SA-VSBK ACHIEVES GLOBAL INTEREST AT COP17

As the 17^th session of the UNFCCC Conference of the Parties (COP 17) enters its final stages at the Durban Convention Centre, the Vertical Shaft Brick Kiln (VSBK) technology continues to receive widespread attention. This cleaner, more energy efficient brick firing technology displayed on the Swiss Pavilion, in the form of a fully operational model that demonstrates the hydraulics  of a typical VSBK shaft, has received much acclaim, by both local and international government, industry and media representatives alike. So much so, that many important connections have been made with key decision-makers across the globe, with particular interest in this technology transfer initiative supported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), Swisscontact and Skat.

The SA-VSBK Project has also made international headlines through the participation of key representatives in important discussions focusing on the implementation of green technologies and a low carbon economy.

For first hand insight into this new environmentally friendly brickmaking technology, and its impact on climate change, be sure to visit the VSBK at the Swiss Pavillion, before Friday 09^th December 2011. The expo is open every day from 10:00 until 18:00. The SA-VSBK team looks forward to meeting you there.