IBC Limited is Ireland’s leading independent manufacturer and distributor of Construction Chemicals. The Company was founded in 1976 by Mr. Tim Grace an industrial chemist by trade, so it is no coincidence that the Company holds the slogan “the right chemistry” which they define as a combination of the best mix of products, knowledge, experience and customer support, highlighting IBC’s extensive experience in the construction chemicals field.
“The difference between IBC and our competition is that our philosophy is to offer holistic structural waterproofing solutions to our customers and we are not limited by proprietary technologies,” says Ed Grace, IBC’s current Managing Director and son of the Company’s founder.
“We offer a total solution with the right fit for the requirement of the project and budget- there is not one waterproofing technology that is suitable for all project requirements so we look to the various technologies we have available (Bentonite, Cementitious, Bituminous & PU), and offer the most comprehensive package to achieve a project specific solution.”
For more than thirty years IBC have had extensive involvement in the fields of concrete repair, flooring, rendering, timber preservation, damp-proofing, remedial applications and structural waterproofing. “Our emphasis is on niche market application areas where there is an essential requirement for high quality products coupled with technical expertise.”
“We look to combine our extensive knowledge of the Irish construction practices with the specialised product and application knowledge of our carefully selected European supply partners. This enables us to offer the most comprehensive construction solution package to the market.”
“A key to our success is that we provide local answers to local questions. We have a nationwide presence of experienced sales representatives supported by a highly competent technical support team,” and according to Ed, IBC places a strong emphasis on being highly proficient in the technical details of the various products, ensuring that clients queries are answered correctly and in a timely manner.
IBC also has a strong belief in quality and takes pride in the fact that all of its products are produced to the highest specification, which becomes clear when the products are in use. IBC became ISO 9002 compliant in 1996 and in 2002 became one of the first Irish Companies to achieve certification for the ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System.
“When a client chooses an IBC solution they do so confident in knowledge that we are supplying the most cost-effective solution,” according to Ed Grace. “Waterproofing is for the lifetime of a structure and our structural waterproofing systems are all CE certified, have associated in-life warranties, and the innovative product design enables clients to save money with labour-saving application techniques. Basically we want to deliver value for money while safeguarding our client’s peace of mind.”
The Company’s innovative CEMflex VB (Steel Blade Waterstop with a patented crystallisation coating for sealing construction joints) product is in use in the high profile Lansdowne Road re-development project and the simplicity of application has reduced the previous labour time requirements for installation of normal PVC Waterstops by up to 80%.
Cemflex VB is manufactured by IBC's supply partnerBPA, who have achieved a high profile internationally as a leader and innovator in waterproofing techniques. Their products reflect several decades of experience and commitment to quality and their creative ability is the driving force of the company. A few of the most technically advanced products from BPA are:
The Cemtobent CS & DS; Sodium Bentonite based waterproof membranes which feature the unique honey-comb PE carrier
Cemflex VB is an active Steel Plate Waterstop with a patented chemical coating. The sealing function is based on the active crystallization process as well as the support of the natural sintering of concrete
Silverseal/Easyseal Waterproof membranes; Needle punched non-woven, impregnated with water absorbing and water swelling polymers. Silverseal/Easyseal is a “lightweight” waterproof membrane suitable for use in any structural waterproof application.
The Predimax injectable system; for the economical sealing of cold-joints in concrete structures. Predimax is suitable for use with polyurethanes and microsilica cement
