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This year, we will be offering many courses at our headquarters in Wadesboro, North Carolina
LOBA - SAND AND STAIN
February 20-22, 2024
June 16-18, 2024
November 5-7, 2024
LOBA Wakol North America & Lägler
February 6-8, 2024
August 6-8, 2024
LOBA Wakol North America - CONNECTED SYSTEMS
March 12-14, 2024
March 26-28, 2024 (Toronto)
May 14-16, 2024
August 20-22, 2024 (Vancouver)
September 10-12, 2024
October 22-25, 2024
Wakol USA - SUBSTRATE PREP, UNDERLAYMENT, & RESILIENT INSTALLATION
April 30-May 2, 2024
September 24-26, 2024
LOBA Wakol North America - “Essentials” Regional Trainings
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Food contact material regulations...
Food contact material regulations around the globe pose ever more stringent requirements on the materials can makers are able to use to design their products. These efforts across the industry are continuing to put consumer safety first in all of design and production approaches. While this is a-well known topic when talking about coatings, also sealants can contribute to mitigating and reducing risk from cans as a food contact material.
Wakol has been making these considerations the “prime directive” for decades, which today makes Wakol a leader in styrene and MOSH/MOAH-free technologies for sealing compounds with its Advanced Technology Series, as well as putting us on a path of continuous improvement of management of non-intentionally added substances (NIAS) impact from the sealants.
Wakol will be at Latamcan to talk about the topic in detail.
If you want to know more about state-the-art formulation of Wakol Sealing Compounds, feel free to reach out. Contact your responsible Area Sales Manager & Technical Support or us.
The processing video of WAKOL PU 280 Moisture Barrier is now available on Youtube ...
The new video of
WAKOL PU 280 Moisture Barrier
is now available.
In the step-by-step instructions you can see the subfloor preparation with WAKOL PU 280 Moisture Barrier. How to continue working on the dried primer? Either direct adhesion with WAKOL MS Adhesives or the use of WAKOL D 3045 Special Primer before the following levelling.
The ready-to-use polyurethane primer guarantees a permanent barrier against capillary moisture in two work coats.
And further processing is possible just 40 to 50 minutes after application.
In other words, the floor covering can be laid the same day.
Blocking residual moisture on cement screed and concrete quickly and safely - without prior moisture measurement?
This is possible with the proven WAKOL PU 280 Moisture Barrier.
Company announcement...
With locations spanning the globe LOBA & WAKOL are acutely aware of the far-reaching impact being felt by the spread of COVID-19. Through these concerning days, the health and well-being of our customers and our partners, as well as our employees and their families are foremost in our minds. We have taken precautionary actions to prevent the introduction of this virus into our facilities and will continue to follow the recommendations made by health officials to protect our customers, partners and employees.
At LOBA-WAKOL North America, contingency plans are in place to address potential issues across all our operations. As circumstances change, we continuously review and shift our planning to best serve our customers. At present, all LOBA & WAKOL locations are open and running normal operations. The office and sales teams are also fully engaged, however, in deference to precaution may shift face-to-face meetings to electronic communication where it makes sense. Requirements to mitigate this threat can change daily, and we will endeavor to keep you updated in a timely manner should the situation change within our organization.
On behalf of our entire team, we wish each of you good health and look forward to being here to serve you in the days ahead. For additional information, please visit www.loba-wakol.com
The WAKOL Product Line Flooring Adhesives 2020 is available - including comprehensive application instructions ...
With immediate effect the WAKOL Product Line Flooring Adhesives 2020 is available.
In order to enable wood flooring and floor layers to quickly find the right solution, the products are categorized by flooring types. If a product is suitable for the laying of different types of flooring, it will be listed in all of these categories.
Moreover, application instructions exist for the direct installation of resilient and textile floorings respectively wood flooring on standardised or renovated subfloor as well as the subfloor preparation of non-suitable subfloors for direct bonding of elastic and textile flooring respectively wood flooring.
The categories in the product line as well as in the internet are following:
Loba-Wakol, LLC is excited to announce the purchase of a new location ...
Loba-Wakol, LLC is excited to announce the purchase of a new location in Wadesboro, NC. The North Carolina based facility will serve as the North American Headquarters for Loba-Wakol, LLC. The company has committed a significant investment in a 40-acre campus and 170,000 square foot warehouse that will bring the company’s existing operations under one roof with room to grow.
