Friday, June 06, 2008 16th Construction Show Cebu opens today at SM
THE 16th Construction Show Cebu, the biggest and longest-running construction exhibit in the Southern Philippines, opens today at the Cebu Trade Hall, 3rd floor SM City Cebu and will run until June 9.
It sets the stage for the convergence of local manufacturers, exclusive distributors and wholesalers and their customers from the Visayas and Mindanao regions.
Established
“Construction Show Cebu is the established show in the South for construction materials,” said Jhie F. Greenwood, marketing manager of Firefly Electrical and Lighting Corp.
Eagerly anticipated by some 40,000 visitors every year, Construction Show Cebu continues to be the preferred marketing platform for hundreds of exhibitors showcasing new trends, innovative ideas and technological solutions for the construction industry.
“We are committed to promote equal business opportunities to the sectors we serve,” said Lilibeth A. Ducut-Abais,
managing director of L.A. Ducut and Company, Inc., “We continue to provide our brand of professional and reputable event management expertise that contributes to the growth of the construction industry.”
Leading industry players
A wide array of the latest and most advanced construction equipment, tools and materials from some of the country’s leading industry players are showcased at the show.
Monark Equipment, the sole authorized dealer of Caterpillar Heavy Equipment and Power Systems products, will present the new Caterpillar C-Series Diesel Generators. These employ ACERT™ Technology that combines cutting-edge technologies
in electronics, air system management and efficient fuel delivery to improve engine response.
Atlanta Industries, Inc. will introduce its new polypropylene random copolymer (PP-R) pipes and fittings manufactured in conformity with German standards. Its fusion welded joint system ensures a leak free system coupled with PP-R for hot and
cold water supply applications.
Sigma Foundry Corp., the premier manufacturer of aluminum and copper alloy extrusions, forged and die-casted products in the Philippines, will also exhibit their latest product lines.
The Eurovek uPVC Deep Well Casing and Screen Pipes are used for underground well systems to benefit subterranean water. Compliant to DIN/4925 German standards, the material is non-toxic, lightweight, easy to install, and comes with
threaded connection. It also has a lifespan of 50 years.
Concrete Pump Trucks built by JunJin can be found on large-scale construction sites in over 80 countries around the world. It is the number one concrete-pump manufacturer in Korea which owns nearly 50 percent share of the market.
Manufactured according to recognized international standards, the core of the BPB GypBoard by Cebu Evergreen Industries, Inc. is composed of a gypsum compound packed with tough paper on the sides. This makes the board versatile with superior thermal and aural insulation characteristics.
Concretobond from Island Paints. is a polymer dispersion that when mixed with the portland cement will make a high-tensile strength waterproofing plaster.
Aquashield Plus by ABC Philippines., Inc. is a new and improved waterproofing compound specially formulated for use over concrete surfaces and mortars. Aquashield Plus is a two-component system, utilizing a blend of cementitious materials and the latest advancements in polymer latex technology. This highly effective waterproofer is flexible and non-toxic.
Pioneer Pro Bond Crete 400 is a modified acrylic emulsion that has been formulated to be used in two ways. It can also be mixed to topping or plastering mixture to increase its strength and to make the mixture more resistant to hydrolysis.
Organizers, sponsors
The 16th Construction Show Cebu is organized by L. A. Ducut and Company, Inc. with the cooperation of Hardwares Consolidated, Inc. whose members are the major distributors of construction materials in the Visayas and Mindanao regions.
It is sponsored by Apo Premium by CEMEX Philippines, Matwood and WeatherWood by Matimco, Slivers Builders and Architects Professional Magazine, Alcordo Advertising, Sun.Star Publications Network, BusinessWorld and BizLINQ,net – a service of Inquirer,net.
