Trotec Flood Damage Services – well prepared for any emergency

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Heavy storms rage in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. There are still several flood warnings and meteorologists expect more storms. By reading through such reports we remember the heavy floods in Southern and Eastern Germany as well as in parts of Austria and the Czech Republic in the summer of 2013 – and we immediately want to offer our help. The Trotec Group provides expert knowledge as well as active support to the persons affected.

For many British the new year starts with storm warnings. Strong rainfalls cause a very high tide and in all underlying regions of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales floods can occur because rain cannot run off as the ground is already soaked with water. Read More

With Hogart Trotec strengthens its image in the Russian market

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Since its foundation in 1996 the Russian wholesaler Hogart is an expert in the sectors heating, ventilation, air conditioning and sanitary equipment. Now the business relationship between Hogart und Trotec should be consolidated, intensified and placed on a solid basis. Therefore, Hogart employees visited the Trotec head office in Heinsberg and participated in a product training.

“For more than ten years we only sold one Trotec product in Russia, the dehumidifiers of the TTK series”, Sergey Belov explains, head of sales department ventilation division at Hogart. “Our business relationship was pretty stable but on the other hand nothing ever changed. Then we got to know Jürgen Schmitz and found out that Trotec started pursuing a new, international strategy to immerse deeper into the Russian market.” Among other things as Trotec export manager Jürgen Schmitz is responsible for Russia. From many years of experience he knows what the customers and the market demand. “We can benefit from relationships like the one we have with Hogart. The company knows the Russian market very well and has established itself as one of the leading companies”, Schmitz says. Sergey Belov, as well, wants to have Trotec as an important partner in the Russian market for the sectors dehumidification, ventilation and heating to “restart our mutual business. Trotec has a very good understanding of the Russian market. They notice specific facts and at the same time recognize approaches to overcome them. We feel in good hands and supported. Thus, we are really looking forward to the cooperation.” Read More

Trotec interview with Mark Gemmell from Accurate Instruments (NZ) Ltd.

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Since 2005 the company Accurate Instruments (NZ) Ltd. supplies the New Zealand market with machines and measuring instruments from Trotec. During the past years the product range has continually been enlarged and instead of 8 Trotec products in 2006 Accurate Instruments now provides 110 different products. Mark Gemmell is the national sales and marketing manager. In our Trotec interview he told us how the business relationship grew over the years and what changed in the market on the other side of the world.

Mark, would you please tell us some facts about Accurate Instruments (NZ) Ltd. and its history? When was the company founded, what changed since then and when/how did you start the business relationship with Trotec?
Accurate Instruments (NZ) Ltd was founded in Auckland in 1994 as an instrument supplier and calibration/repair centre, servicing the surveying and construction industry. Over the years, the company has expanded its portfolio of products and aligned itself with several world renown high quality instrument manufacturers and suppliers. Read More

French State Railway Company works with tents from Trotec

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During track work safety is extremely important. Often welding work has to be done where temperatures up to 2,400 °C can arise. The Société nationale des chemins de fer français, the French State Railway Company ordered work tents from Trotec for the first time – and invests in the safety of the employees.

Rail passengers want to get from A to B relaxed; not only in this country but in France as well. Thus, the State Railway Company SNCF always tries to avoid delays and cancellations. Among other things regular maintenance work and repairs on the rails are necessary for which certain safety regulations have to be met. Read More

Trotec Flood Info: The main facts about drying units

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It is very important to make a fast dehumidification because the longer it takes the higher is the possibility that consequential damages appear. How long a dehumidification takes depends on the choice of the drying unit. Another important point is the place where the dehumidifier is set up.

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Trotec Flood Info: What to do against the smell after the flood damage?

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In connection with a water damage an unpleasant smell often appears. It smells musty and gets worse from day to day. That smell, like many others, mainly derive from nitrogen, sulphur, and hydrocarbon compounds which develop through evaporation and decomposition processes. Now here is good news for you: To neutralize these smells you don’t need aromatic substances or chemicals. The solution is oxidation.

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Trotec Flood Info: How to dry floor insulations

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On Saturday we already explained why floor insulations should always be dried by a certified company. Furthermore, we explained that here an under pressure drying is made and how that method works. Today we want to explain you the details of that method and show you solutions of typical problems which can occur during the drying process.

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Trotec Flood Info: What to do when mould attacks?

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Especially in wet rooms mould growth is more common. Thus, bathrooms have to be ventilated after taking a shower or bath, in laundry cellars you should always keep a window open when drying your laundry to let the wet air get out. For the same reasons mould very often grows after water and flood damages. When only small areas are affected by mould you can remove it yourself. If the affected area is bigger you, by all means, should consult an expert because then it is not only harder to remove the mould but it can also already penetrate non-visible areas and, additionally, harm your health.

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Trotec Flood Info: When do I need an expert?

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As we already explained you there are many things you can do on your own when renovating a water damage. But at the latest when insulating layers, hollow spaces or wooden floors are affected you need to ask a certified expert for advice. Even when superficial everything seems to be dry there can still be moisture under the layers.

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Trotec Flood Info: The right moisture measurement after flood damages

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When the cellar is completely under water it is clear that it has to be dried. But what about the floors above? Can the moisture rise via the capillaries? Is the floor construction soaked? Particularly important is the question when the dehumidification will be over and when you don’t have to expect any consequential damages. Another important fact for you to know is to what extent you can make the dehumidification on your own and when it is necessary to ask an expert.

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