The Supreme Industries Launches DURAmembrane
Mr. Ajay Mohta
With over six decades of experience in providing innovative and cost effective solutions, Supreme Industries takes pride in being an undisputed leader in India's Plastic Industry. The Company's endeavour is to continuously and diligently understand the needs of having cost effective and efficient products and offer you the best solution always! With a motto called 'SAVE' that says 'Supreme Always Value Efficient' – Supreme Industries strives to give customer products that are best suited to your needs.

The Construction Accessories Division of Supreme develops customised solutions specifically for the construction requirements of various industries. "The Division offers better alternatives to conventional solid materials including metals, wood etc., thus being cost effective. These products have been developed after continuous interaction and understanding the needs of the changing demands of the new generation. Many of these products have been pioneered by Supreme. In short, each of our products will last long and sincerely stand by your construction prerequisites at all times. Products that will truly represent the word 'DURAble'! With these values and aspiration to give you products that are durable, we present our 'DURA range of civil products." said Mr. Ajay Mohta, General Manager – The Construction Accessories Division, Supreme Industries Ltd.

Supreme Industries, has now launched a new generation, high performance, composite polymeric waterproofing membrane- DURAmembrane - which does not absorb water, has high tensile strength and can withstand the extreme tropical climatic conditions. This new product can be utilised in new constructions and also at the time of repair work of a structure.

The Supreme Industries Launches DURAmembrane
DURAmembrane is a cost effective solution for waterproofing of basements and roofs. It is a versatile material, capable of retaining the dryness of concrete, masonry, metal and wood structures and is resistant to salts, alkalis, and most acids. It is offered as a quick and easy-to-apply system, ensuring hassle-free maximum productivity.It comes in 3mm thickness and in length up to 50 meters.The closed cell structure avoids water vapour absorption & water transmission and the cross linking of cells makes the membrane shock proof as well.

"Indian climatic conditions are unreliable and being a tropical country it has diversity in climates. Some regions in India have hot tropical weather while some parts have heavy monsoons. When the ambient temperature varies between 0 to 50°C, the overlying treatment is called upon to withstand a corresponding variation of – 1 to 65°C. DURAmembrane meets these challenges with complete and effortless ease and can withstand temperature ranging from – 40 to 115°C" he said.

DURAmembrane has excellent elongation and tensile strength that enables it to take all movements in its stride. It is fracture, crumble, shatter and abrasion proof and resistant to most corrosive chemicals.It is non-deteriorating, puncture resistant and is available in length up-to 50 meters.

"This is first of its kind concrete roof and basement water proofing products, specially designed to withstand the hot and humid Indian conditions. Our membrane is going to solve problems and huge losses arising out of water leakage. The entire construction industry in India will benefit as this product will not only help them to overcome complex challenges, but also enhance their productivity," he added.
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