Maccaferri Ltd

We are proud to announce the renewal of its Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for a wide range of its innovative products. These certifications have been awarded by KIWA, a prominent international certification body known for its rigorous standards in quality, safety, and environmental responsibility. This accomplishment marks a significant milestone in Maccaferri’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, transparency, and excellence in environmental performance.

Commitment to Environmental Responsibility

Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are essential tools that provide detailed and independently verified information about the environmental impact of products throughout their entire life cycle. From the extraction of raw materials to the disposal or recycling of products, EPDs offer a transparent view of the environmental footprint associated with a product’s creation and use. By renewing the EPDs for its products, Maccaferri reinforces its dedication to producing environmentally responsible solutions that meet the demands of modern, sustainable construction practices.

Certified Products by KIWA

The renewal of these EPDs includes a comprehensive range of Maccaferri’s key products, which are widely used in civil engineering and construction projects around the world. These products include:
• Gabions: Known for their flexibility and durability, gabions are wire mesh containers filled with rock or other materials, used in retaining structures, erosion control, and architectural applications. Their environmentally friendly design allows them to integrate seamlessly with natural landscapes.
• MacDrain® M and MacDrain® W: These advanced drainage systems are designed to efficiently manage subsurface water in various construction and civil engineering projects, preventing water accumulation and promoting stability.
• ParaGrid®, ParaDrain®, ParaLink®, and ParaWeb®: These high-performance geogrids and geocomposites are essential for soil reinforcement, stabilisation, and drainage. They enhance the structural integrity of various infrastructure projects, contributing to safer and more sustainable construction.
• MacMat®, MacMat® R, and MacMat® R1: These erosion control mats protect slopes and surfaces from erosion while simultaneously promoting vegetation growth. They are ideal for projects where environmental protection and landscape preservation are priorities.
• Maccaferri Rockfall Netting: Offering versatile solutions for rockfall protection, slope stabilisation, and more, this netting is a critical component in ensuring the safety and stability of structures in challenging terrains.
• Terramesh® Family: This range of integrated solutions combines soil reinforcement with facing elements, enabling the construction of durable, aesthetically pleasing retaining structures that blend harmoniously with their surroundings.

Benefits of EPD-Certified Products
Maccaferri’s EPD-certified products offer several key benefits that align with the increasing demand for sustainable construction materials and practices:

1. Enhanced Environmental Transparency: Customers can make informed decisions based on reliable, verifiable data regarding the environmental impact of Maccaferri’s products. This transparency fosters trust and allows clients to choose products that align with their sustainability goals.
2. Support for Sustainable Construction Practices: Maccaferri’s EPD-certified products contribute to achieving sustainability targets and green building certifications such as LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method). These certifications are increasingly important in the construction industry, as they help projects meet stringent environmental standards.
3. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA): Maccaferri’s commitment to life cycle assessments ensures that each product is thoroughly evaluated for its environmental impact. This process highlights areas for potential improvement, driving continuous innovation in product development and ensuring that Maccaferri’s solutions remain at the forefront of sustainable construction practices.

Expanding Applications for a Sustainable Future

Maccaferri’s certified products are designed to address a wide range of applications, from erosion control and soil reinforcement to drainage systems and structural support. Each product has undergone rigorous evaluation to ensure its environmental impact is minimised, while still delivering the high performance that customers expect. By prioritising sustainability in its product offerings, Maccaferri continues to play a crucial role in the global effort to build a more sustainable and resilient environment.

About KIWA

KIWA is an internationally recognised organisation specialising in testing, inspection, and certification services. With a strong emphasis on quality and safety, KIWA supports companies worldwide in achieving a

In the realm of infrastructure development, the often-overlooked challenge of drainage can profoundly impact project success. As we navigate an era of evolving climate patterns and urbanization, the need for robust drainage solutions has never been more critical. Join us in an enlightening webinar as we delve into the heart of the matter: Addressing Drainage Issues with Maccaferri’s Geocomposite Solutions.

