MANNOK LAUNCHES ULTRA WHITE CEMENT
Mannok, a leading manufacturer of a diverse range of building products, has expanded its comprehensive bagged cement range with the introduction of its new Ultra White Cement.
Mannok Ultra White Cement is the first product manufactured and supplied by our new associated company, Çimsa, to be sold under the Mannok brand. Produced at Çimsa’s Mersin Cement Factory in Turkey, this premium product adds to Mannok’s extensive portfolio available throughout the UK and Ireland.
Renowned for its exceptional whiteness, quality, and strength, Çimsa’s white cement has already built a strong reputation in these markets.
Mannok CEO Dara O’Reilly said:
“We are delighted to add Mannok Ultra White Cement to our extensive range of premium building products. It exemplifies the benefits of our linkage to Çimsa and marks the beginning of an exciting time for Mannok. It is exciting to see this integration between Çimsa and Mannok in terms of products, and there is no doubt that it will be advantageous for both companies, with this being the first of several Çimsa products we aim to add to the Mannok range.”
Ideal Applications of Mannok Ultra White Cement
Thanks to its exceptional whiteness, smooth uniform finish, and high strength, Mannok Ultra White Cement is ideal for:
•Precast Concrete Applications — Decorative tiles, pavers, blocks, bridges, and overpasses.
•Decorative Architectural Elements — Facades, monuments, sculptures, and other decorative works.
•Masonry Work — Mortars and renders requiring a brighter finish.
•Flooring — Polished concrete and terrazzo.
•Tile Adhesives and Grouts — An excellent binder for materials requiring a bright finish.
Key Benefits of Mannok Ultra White Cement
1.Exceptional Whiteness
Higher brightness, whiteness, and reflectance levels with consistent colour. Offers a minimum 85% whiteness (Hunter Lab-Y Value).
2.Superior Aesthetic Appeal
Provides a smooth, clean finish, enhancing architectural designs for decorative applications.
3.Clean Workability
The fine, smooth texture ensures easier application, resulting in fewer blemishes and a cleaner finish.
4.High Durability
Excellent strength and durability make it suitable for residential and commercial applications, ensuring long-lasting performance.
5.High Stability
Provides consistent strength, meeting key expectations of white cement users.
6.High Early and Ultimate Strength
CEM I 52.5R composition offers high early strength, accelerating manufacturing processes, and achieving final strength of 60+ MPa.
7.Versatility
Suitable for diverse applications, including architectural elements, structural concrete, plastering, flooring, and as a base for colour pigments in decorative concrete.
8.Better Colour Retention
Provides an ideal base for vibrant coloured concrete and coatings, ensuring pigments remain consistent over time.
9.Low Chromium VI and Alkali Content
Chromium content below 2ppm ensures safety for human health. Additionally, it is resistant to alkali-silica reactions, with an equivalent alkaline ratio below 0.6%.
10.Lower Iron (Fe₂O₃) and Magnesium (MgO) Content
Reduced iron and magnesium content results in a whiter cement, ideal for decoration and design purposes.
Conclusion
Mannok Ultra White Cement is a superior blend of strength, durability, and aesthetic appeal. Whether you’re constructing architectural elements or creating intricate decorative finishes, this product is engineered to meet the highest expectations, delivering exceptional performance and visual excellence.
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Michael McDonnell Managing Editor of Irish Construction Industry Magazine & Plan Magazine
Email: michael@irishconstruction.com WWW.MCDMEDIA.IE
