KEMPER SYSTEM’s customer magazine Issue 01.2019 B E H I N D T H E S C E N E S R E S E A R C H & D E V E L O P M E N T A T K E M P E R S Y S T E M NEW: KEMPERDUR LASI A load of innovation Löwenburg Castle in Kassel New materials in old masonries THEDUCK

THE NEW KEMPEROL APP Along with the relaunch of our website, there is another innovation in the digital KEMPER SYSTEM world: the free KEMPEROL app offers even more service for our customers. The user-friendly app combines information and prac- tical features. In addition to a quantity calculator, adhesive strength measurement and a dealer loca- tor, which can also be found on our website, the app offers the features of area measurement, marking of damaged areas and current weather information, in- cluding the dew point. New: Innovative area measurement New: Marking of damaged areas New: Weather incl. dew point Quantity calculator Dealer locator Adhesive strength measurement KEMPEROL News COMING SOON! The new KEMPEROL App will be available in English next year.

A constant companion on the construction site: our new app as a service for you.

46 26 32 39 R E F E R E N C E S C U S T O M E R S & PA R T N E R S O T H E R 32 36 37 Löwenburg Castle in Kassel New materials in old masonries Rankweil railway station Station roof reliably waterproofed 38 39 Stefan Golißa Bedachungen e.K. Our partner since 2011 Brede Dach roofing company Our partner since 1998 ADAC Dormagen New waterproofing without demolition 43 Tips & tricks Balcony cleaning at a glance 46 Fun & games Puzzle page for children 48 48 Training dates Current training courses Contact persons When questions arise 7

N E W T E A M L E A D E R A P P L I C A T I O N T E C H N O - L O G Y : E R I C W I L K I N G He is a forwarding and logistics manager and a cer- tified master roofer and looks back on three years of experience at KEMPER SYSTEM as an application en- gineer both nationally and internationally. This makes Eric Wilking the ideal team leader for our Application Technology Division and, together with his team, he represents an important interface to our customers. N E W H E A D O F S A L E S : M A R T I N G Ö T Z KEMPER SYSTEM has created a new position in the course of restructuring the Sales Department: Martin Götz has been national and international head of sales since June 2019. The business graduate has extensive experience in management and sales via a wide variety of channels – both nationally and internationally. Perfect prerequisites to push ahead with further development of the core business via existing and new sales channels and expansion into new market segments. N E W E X P O R T S A L E S M A N A G E R : N I C O L A S S C H M I D T Trade manager Nicolas Schmidt, 43, is a trained wholesaler in the building materials trade and ini- tially acquired his know-how abroad – including in France, Spain, the UK and South Africa. His exten- sive knowledge of foreign languages and his expe- rience as an export manager for a manufacturer of painting and renovation products predestined him for his new position as export sales manager at KEMPER SYSTEM. 9

P ut simply, you could say that our information magazine for custo- mers is always growing in line with the company. It reflects the mode of change, the forward movement of the company KEMPER SYSTEM, and also a bit of the zeitgeist – and to- day is more modern than ever. And despite, or even because of, the nu- merous digital possibilities, we do not want to do without this print medium. Because we know that over the years it has become more and more popular. And people still like to have something tangible in their hands. Speaking of hands, the edi- tion you’re holding in yours is diffe- rent from the previous ones. What’s it all about? We will report on this on the following pages, and also on the evolution of our magazine. 11

2 0 0 8 W H A T H A S C H A N G E D Because progress drives. In the 2000s, thanks to digitisation, it beca- more international. And finally, a relaunch of me possible to publish THE DUCK four times the corporate design led to a change of the a year. An international English version of THE logo and design. In other words, THE DUCK be- DUCK was launched as well – after all, the came more modern and the layout was adap- KEMPEROL products “Made in Germany” were ted to current trends. Thus, the design beca- well received in the USA, India and China, as me much more “airy” and minimal and, thanks well as in France, Italy and Great Britain. In to digital photography and digital printing, general, the overall focus at that time was obtained a high-value appearance. T H E D U C K O F F E R S A G R E A T O P P O R T U N I T Y T O S E T T H E S T A G E F O R O U R P R O D U C T S A N D T O P R E S E N T I N N O V A T I O N S . Dirk Nicklas, Head of Technology/GWL and supporter of THE DUCK since its foundation 13

I N F O R M A T I O N Readily understandable, meaningful illustrations, easily comprehensible – coherent infographics give contents the ideal form. M A G A Z I N - L I K E Looks behind the scenes, interesting stories, detailed photos, comprehensive documenta- tion – the updated format creates complete- ly new possibilities. I C O N S Search and find – the intuitive icons provide good orientation on a foray through the world KEMPER SYSTEM. I M A G E R Y Large-format reference photos, application examples, processing aids – meaningful imagery underpins the information content. 15

