Bi-component styrene-free pure epoxy resin, this is the description of Bossong’s latest chemical anchor:it’s name is E-Plus and it’s the newest version of the original Epox from the 90s. A short name that encapsulates thirty years of research and development in the chemical anchor sector, essential enough not to require anything else (except for the “plus”) to hint at its above-expectations performance, like all the other products offered by the Bergamo based company.
First of all, its 100-year service life is twice the standard 50 years, which means that this resin is ideal for major works. Other of its main advantages include applicability in flooded holes tested also underwater, fire resistance up to a maximum of R24, natural ability to penetrate in holes and hollow materials thanks to the successful combination of fluidity and adherence reaching up to 2.5 metres of extrusion, no expansion or shrinking, suitable for use with masonry, wood, and concrete, in a range of temperatures that allows use also at 50°C, strong grip on smooth surfaces such as core holes.
To this we must add the numerous certifications it has obtained, ensuring excellent results from different points of view: in terms of the environment, because all Bossong chemical anchors are qualified according to the LEED protocol concerning the certification of VOC content (Volatile Organic Compounds) and have obtained the highest qualification level, i.e. A+ rating, of the French regulation. The resin has obtained EOTA approval for concrete bonding in accordance with EAD 330499-01-0601 and EAD 330087-01-0601. Its aseismic performance is especially notable as it is double that of the current product and has obtained the highest C2 rating for M12 and M24. It is the jewel in the crown of this new 3:1 formula capable of reacting efficiently to significant earth movements, just as the certified aseismic Rebar rods with 12mm to 32mm diameter.
Created to meet the needs of the construction sector while also respecting the environment, offering safety and maximising structural consolidation – distinctive characters of all Bossong products – E-Plus is the latest step in a journey that started decades ago. Between the 60s and the 70s, the company specialised first in the production of rivets and riveting machines for concrete anchoring, then mechanic anchors and plugs. The shift to chemical anchors was made by chemist Luciano Taddei, founder of Bossong SpA Italia, and marked a decisive and fortunate change of direction. The formulation and filling of these bi-component chemical anchors to fix metal elements in concrete and masonry structures with epoxy, polyester, and vinyl ester resins, led to the company’s worldwide success.
At the start of the new millennium, the recently established EOTA certification body approved the products on a European and International scale but at the same time forced the company to align to increasingly higher standards and face competition on a wider scale. Bossong took on the new challenges by focusing on research and innovation, aware that each investment was a step towards market leadership.
E-Plus, just like the Epoxy21 before it, developed following the earthquake that devastated L’Aquila in 2009 and the first product in the world to obtain the C2 aseismic certification for fixing standard threaded rods, is tangible proof of the success of this approach. A great move that opened new opportunities for the company in the world of qualified constructions, as well as a chance to operate in the art and cultural heritage sector. The strength of Bossong’s anchors, achieved with sixty years of experience thanks to its strive for innovation and the highest level of competencies, now serves universal beauty.
An additional reason of pride for the company that finds application in Italy and across the world stemming from a solid base and the willingness to invest. The inauguration of a new logistics centre allowed to totally redesign the company: inside, the warehouse is completely automated and connected using all the latest technologies, leaving more space in the main building for additional production lines, also connected using 4.0 next generation technologies and robotics. Last but not least, the 1,250 square meters of photovoltaic panels — providing almost 200,000 kWh and a power of approximately 200 kW per year — are a tangible proof of the company’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint; a circular economy approach that benefits the entire community.
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