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TAM International forms a global partnership with the Normet Group

TAM International Ltd, has sold 40% of the issued share capital to the Normet Group (“Normet”), a global manufacturer and distributor of equipment for mining and underground construction.

The joint venture will bring together the construction chemical products of TAM with Normet’s world leading range of equipment for concrete spraying, explosive charging and underground logistics for the tunnelling and mining industry.

Normet’s 23 global outlets will provide TAM international with significantly increased distribution capability.

Vic Bellanti, Chief Executive of Norman Hay plc (TAM’s parent company), commented:

“The business activities of TAM and Normet are extremely complementary. Whilst we made significant progress in developing TAM’s business in 2009, the global reach and extensive sales and distribution network of Normet will enable us to further expand TAM’s client base rapidly. We will also be able to offer customers a far more efficient package for their tunnelling and mining requirements”.

The Normet Group

For over 40 years Normet has developed, manufactured and marketed equipment and vehicles for mining and underground construction. In addition the company provides a comprehensive range of Life Time Care services e.g. maintenance, service programs, spare parts and training for their equipment and associated processes. Normet's head office is in Iisalmi, Finland, and manufacturing is located both in Iisalmi and Santiago de Chile. Sales, marketing and product offering development are headed up from Normet International Ltd in Switzerland. Normet employs over 450 business professionals in 23 locations worldwide.

TAM International

Founded in 1982, TAM are leaders in specialist chemicals and systems for waterproofing, leak sealing, repair and protection for the civil construction, underground construction and general building industry. TAM has over 70 employees worldwide and is owned by Norman Hay plc in partnership with Martin Robbins, TAM International’s CEO. TAM has manufacturing and sales operations in Australia, UK and Taiwan along with sales and marketing operations in Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Europe and the Middle East.

Summer news 2009

   Australia!

TAM International Australia has recently become the exclusive licensee for Five Star Products Inc in Australia. Five Star is a world leader in providing high performance, precision non-shrink grouts and permanent concrete repair solutions.

With two industry experts joining forces (TAM International Australia and Five Star), customers in Australia now have access to an even greater range of innovative construction solutions, as well as further technical expertise and ongoing support.

“We are very excited about this partnership because it extends and adds value to our current product offering for not only the construction industry, but now also the industrial market, with unique products such as Five Star’s high temperature-resistant grouts and concrete,” says Tam International Australia’s Director, Nicholas Zizikos.

New Five Star Regional Manager for Australia, Ryan De Kock, says “It is great to be teamed up with TAM, who is well-known as a supplier of specialty chemicals for concrete waterproofing, leak sealing, repair and protection. TAM also has excellent existing infrastructure in place throughout Australia, including manufacturing facilities and distribution warehouses.”

Five Star products are regularly specified for important projects worldwide because engineers know the quality of our products and the design support we provide. We have developed a standard set of product specifications to help engineers as well as customised specifications when required. A must-have for any specifier is our comprehensive handbook covering precision grouting and concrete repair. ”

“Our products also have a reputation amongst contractors for their ease-of-use on projects. This is important as it helps to minimise on site installation errors.” Mr De Kock says.”

Tam International Hong Kong Limited has secured a contract for the supply of approx. 8,000 metric tones of TamCrete MFC for the pre-excavation rock mass and rock fissure grouting for the Hong Kong West Drainage Tunnel project.

The Hong Kong West Drainage project comprises of a single 10.2km long hard rock TBM tunnel with a 7.2 ID (Internal Diameter) together with 35 shafts and 35 adits, giving an additional 12km of various diameter tunnels.

Due to a tight limit on allowable water ingress, the rock mass ahead of the tunnel face requires injection of a Microfine Cement material to seal any water borne cracks and fissures in the rock strata, prior to the excavation of the rock by the TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine).

Tam International Hong Kong were asked to carry out site trials long with other competitors, to establish the most suitable material to meet the project requirements. Tam HK and TamCrete MFC both came first in terms of technical service and material performance.