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 ACO materials

In the design of components and structural elements, the choice of suitable material determines the aesthetic and functional qualities of the
product. The materials used by ACO are characterised by their strength, ageing resistance and their resistance to aggressive media, frost,
heat and sunlight. Thanks to their long life and recyclability, they are equally sustainable and environmentally compatible and are used in
an application-orientated way.

With 30 production locations worldwide, we consistently implement our ideas of

product quality, economic efficiency and on-time delivery to our customers. Each of
our factories has special materials expertise, from which the entire ACO Group profits.
As a part of our standards of acting responsibly as a company and to be a worldwide
leader we constantly keep our production technology and ecological performance
up-to-date and in line with the latest standards.

Polymer concrete Cast iron

ACO Polymer Concrete – A better idea ACO Cast Iron – Quality for all standards

The special material composition and state-of-the-art production Types of cast iron used by ACO in Kaiserslautern and Aarbergen
technology give polymer concrete its outstanding properties profile. are adapted to the continuously increasing requirements through
ACO polymer concrete products have high strength values and a low intensive innovation and development processes: Both cast iron
weight. ACO polymer concrete is waterproof. Water dries quickly. Frost with lamellar graphite (grey cast iron GJL) and cast iron with
damage is excluded. The smooth surface of ACO polymer concrete nodular graphite (spheroidal cast iron GJS) have proven their worth
allows water and dirt particles to run off quickly and is easy to clean. as materials for use in cast iron sewers due to their high corrosion
Polymer concrete is also resistant to aggressive media without requiring resistance. ACO offers the optimum solution for the respective
additional coatings and can be used variedly and durably even under application, independent of the material.
extreme conditions.

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 Our modern, state of the art manufacturing plant produces high quality products which
have been used in worldwide projects.

SO 9001
• EN 1433
• EN 124
• KIWA – Third Party Control
• MPA – Material Testing Institute
• LGA – German Quality Institute
• LET – Quality Association for Drainage Technology
• DIBT – German Institute for Building Technology
• Member of the World Plumbing Council

Steel/Stainless Plastic

ACO Steel/Stainless Steel – Sophisticated components ACO Plastic – Innovative and flexible

The processing of both steel and stainless steel is a core expertise of Components made of plastic offer the greatest possible design
ACO in the different production facilities of the ACO Group worldwide. freedom with regard to form and function. We use this potential to
Large investment sums ensure that our production facilities are always avoid expensive material combinations and time-consuming jointing
state-of-the-art. The high qualification of our skilled workers ensure processes and to develop intelligent solutions “cast in one piece”
high-quality products. Our own in-house plants for surface protection to take their place. The plastics used by ACO are characterised not
and finishing are used, among other things, in the production of ACO only by their high breaking stress (crushing strength) but also by
Drainlock gratings. their outstanding resistance to environmental influences. Simple
machining options and low weight are the reasons for the outstanding
user-friendliness of our plastic solutions.

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Multiline drainage channel

The ACO drain programme is a genuine modular system; individual, personalised solutions can be combined from a range of
channels, gratings and system accessories such as sump boxes - a system which will convince you in terms of technology and
economy. take for example the ACO Drain Multiline line drainage system.

End cap
with outlet

Flow direction change adaptor

Tongue/groove connection system

End cap

locking slots

The sump box can be cut to allow any

depth of channel connection

Slopped Gradient
ACO Drain trench drainage systems are suitable for
all types of gradients from sloped to neutral and also
allow the combination of different gradient types.
Neutral Gradient

Stepped Gradient

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 ACO DRAIN® channel units have much higher strengths and lower weights for the same density as comparable concrete products. The
low weight of the components simplifies handling and installation, and reduces costs. ACO polymer concrete is watertight. Water dries
rapidly from the surface. Frost damage is totally excluded. The smooth surface of ACO polymer concrete allows water and dirt particles
to run off quickly – making it easy to clean. Polymer concrete is also resistant to aggressive media without any need for extra coating
and can be used flexibly and permanently even under extreme conditions. (See also ACO polymer concrete resistance catalogue.)

