1. The House of Scandinavian Finishing Materials
www.terraco.com
SWEDEN • IRELAND • RUSSIA • TURKEY • JORDAN • EGYPT • UAE • PAKISTAN • THAILAND • VIETNAM • CHINA • KOREA
2. Message from the Chairman
Terraco remains the most sensible
environmental choice.
Following on from a record 2007 I, along with the Terraco team, am excited to welcome what promises to be a
challenging and rewarding 2008. During the course of the year we will aggressively target new emerging and
developing markets and will invest substantial resources to strengthen and increase our technical expertise in
key product segments. This will ensure that we can continue to offer our customers the best quality at an
affordable price.
In 2007 we successfully concluded several key initiatives, amongst others, finalizing moves to proprietary
production facilities in all countries, successfully entering new segments in our more mature markets and
starting an additional factory in Northern Vietnam.
Continued construction booms in many of our key markets will continue to boost
our significant growth rate and will help ensure that we meet our aggressive
2008 target. Coupled with this, increased expenditure on R&D and our continual
efforts to expand our product range and improve our customer service, will
ensure that Terraco remains ideally positioned to gain additional market share in
our targeted markets. In line with the Group's mid-term expansion plans we aim to
have an additional 3 plants operational by end 2008.
The ultra-environmentally friendly EcoLife™ range has been introduced in
all relevant markets. The emergence of stricter environmental legislation -
in particular for interior decoration products - in many of the developing
markets in which we operate will continue to fuel the growth and
importance of this product range. It is with pride that I say that Terraco
remains the most sensible environmental choice.
In recent years many fast developing countries are seeing the need for
and are embracing the concept of industrial standards. It is continually
gratifying to see Terraco regularly being invited to propose parameters
for such quality standards in many of the countries where we operate. It
is our firm belief that proper industrial standards benefit everyone –
architects, contractors, clients, property owners, future tenants as well
as builders and material producers – helping to ensure that customers are
getting the right products and preventing the undermining of quality by
actors propagating sub-standard products. Terraco will always offer quality,
durability and unbeatable long-term value.
As usual, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all staff and employees
for their continued efforts on behalf of the company - together we will shape
the future of the Terraco Group.
Sincerely,
Göran Widström
3. Terraco products are made to last – most are designed
to outlive the buildings they are applied on.
Company Profile
The Terraco Group, founded in 1980, has grown to become the leading producer of
environmentally friendly finishing materials and the supplier of choice for discerning,
quality conscious customers.
Targeting urbanising, high growth areas, Terraco has a proven track-record of providing
competitive, eco-friendly, high-quality products - specifically tailored to meet and surpass
the requirements and demands of global and local customers – be they in major
population centres, the Siberian hinterlands, Vietnamese rainforests or the sands of the
Arabian Peninsula.
Terraco’s organic growth is fuelled by an increased global demand for durable, superior
quality products. Most consultants, architects, applicators and property owners have
become aware of the long-term savings that an initial investment in Terraco products
can give.
The group’s dedicated R&D staff – coordinated by the Technical Centre in Ireland -
constantly strive to further develop and expand the product portfolio - currently
consisting of over 550 high-quality products.
What truly sets Terraco apart from other quality producers is the group’s continuous
commitment to ecologically friendly products and environmental preservation. Terraco’s
products are all water-based; produced in “green” environmentally friendly production
facilities and are non-hazardous to the user.
Additionally, Terraco has taken the initiative to combine the most stringent
environmental standards dealing with interior decoration products in Japan, the US and
the EU and has developed the “Ecolife” range which complies with them all.
Currently comprising 32 companies and 17 factories with over 800 employees world-wide
and a combined production capacity of over 650,000 tons per annum – Terraco serves the
major construction areas of the world.
Terraco stands for Quality – Naturally.
4. Terraco World Wide
32 companies, 17 factories and 800 employees
world-wide with an annual production capacity
of over 650,000 tones.
Khabarovsk, Russia
Korea (4 Factories)
Pakistan
Shanghai, China
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Guangdong, China
Thailand
UAE
Egypt
Jordan
Sweden
Ireland
Moscow, Russia
Turkey
Hanoi, Vietnam
5. Product Portfolio
550 high quality environmentally-friendly products that
provide outstanding long-term value.
The Terraco range consists of over 550 high quality products.
The common denominator for all these products is that they are
water-based, environmentally-friendly and provide outstanding
long-term value.
