SAERTEX multiCom welcomed an international audience of experts from the trenchless rehabilitation industry to its 10th Saerbeck Pipe Symposium at its headquarters in Saerbeck. Under the motto “The Future is Trenchless,” the focus was on three central topics: sustainability, digitalisation, and the further training of professionals.
Over 300 participants, approximately 50% of whom were international guests, took part in the event. The symposium, which is recognised as an IK Bau NRW training event, offered a varied programme consisting of a full-day conference, a trade exhibition with live demonstrations, and exclusive guided production tours.
“Our focus topics this year reflect the key developments in the trenchless rehabilitation of wastewater and supply pipes. I am convinced that our visitors were able to take away not only exciting impressions but also practical solutions for their own projects. We at SAERTEX multiCom also learned a lot from the discussions and exchanges with the industry experts and are taking away valuable ideas for our further development,” explains Kai Diecks, Global Managing Director at SAERTEX multiCom.
As part of the conference programme, eight speakers highlighted the three central topics of the event in engaging presentations. This was complemented by a panel discussion in which industry experts discussed various aspects of tenders a topic of great relevance for future rehabilitation projects.
In addition, 25 renowned exhibitors offered participants insights into the latest technologies and innovations in trenchless rehabilitation. From engineering offices and equipment manufacturers to rehabilitation companies, many of the latest and most advanced methods were on display. The practical live demonstrations, which showcased solutions for smooth processes on construction sites, were particularly impressive.
This also included the presentation of the new 36,000-watt UV unit from SAERTEX multiCom, which enables a faster curing speed and makes rehabilitation projects even more efficient. SAERTEX multiCom also presented the new conveyor belt “SAERTEX multiBelt,” which is more stable and powerful than the previous model and, thanks to its higher speed and optimised folding support, enables larger and heavier liners to be pulled in.
Another highlight was the factory tours of the SAERTEX multiCom main plant. Visitors were given an exclusive insight into the individual production steps of a GRP liner—from the fibre to the ready-to-install product. For the first time, there was also the opportunity to visit the production facilities of the parent company, SAERTEX. SAERTEX is globally active in the production of textile reinforcement materials made from glass, carbon, natural, and aramid fibres. These materials are used in high-quality structural components, including rotor blades for wind turbines, aircraft wings for Airbus, and boat hulls. “We also use these years of NCF expertise for our SAERTEX-LINERS to offer our customers reliable and high-quality rehabilitation solutions,” explains Diecks.
The event concluded with a beach party, which provided the ideal setting for networking and exchanging ideas.