“This new location provides us with an optimal opportunity for further expansion. I am extremely pleased to make this facility our new North American headquarters. It will enable us to gather all staff on one campus, increase our efficiencies, and ultimately, provide a better customer experience,” said Ashley Carter, Chief Operating Officer for Loba-Wakol, LLC.
The completion of this project is expected in early 2020. For more information on our new facility, call 800-230-6456
Alternatives to water-based CR adhesives and more ...
Driven by increasing technology requirements and changes in the supply of raw materials, Wakol is continuously expanding its foam adhesive product line. Accordingly, product launches at interzum 2019 include Chloroprene-Rubber(CR)-free water-based spray adhesives as well as an innovative flame retardant CR-Latex adhesive.
The demand for alternatives to water-based CR adhesives is higher than ever. Tailored to meet market requirements, Wakol has developed INTERCOLL D 3095, a CR-free 2-C dispersion adhesive based on polyurethane suitable for the manufacturing of mattresses and upholstery. Product features are comparable to 2-C CR-Latex adhesives. INTERCOLL D 3095 shows high initial tack as well as excellent green strength for bonding foam materials in a very short time. The dried adhesive film is very flexible and resistant against ageing. Moreover, INTERCOLL D 3095 is free from chlorine respectively halogen-organic compounds in general.
The new INTERCOLL D 3468 is a solvent-free 1-C CR-Latex adhesive that produces a self-extinguishing adhesive film and is therefore suitable for use in components that have to comply with fire protection requirements. Application fields include seating components designed for public transport respectively mass transport as well as mattresses for cruise ships or military facilities. From a product feature perspective, INTERCOLL D 3468 shows high temperature stability as well as excellent green strength for bonding foam materials in a very short time.
Visit Wakol at interzum from May 21st - 24th 2019 in in Hall 10.1, Aisle H, Stand 011 and convince yourself of the INTERCOLL-Products .
Wakol and Ardex Australia announced today, they have jointly acquired a strategic majority stake in Nexus Adhesives.
Nexus Adhesives is a market leader in the flooring adhesive and carpet backing compound industry in Australia.
“This joint venture strengthens our leading position in the Australian market,” said Mark Eslamlooy, CEO ARDEX Group. “With our system competence we provide solutions for our customers.”
“We feel very proud that ARDEX and Wakol have asked Nexus Adhesives to join the group,” Jonathon Clewlow and Brett Nixon said, Owners of Nexus Adhesives. “It’s a vote of confidence in Australian manufacturing and we look forward to exploring growth opportunities for Nexus Adhesives both in Australia and further afield.”
Nexus will continue to operate independently from the ARDEX companies. Jonathon Clewlow and Brett Nixon will continue to manage and drive Nexus Adhesives forward.
Established in Australia in 2006, Nexus Adhesives manufactures and distributes flooring adhesives and carpet backing compounds throughout Australia and New Zealand. Dedicated to delivering innovative, dependable products, they focus on servicing the professional contractor.
Michael Fischer confirmed as Managing Partner, further expansion and long-term succession secured...
Adhesives manufacturer Wakol GmbH is increasing its share in LOBA GmbH & Co. KG, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of surface treatments, and now holds a majority stake in the company. As Wakol has been majority-owned by ARDEX since 2015, LOBA will thus become part of the international ARDEX Group. To facilitate this transaction, four long-standing LOBA shareholders have put their shares up for sale. The overriding goal of this decision is to safeguard the company’s long-term success. Therefore, the new shareholder structure consists of Wakol GmbH and Michael Fischer, who will remain as Managing Partner.
“By linking LOBA with Wakol, we have managed to provide our company with an extremely sustainable perspective and pave the way for my succession early on. The international operations of the ARDEX Group offer excellent opportunities to continue growing and to lead LOBA into a successful future”, says Managing Partner Michael Fischer about the new structure. “I am most delighted that our shareholders unanimously supported this step and that we have been able to win such substantial partners for LOBA”.
Christian Groß, Wakol shareholder and CEO, sees the strengthening and expansion of the existing cooperation as a common goal: “LOBA and Wakol have been working together excellently for over 20 years and we are now able to reinforce this even further. I am convinced that the ARDEX Group offers great opportunities for both companies, whilst at the same time preserving the values and culture of a family business”.
