterproof membrane
Globalization and plummeting air fares are providing a massive boost to Germany's regional airports. Now among the largest nationwide, Baden-Airpark near Baden-Baden in the south-western corner of the country last autumn inaugurated a new passenger terminal. A Sopro Bauchemie composite system was used to waterproof the steel-fibre-reinforced concrete ground slab. more... |
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| 13.09.06 | Sopro Bauchemie GmbH |
| New: Sopro ambiento : Appealing range of decorative wall finishes |
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New market opportunities for merchants and tradesmen
Sopro Bauchemie has reached another milestone on its way to becoming a full-range supplier. With Sopro ambiento, the Wiesbaden-based company has launched a new family of products for stylish wall and ceiling finishes, thereby unlocking fresh opportunities for merchants and tradesmen in a fashionable market segment. The focus is on products for the creation of decorative wall and ceiling compositions, ranging from marble, modelling and humidity-control plasters, to creative glazes, decorative paints and tinters. more... |
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