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Ruvitex Industry AG

Modern European quality at the best price

 www.ruvitex.com

 

Company History

In 1928, in the large port city of Ruse, located near the northern border of Bulgaria, on the banks of the Danube, the Petr Karaminchev Manufacturing Company was founded. From the very beginning of its activity, the company concentrated on the manufacture and processing of rubber.

In 1973, the company's management set a goal to master the production of polyvinyl chloride products. Tablecloths, oilcloths, linoleum, banner fabric, waterproofing materials and truck awnings were put into serial production. As a result of continuous increase of production volumes, the company became one of the largest PVC processors in Eastern and Central Europe in a relatively short period of time.

In 1996, the Bulgarian Republic was going through a difficult period of property redistribution. At this time, the PVC products division left the company. The employees started a company and named it Ruvitex. The new company focused on the production of PVC membranes RUVIMAT, banner fabric RUVIFLEX and car tents VITEX.

The year 2008 marked the company's entry to a new level. In order to improve the manufacturing process, the company purchased equipment that allows PVC to be processed by extrusion. Today, only three leading companies make membranes using this method. As a result, the technical characteristics of the canvas were significantly improved, and its maximum possible width increased to 3 meters and 20 centimeters.

In April 2011 Ruvitex joined the MKM group, a diversified holding. MKM has been manufacturing goods for the construction market for over a decade.

In June 2012, the Ruvitex plant started producing Ruvimat Drain 400 gr/sq.m. and 500 gr/sq.m. drainage membranes. 

Ruvitex products

One of the most popular materials produced by Ruvitex Industry is PVC membranes for waterproofing of swimming pools (the common name of this product in Ukraine is PVC liner). PVC membranes for swimming pools are environmentally friendly, do not emit harmful substances and are completely harmless to humans. They are available in a wide range of colors with different textures, with glossy or rough (anti-slip) surface. 

Another type of products manufactured by Ruvitex plants is PVC membranes for underground waterproofing. They are used for waterproofing of foundations, underground parking lots, tunnels, artificial ponds and reservoirs.

Ruvitex today

Currently, the main products of Ruvitex are roof waterproofing membranes, which are made of plasticized PVC using the extrusion method. For its production, modern equipment of the latest generation is installed at the plant.

The specifics of Ruvitex Industry lies in the organization of a full cycle of production, using their own raw materials. Thus, the high quality of products is guaranteed by eliminating the supply of substandard raw materials.

Thanks to extrusion method, Ruvimat membranes have improved technical characteristics compared to the vast majority of similar products of European companies that use old technologies - pouring or calendering. At the same time, the cost of the product remains quite acceptable for all categories of consumers.

The three basic principles of Ruvitex - perfect technology, proprietary raw materials and many years of experience result in three important advantages: high quality, reasonable cost and excellent performance.

Ruvimat PVC roofing membrane is a polymer roll waterproofing fabric reinforced with polyester mesh. It is made of plasticized polyvinyl chloride of high quality and consists of three layers:

  • top - PVC compound with anti-slip effect and protection against UV rays; it contains special additives, which make the material resistant to low and high temperatures and self-extinguishing in case of fire;
  • middle - a special fabric made of polyester; this guarantees stable dimensions of the fabric and its high strength;
  • bottom - PVC compound.

Ruvimat PVC membrane is used for waterproofing of roofs on new buildings or during renovation of old houses. In the latter case, removal of the old "peel" is not required.

Main properties of RUVIMAT PVC membranes:

Thickness, mm
1,2; 1,5; 1,8; 2,0
Minimum tensile strength, MPa 
12
Minimum relative elongation, %
10
Water absorption by weight, % 
0,3
Shore hardness, units.
80
Flammability class
G1, G2
 

Advantages of RUVIMAT PVC roofing membranes:

  • durability - service life over 25 years;
  • the material is very strong and elastic, resistant to low and high temperatures;
  • easy installation on roofs of any design;
  • uses welded seams, which are stronger than glued ones;
  • simple and fire-safe installation (due to hot air welding);
  • possibility of laying practically in any weather;
  • lightweight material (1.5 kg/sq.m.) does not load the roof;
  • fire safe in operation (self-extinguishing);
  • there is a possibility of re-use of the canvas;
  • high vapor permeability.