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Through the deal, Officine Maccaferri will be able to complement its product portfolio with Nesa’s cutting-edge technologies developed in the remote intelligent sensor sector, thus reaffirming the Group’s long-standing innovative drive


Bologna, Italy, 28 February 2024 - Officine Maccaferri, a global leader in the field of civil and environmental engineering, today announced it has finalized the closing of the acquisition of a majority stake in Nesa S.r.l. (“Nesa”), a technology-driven company and a leading provider of environmental and industrial monitoring and Early Warning systems. With the acquisition, the Group plans to strengthen the incorporation of intelligent, remote-controlled sensing technologies within its product range and to further enhance its offer of Internet of Things (IoT)-based systems for land and people protection.

Founded in 2004 in Vidor, Treviso, Italy, by engineers Pierluigi Bassetto and Mario Adami, Nesa is a highly specialised company in designing, manufacturing, and installing instruments such as meteorological stations, datalogger systems, as well as wired and wireless environmental monitoring instruments. It works in over 80 countries and has more than 5,500 stations installed worldwide. Nesa stands out for its instruments installed in extreme environments, spanning from providing tsunami monitoring systems in the Indian Ocean to building meteorological stations in the far North of Russia to endure freezing temperatures, to developing a state-of-the-art datalogger for climate monitoring in the Caribbean, thus proving its expertise and flexibility in such unique settings. Following the transaction, the two founding partners will maintain an active role in the company’s management.

By leveraging on Nesa’s technologies, which are perfectly matched with Officine Maccaferri’s existing solutions, the Group seeks to further establish itself as a cutting-edge player in the IoT segment, riding the wave that has been driving infrastructure and construction to become increasingly smarter over the past few years. According to projections contained in the latest Allied Market Research report, the scale of the Internet of Things market in the construction industry will reach USD 44.2 billion by 2031.

In this framework and through the integration of Nesa, Officine Maccaferri aspires to become the pioneer in the infrastructure and large-scale works industry digitization, while strengthening its R&D efforts to develop integrated solutions. The past collaboration between the two players has created HelloMac, an innovative alert system capable of safeguarding communities and infrastructures from geohazards, thanks to its ability to detect events such as land deformations and rockfalls and to send real-time alerts and a warning notification. Therefore, Officine Maccaferri will be able to enhance the development of HelloMac by building on Nesa’s technical know-how.

“The deal marks yet another step in the growth path taken by Officine Maccaferri, which is focusing on increasing its technical expertise to address the pressing challenges of our time in terms of environmental safety,” Sergio Iasi, Chairman of Officine Maccaferri, said. “The high level of technical know-how and the great innovation degree offered by Nesa make it the ideal partner to build synergies with, allowing us to develop new cutting-edge solutions, as well as to integrate existing ones, to increase our products’ competitiveness.”

Pierluigi Bassetto and Mario Adami, founders of Nesa, added: “In our research and development journey, we were looking for a strong partner with the skills and expertise to provide HelloMac technology-based solutions with application visibility in the geotechnical and environmental engineering sector. The interest expressed by a historical player and market leader such as Officine Maccaferri is for us a great source of pride, reflecting the fact that, over the years, our company has established itself as a pioneer in the remote sensor segment. Thanks to the deal, we will pursue our innovation path backed by Maccaferri’s worldwide presence and network.”

Officine Maccaferri was assisted by Gianni & Origoni, acting as legal advisor, while Spada Partners was in charge of the due diligence. Nesa was assisted by the law firm Chiaventone & Associati.

Maccaferri designed and manufactured an award-winning reinforced soil bund for the i54 Business Park in Staffordshire. 

Project detail

The bund is a 260m long and 6.5m high (max), double-sided reinforced soil structure located on the western boundary of the business park, running parallel to Lawn Lane, Pendeford, South Staffordshire.

The function of the bund was to discharge a planning condition to provide a landscaped screen between the new extension of the i54 Business Park and Pendeford Hall nature reserve and caravan park located on the opposite side of Lawn Lane.

Solution

Geometric constraints meant it was not feasible to construct a bund with shallow slopes to the required height so a double-sided reinforced soil structure was built with Maccaferri Mineral Terramesh and Paragrid reinforcing geogrids.

Site-won sandstone was crushed to meet the requirements of class 1A granular fill and used to construct the reinforced soil structures on either side of a site-won cohesive material core to the bund.

Awards

The reinforced soil bund won the ICE West Midlands Geotechnical Award 2022.

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