The superb properties of ACO

polymer concrete reflect its special
material composition and state-of-
the-art ACO production technology:

Bending tew > 90 N/ mm2

Module of elasticity: approx. 25 kN/
mm2
Density: 2.1 -2.3 g/cm3
Water penetration depth: 0 mm
Chemical resistance: high
Surface roughness: approx. 25 μm

Fibre Concrete Fibre Concrete

Concrete Concrete
Polymer Concrete Polymer Concrete

0 5 10 15 20 25 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200

Bending tensile strength (N/mm 2 ) Surface roughness (μm)

Bending tensile strengths of different materials used in drainage channels. Average surface roughness of drainage channels made with different materials.

Fibre Concrete Fibre Concrete

Concrete Concrete
Polymer Concrete Polymer Concrete

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5

Compressive strength (N/mm 2 ) Water Penetration depth (mm)

Compressive strength of different materials used in drainage channels.

Water penetration depth (DIN 4281) after 72 hours Durable and recyclable:
of different materials used for making drainage
channels: ACO polymer concrete avoids waste because it can be
The raw materials used to make ACO polymer concrete have returned to the production process. Normal concrete absorbs
to meet stringent specifications and pass continuous quality water because of the local climatic conditions, DIN EN 1433
controls. In addition to our internal quality controls in accordance together with the national tentative standard V 19580 require
with DIN EN 1433, our products are also tested and third-party certification that normal concrete channels meet the highest
controlled by KIWA Germany. Homologation in accordance with quality standard “W”. Polymer concrete is not required to fulfill
DIN EN 1433 is conducted by MPA Eckernförde and MPA Lübeck. these requirements because of its superb material properties!

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External Drainage

Versatile gratings for good-looking projects

ACO Multiline drain can be combined with all Drainlock gratings, so there Longitudinal profile grating
is a huge range of gratings available in lots of different shapes, colours and Galvanised steel
materials – be it cast iron or stainless steel, hot-dip galvanised steel or plastic. Stainless steel
These options are able to meet any and all demands in terms of aesthetics,
functionality and load.

Awards for the longitudinal profile grading

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 Highlights from the A15 – E600 range of gratings

Longitudinal Web grating Mesh grating Q+ Composite grating with microgrip

Stainless steel Galvanised steel Anti-slip plastic
Stainless steel

Bar grating Cross bar grating Perforated grating Bar grating Bar grating
Galvanised steel Galvanised steel Galvanised steel Heelguard Ductile iron
Stainless steel Stainless steel Stainless steel Ductile iron
Ductile iron

Optimised Slot width According to

intake area max. 10 mm DIN 51130, min. R 11
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External Drainage

The system can hardly be compared with other channels - ACO DRAIN® PD 100 V and PD 200 V Monoblock
is a one piece polymer concrete drainage system developed as a solution for a range of surface draining applications
from load classes C 250 to F 900. It is a single component without any loose parts.

Monocast ACO DRAIN®

All purpose system

Typical Applications

Line drainage on motorways Industrial surfaces

Line drainage in inner-city Airports
areas Container transhipment areas
Drainage across traffic lanes Racing tracks

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 The channel is designed as Installation and maintenance
an architectural element without any problems

The demands being made The ACO DRAIN® PD 100 V and PD

on drainage components are 200 V Monoblock are convincing
increasing constantly, especially because the system's parts are
with reference to design and easy and economical to use. The
aesthetics. The entire block is solidly monoblock can be installed like a
coloured in anthracite black in the kerb – with C12/15 grade concrete
case of the PD 100 V Monoblock for the B 125 loading class – and it
channel. The monoblock becomes can be handled without slipping. No
an attractive element of design in stiffeners are required. It can also be ACO DRAIN®
Monoblock D
this way. maintained without excessive cost. 200 V: Polymer
The monoblock is cleaned by rinsing concrete in a
natural colour.
The simple modular concept has it with a high-pressure or low-
ACO DRAIN® Monoblock
various components in the system, pressure jet of water; the half-metre PD 100 V: Solidly coloured
polymer concrete.
which makes it suitable for solving long block has a removable grating
the most diverse applications that allows free access to the channel
easily and neatly, thereby giving and the underlying inlet box.
the greatest possible scope to the
partner.

