PUNKTUM.BETONBAUTEILE

Position 01/2017

In cooperation with the German Associations mentioned below, BFT International is publishing the position adopted by the organizations on a current issue related to the German or European precast industry. The position will simultaneously be published in “punktum.betonbauteile”, the Associations’ newsletter.

Compromise on the disposal of HBCD: criticism remains

The classification of insulating materials treated with hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) as “hazardous waste” has led to a veritable chaos in the disposal of these materials during the past two months. Many companies were left with their...

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