Recent Applications Prove KAOROCK™, an Engineered Metakaolin from Thiele Kaolin, Provides Strength and Durability

Sandersville, Georgia January 10, 2005

KAOROCK is an engineered metakaolin that can provide added benefits in high performance concrete. In field/laboratory experiments, KAOROCK™ provided significant increases in compressive and flexural strength while enhancing durability of the finished product via reduction of ASR and permeability in the concrete mix. KAOROCK™ is a white, ultra-fine metakaolin that is made to tightly controlled specifications to ensure product quality.

KAOROCK™ can be used in many different concrete applications including architectural structures; where appearance and color matching are important, marine environments such as bridges or piers where durability and chemical resistance are key and structures such as high-rise buildings or parking garages where strength and proper flexibility are critical. Please stop by booth # N149 at the World of Concrete to find out how Kaorock™ can add value for your customers.

Thiele Kaolin Company is one of the world’s leading sources of processed kaolin pigments. Thiele mines, processes, blends and delivers the full spectrum of kaolin pigments, tailored to meet the specific needs of individual applications in a variety of markets. Thiele activities are ISO 9001:2000 certified—an emphasis on quality has been a company tradition for more than five decades.

® Thiele Kaolin Company 2004 P. O. Box 1056, 520 Kaolin Road, Sandersville, GA 31082 USA