Concrete

CONCRETE

BETÃO LIZ and IBERA

Betão Liz, S.A. is a pioneer and driving force of the Ready-Mix Concrete industry in Portugal, having opened their first concrete production plant in 1965 in Lisbon.

Betão Liz has been involved in the most notable civil engineering projects conducted across Portugal, having, to date, produced and supplied more than 45 million cubic metres of concrete for public and private constructions.

Betão Liz currently operates with 36 plants the country, from Minho in the north to the Algarve in the south.

Betão Liz produces and sells ready mix concrete and mortar, ensuring the highest quality while prioritising safety and the environment. Their commitment to continuous development, alongside these other factors, is set out in their Integrated Management Policy.

The Quality Management Team ensures quality assurance of all products supplied by Betão Liz. This department comprises members of the Central Laboratory alongside Product and Market Managers, ensuring production is managed across Betão Liz plants.

CIMPOR actively produces and sells Concrete out of 6 Manufacturing Plants in the Alentejo region via affiliate company IBERA .

Products

Name	Description / Goal	order
Water-repellent concrete - AQUABET	AQUABET is a special concrete prepared to be used in wet or humid areas, whose impermeability is reinforced.	14
High Performance Concrete - DURABET	DURABET is a special concrete for its resistance to extreme external factors and freeze/thaw cycles, for being waterproof, with low risk of cracking, with heat development control, and with a longer durability, which does not need much maintenance.	42
Fibre Reinforced Concrete - FIBRABET	FIBRABET is a special concrete reinforced with polypropylene fibers against the initial shrinkage cracks that occur in concrete.	13
High Strength Concrete - SKYBET	SKYBET is a special high compressive strength concrete that can be easily pumped vertically and horizontally over long distances in tall buildings.	7
Self Compacting Concrete - SMARTBET	SMARTBET is a self-compacting concrete that is able to flow and compact only under the action of its own weight, so it offers greater design freedom and a better surface finish, minimal segregation, excellent workability, and high ease of placement.	6
High Early Strength Concrete - REPABET	REPABET is a repair concrete developed for the maintenance of concrete surfaces in industrial areas, as well as concrete for roads, ramps and runways that are subject to heavy traffic, with the aim of reducing maintenance time.	10
White Concrete - WHITEBET	WHITEBET is a special concrete that is produced with white cement and light-colored raw materials. Besides its aesthetic and decorative characteristics, it also offers safety in use, with superior performance in terms of durability and resistance.	20
Lightweight Concrete - IZOBET	IZOBET is a lightweight concrete with a density mass of less than 2.000 kg/m3, with a very low coefficient of heat and sound conductivity and multiple areas of use.	3
Lightweight Concrete using EPS/Cork - IZOBET	IZOBET is a lightweight concrete with a density mass of less than 2.000 kg/m3, with a very low coefficient of heat and sound conductivity and multiple areas of use.	13
Concrete for Paving - DUALBET	DUALBET is a concrete developed especially for use on roads with concrete/asphalt finishes, according to the specific needs of public works or the private sector.	16
Cellular Concrete - IZOBET	IZOBET is a lightweight concrete with a density mass of less than 2.000 kg/m3, with a very low coefficient of heat and sound conductivity and multiple areas of use.	14
Porous Concrete - POROZBET	POROZBET is different from traditional concrete in that it consists of a porous concrete specially developed to contain interconnected spaces that allow water to drain.	22
Polished Concrete - DECORBET	DECORBET is a special concrete produced to accentuate its aesthetic and decorative characteristics, allowing a wide variety of surface finishes.	3
Deactivated Concrete - DECORBET	DECORBET is a special concrete produced to accentuate its aesthetic and decorative characteristics, allowing a wide variety of surface finishes.	4
Stamped Concrete - DECORBET	DECORBET is a special concrete produced to accentuate its aesthetic and decorative characteristics, allowing a wide variety of surface finishes.	26
White Concrete Deactivated - DECORBET	DECORBET is a special concrete produced to accentuate its aesthetic and decorative characteristics, allowing a wide variety of surface finishes.	25
Concrete with Recycled Aggregates - ECOBET	ECOBET is a concrete produced with waste, by- products or recycled materials that are environmentally friendly. In addition to contributing to environmental sustainability, Ecobet has superior mechanical properties and durability. Ecobet's goal is to reduce the environmental impact of conventional concrete.	43
Heavyweight Concrete	Concrete with a post-kiln drying density greater than 2600 kg/m3. Material with ionising radiation insulating properties, among others, used in hospital rooms containing radio diagnostic equipment.	4
Shotconcrete	Concrete that can be sprayed pneumatically (dry or wet) with the help of a nozzle to produce a dense, homogeneous mass through its own kinetic energy. Material used for tunnel and slope cladding, peripheral containment, and to repair concrete structures.	5
Roller-compacted Concrete	Dry concrete made to be compacted using a roller. Material used for outdoor flooring or paving subbases.	8
Controlled Shrinkage Concrete	Concrete in which admixtures are used to reduce shrinkage and related cracking. Material used to repair structures, floors, slabs, and prefabricated elements.	9
Prescribed Concrete Mix	Concrete for which the composition and constituent materials are specified to the producer, who is responsible for supplying a type of concrete with the composition specified. Used when the composition of the concrete is established by the client.	11
Dosage Concrete	Concrete for which the client established the binder dosage required. Material used in non-structural concrete, usually cleaning concrete.	12
Air-entrained Concrete	Concrete in which air admixture are used to add air voids to the concrete. Material used to increase resistance to ice/thaw.	15
Concrete for Piles	Very fluid concrete prepared specifically for use in piles. Material used mainly in continuous auger piles.	17
Flexible Concrete	Concrete, the strength of which is evaluated by its flexibility. Material used for roads or paving.	18
Flowing Concrete	Concrete with specific behaviour that meets Specification PS EN 206. Material used in all types of simple, reinforced, and prestressed concrete structures.	2
Traditional Screed (Liz Screed)	Traditional screed containing aggregate measuring up to 10 mm with a consistency of S2. Material used for flooring that is then clad with any type of material.	29
Pumpable Concrete Mix (Liz Screed for Pumping)	Pumpable liquid screed containing aggregate measuring up to 10 mm with a consistency greater than or equal to S3. Material used for flooring that is then clad with any type of material.	30
Stabilised Mortar (ArgaLiz G/GP)	Ready-to-use mortar with a workability time of at least 24 hours and compressive strength greater than or equal to 6 MPa. Material used for laying non-structural masonry and indoor and outdoor rendering.	31
Concrete	Produced by mixing cement, coarse and fine aggregates, and water, with or without the admixtures and additions, which develops its properties through hydration.	1
Filling Concrete	Non-structural concrete with no coarse aggregates and a density of between 1400 kg/m3 and 1800 kg/m3, and compressive strength of less than 3 MPa. Material used for levelling and filling (pits, reservoirs, etc.).	28
Coloured Concrete - CORESBET	COREBET is a colored concrete produced with pigments to obtain the desired shade. In addition to its aesthetic and decorative characteristics, it guarantees structural performance equivalent to ordinary concrete in terms of strength and durability.	21
Exposed Concrete	Concrete used when a high-quality surface finish is required. Material used for concrete elements that will remain uncladded.	19
Other Products	Underwater concrete, concrete pumped over long distances, concrete with anti-corrosive properties, aged concrete, Aerated concrete, concrete with recycled aggregates, concrete with cork, Cement grout, Spraying Dry Mix, Extended Grain Aggregate Mix with Cement, etc.)	32

