DuPont is showcasing  its key construction solutions at the ongoing 'Saudi Build,' to help boost performance of building systems, cut operating costs, energy consumption and provide safer, healthier environments for more sustainable structures.
 
Saudi Build 2008 is a leading international construction technology and building materials exhibition in Saudi Arabia providing comprehensive commercial, industrial, infrastructure and residential construction solutions.

The Dupont offerings include DuPont Corian Illumination Series, Zonyl, Zodiaq, DuPont Glass Laminating Solutions in addition to DuPont Corian, Typar, Powder Coatings and Elvaloy.

DuPont Corian is a solid surface offering superior design possibilities and excellent long-term performance, used both in the home and in many different commercial environments.

Available in over 100 colours, Corian can be carved, routed or worked like wood, moulded, thermoformed or inlayed as the design options are almost limitless.

One DuPont, a strategic concept works together through an industry initiative offering integrated products and applications solutions to specific industries such as food, construction, transportation and oil and gas.

DuPont also announced the launch of DuPont Corian Illumination Series at the expo. Corian  Illumination Series is the latest collection in the DuPont Corian solid surfaces series inspired by light – an essential component in today's building materials.

When lit from behind, the colours allow more light to pass through in a material that can be formed, bent, textured and cut - enabling builders to create stunning and inspiring environments.

"This new innovative material is the perfect product to be launched at Saudi Build," said Tony Azzam, business manager, Building Innovations and Construction Industry Leader for Turkey, MEA and Pakistan.

"The Corian Illumination Series extends the superior benefits that Corian delivers to provide maximum lighting impact, thus opening new opportunities for architects and designers, and a refreshing experience for consumers," he noted.

"The Series is a perfect fit for the unique projects being developed in Saudi Arabia,” he added

DuPont also showcased its SentryGlas laminating solutions that provide improved personal safety, property protection, public security, energy efficiency and sustainable development through the use of laminated safety glass.
 
To ensure performance under challenging environmental and traffic conditions, DuPont offers coatings, surface treatments and liners for road, bridge and tunnel applications.

With more than 30 years of experience, Dupont Typar Geosynthetics is a recognized global solution provider for civil engineering and construction challenges.

DuPont Zonyl, another key construction offering provides oil and water repellent treatments that resist stain without changing natural appearance.

"Saudi Arabia is gearing up to meet the residential, health, educational and recreational needs of its rapidly growing population. DuPont is showing up for work at residential and commercial job sites around Middle East. We are currently working on multiple innovative projects," he observed.

DuPont building technology enables customers reach new heights in architecture and construction of homes, skyscrapers, bridges, airports, industrial buildings and offices to deliver design, safety, aesthetics, sustainability and comfort, he added.-TradeArabia News Service