Industry Insights on AAC: Sustainable Building Material with worldwide annual growth rate of 8%. 

Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) panels and blocks have been gaining worldwide recognition as sustainable building materials in lieu of traditional concrete hollow blocks.  AAC has been a preferred building material across Europe for decades because of its strength, light weight and fire resistant properties.

In recent years, AAC has seen usage increase in Asia, Middle East and even in North America where wood has been a staple for centuries.  Having proven itself to be more cost efficient, easier to work with and an environmentally green solution, AAC’s popularity is growing.  Below is an excerpt from an article by Energias Market Research, New York in January 2018. 

“NEW YORK, GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The global autoclaved aerated concrete market is expected to grow at a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 7.9% during 2017 – 2023 to reach USD 9,055.49 Million by 2023. Factors propelling the growth of autoclaved aerated concrete market include increased emphasis on green and sound proof buildings, light weight of material and cost-effective building solution, and reduced additional material use with minimized waste and pollution. The report segments the autoclaved aerated concrete market by Type (Blocks, Panels, Tiles, Lintels, and Others), by Application (Construction Material, Roof Insulation, Roof Sub Bases, Bridge Sub-Structures, Concrete Pipes, Void Filling, and Others) by End-User (Commercial Building, Residential Building, Infrastructure and Others), and by Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Middle East and Africa). The report studies the global autoclaved aerated concrete market over the forecast period (2017-2023).”

In the Philippines, Europhil Advanced Material & New Technology Inc. manufactures Dr.J Autoklav steel-reinforced AAC panels and blocks at a 6,000 sqm. facility in Cebu utilizing a non-polluting process and non-toxic ingredients.

Dr.J AutoKlav AAC panels are available in sizes up to 4200mm in length, 600mm width and 100-200mm thick. Also available in blocks (600 x 300 x 100-150mm).

For more information on Dr.J Autoklav AAC contact Europhil Advanced Material & New Technology Inc.  8Flr. Metrobank Plaza Bldg.  Osmeña Blvd. Cebu City, or Unit 1717, Cityland 10 Tower 1, 154 H.V. Dela Costa, Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines. +63997-216-0800, +63946-355-5501 Email: info@DrJ-Autoklav.com

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