Mark Eslamlooy, CEO of the ARDEX Group, has also expressed his pleasure over the partnership: “The cooperation with LOBA provides us with an optimal constellation to further expand our competence in the field of flooring systems and surface finishings. The LOBA brand enjoys a distinguished reputation and stands for technical competence, premium products and outstanding service. The strong international orientation and the extremely high level of commitment of the people involved have convinced us that LOBA is the ideal partner for us”.
Ditzingen site to be expanded – company will remain independent
LOBA's Ditzingen site will be further expanded as a development and production center for surface finishing within the ARDEX Group. The treatment and finishing of wood and cork currently play a key role for LOBA. Additionally, the company is expanding its activities in finishing resilient floor coverings as well as cementitious surfaces.
The company name, brand and sales structure remain unchanged as well as the contact persons for customers and suppliers. In both companies, the organization and personnel will remain the same. Following a mandatory review by the antitrust authorities, the transaction is expected to be completed at the latest by the end of November 2018.
About Wakol
Wakol GmbH develops, produces and very successfully sells laying materials, industrial adhesives and sealing compounds. It has stood for premium quality and customer accessibility for over 80 years. The ARDEX Group has been the majority shareholder of this family-owned company since 2015. Over 185 people are employed at the headquarters in Pirmasens; worldwide, the Wakol Group employs around 230 people. Besides Germany, Austria, Switzerland, North America and the Netherlands are amongst the most important sales markets. There are further intensive activities in Poland, Italy and Great Britain, to name a few. Wakol is also actively involved in global exports.
About LOBA
Founded in 1922, the finishing and care of parquet and hardwood floors have been the core business of the company based in Ditzingen near Stuttgart for almost 100 years. LOBA also owns subsidiaries in Brazil and China, as well as joint ventures with Wakol in Poland and North America. The LOBA Group currently employs around 120 people, 97 of whom work at the Ditzingen site. Technical excellence, top-quality products and the extremely well-focused customer orientation are the key factors for the success of the LOBA brand in over 60 countries.
About ARDEX
ARDEX GmbH is one of the world’s market leaders in high-quality chemical building products. As a family-owned company, the company has maintained a sustainable growth course for over 65 years. Today, the ARDEX Group employs more than 3,000 people and is represented in over 100 countries on all continents, boasting a virtually end-to-end presence in its core market of Europe. With more than ten major brands, including Wakol, ARDEX generates total turnover of over EUR 770m worldwide.
Innovative bonding of shafts
Wakol offers a new sprayable shoe adhesive with high initial strength and excellent processing properties. WAKOL D 3465 Special Adhesive is suitable for the manufacture of shoe shafts and insoles by hiding all common leather, cushioning and lining materials.
The use of this alkali- and ammonia-free raw material with very low allergenic potential reduces the skin-irritating effect of the adhesive significantly or substantially. Contamination of the adhesive during processing is impossible with the application in the closed container. Only a 10 kg container is connected directly to the spray gun which avoids the former refilling into a pressurised container. Mould formation in pressurised containers is therefore impossible.
The absence of odours (no ammonia) during processing is particularly beneficial. A high initial strength is already achieved with little pressure. In order to control the spray application of the undyed adhesive also on bright lining materials, a UV indicator is added which enables visualisation under black light. Typical spray devices can be used without any problems. Only the selected spray pressure must be readjusted or reduced to 1-2 bar. It is possible to clean the application devices with water. Work benches can also be easily cleaned with little effort. Very high heat resistance allows other work processes such as heatsetter, blow-drying and steaming without any problems. Hydrolysis tests (70°, 7d , 100% RF) permit use in the area of heavy and sports footwear.
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Wakol presents adhesive systems for the manufacturing of mattresses and upholstery
Wakol presents adhesive systems for manufacturing upholstery and mattresses at the upcoming interzum 2017 in Cologne.
Visit Wakol at interzum from 16. - 19. Mai in Hall 10.1, Aisle A, Stand 058 and convince yourself of the product highlights INTERCOLL D 3447 and INTERCOLL D 3386 .
