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Background After the success of their first Vietnamese plant in 2009, Samsung Electronics launched a second plant in Thai Nguyen Province. Located in the Yen Binh 1 Industrial Park, the Samsung Electronics Vietnam Thai Nguyen (SEVT) complex will manufacture Samsung products such as mobile phones, smart phones and tablets. The project broke ground in March, … Read More

Background To ensure a constant supply of drinking water during Seguin’s hot dry summers, the city invested in a 7 million gallon water tank. The tank was found to be leaking in 2012, and the repair team chose to use Kryton repair solutions because Kryton’s products saved them time, have a track record of consistent … Read More

Background The crystalline concrete waterproofing industry competition is stiff and varied. It is critical to ensure that companies are aware of the details separating the different choices available to them. The best choice is the product that provides a history of success, is trusted throughout the world, and offers materials and technical support to ensure … Read More

Background Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) is in the business of mining, refining, and marketing of platinum group metals, as well as nickel, copper and cobalt. Imapala is also the second largest producer of platinum in the world. The Impala Platinum slag granulation cooling tower in Rustenburg had several flaws that were causing cracks and … Read More

Background Sealord Group, based in New Zealand is the country’s largest supplier of processed seafood andexports to more than 60 countries worldwide selling more than $400 million worth of seafood. The main freezer floor in the hold of the FV Rehua needed repair. The floor is concrete over polystyrene;the freezer operates at –30°C and the … Read More

Background Clos de la Tech was founded in 1994 by T.J. Rodgers and Valeta Massey. Clos de la Tech focuses on producing highly limited Pinot Noirs at their three California vineyards. T.J. is from the semiconductor business and places one of his silicon chips on every bottle to represent the ‘Tech’ in Clos de la … Read More

Background Brunei’s growing population has led to a growing waste problem. The previous Sungai Akar landfill was at full capacity and collecting waste in what was considered environmentally unstable manner. His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan called on the Brunei Economic Development Board to find a more sustainable waste management system for the country. … Read More

Developing Cost-Effective Flooring for Gibraltar Mine Background Taseko Mines Ltd.’s Gibraltar copper-molybdenum mine is located in south-central British Columbia, approximately 60 km (37 mi) north of the City of Williams Lake. Built in 1972, the Gibraltar Mine is the second largest open-pit copper-molybdenum mine in Canada. As part of the mine’s multi-phase expansion and modernization … Read More

Background The Seria Crude Oil Terminal (SCOT) is owned by the Brunei Shell Petroleum Company Sdn Bhd (BSP) and is located on the Seria field in Brunei. The SCOT provides collection, storage and export facilities for crude oil; they also have facilities for water separation, dehydration and treatment. Structural repair work was needed for six … Read More

Background The Batu Kitang Water Treatment Facility Complex is located in Batu Kitang in Kuching in Malaysia. The facility provides the surrounding population of roughly half a million people with an estimated 480 million liters (127 million gallons) of water per day. In recent years, seven modules at the plant have been running at full … Read More