Lafarge Gyvlon Ltd

Phone :- 01925 428780.                                                                                221 Europa Boulevard, Westbrook, Warrington, WA5 7TN.                                                   E-mail:- sales@gyvlon.co.uk
Fax:-      01925 428788.                                                                                                Company registration No. 3128537                                                                                                                  

Environmental Statement

Lafarge Gyvlon Binder is manufactured in the UK from Synthetic Anhydrite, an anhydrous form of Calcium Sulphate (CaSO4) and a by-product of Hydrofluoric Acid Production

Prior to the advent of the expanding market for Calcium Sulphate screeds, the majority of this by-product was disposed of by Landfill in the UK.  However, the production of Gyvlon Binder significantly reduces the impact on the environment by converting this product into a cost effective screed solution for the construction industry.

The manufacture of Gyvlon Binder uses low energy as it starts with an existing waste product. The subsequent processing to produce the binder is more energy efficient when compared to thermal anhydrite, which requires calcining at high temperatures prior to use.

Lafarge Gyvlon Binder is delivered direct to concrete plants in bulk tankers and stored in silos for conversion to screed mortar as required.  This avoids the generation of unnecessary amounts of packaging waste with associated disposal requirements and environmental impacts. The use of Gyvlon flowing screed can generate little or no waste on the construction site, as material is ordered from the concrete plant to meet the specific needs of the applicator on the day.  This includes the ability to order part loads to finish pours, thus further reducing waste, disposal costs and environmental impacts.

Gyvlon screeds have a better thermal conductivity than traditional sand and cement screeds.  This means they are ideal for use with under floor heating, resulting in significant energy savings and running costs once the building is occupied.

In certain circumstances, Gyvlon Screeds can give the same strength performances as a thicker traditional sand and cement screed.  By laying thinner screed, fewer building materials can be used in construction, particularly for multi-storey buildings.  This results in both financial and environmental savings.

Lafarge Gyvlon is part of the Lafarge Group.  Lafarge is the world leader in building materials, with top-ranking positions in all of its businesses.  With 71,000 employees, the Group is present in 70 countries.  For many years now, Lafarge has implemented an approach to sustainable development which aims to make the Group, the leader in its activity, a company with an exemplary record for environmental protection, social responsibility and corporate governance.