INTERCOLL D 3447 Roller Adhesive – is a mattress adhesive for the manufacture of all types of mattresses. The water-based 1-C CR-Latex Roller adhesive is solvent-free and characterized by its superb tension stability when wet. The easy assembly and the process reliability are featured by the quick force build-up and the excellent instant tack.
INTERCOLL D 3386 for direct packing – has been developed for roller and spray application. The very fast drying of the adhesive makes a directly packaging of the mattress possible. It can be used as one-side or contact adhesive for all common mattresses and upholstery materials.
During interzum 2017 Wakol presents live two spray applications:
The 2-C CR-Latex Dispersion Adhesive INTERCOLL D 3453 is used in combination with INTERCOLL D 3437 Activator by spray-mix-application. It shows high initial strength for bonding foam materials in a short time.
INTERCOLL D 3460 is a 1-C CR-Latex Dispersion Adhesive can be used at a low spraying pressure, thus reducing the overspray and optimising consumption. The product can be applied using the "free-flow" method. In comparison to the mixed two-component adhesive, INTERCOLL D 3460 has a higher solids content and therefore a lower water content. This adds to a drying benefit.
Further information on Wakol at interzum www.interzum.de
WAKOL Sealing Compounds – expanded product range
Wakol presents at Metpack two new additions to its extensive Sealing Compound range.
- WAKOL D 3756 Sealing Compound for Beverage cans
- WAKOL PU 4320 / 4315 Sealing Compound for Food pails and drums.
WAKOL D 3756 Sealing Compound for Beverage cans
WAKOL D 3756 Sealing Compound is a water-based sealing compound based on SBR for beverage application and is suitable for the filling of mineral water, carbonated soft drink, beer as well as dairy products. It shows a very good performance using high throughput application machinery (up to 1500 epm / rotational multi-head liner) applying to small diameters.
It is formulated to achieve virtually no taste or odour influences on filling goods. Therefore WAKOL D 3756 Sealing Compound is suitable for taste-sensitive filling goods like e.g. mineral water.
It complies with latest regulatory requirements, according to European and FDA food contact regulations. TNO and Nehring certificates are available
It shows excellent performance on high-speed rotational multi liners due to low drying tendency on nozzles. Reject rates are exceptionally low. An excellent shear stability provides optimum performance through central supply systems.
WAKOL PU 4320 / 4315 Sealing Compound for Food pails and drums
WAKOL PU 4320 / 4315 Sealing Compound is a two-component, self-blowing polyurethane foam. It was especially developed to form gaskets for pails and drum covers with ring ladge application. For the product, full compliance for food contact according to European Food Contact law has been achieved.
As the foam shows a very good resistance against water, fats, oils and aliphatic solvents it can also be used for the sealing of packaging of aqueous-based products for technical applications, glycols, oils, aliphatic solvents and solid filling materials.
The reaction leads to an elastic and fine-porous gasket with a smooth surface. 2-C-Polyurethane technology offers several advantages: no oven needed, high form stability of the gasket, plasticizer free, low migration, PVC free.
The Wakol exhibition team is looking forward to inform you about the full product range and will be available for further details. Visit Wakol in Hall 3.0 Stand 3A34.
Further information on Wakol at METPACK www.metpack.de
Wakol participates at innovations@domotex2017 and will be presented with two products.
Wakol presents innovative products during DOMOTEX 2017 from 14th till 17th january in Hannover. The products will be shown at innovations@domotex2017 as well as on Wakol's stand in Hall 7 Booth A41 .
WAKOL MS 325 Silane Primer - the first roll- and spreadable MS Moisture Barrier with strengthening effect
WAKOL MS 550 Resilient and Rubber Flooring Adhesive - the first 1-C MS adhesive for LVT Floorings.
innovations@Domotex2017 presents innovative products the online as well as during the fair show in hall 9.
Application and laying technologies Innovative exhibitors at DOMOTEX 2017 are demonstrating how the latest-generation technologies enable floor coverings to be laid more quickly and straightforwardly. "We have seen some exciting products that stand out thanks to creative and smart approaches. ..." explains Stefan Diez , Jury Chairman and Product and industrial designer.
Adhesive manufacturer WAKOL enters into strategic partnership with ARDEX Group which will ensure early company succession ...
Adhesive manufacturer WAKOL enters into strategic partnership with ARDEX Group which will ensure early company succession.
