Demo Park PM Visit

Kyrgyzstan’s Prime Minister Explores Innovation at Concrete Canvas

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We are delighted to share the exciting news of the recent visit to the United Kingdom by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers (Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan), His Excellency Akylbek Zhaparov. This inaugural visit marked a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties between Kyrgyzstan and the UK, focusing on collaboration and exploration of innovative opportunities.

The highlight of Prime Minister Zhaparov’s visit was a special trip to the heart of innovation at Concrete Canvas, a first of its kind.

Will Crawford, Co-Director of Concrete Canvas, expressed his gratitude and excitement, stating, “An absolute privilege to help host the delegation from Kyrgyzstan this morning at the Concrete Canvas headquarters and factory in Wales. We wish the Prime Minister and his delegation every success on the rest of their visit to the UK.”

The visit began on a positive note, with Ian Woodcock, Co-Founder of United Concrete Canvas, commending the high-level delegation’s commitment and enthusiasm. “I can personally confirm that the high-level delegation got off to an excellent start at Concrete Canvas in Wales this morning. Top marks to the delegation who, after an all-night flight, went straight to work in great spirits in Wales. An immense pleasure to meet them all,” Woodcock shared.

Concrete Canvas is renowned for its innovative solutions that combine cement with fabric technology, providing sustainable and efficient construction alternatives. The visit by Prime Minister Zhaparov and his delegation exemplifies the global interest in cutting-edge technologies and solutions that can address the evolving challenges of infrastructure development.

Kyrgyzstan PM Visit

This collaborative exchange serves as a testament to the commitment of both nations to fostering innovation and exploring opportunities for mutual growth. The willingness of the Kyrgyzstani delegation to engage in substantive discussions and hands-on experiences, even after a long journey, underscores the importance they place on establishing meaningful partnerships.

Demo Park PM Visit

As the delegation continues its visit to the UK, we anticipate the exploration of further opportunities for collaboration in various sectors. Concrete Canvas, with its dedication to innovation and sustainability, stands as a symbol of the UK’s expertise and willingness to share knowledge on a global scale.

Kyrgyzstan PM Demo Park Tour

The visit of Prime Minister Zhaparov to Concrete Canvas in Wales is a milestone in the diplomatic relations between Kyrgyzstan and the United Kingdom, reflecting the shared commitment to progress through innovation. We look forward to witnessing the positive outcomes and lasting partnerships that may emerge from this historic visit.

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Revolutionizing Construction with Concrete Canvas: A Case Study

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Channel Lining in Pen Mill, Yeovil

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In August 2021, B Keogh Construction undertook a project to line a surface water interception channel on the Wessex Route for Network Rail in Yeovil, Somerset. They used the innovative Concrete Canvas® (CC8™) GCCM, a Type II GCCM that is abrasion, wear, and loading-resistant, and BBA certified with a durability of over 120 years in erosion control applications.

Creating a Scour-resistant Channel

Pen Mill Yeovil Channel Lining Project

Due to localized flooding of the railway line during heavy rainfall and small landslips along the adjacent cutting, the decision was made to reprofile the cutting and create a channel to intercept surface water from nearby farmland. The channel needed to be resistant to scour, making CC8™ an ideal choice for the project.

Installation Process

Pen Mill Channel Lining Installation

B Keogh Construction cut a trapezoid open channel using a V-ditch bucket and excavator before filling any large voids to create a uniform and smooth substrate ready for the installation of CC8™. The material was delivered in Bulk Rolls and suspended in the air from a spreader beam for ease of installation. Groundworkers then installed it across the channel in a transverse lay-up, achieving installation rates in excess of 200m2 a day.

Ensuring Longevity and Stability

Pen Mill Yeovil Securing CC

Once the CC8™ had been placed across the open channel, it was pegged to the ground inside of 150mm deep anchor trenches to prevent wind and water from undermining the material. Adjacent layers of CC8™ were overlapped and jointed with screws and a continuous bead of approved sealant, minimizing permeability and reducing the escape of water into the ground. All CC8™ installed during the day was fully hydrated at the end of every shift, and the anchor trenches were then back-filled to prevent any wind and water ingress under the material.

Future-proofing the Rail Network

Pen Mill Yeovil Completed Channel Lining Project

By using CC8™, the contracting team saved time on-site, reduced the logistical footprint of the project, and effectively future-proofed the local rail network against adverse weather events. Concrete Canvas® is revolutionizing the construction industry with its innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions for erosion control, containment, and more.

You can download the full case study here.

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Concrete Canvas & TechFab India Enter New Partnership for Indian Market

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Concrete Canvas Ltd (CC Ltd) and TechFab India (TFI) have signed an exclusive partnership contract for the sales, marketing and distribution rights of CC’s patented product range of GCCMs* across all market sectors of India.