SIMPLE & FAST APPLICATION 1 2 3 4 5 KEMPEROL 1K-SF is applied directly to the substrate. Depending on the actual substrate, the surface is pre-treated according to the primer recommendation. The single-component material is applied straight from the container. Approx. 2/3 of the liquid waterproofing is applied (first layer). Then the KEMPEROL 165 fleece is rolled into the first KEMPEROL 1K-SF layer and embedded using a nylon roller. The fleece sections should have a 5 cm overlap and be free from bubbles. Immediately afterwards, the remaining third of the KEMPEROL 1K-SF waterproofing is applied, ensuring complete saturation (second layer). The waterproofing is rainproof after approx. one hour. After curing, the full-surface bonding KEMPEROL 1K-SF forms a seamless waterproofing that perfectly adapts to all substrate geometries and compensates for structural movements. The fleece-reinforced waterproofing system is crack-bridging and permanently elastic. T e s t e d S y s t e m a c c o r d i n g t o E TA G 0 0 5 FURTHER INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT kemperol.de/en/1k-sf 17

T o be precise, KEMPER SYSTEM has been researching and developing right from the start. How else would Dr Heinz Kemper have initiated his invention of liquid waterpro- ofing? How, if not through continuous trial, constant development and strict quality con- trol? There is no doubt that the research and development work initially carried out by Dr Kemper on his own is as important to- day as it was in the 1950s and ‘60s, when he founded his company and got the busi- ness moving. Today, worldwide, a total of 21 experts from a wide variety of fields work in the Research and Development Department. Chemists, laboratory assistants, chemical engineers, chemical-technical assistants and plastics engineers alongside master roofers, industrial management assistants and pro- duct safety experts form a professional sym- biosis that is second to none. 19

MOVING FORWARD IS HOW WE DO BUSINESS In the Research and Development Department, we are continuously in the process of developing products for specific requirement profiles and keeping an eye on the changing demands of the industry. As soon as a new ap- plication area or product idea arises, tests are carried out and evaluated and any necessary corrections made. The ideas, by the way, come from the most diverse channels – often one idea builds on another. What follows the first tests? More tests. Because the product under develop- ment is put through its paces again and again, until it reaches maturity to be produced on a small scale. Then it is time for the engineers to work with the develop- ment product on pilot surfaces and trial it intensively. In- cidentally, this is also the point at which the process of obtaining the required test certificates and approvals is started and the technical documentation is compiled. The development of new products is one of the department’s essential tasks. INTERNATIONAL YEARS OF RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT EXPERTS 21 62 700 TEST CERTIFICATES AND APPROVALS 21

ADHESIVE STRENGTH MEASUREMENT – TO ENSURE ADHESION For KEMPER SYSTEM it is crucial that is a sufficiently large and represen- every waterproofing is guaranteed tative sample of the corresponding to adhere to the intended substra- sheet or foil, on which we can place te. That is why we continuously car- samples of various KEMPEROL water- ry out extensive adhesive strength proofings. After substrate pre-treat- tests with new and weathered roo- ment, application and curing of the fing membranes as well as roofing liquid waterproofing, our specialists foils. To this end, we use different carry out a peel strength or adhesive measuring devices and test met- strength test. To do this, the samples hods, which ensures a high level of are clamped and loaded with increa- reproducibility. And more than that. sing force. Using internally defined Because our customers can contact values and many years of experience, us directly if they are looking for the our Research and Development De- optimum waterproofing for their in- partment then evaluates the result. dividual substrate and would like to Based on this, we provide an object have an individual adhesive strength or application-related product recom- measurement performed. All we need mendation. Precise results for guaranteed adhesion – the tests in our R&D Department are carried out with independently checked measuring instruments. SERVICE THE PERFECT SOLUTION FOR EVERY SUBSTRATE The results of our adhesive strength measurements can be reviewed at any time on our website and via the KEMPEROL app. In this way you will be able to find the perfect KEMPEROL product for your individual substrate. Further information at: kemperol.de/en/asm Measurement of the mechanical properties of a sample in the laboratory. 23