Services

Betão Liz actively works in Research, Development, and Innovation in Technology, accepting new challenges, creating unique solutions tailored to client needs, and prioritising continuous development and client satisfaction above all else.

The main services provided are the transportation and pumping of concrete and technical and laboratory support.

Production Process

Description of the manufacturing phase (pdf for download)

Knowledge

BETÂO LIZ Range of Products (Edition 8)

Certifications

Betão Liz has been granted APCER certification for its Integrated Quality, Safety, and Environmental Management System.

The Integrated Quality, Safety, and Environmental Management System operate in accordance with the following standards NP EN ISO 9001, NP EN ISO 45001, NP EN ISO 14001, NP EN 206, EN 998-1, EN 998-2 and EN 13813, seeking to establish methodologies and responsibilities for the processes identified so as to continuously guarantee:

the involvement of all employees in implementing and developing the Integrated System;
client satisfaction through the supply of products and services that meet statutory and regulatory, as well as client, requirements;
the improvement of process efficacy and, consequently, of the System itself.

The company aims to ensure that replicable management practices are enforced so as to guarantee the sustainability of its business while optimising the performance of processes and quality of products and services. By considering the positive and negative influences and effects on the company, protecting the environment, and improving their employees' health and safety conditions at work, they create and maintain long-lasting relations with other stakeholders, translating into long-term benefits.

Quality Certificate (PDF) - NP EN ISO 9001:2015
Environmental Certificate (PDF) - NP EN ISO 14001:2015
Occupational Health and Safety Certificate (PDF) - NP ISO 45001:2019

Locations

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