MGA Cast Stone Receives Certification for Producing Self-Cleaning Concrete

NEW GLOUCESTER, Maine, April 13 /PRNewswire/ -- MGA Cast Stone Inc., a leading manufacture of architectural precast and cast stone, has recently been certified to manufacture photocatalysis cement induced concrete. Produced by Essroc Italcementi Group under the name TX Active, this cement imparts, into concrete, properties enabling it to abate noxious substances produced by human activities such as industry, transport and residential heating systems.

Using light energy, photocatalysis can induce the formation of strong oxidizing reagents which decompose some organic and inorganic substances in the atmosphere by oxidation.

Photocatalysis accelerates the oxidation process that already exists in nature, promoting faster decomposition of pollutants, and prevents them from accumulating.

For over a decade, photocatalysis has been applied to various materials - glass, ceramics, cementious binders - to obtain a "self cleaning" effect.

The use of TX Active cement in the construction of "green" buildings can earn 9 to 15 LEED credits.

MGA Cast Stone is also a member of The Architectural Precast Association and along with our new construction products offer services for cast stone restoration. For more info, please call us or visit our website.

    
    
    Contact:
    
    Greg Hamann
    MGA Cast Stone Inc.
    207-926-5993 tel
    888-926-3032 fax
    [email protected]
    http://www.mgacaststone.com

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SOURCE MGA Cast Stone Inc.