The advancing nations are looking for "Technology Transfer" from more prosperous nations to assist them in their endeavour for further development and more prosperity. One of the major areas of concern for these countries is to provide quality health care facilities, schools, and housing for their citizens. On the other hand, lack of financial resources available to them, or a practical mechanism to offer them the necessary financial facilities, is hindering any progress. Creation of local job opportunities is also very desirable. Application of new high technology and Technology Transfer would definitely assist them in their objectives. Introduction and deployment of new materials and composites, which would yield high strength-to-weight ratios and durable structures at more affordable price can offer the best solution, especially if they can be manufactured locally to create job opportunities, in the factory and during the erection process to involve the societies in their development programs.

INDUSTRY OVERVIEW:

Advancements in high-technology can be applied to the building industry of today to generate high quality and more durable buildings; to resist earthquake loading and heat losses at more economical rate. The market of 1990's is more demanding and cost conscience. The use of customary 2" x 4" wooden structures, or solid concrete panel structures is becoming environmentally unacceptable and economically very expensive for any market. The alternative solution is introduction of industrialized building system, using more earthly materials such as cement, sand and fibreglass, in the form of composite materials, to produce structural concrete panels which are light yet durable and insulated into the market. The system is resistant against fire, termite, severe wind loads or earthquakes with tremendous flexibility in the design requirements.

Production of standard elements can increase efficiency in the construction of buildings, such as health care clinics, hospitals, schools, offices or residential houses, provided that it is applied correctly. The objective of mankind today is efficiency in the use of labour, material and energy. In the past, labour and materials have been saved through industrialisation and "Systems Management" for large buildings or major projects. Accordingly, at one end of the spectrum one still witnesses non-industrialized methods of construction by small builders, of which there are many, especially in the housing construction, and at the other end of the spectrum we see very large manufacturers or construction companies with high overhead costs. Greater efficiency in labour and materials can be achieved through the proposed modular building systems based upon the manufacture of standardized, smaller and relatively light components. These elements can be employed by any builder, large or small, and can be economically transported to cover large marketing areas, involving local communities in the erection process of their clinics, schools or housing complex.

Our objective is to establish manufacturing plants at the desired locations using local industries to fabricate most of the machinery, equipment and components. Local job opportunities shall be created, helping the local economy, and assist the community participation in their respective projects.

Technology Transfer Proposal

Product Applications

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Product Manufacturing

PROPOSAL SCOPE :

1. To familiarise investors, owners, managers, engineers, architects, building officials, with the advantages and merits of 2 (two) well accepted and cost effective construction systems in wide use in North America.

2. Transfer the know-how, expertise and experience relating to the efficient manufacturing of the systems components.

3. Transfer the know-how, expertise and experience relating to the end use and field application of the products in the construction industry.

4. Transfer the know-how, expertise and experience relating to the professional marketing and sales of the systems and system components.

5. Supply complete Turnkey machinery and tooling packages.

6. Provide technical training for professionals and field personnel in North America.

7. Provide on site training in the clients country on a contract basis.

8. Provide engineering and design assistance for projects in the clients country on a contract basis.

9. Provide ongoing information and technology transfer on developments relating to the above construction systems.

To implement stage A. of the above, it is proposed that interested parties engage the services of one of our experts for a minimum one (1) week period in the host country. The purpose of this visit would be to evaluate local conditions relating to the feasibility of using existing supply, manufacturing and human resources.

Another reason for a preliminary visit to the host country would be to completely familiarize client management and staff with merits of this construction system, as well as to make everyone aware of the business potential to be exploited relative to the 2 construction technologies in question.

Some countries qualify for Canadian Government Export assistance programs to facilitate the above.

TECHNOLOGY  TRANSFER / LICENCE / ROYALTY......

The seller is to transfer to the buyer all know-how, specifications, drawings, etc., required for the production of this panel system.

The seller or one of his designated representatives is to be available to the buyer and his staff for a reasonable time during the start up of the plant operation.

Any future technological developments of the system by either the seller or the buyer is to be immediately made available to the other party at no cost.

This technology transfer will take place after a negotiated licensing fee is paid up front by the licensee to the licenser. The amount of the licensing fee is to be a factor of the size of the territory the licensee wishes to service. In any event it is to be no less then US$250.000.

A Royalty of 5% of net sales to be payable to the licenser by the licensee every 3 months.

DRY-WALL FRAMING SYSTEM

The " DRYWALL " framing system is based on the used of galvanized steel studs and track and other cold roll formed components, to facilitate the mounting of gypsum wallboard in single and multiple layer arrangements, as required by local fire and building codes and construction practices.

APPLICATION:

Interior load bearing and non-load bearing walls and suspended ceilings in single and multistory residential buildings, industrial, commercial, and high-rise buildings.

FEATURES:

RAW MATERIAL:

The raw material used in the manufacture of the above products is commercial quality Zinc coated (Galvanized) cold rolled steel sheet coil. The steel coils can be coated by one of two methods:

1) The hot galvanizing process

2) The electro galvanizing process.

The steel is ordered from the primary steel producer in wide coils that are slit (cut to) various widths depending on production requirements.

The yearly raw material (coiled strip steel) consumption for the above production line would be between 5.000 and 6.000 tons.

DRYWALL SECTIONS PRODUCTION CAPACITY: Based on 1x 8 hour shift/day (50wk,p.a.)

Above Production Line will feature a fully automatic SUPERMILL roll forming machine, complete with uncoiling, rotary cut-off, rotary pre-piercing, cold roll forming, and stacker facilities. A feature of this SUPERMILL is its quick adjustment capability when changing sizes of profiles. A digital computer facilitates quick length changes. These features combined provide the operator with minimum downtime due to set up changes and thereby maximize output and profit.

STRUCTURAL " LIGHT STEEL " FRAMING SYSTEM

The " LIGHTSTEEL " framing system is a North American way to build, based on the utilization of cold roll formed galvanized steel " C " sections. Studs / track / floor joists and other components make up the system. The systems component dimensions are basically derived from standard lumber sizes. (Example: 2"x 4", 2" x 6", 2" x 8", 2"x 10").

APPLICATION:

This is a structural system for the construction of single and multi-story residential buildings, as well as being suitable for commercial and industrial buildings such as factories, motels, shopping plazas, warehouses, senior citizen homes, etc.. Construction is done in 3 different ways.

1) On site stick building.

2) Pre-fabricated framing

3) Pre-fabricated panels, including exterior finish on wall -panels.

FEATURES:

LIGHT STEEL PRODUCTION CAPACITY: Based on 1 (one) 8 hour shift per day. 50 weeks / year.

The yearly raw material consumption would be between 12.000 and 16.000 tons.

GENERAL COMMENTS:

Other Equipment Required:

Various other equipment such as overhead cranes, forklift trucks, air compressors, welding machines, welding jigs, machine shop equipment, hand tools, etc., will be required for the efficient operation of this proposed manufacturing plant.

Building/ Yard:

Initially a building of about 2.000 square meters ( 21.500 square feet) would be sufficient. A fenced yard for finished goods storage, etc., of about the same size, is recommended. Allowances for future expansion of the plant and yard are recommended.

Production start up:

Past experience has shown that production crews not experienced with the machinery and products have a learning curve approximately as follows :

All information are for guideline purposes only and will vary according to locality and requirements