In recent years, the market has seen a troubling rise in counterfeit products falsely claiming to match the mechanical properties of SentryGlas. This panel discussion, featuring leading technical specialists, will provide an insightful understanding of the risks associated with these counterfeit products.

The discussion, which takes place in conjunction with the 25-year anniversary of SentryGlas, will cover compelling physical evidence, test results, incompatibility issues, and the risks associated with inferior performance.

Key Topics to be Discussed:

Risks of counterfeits: Review internal test results on counterfeit SentryGlas materials and discuss the potential implications these inferior products could have on projects.
Counterfeit risks in construction: Hear about previous experiences with other counterfeit construction products and the risks they posed.
Industry awareness: Understand the importance of raising awareness about counterfeit SentryGlas and the ongoing innovation that genuine SentryGlas brings to the industry.
Project highlights: Learn how SentryGlas has been used in various projects to achieve unique design objectives, focusing on its structural performance and benefits.
Durability and confidence: Gain insights into the durability and weathering properties of SentryGlas, and why industry professionals have confidence in its use.
Support and expertise from Kuraray: Learn about the critical role of Kuraray’s support, technical data, and design expertise in ensuring the success of projects using SentryGlas.

Speakers:

Dr. Stephen J Bennison, Technical Fellow, Kuraray America, Inc., Advanced Interlayer Solutions Division
Hamid Vossoughi, Senior Principal, Building Sciences
Tali Mejicovsky, Associate Principal, Façade Engineering and Building Physics, Arup
Graham Coult, Technical Director, Eckersley O’Callaghan
Dr Dominic Yu, Principal, Alpha Consulting Limited

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