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4 September 2018 Anchoring the South African construction industry with fischer
From new developments such as the iconic 67 000 m2 Sasol Place headquarters in Sandton, to a slew of infrastructure projects such as wastewater treatment plants and bridges, fischer anchoring systems have played a...
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1 August 2018 Preventing building fire incidents with fischer FireStop from Upat
The fischer FireStop range aids in the compartmentalisation of fire, smoke, and toxic gases, ensuring the safety of building occupants and protecting properties in the event of any fire incidents.
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20 July 2018 High-strength fischer chemical fixings prop up the mining industry
German-engineered fischer chemical fixings are popular in the African mining sector due to their high-performance, added safety benefits and quick installation, which avoids costly downtime. The complete fischer...
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13 June 2018 Chemical anchors need to be specified and installed correctly
It is vital that building contractors and consulting engineers specify the correct chemical anchors for the application in hand. Using the wrong products can result in structural failure, meaning additional remedial...
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18 May 2018 Technically-advanced anchoring system for a range of building materials
The combination of two different materials – a red plug tip for safe fixing in solid building material, with expansion wings for bracing, and a grey plug base for folding in cavities – makes the DuoPower nylon plug...
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16 April 2018 Stabila, fischer products shine at iconic 129 Rivonia Road project
Leading brands fischer fixings and Stabila measuring equipment, distributed locally by Upat, played an integral role in ensuring the safe and speedy installation of the iconic façades at the 129 Rivonia Road...
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26 March 2018 Safety, quality workmanship guaranteed with fischer anchor systems
German-engineered, IS0 9002-certified fischer anchor systems have undergone rigorous testing in line with the company’s leading-edge research and development programme, making it the industry leader in anchor...
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28 November 2017 Premium German anchoring systems available locally
Some of the most technically-advanced anchoring system solutions in the world are being made available to the local construction and allied industries by leading distributor Upat in Johannesburg.
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