Belgian first: Cementless pipes for CO2 reduction

Concrete producer Tubobel signed a cooperation agreement with Betolar to produce concrete products with low CO2 emissions. That production uses the Geoprime© concept, which is based on geopolymer solutions. A geopolymer is an inorganic polymer that can be used to make new materials, for example to replace concrete. The cementless concrete pipes are as robust and efficient as their cement-based counterparts. Moreover, they emit as much as 78% less CO2 than traditional cement-based concrete.

We are constantly committed to improving tomorrow's world. From our expertise, we always take a critical look at our own services and those of our customers. We therefore consider it important to highlight innovations such as Geoprime©, because they contribute to CO2 reduction in the construction sector. For the reconstruction of the sewage pipes, our client Aquafin seized the opportunity to go for these cementless concrete pipes, which is a first for the Belgian infrastructure. With this project, we are one step closer to a climate-proof society.