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DuPont products, presented at MOSBUILD 2009 exhibition, help to reduce operating costs by lowering energy consumption, reducing structures weight, and ensuring long-term durability of buildings and structures. This provides advantages for construction companies in the challenging economic environment.

A partner of choice for the building, construction & interior design industry, DuPont presents innovative building & construction solutions at MOSBUILD 2009, the largest building & interiors exhibition in Russia & CIS. As an innovative company, DuPont spends over $1.3 billion in research and development every year to create new materials with unique properties and versatile applicability, also in the construction industry.

In the current economic conditions, construction companies are increasingly taking into consideration long term benefits of the products they are using. Products’ durability and their ability to improve energy efficiency of structures both contribute to more cost-competitive buildings. DuPont exhibition booth at MOSBUILD 2009 will showcase its latest applications for the industry, which help to save costs on maintenance and energy efficiency, among which are the shatter-proof SentryGlas®  safety glass, wind-stopping Tyvek® membranes and Elvaloy® copolymers for paving applications. 

As highlighted by Boris Ukhov, Eastern Europe SentryGlas® and Paving Projects Manager, “Application of SentryGlas® not only ensures safety, but also decreases the whole building weight, meaning that less concrete and other materials are needed for construction. This helps to reduce cost of the whole building”.

DuPont™ Tyvek® breathable membranes also provide opportunities for saving cost on energy efficiency: “According to latest research, installation of DuPont™ Tyvek® membranes can slash energy cost by as much as 40%. Moreover, it increases durability of the construction elements and heat  insulation, meaning that less money is needed for be invested into the building maintenance. This product is extremely relevant especially in Russia, given challenging weather conditions” – noted Alexey Spitsin, Technical Leader, Building Innovations Russia, CIS and Baltics.

Another highlight of the MOSBUILD booth will be Elvaloy® copolymers, adding performance in such areas, as flexibility, toughness and weatherability. “Elvaloy® RET bitumen modifier increases the overall life of road paving 1,5 – 2  times, which provides cost reduction for road maintenance and renovation” noted Boris Ukhov, Eastern Europe SentryGlas® and Paving Projects Manager.

The similar advantage of various DuPont products in the construction portfolio is durability. This key value helps to increase maintenance interval, thus saving money. “For example, warranty for DuPont™ Corian® and Montelli® decorative solid surfaces is valid for 10 years after the purchase. If something happens to the material, a specialist comes and fixes the problem”– noted Alexey Spitsin, Technical Leader, Building Innovations Russia, CIS and Baltics.

DuPont MOSBUILD booth will also feature Titanium Dioxide DuPont™ Ti-Pure®.  It is well known at the Russian market, the major areas of application are PVC windows and panels, profiles, masterbatch, sidings, etc. The quality of DuPont™ Ti-Pure® is highly valued all around the world, and Exprof, one of the leaders of  the Russian industry, is not an exception Exprof, DuPont’s licensee, is also going to be presented at MOSBUILD exhibition with an individual booth promoting “Enhanced with DuPont Science” joint brand. “DuPont™ Ti-Pure® helps to obtain the highest levels of whiteness, gloss and durability, it guarantees perfect look for a long time”, - said Elena Zhuravleva, Sales&Marketing Representative, DuPont Titanium Technologies, plastic segment, Russia and CIS.

DuPont™ Zonyl®, also to be presented at MOSBUILD,  is unique scientific solution for stone and tile protection which is new to Russian market. Zonyl® when applied onto surface of rock or concrete protects it from stains, helps to remove dust and graffiti. “Zonyl® and Capstone® fluorinated dispersions make things around us look brighter, all spring colours become stronger and last longer” said Sergey Baronov, Ph.D. DuPont Chemical Solutions Enterprise S&M representative.

As a whole, “DuPont building and construction innovative solutions are a great value for money, especially given the current economic environment. This is one–time investment, as application of these materials dramatically improves the exterior by ensuring durability of buildings and structures, and reduce operating costs by lowering energy consumption and enhancing safety”– underlined Jean-Luc Duramy, DuPont CEE Director.