Founded in 2021, Modern Building Alliance Hellas – MBA Hellas is a prominent presence to support the safe, effective and sustainable use of polymers in the construction industry, with particular emphasis on Fire Safety of Construction, cluster of the Hellenic Chemical Industries Association (HACI).

Polymer-based materials are increasingly used in construction to make our buildings more sustainable and energy efficient during the Building Life Cycle:

Stage 1 – Design
Stage 2 – Construct
Stage 3 – In use
Stage 4 – Change and
Stage 5 – Demolish

From advanced thermal and waterproofing systems, flexible Architectural design, frames, piping, floors etc., polymers play a central role in our modern built environment.

We support the 5 internationally accepted Common Principles for fire safety aspects

Prevention

Safeguarding against the outbreak of fire and/or limiting its effects

Detection - Communication

Investigating and discovering of fire followed by informing occupants and the fire service

Occupant Protection

Facilitating occupant avoidance of and escape from the effects of fire

Containment

Limiting of fire and all of its consequences to as small an area as possible

Extinguishment

Suppressing fire and protecting of the surrounding environment

We believe that a comprehensive legislative framework along with a properly informed public are prerequisites for approaching the complexity of Building Fire Safety.

To meet the above-mentioned objectives, ΜΒΑ Hellas
  • Conducts research and studies.
  • Collects statistics of relative fields.
  • Makes verbal and written presentations to the Public Administration, representing the sector.
  • Participates in Committees in Greece and abroad, which study issues concerning its members at Greek, European and International level.
  • Publishes data, studies and industry opinions.
  • It communicates and cooperates with sectoral bodies and activity groups that are its members.
  • Promotes the issues of safe and sustainable development in relation to the environment, energy and climate.
  • Represents the industry in oral and written representations to the Public Administration.

Products and systems

The products produced by our members with unique properties, cover a very wide range of applications in the construction sector.

Materials & thermal insulation systems

Of modern technology necessary for the transition to the new era of Zero Emission Buildings.

  • Expanded & Extruded Polystyrene (plain and graphite)
  • Polyurethane PU, Polyurea, PIR (Polyisocyanurate rigid foam core)
  • Ηydrophobic microporous silica-based insulation boards
  • External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems (ETICS)

Waterproofing materials & systems

  • Flexible synthetic membranes (PVC, TPO, FPO etc.)
  • Bituminous membranes and coatings
  • Coatings & sealants: acrylic, hybrid, polythurethane, cementitious etc.

Mortars

  • Masonry & concrete repair
  • Industrial & decorative flooring

Industrial panels

  • Insulated roof & wall panels
  • Cold storage rooms
  • Metal & Decorative claddings
Additional information about polymers and their applications in the construction industry can be found on our members’ websites.