The largest data center in Africa, Teraco’s center in Isando, South Africa, is built on PENETRON crystalline technology. Set to officially open before Christmas, the facility is now undergoing final testing and certification.
Teraco Data Environments, the leading data center provider in Africa, builds and maintains secure data centers for client information systems and networking equipment. Teraco currently owns and manages data centers in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg – all in South Africa.
The company’s newest and largest data center is located in Isando, a town in Gauteng province, 20 km (12 miles) east of Johannesburg, South Africa. Housed in a 27,500 m2 (296,000 square feet) building, it fully complies with modern international standards.
“The overall design and construction focused on achieving international data center operating standards and reliability,” says Clive Leader, Managing Director of PENETRON South Africa. “The use of PENETRON crystalline products to treat the concrete structures is an important part of enhancing the durability of the new data center.”
PENETRON ADMIX was mixed into the concrete used for all retaining walls and exposed concrete. PENEBAR SW-55 waterstop was applied to seal the resulting construction joints in the new walls – and ensure a durable and completely waterproof structure.
“We’re proud to be part of this amazing project,” adds Mr. Leader. “It’s an absolutely world-class construction and a state-of-the-art data center for Africa.”
The PENETRON Group is a leading manufacturer of specialty construction products for concrete waterproofing, concrete repairs and floor preparation systems. The Group operates through a global network, offering support to the design and construction community through its regional offices, representatives and distribution channels.
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