Ardex, specialist for building chemicals based in Witten, Germany acquires a majority interest in Wakol. Family owners who are currently active in the business continue to hold substantial shares.
With Ardex as partner Wakol strengthens its system expertise, its global footprint and therefore ensures a sustainable growth.
This cooperation holds big potential for for future growth for both companies.
Mark Eslamlooy, CEO of Ardex Group, is excited about the future together: “This cooperation with Wakol is a perfect way for us to increase our systems expertise in the flooring industry massively. I cannot imagine having a better partner because like Ardex Wakol stands for highest technical expertise, quality and innovation. This shared philosophy is the base for our future success.”
Wakol stays independent
Wakol continues to operate as independent entity. The current managing directors Christian Gross, Dr. Frederic Holzbaur, Dr. Martin Schäfer and Steffen Acker will continue to run the business. Company name, location, brand and sales strategy will not change. The point of contact for customers as well as suppliers will also stay the same.
Through this cooperation both companies will increase their expertise in the business segment flooring systems. Both brands will continue to focus on their existing distribution channels and invest in its further development. Also both companies will continue to offer their distinguished product portfolio under their own brand.
Wakols further business segments Industrial Adhesives and Sealing Compounds will also continue increase without change. The international network of the Ardex Group offers opportunities for growth there as well.
Christian Gross, CEO of the Wakol Group is convinced: „ With Ardex as partner we have a very promising prospective for the future and at the same time foster our culture as family owned business.“
Location in Pirmasens will be strengthened
Wakol’s current location in Pirmasens will be expanded to become Ardex’s development centre for flooring adhesives in Europe. It is also planned to expand Wakol’s existing manufacturing capacity into the Groups European production centre for flooring and industrial adhesives.
Similar values:
Base for a partnership are shared values like: quality, innovation, technical expertise, reliability as well as a clear strategic alignment. Strong similarities in the company culture are crucial prerequisites and guarantee the future success for the cooperation.
About Ardex
For more than 60 years, ARDEX has been the quality leader for an entire industry, offering excellent building chemicals with supreme processing reliability – the brand of choice for installers and wholesalers. ARDEX today is still an independent family-owned business. ARDEX is present in more than 50 countries around the world and has 2,200 employees. With its twelve major brands, the ARDEX Group generates total turnover worldwide of more than 540 million euros per year.
About Wakol
Wakol GmbH is a leading family owned business in the adhesive industry as well as in the packaging industry with a total turnover of 58 million Euros. In 2014 Wakol achieved a growth of 5.5%.
Wakol, headquartered in Pirmasens, Germany continuously increased the number of employees over the recent years to currently 190 employees. 160 of that are based in Pirmasens.
Besides Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Netherlands which are core markets for Wakol’s flooring products Wakol is also active in USA and Poland.
Wakol develops, manufactures and distributes very successful Flooring products, industrial adhesives and sealing compounds. For 80 years Wakol stands for Quality and Customer service. Wakol was repeatedly able to develop industry changing innovations. The chosen markets and niches provide excellent opportunities for future growth.
Loba-Wakol, LLC warrants to its original purchaser that, at the time of delivery by Loba-Wakol, LLC, the flooring adhesive products described in the Loba-Wakol, LLC Catalogue (“Products”) will conform to Loba-Wakol, LLC’s published specifications, which may be obtained at www.loba-wakol.com or www.wakol-usa.com or are available upon request at 1-800 230 6456 ...
Loba-Wakol, LLC warrants to its original purchaser that, at the time of delivery by Loba-Wakol, LLC, the flooring adhesive products described in the Loba-Wakol, LLC Catalogue (“Products”) will conform to Loba-Wakol, LLC’s published specifications, which may be obtained at www.loba-wakol.com or www.wakol-usa.com or are available upon request at 1-800 230 6456.
For the Products sold by Loba-Wakol LLC, Loba-Wakol, LLC provides the following warranties to its original purchaser for a period of 10 years for residential application and 5 years for commercial applications when those Products are selected, used, applied and cared for according to the requirements in this Limited Warranty:
1. Bond Warranty. The products will bond the appropriate flooring products within the limitations of Wakol’s most recently published product information, so long as the Products are used (a) with flooring products that are designed for and recommended in writing by the flooring manufacturer for glue down installations to subflooring that meet the requirements of NWFA and RFCI guidelines (“ Guidelines ”) and (b) in accordance with Wakol’s published specifications, technical data sheets, written directions for installation, use and maintenance, and labels on the Product (“ Instructions ”).