What distinguishes you, Mr Wolf? I C O M B I N E H E A LT H Y C U R I O S I T Y W I T H M Y W E A LT H O F E X P E R I E N C E . regulatory working teams and ensure that the current requirements vis-à-vis our products are met. In addition, our existing products are continuously tes- ted and examined for new application areas or with regard to special system structures. king structures as well as a regular exchange with other specialist depart- Ingo Wolf Head of Research and Development Is there something that is indis- ments. What is also special about us pensable for you in your work? and ensures constant progress is our Yes, absolutely! For me, it is essential international focus. that I have a competent and powerful team around me. And this is exactly Are you proud of what you do what we have been able to build – for every now and then? which I am of course very grateful. Of course I’m proud to head this de- partment. A department that meets What makes your team, your the changing requirements of the department, so special – perhaps industry in every respect and that even compared to the research and constantly develops products that development departments of other set market standards and serve their companies? purpose for decades on many well- First of all, the potential area of appli- known buildings around the world. cation for liquid plastics is enormous. This means that we work on very di- verse and interesting projects in our department – and also accompany our products from the laboratory to appli- cation. In all this, we actually have the much-praised efficient decision-ma- FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT kemper-system.de/en/research 25

Cargo & transport T here is no question that the opti- mum securing of cargo is indispen- sable for unobstructed transport. In most cases, however, this involves a great deal of time and personnel, as well as lots of load-securing equip- ment – after all, the load must be secured by non-slip mats and tight- ened with several lashing straps, because slipping loads can cause serious damage to property or per- sons both on the road and when manoeuvring with forklift trucks. The good news: with the load-secu- ring coating KEMPERDUR LASI you can reduce the securing effort to a minimum after just a single appli- cation, and simultaneously protect your employees from injuries and save not only time but also money in the long term. 27

T H E K E M P E R D U R L A S I S Y S T E M C O N F I G U R A T I O N Three products that are perfectly tuned to each other – that’s what we call working with a systematic solution! 3 KEMPERDUR LASI Finish The top layer for a perfectly secure coating finish 1 KEMPERDUR LASI Basic The foundation for the preparation of the load-securing coating 2 KEMPERDUR LASI Filler The scattering for slip resistance – available in two varieties Offering tested systems is highest priority at KEMPER SYSTEM. This is why the KEMPERDUR LASI coa- ting is DEKRA-certified according to the European standard DIN EN 12195-1. For this purpose, tests were carried out on wet and dry KEMPERDUR LASI surfaces, which fully met the high requirements. The KEMPER- DUR LASI coating is the perfect base for comprehensive load securing with the strictest safety requirements. 29

3 Special KEMPERDUR LASI Filler After covering 2 to 3 m2, immediately scatter a generous amount of the KEMPERDUR LASI Filler R1020 (coarse) or alternatively the KEMPERDUR LASI Filler F0510 (fine) into the still-wet coating to create a grain-to-grain non- slip surface. One 25 kg bag of special filler is required per approx. 8 m2 (fine filler approx. 6 m2). 4 Final coating with KEMPERDUR LASI Finish After a drying time of approx. two hours, remove the excess KEMPER- DUR LASI Filler with a broom or industrial vacuum cleaner. This is followed by the final coating with KEMPERDUR LASI Finish. Thoroughly mix components A + B and apply them by means of a nylon roller in a criss-cross fashion. The coated surfa- ce must cure for approx. 12 hours and is fully usable after 24 hours. *This is only a short overview. Detailed instructions and application videos are available online. FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT kemperol.de/en/lasi 31

E mbedded in the scenery of the Bergpark above Wilhelmshö- he Palace, it is among the earliest mock-medieval castle ruins of Eu- rope: as an important outstanding monument in the Bergpark Wil- helmshöhe ensemble, Löwenburg castle, built in 1793, ruinously de- signed and commissioned by Land- grave Wilhelm, provided him with a maison de plaisance and at the same time reflected the historical status of the House of Hesse, which had been in power since the Middle Ages. In the Kassel area today, Lö- wenburg castle is one of the most important listed buildings – the use of KEMPEROL was therefore primar- ily aimed at preserving and protec- ting the historic building fabric. 33

L Ö W E N B U R G C A S T L E I N K A S S E L : M O C K - M E D I E V A L C A S T L E R U I N HISTORICAL BUILDING Built from 1793 to 1801 by Landgrave Wilhelm IX of Hesse-Kassel. The interior of the complex, which looks more like a dilapidated knight’s castle from the outside, features the typical elements of a baroque pleasure and hunting castle. Renovation of the historic castle complex is expected to continue until 2022. 250 m2 walkways and roof platforms ARCHITECT Heidelmann & Klingebiel, Dresden K E M P E R T E C P R I M E R K E M P E R O L 2 K - P U R K E M P E R D U R A C - F I N I S H T R A N S P A R E N T KEMPEROL SPECIALIST Wilhelm Bedachungen GmbH/ Schumann Dachdecker GmbH & Co. Betriebs KG 35