Luxury Scandinavian Interior and Exterior Coatings
A comprehensive range of quality interior and exterior coatings;
including paints, decorative effects and textured coatings. All
are formulated to have superior weathering and ageing
characteristics – while providing an unrivalled aesthetic finish.
Tiling Products
A full range of high quality tile adhesives, glues and grouts
suitable for the most demanding environments.
Levellers and Fillers
Includes the high quality Sprayplaster™ range as well as the
market leading Handycoat® products. Easy to use, time saving
products with guaranteed performance, unbeatable long term
value and exceptional ageing characteristics.
Waterproofing Systems
Durable, long lasting 1 and 2 component waterproofing
products which can be used with confidence in a variety of
applications ranging from swimming pools and potable water
tanks to waterproofing of roofs, balconies, bathrooms and
kitchens.
EIF Systems
Includes the tried and tested ecoTHERM™ exterior insulation
system suitable for both hot and cold climates.
Acoustic Systems
The unique Ambient™ system provides superior acoustic
characteristics to demanding projects such as theatres and
opera halls as well as residential and commercial applications -
giving customers the desired acoustic properties at the best
possible economy.
Flooring Systems
Durable, high quality products for use in car parks, warehouses
and other challenging environments.
Repair Mortars and Screeds
Two ranges of professional specialised products for many
different repair and floor screeding works.
Adhesives
A range of high quality, water-based adhesives for use in a
variety of industries; including label and tape manufacturing,
textiles, packaging and construction.
Additionally, Terraco produces a full range of additives, primers
and other accessory products.
6. Research and Development
Terraco ensures that products meet all relevant local and
international standards. Products are certified after the most
rigorous tests by international testing institutes.
The Terraco Group is committed to an extensive Research & Development program. The
development work is spearheaded by the Terraco Technical Centre in Ireland. The Centre
coordinates the efforts of all technical personnel within the Group, including the
activities of the Regional Technical Centres in the Middle East, South East Asia and the
Far East.
The Technical Centre heads up the Group’s in-house product development program and
is responsible for making sure that Terraco products remain at the forefront of their field
with regard to innovation, quality and environmental standards. Terraco cooperates
with several technology partners and suppliers, conducting joint research projects in
common interest areas.
Terraco ensures that the products meet all relevant local and international standards.
The products are certified after the most rigorous tests by international testing
institutes.
The Technical Centre implements strictly monitored and enforced quality control
procedures at all production facilities ensuring homogenous, high quality products.
All Terraco companies follow QC procedures as outlined by ISO 9000. The 12 factories in
Turkey, Korea, Jordan, Egypt, UAE, Vietnam and China are all ISO 9001 certified.
Additionally, Terraco Korea has been awarded the ISO 14001 Environmental
Management Certificate.
7. Environment
Terraco’s products are all water-based; produced in
“green”, environmentally friendly production facilities
and are non-hazardous to the user.
Terraco’s products have, since the company’s founding, always been produced using
environmentally friendly components and production methods. In line with this all the
company’s products are water-based – the company has never produced solvent-based
materials.
Terraco has constantly pushed the boundaries in environmentally friendly finishing
materials - spearheading new technology and production techniques. The company
takes pride in its ecological image and always aims to be the first to make new advances
in high performance, ecological products available to the end user.
Amongst other recent developments and environmental initiatives, Terraco has
introduced the EcoLife™ range. This line of products contains virtually no Volatile
Organic Compounds (VOCs) or formaldehyde. The EcoLife™ range fully complies with
the most stringent standards for interior decoration products in the US, EU and Japan.
8. 1. Housing Estate, Pokrovsky Bereg, Moscow 2. Shenzhen Silicone Village, China1. Housing Estate, Pokrovsky Bereg, Moscow 2. Shenzhen Silicone Village, China
3. Centum Park, Busan, Korea 4. Dubai Marina, Dubai 5. Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi3. Centum Park, Busan, Korea 4. Dubai Marina, Dubai 5. Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi
6. Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai6. Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai
1. Housing Estate, Pokrovsky Bereg, Moscow 2. Shenzhen Silicone Village, China
3. Centum Park, Busan, Korea 4. Dubai Marina, Dubai 5. Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi
6. Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai
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Terraco products are used in more than 55 countries world-wide
and perform day after day, year after year.
With more than a quarter of a billion square metres of product
applied each year – Terraco continues to serve the major
construction areas of the world.
Terraco products are used all
over the world and perform day
after day, year after year.