2. Moisture Damage Warranty. If the WAKOL PU 280 Moisture Barrier is used correctly in combination with the Products, Loba-Wakol, LLC warrants against moisture damage caused by moisture from the subfloor up to the specified limits in the Instructions for the Products. As mentioned below, as part of any claim for moisture damage, Loba-Wakol, LLC requires a successful subfloor moisture test prior to installation.
These warranties are specific to the Products described in the Catalogue and no other products, and the warranties are only provided to the person or entity that purchases it from Loba-Wakol LLC. These warranties are non-transferable. The Products must be installed by a professional installer only, and any installation by anyone not a professional installer voids the warranties.
In order for the Limited Warranty to apply, All Products must be selected, used, applied, installed, maintained and cared for in accordance with the Guidelines and the Instructions. The Instructions may be obtained at www.loba-wakol.com or www.wakol-usa.com or are available upon request at 1-800 230 6456. Immediately prior to using a Product for installation, the original purchaser or the professional installer must measure the moisture content through a calcium chloride and / or RH moisture test and confirm it is within the recommended range or the warranties are void. Do not install the product if the moisture test is outside the recommended range. The moisture test results must be retained by the original purchaser or professional installer.
Exclusions:
The above warranties do not apply or cover damage to the flooring caused by excessive water (from such causes as broken water pipes, sink overflow, leaky plumbing, flooding, weather conditions, or improper maintenance).
The above warranties do not apply or cover any of the following: (a) Products that have not been installed in strict accordance with the requirements of this Limited Warranty; (b) Products that have been subjected to conditions of use or maintenance not in strict conformity with the Guidelines and the Instructions; or (c) Products that have been damaged by negligence, accident or other circumstances beyond the reasonable control of Loba-Wakol, LLC, including for example humidity or temperature.
Wood and cork flooring as natural products, as well as some other flooring materials, will expand and contract through seasonal temperature and humidity changes. Separations between floorboards or flooring units are a natural occurring condition and are not necessarily a defect and are not covered by this Limited Warranty.
The Moisture Damage Warranty does not cover failures from conditions of high alkali, hydrostatic pressure; vapor emissions above the limits specified by the Guidelines or the Instructions; unapproved flooring or subflooring; improper subflooring preparation; or improper installation.
Any repairs or replacement of flooring or subflooring without prior written authorization by Loba-Wakol, LLC will void the warranty. Any removal of the installed Products without prior written authorization by Loba-Wakol, LLC will void the warranty.
Claims:
If within the applicable warranty period, the original purchaser discovers any problem in the warranted Products that may be covered by this Limited Warranty, the original purchaser should notify Loba-Wakol, LLC in writing of the alleged defects (at the address noted below). If Loba-Wakol, LLC determines that the Product is covered by this Limited Warranty, then Loba-Wakol, LLC shall, at its sole option and one time only, either repair or replace the nonconforming Product and the affected section of the floo or refund the purchase price paid for each defective Product and an amount up to the original cost of labor and material for the affected section of the floor. No warranty claims will be processed if received more than thirty (30) days after the applicable warranty period.
All warranty claims must be directed to:
Loba-Wakol LLC
521-C Eagletown Downs Dr.
Pineville, NC 28134, USA
Phone +1 704 527 5919
Fax +1 704 527 5922
www.loba-wakol.com
email: info@loba-wakol.com
Included in a claim should be the original purchaser’s name, address, telephone number, address of the installed Product, identification of the Product used, evidence of date of purchase or installation, name and address of the installer of the product, results of calcium chloride and / or RH moisture test performed prior to the installation and a statement of the complaint regarding the Product.
Loba-Wakol, LLC or its designated representative, shall have the right to examine the Products and the flooring (including testing of the flooring and subflooring) at the installation site with respect to any warranty claim. Any removal of the installed Products prior to such examination will void this warranty. Loba-Wakol, LLC may require its own moisture test or verification of any such test obtained by the original purchaser.