Polymer concrete makes Monoblock Characteristic features of the product

The innovative tongue-and-groove system enables

Light the monoblocks to be universally laid together in any

Age-resistant direction with the aid of a long crowbar

High-strength Peripheral groove for the gasket

Rust-free 'V' cross-section

Frost, de-icing salt and chemical resistant Nominal widths 100, 150, 200 and 300
Load classes C250 to F 900

Review of the RD 100 V/200 V system

Illustration shows the RD 200 V 0.0 (tight) version of ACO DRAIN® Monoblock

Front wall
1,0-m-component
with a DN/OD 110 horizontal gully
Inlet box
Front wall in two pieces with a
for closing the beginning and end of DN/OD 160 gully
the channel
Adapter
for connecting to the side of the inspection
component (corner connection, ' T' connection
2,0-m-component and cross-connection)

Inspection component
with corner connection,
' T' connection and cross-connection.

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External Drainage

A new generation kerbs with integrated line drainage. KerbDrain stands for the brilliant concept of combining
kerbstones with drains, to create one compact unit.

ACO DRAIN® KerbDrain

Roadside drainage

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Two functions and one solution A versatile system

ACO DRAIN® KerbDrain is made from one This intelligent modular system has
piece of polymer concrete kerbstone and channels for radii as well as inlet
it functions simultaneously as a drainage boxes with mud traps, chamfered
channel. The system's excellent hydraulic kerbs and flat kerbs, which makes
discharge rate throughout the kerbstone's the ACO DRAIN® KerbDrain versatile
length is convincing and therefore it to use. The openings of the inlets
offers an ideal solution for draining areas on the side have a cross-section of
like roads, roundabouts and car parks. 147 cm2/m, which achieves a high
The Kerb Drain's standardized coloured and rapid draining performance.
concrete kerbstones make it suitable It is very effective not only in
to use whenever a uniform aesthetic sensitive areas like bus stops – ACO DRAIN® KerbDrain
appearance is desired. Its advantageous where great demands are made (available in heights 305 and 480 mm)
cost results from low weight, a drainage on effective drainage – but also in
channel that is integrated into the spacious areas where conventional
kerbstone and easy cleaning, starting construction requires a large number
from the installation to the final usage. of gullies.

Roundabout application

ACO DRAIN® KerbDrain is ideal for

draining roundabouts. It makes it possible
to optimally drain the traffic lanes in
roundabouts towards the inside or the
outside, up to load class D 400.
In addition, KerbDrain can be extended to
optimally connect up to existing drainage
systems.

Kerbstone and drain in one, ACO DRAIN® KerbDrain

Versatile

ACO DRAIN® KerbDrain is an extremely

versatile system that can be used wherever
drainage is required for paved surfaces,
such as car parks, bus stops and traffic
calming zones.

ACO DRAIN® KerbDrain system is used at a bus stop:

Passengers enter the bus unobstructedly with the
aid of the 18 cm high kerb.

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 External Drainage

Discreet and inconspicuous, the V 100 S and V 150 S ACO DRAIN® slotted channel systems open up a new approach to
designing open spaces. A narrow slot replaces the grating and forms a clean, line in the paving.

Slotted channel systems

Architecturally attractive solutions

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ACO DRAIN® slotted channel system

Designing with clear lines Functionality and maintenance

The system is also ideal for transitions Simple cleaning and maintenance with
between two different surfaces. The low or high pressure washers. Access
slotted frame consisting of galvanised openings simplify maintenance of the
steel or stainless steel is compatible with subsurface polymer concrete or plastic
all standard paviors or stone slabs and channels with their excellent hydraulic
joins the two surfaces almost seamlessly. performance.
This system is superb for the drainage
1.
of façades and optically sophisticated
surfaces.

ACO Multiline Seal in with slotted frame The plastic body of the ACO XtraDrain
made from polymer concrete channel with a slotted frame

Typical Applications

The slotted frame of the ACO Multiline

drainag e channel is technologically
innovative and has an improved design.
The draining angle (1) underneath the
frame prevents the molecules of water
adhering to the surface and therefore it
improves the discharge of water directly
into the channel.
The new type of connector (2)
optimizes aligning the slots when laying
them on top of the channel.
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External Drainage

The desire for individual solutions in landscape architecture can be met so easily when it comes to line drainage.
With its Freestyle cast iron gratings, ACO provides unique design options for cast iron gratings.

