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Thursday 24 June 2010

ImperGuard® CP and ImperGuard® RF have been tested and approved !

The efficiency and penetration properties of ImperGuard® CP and ImperGuard® RF have been tested by the German testing center KIWA. These products have passed all the tests and have been approved. Download the test reports here.

Wednesday 9 June 2010

WoodGuard® Color Professional is efficient 10 years !



Guard Industrie provides a ten-year quality guarantee for applications of WoodGuard® Color Professional on claddings. Click here to download the insurance report.

ProtectGuard® MG, new generation product for the protection of polished marbles and granites



New product in the protection range: ProtectGuard® MG designed to protect polished or crystallized marble, granite and other smooth mineral surfaces that have low porosity against penetration of water, grease, weak acids (fruit juice, ketchup, etc.) as well as all types of soiling. ProtectGuard® MG is a new generation and extremly efficient protection product formulated with 100% of active substance.

ImperGuard® RF, protection of concrete against water and chlorides



Guard Industrie has just developed ImperGuard® RF with Evonik-Degussa. This product is designed to provide in-depth protection of concretes and all materials of mineral origin against water, humidity and chlorides. ImperGuard® RF is also very effective on microcracks up to 3 mm and stops alkali-silica or alkali-aggregate reactions in concrete and construction materials.

ProtectGuard® CP, protection of concrete against water, greasy stains and corrosion



Besides the water-repellent and anti corrosion properties of ImperGuard® CP, some constructions need specific protection against greasy stains and pollution. Guard Industrie has therefore developed ProtectGuard® CP designed to prevent penetration of water, chlorides and greasy stains and reduce concrete reinforcement corrosion. Like ImperGuard® CP, ProtectGuard® CP is formulated with 100% of active substance and has great penetration properties.

ImperGuard® CP, protection of concrete against water and corrosion



Reinforcements in contact with humidity and chlorides (de-icing salts, etc.) oxidise, leading to an increase in volume which splits the concrete and weakens the mechanical strength of the elements concerned. In order to solve this problem, Guard Industrie developped with Evonik-Degussa ImperGuard® CP, designed to prevent penetration of water and chlorides and reduce concrete reinforcement corrosion. Unlike commercially available corrosion inhibitors, ImperGuard® CP penetrates very deeply into concretes (to a depth of several centimetres) and thus efficiently protects concrete.

Tuesday 8 June 2010

Follow a training to master our products.

Inaugurated a year ago, our LRVision/Guard Industrie manufacturing facility comprises a Research and Development Laboratory and a Production zone. For several months, LRVision/Guard has also established a Training School for customers who want to enhance their theoretical and application knowledge regarding Guard Industrie's products. Each training session comprises a two-day induction and optional training of your choice: Decorative Concrete Guard®; ProtectGuard® Color Range; WoodGuard® Range. There are French, English and many other language versions. For further information, please contact Sylvia : sylvia.fernandes@guardindustrie.com

Guard Industrie's commercial team is expanding !



In June, a new team of three sales representatives has been appointed in Eastern France: Gérard Debauchez, Jérome Casteu and Philippe Adrian. César Castelo has been appointed as manager of our Approved Applicators throughout France.

From left to right: Barnabé Wayser (Guard Industrie's CEO), César Castelo and Alain Wayser (Guard Industrie's founder)

2010 Distributors' Conference

2010 distributors' Conference took place in Paris on 6th and 7th May. The agenda included: introduction of new products; distributors' strategy; technical presentations; 2011 development projects; visits to recent and current Paris projects. About 30 of our distributors participated in a spirit of discovery, openness and conviviality. Thank you all and we look forward to seeing you next year!

Guard Industrie / Evonik - Degussa: a promising partnership!



Guard Industrie has recently signed a partnership with the Evonik-Degussa, one of the world's leading chemical companies. This partnership has led to the development and co-branding of high performance water repellent and anti corrosion products.

Fabien FIDEL, responsible for Guard Industrie's sustainable development

Since its creation, Guard Industrie has put emphasis and priority on sustainable development and research for environment-friendly products. In May, our company invested further in its ecological commitment by appointing Fabien FIDEL as having the responsibility for sustainable development. A key person to our ecological commitment, Fabien FIDEL will analyse products' life cycle and carry out environmental product declarations. He is also briefed to get the European Ecolabel for our products and the requisite ISO 14001 norm.

Tuesday 13 April 2010

WoodGuard, tested and approved



WoodGuard has just been tested and approved by the FCBA. The FCBA is a technological institute designed to provide wood professionals with information, counselling and training.

Friday 2 April 2010

News update on PROTECTGUARD and GLISSGUARD

Guard Industry always endevours to improve its products. For this reason PROTECTGUARD's formula has just been renhanced. Therefore, PROTECTGUARD's appearance has changed, but still remains totally clear and invisible on drying..

Following comments from Approved Applicators', GLISS'GUARD's color has changed. In order to see the product better during application, GLISSGUARD has become blue. This colouring will disappear during the final water rinsing process.

Thursday 1 April 2010

Contest Point P



From 1st May to 31st July 2010, Guard Industrie organizes a contest which will award the Point P agencies that will have sold the most products. Winners will be awarded prizes such as gift tokens, MP3 players...

Monday 29 March 2010

Guard Industrie's staff is expanding!



From 1st March, two people have joined Guard Industrie's staff: Didier AUPETIT and Sylvia FERNANDES.

M. AUPETIT has a long experience of Sales Manager for ladders and scaffolding and a good knowledge of Building Materials Retail Stores, painting and DIY stores. He has therefore become Guard Industrie's sales manager and will have to develop product listing and manage our approved users network.

After studies in international trade, miss FERNANDES has become our new executive secretary. She will be in charge of the relations with subsidiary companies and foreign partners together with the follow-up of administrative case files.