Additional Limitations:
EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES ABOVE, LOBA-WAKOL, LLC MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE PRODUCTS, THEIR USE OR PERFORMANCE AND DISCLAIMS ALL REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES, EXPRESS AND IMPLIED, WRITTEN OR ORAL, WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL LOBA-WAKOL, LLC BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS. IN NO EVENT SHALL LOBA-WAKOL, LLC’S LIABILITY EVER EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT AT ISSUE AND AN AMOUNT UP TO THE ORIGINAL COST OF LABOR AND MATERIAL FOR THE AFFECTED SECTION OF THE FLOOR.
THE PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE REMEDIES PROVIDED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE IT‘S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES, AND LOBAWAKOL, LLC’S SOLE OBLIGATION, FOR ANY BREACH OF REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER REMEDIES.
Purchaser must bring any legal action for breach of warranty within the earlier of (a) one year after the claim or cause of action has accrued or (b) the period prescribed by the applicable statutes of limitation or repose.
Some States do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives the purchaser specific legal rights. The purchaser may also have other legal rights, which vary from state to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
Air Quality Seal complying products meet the indoor ...
Air Quality Seal complying products meet the indoor air emissions criteria of:
· California Section 01350 Specification
· Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS)
· Indoor Advantage Gold™ certification
· FloorScore label for low emission resilient and hard floorings
California Section 01350 Specification
The Department of Health Services expanded several sub-sections of the indoor air quality part of Section 01350 through the development of a Standard Practice.
Emission chamber tests are performed for VOCs and aldehydes after a 10 days Shelf life period, after (in total) 11, 12 and 14 days. The resulting air concentrations then are rated against the Chronic Reference Exposure Levels (CRELs ) concentrations published by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment and procedures developed by the US EPA. Assuming that other products in an office or classroom may be sources of VOCs, CA Section 01350 compliance requires any products not to exceed one-half the allowable concentration limits. For details please see:
http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/GREENBUILDING/Specs/Section01350/
Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS)
The Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) Criteria includes a credit for low-emitting materials. Schools projects that specify and install products that meet Section 01350 can claim up to 4 points towards CHPS certification.
For details please see: www.chps.net
Indoor Advantage Gold™ certification
Building materials such as adhesives and sealants, paints and coatings, textiles and wall coverings, and composite wood, as well as classroom and office furniture systems, components and seating that earn this SCS certification meet the indoor air emission criteria of California 01350, the California Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Specifications For Open Panel Office Furniture, and LEED EQ 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, and 4.5. For details please see: http://product-testing.eurofins.com
FloorScore
FloorScore, developed by the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) in conjunction with Scientific Certification Systems (SCS), tests and certifies hard surface flooring and flooring adhesive products for compliance with rigorous indoor air quality emissions requirements. Individual volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are evaluated using health-based specifications. Flooring and adhesives that earn FloorScore certification earn a legitimately enhanced market position, distinguished by the FloorScore certification label.
Under the FloorScore program, manufacturers must submit a written quality control plan, which includes strict requirements for supply chain management. This process strongly encourages the identification of
chemical sources, helping manufacturers to develop materials specifications. By purchasing input materials with low concentrations of the target VOCs, manufacturers gain increasing confidence that their products will meet criteria for certification. For details please see: http://www.rfci.com/int_FloorScore.htm
Indoor Environmental Quality specifications by ...
Indoor Environmental Quality specifications by LEED®, IEQ credit 4.1
There are VOC requirements for adhesives and sealants in the LEED® 2009 specifications for
· Commercial Interior
· New Construction
· Core and Shell
· Existing Buildings (in credit MR3)
These go for VOC content determination, where all volatiles are determined by weight loss after drying at 110 °C during 1h. Besides VOC, also water evaporates then. Therefore a water determination is added and all water is subtracted. Furthermore, all VOCs that are not relevant for ozone generation in ground-level atmosphere ("exempt compounds") are
subtracted. Limit values are different per product group and application.
Some examples of limit values (Volatiles minus water minus exempt
compounds):
· Flooring adhesives 50 g / l
· Rubber floor adhesives 60 g / l
· Wood floor adhesives 100 g / l
· Indoor sealants 250 g / l
For details please see: www.usgbc.org
The Californian South Coast Air Quality Management District, (SCAQMD) is based in Diamond Bar and covering ...