ACO Freestyle cast iron gratings

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ACO cast iron gratings with ACO Freestyle cast iron gratings. ACO Freestyle cast iron gratings are
LED lighting Creativity in landscape architecture available with a nominal width of 100,
150, 200 and 300, each with a length
A very special effect is achieved n important and unique feature of ACO of 500 mm
by the optional addition of ACO Freestyle cast iron gratings is the freedom given Made of spheroidal graphite iron EN-
Eyeleds: the round LED lights, 20 mm to the customer in designing the visible surface GJS-500-7, coated or uncoated
in diameter, are supplied at the same of the grating. Variable production tools enable Load class D 400 as per EN 1433
time, securely fixed into the cast iron Imaginative and individual designs to be realised, The screwless ACO Drainlock grating
grating. This allows the individual which provide every planner with the opportunity locking guarantees the gratings are
design to be emphasised by lights to shape the appearance of the grating surface securely locked into the drainage
that serve as a focal point. and, consequently, the open area to be drained. channel
In this way, distinctive grating designs can be Customisable grating design
created and produced for special open areas in a
very simple way.

A new freedom in line drainage:

ACO Freestyle cast iron gratings can be easily shaped according to the design specifications of the customer.

ACO Freestyle “Flag” ACO Freestyle “Leaf” ACO Freestyle “Sturgeon

ACO Freestyle "Animal Tracks" cast iron

grating installed in Geilo, Norwegen

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 External Drainage

ACO DRAIN® Lightline, ACO DRAIN® Sideline, ACO DRAIN® Lightpoint and ACO Eyeleds provide highlights in
architectural and open space designs. Public areas, entrance halls and paths become more attractive and more
functionally designed. Technical perfection and individual design flexibility provide planners and builders with a
wealth of versatile applications.

ACO DRAIN® Lightline, Sideline,

Lightpoint and ACO Eyeleds
Architecturally attractive solutions

Typical Applications

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Lighting instead of drainage – ACO DRAIN® Lightline

The new ACO DRAIN® Lightline with its variable LED Floorline is available in the standard colours
colour effects provides planners with numerous white, blue and green. Other technologies are
application possibilities in the colour design of open available for lighting with customised colours and for
spaces. creating colour effects and sequences.
ACO DRAIN® Multiline channels in combination with The ACO DRAIN® Lightline cover panel consists of
LED Floorline and car-proof non-slip glass technology a safety-glass cover which is non-slip and car-proof,
merge perfectly to create an architectural lighting and securely enclosed in a stainless steel frame.
design element.

ACO DRAIN® Sideline

For some years now, drainage channels disguised as

narrow slots have been upgrading squares and paths, as
well as gardens and parks, with their clean lines. Slotted
drainage channels have now become even more attractive
with the addition of another design dimension: the new
ACO Sideline stands out with its sophisticated symbiosis
of drainage and LED technology. The enhanced feeling of
safety is an important plus point in addition to the highly
effective design character.

ACO DRAIN® Lightpoint

The LED Lightpoint is available in various colours (e.g.

white, blue). 18 lightpoints can be run from a modular plug-
in power supply unit. The lightpoints are interconnected
by a simple plug arrangement.
The LED Lightpoint is simply inserted into the special
opening in the ductile iron grate and fixed into place to
retain the drainage function of the grate and the channel.

ACO Eyeleds

Light and expressive – the LED points are installed in a

high-strength composite grating. The LED technology
creates a powerful lighting effect even though the
lights are only 2 cm in diameter. Garage drives, squares,
footpaths, pedestrian zones, access routes, boulevards
and railway platforms can all be attractively highlighted
by ACO Eyeleds. In addition to decorative effects ACO
Eyeleds can also improve overall safety in busy areas.

Trend-setting lighting and aesthetics in perfect harmony: ACO DRAIN® Lightline, Sideline, Lightpoint and Eyeleds for customised use.

