Waco, through it divisions of Form-Scaff and SGB-Cape (South Africa) and Waco Kwikform (Australia), manufactures a wide range of sophisticated steel, timber and fibreglass formwork systems for vertical and horizontal "in-situ" concrete placement, as well as high-quality system scaffolding and accessories, to facilitate large and medium-scale construction and engineering projects. These products are either rented or sold to clients. Waco also provides engineering support, logistics and on-site technical assistance, including erection and dismantling, as well as equipment cleaning and repair at its refurbishment facilities. Waco's FSS products and services are used in the construction of a wide range of high-rise residential, commercial and industrial buildings, sports and cultural arenas and large publicly-funded infrastructure projects such as bridges, dams and tunnels. Waco's products and services are also used in industrial maintenance, particularly in the mining, petrochemical and power generation sectors.
Waco's formwork systems are primarily used in the "in-situ" casting of concrete columns, walls and floor slabs in the construction of high-rise residential, commercial and industrial buildings as well as governmental infrastructure construction projects (such as bridges, dams and tunnels). Formwork systems consist of reusable, standard fixtures and related accessories that are used to hold concrete in place while it sets. These fixtures define the shape of the concrete until it is self-supporting and vary in complexity, depending on the design and composition of the structure being built.
Scaffolding and shoring systems
Scaffolding is a frame work system usually used to facilitate temporary access. It entails the provision of safe, elevated access platforms for workers to carry out a range of tasks in the construction and maintenance of buildings, civil engineering structures, industrial facilities, ships, oil rigs and other structures. It is also used as a stand alone system, such as temporary spectator seating or platforms for public entertainment events.
Shoring (also referred to as "falsework") refers to the use of scaffolding systems and other products to provide support at varying heights to horizontal formwork systems for casting floor slabs, bridge decks and other concrete structures.
Waco's scaffolding and shoring systems are provided on both a rental
and sale basis to be erected by the customer's own labour force or
on a contract basis, in which case Waco can provide design, transport,
erection and dismantling services.