Design criteria and characteristics required to produce durable concrete predominantly depend on the prevailing environmental conditions, and will vary considerably between different geographical locations.

Belgium-based concrete specialist Convergent is targeting the Middle East market with its new product range the Pentra-Sil 244+, which can help project developers and contractors weed out ‘viruses’ from concrete.

Degussa’s Fit 4 Value concept – suitable for all manufactured concrete products made of earth-dry concrete such as pavers, blacks, pipes, roof tiles and hollow core slabs – addresses the four main criteria that the manufactured concrete products (MCP) industry seeks.