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 External Drainage

The new ACO composite drainage channel XtraDrain: A great new drainage channel, especially for applications
involving the design of open spaces, gardening and landscaping – which all benefit from this technically perfect
and aesthetic solution for line drainage.

ACO XtraDrain
Composite channels for professional solutions

ACO composite channel

Manufactured from recycled polypropylene, the high quality, are fitted with ACO Drainlock, a barless locking device which
high strength unit is available in three channel widths; 100 mm, reduces the risk of blockages and improves hydraulic capacity.
150 mm and 200 mm. As standard channels are manufactured
with galvanised steel or composite edge rails - which provide ACO XtraDrain system also has a range of Brickslot gratings
optimum channel protection from vehicular traffic. to complement installations which require a discreet drainage
system. ACO Brickslot gratings are available in galvanised or
It is possible to choose from a range of traditional and discreet stainless steel and are suitable for use with the 100 mm and
slot drainage gratings and solid covers to ensure that a wide 150 mm wide channels in the ACO XtraDrain range.
variety of applications are catered for. The system’s gratings

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ACO XtraDrain

Easy handling right down to the last detail, combined with the
highest quality. Technical details like for example the proven 'V'
profile or the hexagonal shape of the side walls satisfy all of the
demands that are made on a contemporary drainage channel. The
high-speed flow and the good self-cleaning property minimize
the cost of conserving and maintaining the channel system.
The tongue-and-groove connection where the channel
begins and ends enables this system to be installed simply and
conveniently.

Typical Applications

Footpaths, pedestrian areas

Pedestrian precincts
Public and private car parking
spaces
Open spaces around business
premises such as banks, insurance companies, hospitals
Housing areas/estates
Schools
Railway station entrances The ACO XtraDrain provides a permanently
Façade drainage attractive effect and functionality.
Railway platforms Above: The photo shows the facade channel on
the stadium of St. Pauli Football Club in Hamburg.

Cover gratings with the Drainlock screwless locking device are The ACO XtraDrain drainage channel has a plastic composite
available for various models of the ACO XtraDrain drainage grating. It is permanently resistant to corrosion and it is a
channel in the A 15 to C 250 loading classes. visually attractive unit in the B 125 loading class.

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 External Drainage

In addition to perfect function, another key feature of ACO brand policy is the high aesthetic quality
of its products. This gives rise to added value which is appreciated just as much by our customers as
the professionals because many ACO products have already won awards for their innovative design.

ACO individual solutions

in stainless steel
Accents for good architecture

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Customised for sophisticated planning
Form and Function

Chrome-nickel steel combines durability and beauty.

Form and function in perfect harmony. All of the components are durable, tough, non-deformable, corrosion-resistant
and long-lived.

Design

The broad spectrum of finishes and shapes gives you complete freedom with your designs. Even unusual concepts
can be easily realised using stainless steel. Customers individual project designs can be supported by our expert team
with tailor-made services for your specific project with full proposal information, CAD layout drawings and assembly
instructions.

Typical Applications

Piazzas
Facades
Pedestrian areas
Arcades and passages

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External Drainage

ACO point drainage systems are ideal for surfaces which require point drainage for structural or topographical reasons.

ACO DRAIN® Point drains

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Drainage precisely where it is needed ACO DRAIN® point gully

The yard drain is made from polymer concrete. The The ACO DRAIN® point Gully E 600 – F
top has a ductile iron frame, an inset ductile iron 900 is designed for all heavily loaded
grating and a Pointlock screwless locking system for surfaces in industrial areas, airports and road
loading classes up to B 125. gutters where it is required to utilize point
This system can be advantageously used in many drainage systems on the terrain because of
areas: technical reasons. This point gully has been
It can be installed with little handling. developed especially for point drainage up
Versions of the system are available for all surfaces to Class F 900 and it excels at high flexibility.
and loading classes up to B 125. The proven Powerlock screwless locking
It is supplied with a filtering bag for connecting to device ensures that it permanently opens
soakaway systems. The water will be cleaned in and closes without any screws at all.
this way before it is conducted to the soakaway.

The yard gully is made from polymer concrete. It has a

superimposed cast frame, an internally located cast frame or a
grating made from galvanized steel mesh and it is fixed with the
Pointlock system of screwless locking devices.