PROJECT 350 m2 roof area SYSTEM KEMPERTEC D Primer KEMPEROL 2K-PUR ROOF KEMPER SPECIALIST Stefan Golißa Bedachungen e. K. YEAR OF EXECUTION 2017 A D A C D O R M A G E N The ADAC breakdown service has al- ready helped many car drivers in need. Now our partner Stefan Golißa Be- dachungen was able to help a branch of the breakdown service. The roofers from Düsseldorf waterproofed the 350 m2 roof above the call centre in the ADAC branch in Dormagen, which is manned around the clock, with KEMPEROL 2K-PUR. By the way, it was the most cost-effective alternative to complete demolition and subsequent rebuilding. Our KEMPEROL 2K-PUR proves its outstanding properties both on large surfaces and on structural details. FURTHER REFERENCES ARE AVAILABLE AT kemperol.de/en/completed-projects 37

W H A T D O W E E S P E C I A L LY L I K E A B O U T K E M P E R O L? T H A T A L L P R O D U C T S H AV E E X C E L L E N T Q U A L I T I E S “ M A D E I N G E R M A N Y ” . Ingmar Brede, master certified roofer and KEMPEROL specialist I N G M A R B R E D E Master certified roofer and mana- ging director Ingmar Brede takes it pragmatically. For the KEMPEROL specialist, roof-wall waterproofing must be one thing above all: water- proof. He finds this property and the asso- ciated reliability in KEMPEROL pro- ducts, which, as he himself says, not only consist of high-quality raw ma- terials but also are easy to apply. Brede Dach roofing company KEMPER SYSTEM partner since 1998 brede-dach.de 39

Company 1969 I T A L L S T A R T E D W I T H K E M P E R O L V 2 1 0 Fifty years ago a real milestone, today a great story: why KEMPEROL V 210 bears this name. 1986 1990 1996 1997 1998 2000 2003 2008 2009 2010 2018 Since its foundation in 1957, KEM- PER SYSTEM has been a guarantor for innovation. It goes without say- ing that research and development were carried out intensively even back then. In 1969 it finally happe- ned. The first marketable product made its way into the industry: KEMPEROL V 210. And because the motto “trial makes perfect” was as true back then as it is today, the name V 210 actually stood for the 210 trials that prece- ded the product to perfection. By the way, the formula was recor- ded in the famous “Book of Good Deeds” of company founder Dr Kemper in handwritten form and is today one of the oldest surviving documentations from the Research and Development Department. Pleasant fact: in the very first year of its marketability, the first major project was implemented with KEMPEROL V 210 – the water- proofing of the industrial roof of Volkswagen AG. FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT kemperol.de/en/v210m 41

Tips & tricks The best way to clean and maintain a balcony recently waterproofed with KEMPEROL. 1 C L E A N I N G U P O N C O M P L E T I O N O F C O N S T R U C T I O N W O R K O R I N I T I A L C L E A N I N G When initially cleaning, first remove any coarse or fine dirt with a broom and vacuum cleaner. Then wet-clean the surface using a solvent-free cleaning agent. 2 I N I T I A L T R E A T M E N T To facilitate regular maintenance cleaning, neutralise the surface with water and then initially treat the floor surface with a care product. 3 D R Y A N D W E T C L E A N I N G Dry and wet cleaning at regular intervals and taking into account the degree of soiling help maintain the visual appearance. TECHNICAL HOTLINE + 49 (0)561 / 8295-5555 Do you need technical advice? Call our application engineers directly. We actively support you in your projects. 4 I N T E N S I V E C L E A N I N G The local, intensive treatment of the floor with a pH-neutral cleaning agent after wiping helps to remove stains and firmly adhering impurities. 43 BALCONY CLEANING AT A GLANCE

R a i n e r H a r t m a n n ( F e b r u a r y 1 9 9 4 ) Rainer Hartmann has been working in the Research and Development Department as a chemical-technical assistant (CTA) since 1994. P e t r a H a r t m a n n ( M a y 1 9 9 4 ) Petra Hartmann has been part of our Research and Development Department for 25 years as a chemical-technical assistant (CTA). R a l f B e i l k e r ( M a y 1 9 9 4 ) After working in the Shipping Department in the beginning, Ralf Beilker now works in the production and maintenance. D i r k N i c k l a s ( J u l y 1 9 9 4 ) Dirk Nicklas is the head of the Technology/GWL Department at KEMPER SYSTEM. U w e E c k h a r d t ( A p r i l 1 9 8 4 ) Uwe Eckhardt has been with the company for 35 years and is now responsible for label printing in Production and Logistics. S i m o n e K a r g e r ( A u g u s t 1 9 8 4 ) Simone Karger has been part of our team for 35 years and works as an assistant in the Technology/GWL Department. 25 Y E A R S 35 Y E A R S

C O N N E C T T H E D O T S Can you already count really well? Know the alphabet too? Perfect! Then it will be very easy for you to connect the numbers and letters. What do you think the result will be? C O L O U R I N G Let your creativity run wild – take your places, crayons out, go! 47

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