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ithin Aveng Manufacturing, business unit Aveng Infraset produces a diverse range of precast concrete products at world-class quality standards and in compliance with SANS, using the ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System. Aveng Infraset sustains a long heritage of technical excellence – its roots can be traced as far back as 1928 – and is often nominated as a preferred supplier. Its two operating divisions comprise: • Aveng Infraset: Construction Products, which includes Infrastructure, Landscape and Building Products • Aveng Infraset: Railway Products. Aveng Infraset has been successful in penetrating the sub-Saharan African market, with exports from South Africa supported by operations in Swaziland, Mozambique and Zambia. Expansion to other African countries is imminent, as resource-led growth in the region will create many opportunities for the business unit.
INFRASTRUCTURE PRODUCTS This business unit manufactures a comprehensive range of reinforced concrete pipes, culverts, manholes, toilet shells and other custom-built precast products at South Africa-based factories, as well as at regional operations in the countries mentioned above.
Below from left to right A mammoth culvert being installed at the Andre Greyvensteyn project near O.R. Tambo International Airport A private road paved with Uni-Decor pavers at Steyn City in Midrand Nelmapius Ext 22, where Aveng Infraset roof tiles add a touch of class to this affordable housing development Prestressed poles and masts, which are ideally suited to power transmission, telecommunications and overhead electrical equipment for railways
Its extensive experience, modern technology and innovative approach have resulted in the development of products such as HDPE-lined pipes and specialised pipes and culverts for jacking. Its innovative approach has also led to the development of mammoth culverts. Three-and-a-half metres high, and weighing over 12 tonnes apiece, some 800 were deployed in the construction of two stockpile tunnels at Glencore’s Tweefontein optimisation project near Witbank in 2013. They were also used in the rehabilitation of a water channel under Andre Greyvensteyn Road near O.R. Tambo International Airport.
LANDSCAPE PRODUCTS A recognised trendsetter in paving and permeable paving, kerbing, retaining wall systems, embankment seating, and various types of erosion control systems, the division focuses on innovative and sustainable products. Landscape Products is renowned for its concrete paving blocks, which are manufactured in a variety of shapes and sizes, including the new flagstone range, Villa, and one of the world’s leading permeable paving systems, Uni-Ecolok. Recently completed paving projects include Steyn City in Midrand, Jean Crossing in Tshwane and a permeable paving project in Edenvale.
BUILDING PRODUCTS This division entered the concrete roof tile market in 2007, when a state-of-theart concrete roof tile factory was built in Midrand. The plant supplies three popular roof tile profiles – Sunset, Horizon, and Sunrise 4.4. All are manufactured in six through-colours, including a multicolour “vintage” finish. The division also offers a full range of complementary roofing accessories, including Eco Shield, a thermally-efficient
roofing underlay; Infra-Flash, a flexible, waterproof flashing material; and Dry Ridge, a universal dry-fix ventilated ridge kit. Building Products has also developed a special range of tiles for the entrylevel housing market and these have been deployed on housing projects in several provinces.
RAILWAY PRODUCTS This division produces prestressed concrete sleepers for main lines ranging from 30 tonne axle loads and sidings ranging from 18.5 tonne axle loads. It has introduced several innovative products to South Africa’s rail network – some of them world firsts. These include: Cape-gauge sleepers for turnouts; sleepers for stacker reclaimers; transition beams for tunnels; and standard-gauge sleepers and low-vibration track systems for the highspeed Gautrain rail network. Further innovations include the Universal concrete sleeper and the Infrabolt fastening system. One of its more recent projects, completed in August 2016, was the supply of 124 000 concrete sleepers for a new 130 km heavy-haul coal line to supply coal to Majuba Power Station. Railway Products also produces prestressed poles and masts that are ideally suited to power transmission, telecommunications and overhead electrical equipment for railways. Manufactured in accordance with ISO 9001: 2008 and various SANS requirements, the units offer considerable transport and handling advantages.
+27 (0)11 876 5100 www.infraset.com
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