Typical Applications
The levelling component for adjusting the installed height to
Roads, Paths, Piazzas
match the paved surface, as well as the gully frames that can be
Car parks
stacked to raise the installed height, have a side connection, e.g.,
Railway platforms
for downpipes.
School yards
Industrial areas
Airports

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House, Yard and Garden

Point gullies are often used under the tap of a standpipe in the garden or yard, or as point drainage in suitable
terrain. They work just like drainage channels while doing so. In other words, the gullies always drain the
waste water and rainwater reliably, so that puddles and sludge do not have any chance to form

ACO Self® Point drainage system

Typical Applications

Car parks
Domestic water tap
School yards

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Building Drainage

Function and design are combined perfectly in the ACO Showerdrain and the ACO designer gratings. The high-
quality stainless steel look of the channel and the gully satisfy sophisticated demands for continuous level floors.

ACO Shower channels and point drains

Architecturally attractive solutions

Shower channels as design elements

The Showerdrain is a channel built into the shower floor which beautifully combines
form with function.
The Showerdrain is the perfect high quality solution for high-class bathrooms
featuring glass fixtures and natural stone floors, as well as public applications where
the absence of barriers is an important consideration. The rigid channel body
manufactured from stainless steel has a lateral channel gradient to ensure positive
drainage of the water.

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ACO designer gratings

The ACO stainless steel designer gratings are laser-cut and have an electro-polish finish.They are elegant, individual and superbly
functional. The gratings fit the 150 x 150 mm and Ø 136 mm frames and are there-fore used as standard with the MEKU or
AV-SELECTA PP risers from ACO for the thin mortar bed sealing method.
The risers can be combined with all ACO ductile iron and stainless steel gullies in sizes DN 50 and DN 70 an the plastic floor gullies
DN 50-100.

ACO designer gratings can also be individually

made to customer specifications. In addition to the
patterns shown here, any other pattern can be cut
out and customised from stainless steel plate.
ACO Showerdrains are available in standard lengths
from 700 to 1000 mm.

The Showerdrain is an attractive alternative to a

conventional shower tray in high-class bathrooms
as well as in public areas.

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ACO gravity roof drainage

Flat roofs are sensitive

architectural areas. That is
why it is especially critical to
plan their drainage systems
professionally. When rain falls
onto a flat roof, large volumes
of water can collect rapidly.
Unless there is an effective way
of draining off precipitation,
this can lead to excess loads
being placed on the building's
structure. ACO Haustechnik
offers functional solutions
which are specially designed
for flat roof areas and which
ensure the water is drained
effectively. For smaller surfaces,
gravity drainage systems are
the solution.

Typical Applications
• Flat roofs
• Terraces
• Hospitals
• Shops
• Car park deck drainage
• Green roof drainage

Gravity roof drainage

Flat roof gullies for gravity drainage are always used for draining small flat roofs with a surface area of less
than 150 m2 per gully. But this kind of drainage can also be used for larger roofs too. Whether the roof
covering is a membrane, concrete or gravel: ACO Spin flat roof gullies can be flexibly adapted to the different
requirements. The individual components of the gullies such as gratings, top sections and gully bodies can
be combined as needed using our building block system.

With the correct accessory components the ACO Spin flat roof gullies can also be used to drain green roofs.
Given increasingly dense construction in towns, more and more ecological surfaces are being sealed over.
With an intensive or extensive green flat roof it is a relatively simple matter to compensate for this

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 Stainless steel is the ideal material for applications where cleanliness and hygiene are the highest priority.

ACO stainless steel drainage

ACO stainless steel, because of its high strength, good metal-forming properties, corrosion resistance, and its smooth
permanently attractive surface, stainless steel is highly prized as an extremely high quality, durable and hygienic material.
It is virtually completely resistant to dirt, preservatives, micro-organisms and the proteins found in meat, blood, fat and
drinks, etc. Proteins and bacteria do not readily adhere to the smooth surface and can be easily removed with suitable
cleaning products and disinfectants.