The agreement brings together two exciting and dynamic companies who have both demonstrated strong growth over the last 15+ years.

TechFab India was founded in 2003 by the Managing Director, Anant Kanoi and has grown into a business that manufactures and supplies a broad range of geosynthetic products across India and multiple export markets. TechFab India are renowned for providing world class geosynthetic products with a focus on quality and customer service.

CC Ltd was founded in 2005 by Directors Peter Brewin & William Crawford, to commercialise their Concrete Canvas® (CC) material technology. CC is recognised as the first in a new class of geosynthetic products and is used across a wide range of markets for erosion control, weed suppression and containment applications. CC is sold into more than 80 countries globally.

Both companies have a strong Welsh connection, with Concrete Canvas’ headquarters, R&D and manufacturing facilities based in Pontyclun, South Wales. Whilst the MD of TFI, Anant Kanoi, studied a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the University of Wales, Cardiff.

The new partnership was celebrated at a St David’s day reception held by the Welsh Government at the Grand Hyatt Mumbai Hotel, this week.

“We are delighted to be working with TechFab India, a true leader in the Indian geosynthetics market. We are particularly excited to be entering into this partnership as we launch a new product range, CCX™, developed specifically for canal lining into one of the world’s largest agricultural markets. This agreement marks the start of a great partnership for our businesses and a strong strategic alliance for the Indian market”

Will Crawford – Director, Concrete Canvas Ltd.

“We are thrilled to be working with Concrete Canvas Ltd, the inventors of GCCM technology and a company which continues to innovate and invest heavily in Research & Development. This agreement is a natural partnership between TechFab India, with its national coverage of the Indian market and CC’s innovative geosynthetic technology. We look forward to growing our businesses together over the long-term.”

Anant Kanoi – Managing Director, TechFab India.

*Geosynthetic Cementitious Composite Mat
Five Mile Lane Installation

Concrete Canvas Channel Lining at Five Mile Lane

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Concrete Canvas Channel Lining at Five Mile Lane

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In June 2018, Concrete Canvas was specified to provide a channel lining solution to a newly constructed trapezoidal drainage channel that was cut into the eastern crest of the new road cutting. Find out more about the project below.

Channel Lining at Five Mile Lane

The project

Channel Lining at Five Mile Lane

The Five Mile Lane Improvements Project aimed to improve safety along the existing A4226 road (also known as Five Mile Lane) in Barry, South Wales. The scheme involved a combination of improvements including construction of a new road that bypasses the winding central station of the existing road.

The solution

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CC was delivered in bulk rolls of the specified 8mm variant (CC8™) and mounted onto a spreader beam for easy deployment. The material was laid transversely across the width of the channel, starting downstream to allow for the creation of material overlaps in the direction of water flow to prevent ingress.

Given the volume and flow rates anticipated, the channel required lining to prevent water ingress into the cutting and scouring of the invert.

The material was cut to length on site to reduce material wastage and accommodate variations in profile width or channel curvature. Each transverse layer was secured within the anchor trench using 250mm ground pegs through the overlapped layers. The material was then also jointed along the overlaps at 150mm intervals using 30mm stainless steel screws, placed 30mm away from the leading edge.

Channel Lining Five Mile Lane Secured

Following jointing and fixing, the CC was hydrated using a 4000-litre bowser and pump. CC reaches 80% strength just 24 hours after hydration, after which time, the anchor trenches were backfilled to bury the material edges, providing a neat termination and preventing any water ingress.

Channel Lining Five Mile Lane Hydration

Once set, CC forms a thin, durable, water proof and fibre reinforced concrete layer, providing 7.5x greater abrasion resistance than a poured OPC alternative.

Concrete Canvas® is the original GCCM and the first product to declare conformance to ASTM D8364-Standard Specification. This is the only internationally recognised GCCM specification standard and lists erosion control applications by three classifications, Type I, Type II and Type III. It defines the minimum performance values required for each type based on the use of test methods that are specific to GCCM materials. ASTM D8364 is an important resource for clients, consultants and contractors wishing to ensure the GCCM used on their project is fit for purpose. For Five Mile Lane, we recommended that CC8 which is Type II was used.

The results

Over 2250m² of CC8™ material was installed in less than four days by a crew of 4, using minimal plant. As Concrete Canvas has been approved by BBA to provide durability of 120 years, we expect the relined channel to continue protecting the surrounding environment for many years to come.

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Contact Concrete Canvas for Channel Lining

If you are looking for a flexible and durable concrete solution for your channel lining project, get in touch with Concrete Canvas. We can assess your project requirements to match you with the most suitable type of GCCM. With no need for plant or mixing equipment, we can even guide you through the installation process: simply unroll, secure and add water.

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