The Californian South Coast Air Quality Management District, (SCAQMD) is based in Diamond Bar and covering Orange County and parts of Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernadino counties. SCAQMD rules include
limitation of VOC content a.o. in adhesives (rule 1168), and are referenced by LEED and other sustainable building ranking schemes in the world. Purpose of this limitation is to protect urban outside air against
smog, especially against formation of ground level ozone. California Air Resources Board ARB offers a list with different VOC Limits for Architectural Coating categories that are valid in different California Districts, and a VOC calculator for achieving VOC content in agreement with their rules. There is no direct correlation between VOC content and the emission into indoor air over time. For that reason, LEED for schools and the US Green Building Initiative are specifying limit values for VOC emission into indoor air, mainly based on California Section 01350 specification. For more information aqmd.gov/.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) is a public agency that regulates the stationary sources ...
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) is a public agency that regulates the stationary sources of air pollution in the nine counties of California’s (San Francisco Bay Area: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, southwestern Solano, and southern Sonoma) and adopting air pollution regulations for the district. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District Rule Development Program develops regulations to improve air quality, meet federal and state air quality standards, reduce risk caused by emissions, and improve public health. The rules include limitation of VOC content a.o. in adhesives (regulation 8 rule 51). For more information see baaqmd.gov/.
EMICODE is a trademark-protected seal for product classification for modern, solvent-free and low-emission laying materials and construction products. These include ...
EMICODE is a trademark-protected seal for product classification for modern, solvent-free and low-emission laying materials and construction products. These include adhesives, levelling compounds, joint seals
and sealing materials, underlays, adhesive strips and parquet lacquers. The inspection symbol for environmental and interior hygiene has been awarded since 1997 by the GEV (German Registered Association for the Control of Emissions in Products for Flooring Installation) to products of manufacturers who subject themselves to strict quality controls and regular inspections. With regard to consumer and environmental protection, EMICODE provides an orientation aid for the assessment and selection of chemical construction products. The classification system is aimed at planners, consumers and tradesmen, is company-independent and competitively neutral.
The EMICODE breaks down into the following 3 emission classes, based on the strictly defined GEV test method (emissions test chamber) and the GEV classification criteria:
| EMICODE EC1 PLUS | very low emission level PLUS |
| EMICODE EC1 | very low emission level |
| EMICODE EC2 | low emission level |
Especially important is the best emission class, EMICODE EC1 PLUS.
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The TVOC thresholds for this class after 28 days are defined as follows: EMICODE EC1 PLUS for primers, for levelling compounds and for adhesives
as well as subfloors ≤ 60 μg / m3.
For laying materials fulfilling the requirements but which nevertheless must be labelled according to the pertinent directives, must bear warnings or from which VOC separates and is released in reactions, the suffix „R“ (= regulated) is added to the designation.
Many Wakol line products correspond to the best emission class, EMICODE EC1. They are subjected to especially strict controls according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2008, from the raw material stage to manufacture,
with respect to their emission characteristics as well as their superb, technical functionality.
FloorScore, developed by the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) in conjunction with Scientific Certification Systems (SCS), tests and certifies hard surface flooring and . . .
FloorScore, developed by the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) in conjunction with Scientific Certification Systems (SCS), tests and certifies hard surface flooring and flooring adhesive products for compliance with rigorous indoor air quality emissions requirements. Individual volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are evaluated using health-based specifications. Flooring and adhesives that earn FloorScore certification earn a legitimately enhanced market position, distinguished by the FloorScore certification label.
Under the FloorScore program, manufacturers must submit a written quality control plan, which includes strict requirements for supply chain management. This process strongly encourages the identification of chemical sources, helping manufacturers to develop materials specifications. By purchasing input materials with low concentrations of the target VOCs, manufacturers gain increasing confidence that their products will meet criteria for certification.
For details please see: https://rfci.com/floorscore/
Connected Systems stands for harmonised system solutions from Loba and Wakol. Due to an intensive cooperation and the exchange of experiences ...
Connected Systems stands for harmonised system solutions from Loba and Wakol. Due to an intensive cooperation and the exchange of experiences in product development, our products go through a mutually agreed verification and validation process, which guarantees optimal security for laying. A list of the products which have the label “Connected Systems” can be found at
www.wakol.de.
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