Virofiber was appointed by PT Enviro Tec architects to install their Virothatch roofing system at the new Sheraton Kuta Lifestyle Resort mega-development in Bali, Indonesia. The $70 million project includes a 250-meter beachfront lifestyle hub called Beachwalk with over 200 retail outlets, as well as a 200-room Sheraton hotel. Virofiber provided 110,000 square feet of their synthetic thatch roofing product, which is made from environmentally friendly HDPE rather than PVC, and passed ASTM fire safety standards. The resort aims to honor Bali's culture and heritage while following green building codes.

1. Virofiber is proud to announce a new era in eco-friendly
resort development, as they were appointed by PT
Enviro Tec architects, for the installation of Virothatch
roof cover in the Sheraton Kuta Lifestyle Resort mega-
development in Bali, Indonesia. The completed project
is part of a 5.2 hectacre lifestyle hub called, Beachwalk,
which spreads along a 250 meter stretch of the Kuta
beach. The Sheraton Bali project is the first cornerstone
project to test the scaling of the thatch compound and
production. And for Virofiber, the Sheraton project fit the
stated timetable in 2012, to gain operational experience
and creating a platform for further development.
Completed in August 2012, PT Indonesian Paradise
Island has invested $70 million dollars to transform
the former space of the Hotel Sahid Raya Kuta into
the Sheraton Kuta Lifestyle Resort and develop the
Beachwalk around it.
TMViro was responsible for the complete thatch
roof system for the Beachwalk and Resort complex.
TMSupplying 110,000 Sq Ft of Virothatch subroof cover,
with roof membrane provided by Soprema. This mega-
project was built with growing environmental concerns
in Bali and is a complete green build. All materials used
by the architect are 100% environmentally friendly.
Virofiber provides the first ever developed synthetic
thatch with an UL/ASTM Class A fire-rated HDPE. This
project is the first non PVC, Non Halogenated synthetic
thatch product in the world that can pass ASTM E108
Class A with a 20 years limited application warranty. The
benefits of Non PVC and Non Halogenated is that this
product is more environmentally friendly, and safer in
case of fire, it does not create toxic smoke. Virothatch is
a non-PVC Polyolefin product that performs without any
of the known environmental hazards.
TMVirothatch covers Landmark
Bali Sheraton Kuta Resort.
For Immediate Release
Corporate: P.T. Polymindo Permata Jl. Industri 2 Blok F No. 8 Kawasan Industri Jatake | Tangerang 15135, Indonesia
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In addition, this complex has added a 200-room five-star
mid-market chain hotel, highlighted by the anticipated,
Beachwalk. The Beachwalk aims to be a high-end
contemporary retail hub, featuring over 200 retail
and dining outlets and designed to respect Balinese
art, culture and the island’s traditional way of life.
Architecturally, the low-rise facility is said to have been
inspired by the gentle contours of rice terraces that still
abound in many parts of the world. PR for the development
say it is, “designed to honor Bali’s cultural and artistic
heritage.”
PT Polymindo Permata, is the manufacturer of
TMVirothatch . Their signature all-weather fiber products
are used by top designers and architects globally. The
Sheraton Kuta Lifestyle Resort Project, is being built using
western standards and following green building codes.
Roofing materials from traditional natural thatch do not
meet the these strict building code standards because it is
TM
considered a fire hazard. All Viro products, meet building
codes and bring additional benefits and features that
include:
• maintenance free product
• no termites or pest infestation
• made with environmentally safe HDPE, not PVC
• no seasonal shortages
• 100% recyclable
Resort developers are pledging to make a conscious
effort to implement eco-friendly applications on the
new projects. Built using locally sourced materials and
recycled hardwoods, where open-air walkways cooled
by sea breezes will automatically reduce the need for
air-conditioning. Every effort will be taken to prevent the
unnecessary cutting down of trees in the construction of
the Sheraton Kuta Lifestyle Resort. Virothatch, Bali Smooth Detail
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Corporate: P.T. Polymindo Permata Jl. Industri 2 Blok F No. 8 Kawasan Industri Jatake | Tangerang 15135, Indonesia
t 62 21 590 2155 f 62 21 590 2156 | Contact: Hans Tanutama, hans@polymindo.com
US: Sentron International Inc. 1721 Yeager Ave. | La Verne, CA 91750 | t 909-392-7555 f 909-392-1333 | Contact: Henry Chung, henry@sentronintl.com
Press: Donna Eble | Teamwork Design, Inc. | 818-991-0392 teamwkviro@gmail.com
www.virobuild.com