Dai Xin Waterproof and W.R. Grace & Co., a century-old international manufacturer, have joined forces to introduce the "Bituthene Grace Membrane," which has the highest market share in the waterproofing market in Europe, the United States, South Korea, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Its membrane is packaged in a roll and has strong adhesive properties, allowing for quick and clean application without the need for any heating equipment. Products are available in different grades for use in different construction environments from -4 degrees Celsius in Europe to high temperatures of 50 degrees Celsius in the Middle East. There is no concern about the release of harmful substances to human health, and Grace's "Preprufe Pre-applied Waterproof Membrane," "Gre Shield Ultra-Flexible Waterproof Membrane," and "Quick-Curing Waterproof Membrane" are also introduced to provide architects with a more diverse selection of waterproofing products.
The Bituthene Graphene Membrane was invented by Grace Company, which is the first to produce adhesive tarpaulin. This product has complete connectivity at construction overlap areas, and the double-cross HDPE layer provides comprehensive stability and high tear strength, as well as excellent resistance to penetration and impact performance, ensuring high-efficiency waterproofing performance. In addition to installation according to the site plan, Grace products have been used for more than 10 years worldwide, and their physical properties are all above the required standards. Therefore, they can be used as a reference for building contractors. Moreover, the elongation performance of the waterproofing membrane can reach 200%, and the tensile strength and high puncture resistance of 200N are also above the requirements.
Grace was founded in 1854 and is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, USA. The company operates globally in the production and sales of specialty chemicals and materials. According to U.S. stock market analysis, the company’s market capitalization has reached 4.872 billion dollars. Its main business includes Grace’s catalyst technology, material technology, and building materials products. In addition, Grace also manufactures special construction chemicals such as concrete additives, fiber concrete, and precast concrete solutions, and has special construction materials applied to new construction projects such as waterproofing roll materials and roofing membranes, and in water conservation, gas extraction barriers, cement grout and lime, passive fire protection materials (PFP), decorative building concrete products, etc. Therefore, the company’s leading global technology has enabled “Dai Xin Waterproofing” to partner with Grace when Grace announced in 2015 that it would separate its catalyst technology and material technology business into two independent listed companies and create a new business entity (GCP Applied Technologies Inc.) to manage its building products and Darex packaging technology. Dai Xin immediately partnered with Grace to work together, striving to lead the Taiwan waterproofing industry to use the world’s most advanced materials while combining “exclusive enhanced construction techniques” to shape new directions for the domestic waterproofing industry and lead the trend.
For over 40 years, Da Xin Waterproof has been the first choice for many well-known construction companies in Taiwan, thanks to its abundant construction experience, excellent construction quality, innovative and leading waterproofing technologies and materials. Under the leadership of Mr. Kong Xinfeng, the “Waterproofing Godfather”, Da Xin Waterproof has accompanied the construction industry in Taiwan through ups and downs. However, with its new breakthroughs in business model and the pioneering “Over-the-Top Profit-Sharing Contract” in the waterproofing industry, Da Xin Waterproof’s performance has gradually grown and its revenue has reached new highs. Today, it has branches across Taipei, New Taipei City, Taoyuan City, Taichung City, Tainan City and Kaohsiung City, and it also has service bases in Thailand. The seeds planted by Da Xin have also expanded across the country, undertaking more than 1,000 medium-sized and large-scale new construction waterproofing projects and more than 10,000 leakage repair cases, while it has multiple milestone cooperation projects with renowned construction companies such as Tai Ye Construction, Hung Phung Construction, Huafu Construction, Li Bai Construction, Xiao Yang Construction and Zhong Yue Construction. It has also participated in numerous projects with leading construction companies nationwide, achieving brilliant results and achievements in the field.
It is understood that the senior team at Da Xin Waterproof has 80 government-issued “Construction Waterproofing” Technician certificates, and the construction team has obtained a high proportion of National Certificate of Waterproofing Technician, a staggering ratio that is several times higher than the 1/10 average for other waterproofing companies. This is the highest in Taiwan, and the team’s excellent business management has enabled Da Xin to maintain high efficiency and coordination in its project management, even during the most difficult period in the construction industry in Taiwan. This has enabled Da Xin’s project management to achieve high-efficiency and high-quality results.
When interviewed, the second-generation CEO of Da Xin Waterproof, Kong Yongxin, stated that when he joined the company 10 years ago, he felt that the biggest difference between Da Xin and other companies was that it had a “construction team that is completely owned by the company.” Because traditional contractors mostly used outsourcing methods, it was difficult to control coordination and construction stability, so the chairman of Da Xin Feng realized the importance of cultivating talent himself. Now, many members of Da Xin’s elite team have more than 20 years of extensive experience. Kong Yongxin also pointed out that although “work-in-progress” in the construction industry brought higher profits, it also brought higher risks. However, even if the environment and economic conditions were still poor, if they operated with a firm philosophy and attitude, and insisted on using the best materials and optimizing construction quality, Da Xin weathered the financial storm and established a reputation and credibility in the industry. At the same time, it also established the waterproof material brand “ALPHA” in cooperation with European and American technology, and Chairman Kong Feng continues to dedicate himself to training talent to lead more people to learn the skills in the waterproofing field. Therefore, he serves as a full-time instructor for the “Training of Technical Engineers Employed by the Taiwan Construction Agency for Waterproofing” and is currently the third and fourth chairman of the Taiwan Construction Waterproof Technology Association (WTA).
The Alpha Drain Wall water-drain wall system can be applied to the interior walls of basements when the vertical water pressure cannot be effectively sealed and when the building weight increases, and it is difficult to completely stop the water leakage by simply fixing the leak. Therefore, this system can save time and costs in fixing the leak, making it a perfect alternative to double-wall construction. In addition, the “Alpha Ra-1K Rubber-Asphalt Waterproof Membrane” is made from a combination of high-molecular resin modified asphalt and special aggregates. After curing into a film, the strong waterproof layer maintains excellent performance in long-term climatic conditions, thus it is suitable for application on the exterior walls of basements.
Keng Yong Xin emphasized that thanks to his extensive and professional background, coupled with the synergy with international century-old manufacturers, the company has remained trusted by customers with its quality and professionalism, even during times of price-cutting competition. The cases have expanded from ordinary residential projects to medium-sized and large-scale projects, and apart from the north, it has also become the first choice for the most sought-after waterproofing construction team in the central and southern markets of Taiwan. This not only solidified the future client base, but also established a position that is highly valued in the waterproofing industry.
