WHO WOULD IMAGINE A CONCRETE WALL COULD LOOK LIKE THIS?

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1 WHO WOULD IMAGINE A CONCRETE WALL COULD LOOK LIKE THIS? 1

2 Who? Cover photo: Hovsjö School, Södertälje, Sweden. 2

3 A big little business Finja Betong AB was born in 1957 in a gravel pit in Finja in the south of Sweden. From the very outset it was clear that little Finja was endowed with a strong entrepreneurial spirit. It soon grew into a thriving family business that would prove to be as enduring, strong and sustainable as all the products we have processed and developed over the years. We are still a Swedish, family owned business, but we have grown since Today, with the help of 600 co-workers all around Sweden, our annual sales are 1.3 billion Swedish kronor, and we have our sights set firmly on continued growth. We reinvest in new production plants and are constantly developing new products and finding new markets. Despite our size we still react with the speed and efficiency of the little company from which we grew. 3

4 What? FINJA BETONG Solutions for masonary and plastered constructions that represent a durable choice for the future. DRY MIXED MORTAR Finja has one of the most comprehensive ranges of dry mixed mortar on the market. The mortar is ready-mixed in our factories to exact specifications, the only thing you add is water. Brightly coloured sacks with clear information, together with our unique signage system and do-it-yourself leaflets mean that the Finja range of dry mixed mortar products is easy to work with for resellers and for users. EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE Complete foundation systems with a number of unique products, and insulation products from floor to ceiling. FACADE SYSTEMS Reliable and proven plastering systems with thick-layer glassfibre rein-forced plaster for a robust, hard-wearing facade that will last. FLOOR Finja s products for floors comprise a full range of floor screeds that meet very high technical specifications. Easy to apply, user-friendly and resistant to water damage. LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE BLOCK Light expanded clay aggregate is an established and wellknown material that has been used for masonry in Scandinavia for many years. It has numerous areas of application: cellar walls, foundations, garages, and as a frame/substrate for the exterior and interior walls of homes and offices. OTHER CONCRETE PRODUCTS Finja has an extensive range of other concrete products including hollow concrete bricks, mortarless stretcher blocks, concrete plinths and U-shaped blocks for formwork. 4

5 Where? We are a nationwide supplier, delivering to both retailers and construction sites. All our production takes place at our various sites in Sweden to assure you of easy access and rapid delivery. Our nationwide presence means that Finja is just around the corner. Gothenburg Habo Hässleholm Oslo Strängnäs Upplands Väsby SAND A new business area founded on extensive expertise with a product portfolio that targets consumers, resellers, golf courses and foundries alike. SEALING & JOINTING Finja has developed a complete Sealing & Jointing range with sealing properties that meet Swedish Building Regulations (BBR) and the Design Regulations (BKR) of the Swedish National Board of Housing, Building and Planning. With this range Finja has become the most all-round supplier of building materials in the Swedish construction sector. FINJA BEMIX We develop, produce and supply special qualities of concrete for the construction industry. These high-tech products are specially formulated for professional applications such as advanced substrates for machines and columns. 5

6 What? FINJA PREFAB Off-the-shelf systems and customised solutions for multi-occupancy properties, private homes, industrial premises, offices, agricultural buildings and public environments. Everything according to your preferences and requirements. 6

7 Where? All production and sales take place at our various sites in Sweden to assure you of easy access and rapid delivery. Borensberg Gothenburg Hultsfred Hässleholm Katrineholm Upplands Väsby Vara Östra Grevie AGRICULTURAL Our product programme meets many of the agricultural sector s needs for functional, long-lasting solutions. We manufacture everything from specially adapted foundations and wall elements to off-the-shelf products such as slurry tanks and silage storage bunkers. INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL Our well-known, market-adapted programme meets most industrial needs. We manufacture all the components that are required to ensure the efficient construction of industrial premises and office buildings. PUBLIC BUILDINGS Schools, sports centres and libraries are just some examples of public buildings for which prefabricated concrete is an excellent choice. In environments like these the longevity and durability of concrete really shows its superiority. RESIDENTIAL We have a wide range of concrete elements for foundation work, interior and exterior walls, balconies and beams. All concrete elements are cast to meet customer specifications to give you greater flexibility in your construction work. INFRASTRUCTURE We manufacture a number of products for infrastructure, from platform slabs and retaining walls to foundations, plinths and noise-reduction walls. 7

8 Why? There are many reasons for using concrete as a construction material. And with our experience and knowledge we can help to make the choice even easier for you. Choose Finja whenever you re looking for the smartest solution. AESTHETICS More and more people are discovering the aesthetic qualities of concrete for both interior and exterior use. Polished concrete floors, glistening concrete façades, and surfaces that can be plastered, polished, or just as they are in their lovely natural shade of concrete grey. CLIMATE The climate impact of concrete is small when seen from the perspective of the product s full life-cycle. Throughout its lifetime concrete also absorbs large quantities of carbon dioxide. ECONOMY Concrete is long-lasting and requires minimal maintenance, which contributes to a high second-hand value. It has very good thermal insulating properties, helping to keep heating costs low and maintain an even, comfortable indoor climate. Other factors, such as resistance to fire, damp, frost and mould, contribute to the longterm economy of concrete. ENVIRONMENT Concrete is a natural material that has been in use for thousands of years. It can be recycled, does not cause any allergies, has good sound-insulating properties and helps to create a healthy indoor climate. Together with low operating and maintenance costs, this makes concrete the most environmentally friendly building material around. FLEXIBILITY Thanks to the inherent flexibility of our production processes we can offer customised solutions to meet your every wish for residential, office, industrial or agricultural premises. Finja AB. feb FINJA AB, Betongvägen 1, SE Finja, Sweden. 8