Surwon Technology - Japanese Constructor Eyes Graphene Concrete
Surwon Technology has been invited to consult on potential deployment of graphene-reinforced concrete in a forthcoming Japanese real estate development.
HONG KONG, Oct. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hong Kong-based graphene pioneer, Surwon Technology has revealed that it has been invited to send representation to meet with engineers and architects at a real estate development company based in Osaka, Japan's second largest city.
The company is reportedly interested in the potential of Surwon Technology's recently-announced breakthrough in the development of a graphene-infused concrete which offered significant improvements in torsional rigidity and resistance to water over conventional construction grade concrete.
"Our development has piqued the interest of a luxury real estate developer who is keen to leverage the strength and impermeability of our concrete in a forthcoming development in Osaka," said Surwon Technology's Chief Technology Officer.
Despite having some of the world's most stringent construction standards, such a deployment would make sense from an added safety point of view since Osaka is a large port city whose location makes it vulnerable to tsunamis arising from strong earthquakes.
"Our concrete could be used as a unique selling point helping to reassure the company's clients of the safety aspect," said the CTO.
Surwon Technology says it is sending three representatives to a three-day meeting at which the finer points of what is possible will be discussed. The developer has requested anonymity because it has existing suppliers and because a deal with Surwon Technology has not yet been finalized.
"At this early stage, we don't know much about the development's size or when the developer expects to break ground but we are in preliminary talks with a number of building materials companies with whom we would partner to deliver the product in the event all parties are able to reach consensus," concluded the Surwon Technology Chief Technology Officer.
SOURCE Surwon Technology
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