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Food processing facilities are extremly sensitive enviroments with regards to food safety. As a result, our commitment to hygiene
in this environment encompasses every aspect of the drainage process from initial design and installation, through to cleaning and
mantenance.
Our products not only incorporate the hygienic design principles recommended by EHEDG, they are also the first to apply the EN
1672, EN ISO 14159 standards that are normally reserved for food contact equipment. Our products are also designed to connect
hygienically with surrounding floors to minimise the risk of bacterial growth throughout the drainage system.

ACO Hygienic Gully:

ACO hygienic gully range incorporates hygienic design principles to ensure the optimum hygienic
performance. ACO hygienic gullies are available in three body sizes to cater for different flow rates
and construction requirements including shallow construction depths and applications where
preventative fire measures are required. ACO hygienic gullies are certified according to EN 1253.

ACO Hygienic Box Channel:

The ACO hygienic box channel range incorporates hygienic principles to
ensure the optimum hygienic performance. It is ideal for applications where
high standards of hygiene is required as they are capable of handling large
volumes of fluid. ACO hygienic box channel are certified according to EN 1253.

Internal Radii: All internal radii equal or larger than 3mm Hygienic Joints: Deep-drawn body ensures smooth contours
which greatly increases cleaning effectiveness eliminating crevices that can nest dangerous bacteria.

Dry Sump: Design, completely drainable - eliminating stagnant Edge in-fill: Design ensuring stable and durable transmission

water, smells, microbial growth and potential chemical hazards. between the drainage and surrounding floor and helps to
minimize the risk of floor cracks that spur bacteria growth.
 ACO Modular and Slot Channel

The ACO modular channel range includes for all common applications and all common floor types (concrete, tiles, resin
or vinyl). Selecting a channel from the range is easy. The unique versatility of the whole portfolio makes it easy to choose
the right channel according to specific needs of the customer.

Channel’s length, depth and outlet position are just a few of the parameters which can be varied and, regardless of the
various specified, there is no impact on delivery lead times.

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4

2 ACO Modular box channel system overview

7 3

8
2
9 1 Outlet Unit

1 2 level invert and sloping invert channel

3 Corner unit

4 Branch unit

6 5 Grating

6 Gully

7 Slit basket

8 Foul air trap

4
9 Foul air trap support

5 3

8
9 2

1 ACO Modular Slot channel system overview

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Stainless steel pipe system
Typical Applications
ACO PIPE is reliable, lightweight and durable push-fit
pipe work system, designed, produced and tested ACO PIPE stainless steel pipe
for soil, waste, rainwater and industrial wastewater is the fast alternative to ductile
drainage applications. Together with the other iron or PVC pipe systems, and is
products of ACO Group it creates a perfect system available in standard pipe sizes
and offers a sustainable drainage solution with unique with easy to assemble push-on
advantages to the customers. Especially with the fittings.
ACO gully and ACO stainless steel channel systems
provide a unique system for building drainage. The
push-fit system ensures quick and easy assembly for a
reliable installation for gravity and vacuum drainage
Benefits

ACO PIPE stainless steel pipes save on installation

costs and long-term care and maintenance

highly corrosion resistant

light and easy to handle
very reliable double-seal joining system
simple push-fit assembly
low expension co-efficient
fire resistance

Balcony and terrace gullies

Different solutions are required depending on the

installation situation when planning modern balcony
and terrace drainage systems.
ACO’s balcony and terrace product line is therefore
intelligently designed around a modular system.
Everything starts with the drain bodies: depending
on the model, drains with vertical or horizontal
outlet sockets can be supplied and depending on
the model, the drain body can be combined with
intermediate sections and a range of top section
systems which allows the right drainage solution to
be created for each application and floor structure.
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 Separator Technology

• Grease separators

• Light liquid separators

• Lifting systems

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 Separator Technology

Grease separators need to be adapt-able and versatile, and be available in various sizes and materials to meet the
enormous range of different industrial and commercial needs. ACO has many years of experience in the production
of grease separators. Its comprehensive product line includes free-standing and underground grease separators.
Precise engineering and indepth expertise guarantee fully developed, quality-assured and completely tested
products that satisfy all international standards.

ACO Passavant grease separators

Fully developed products compliant with international standards

Typical Applications

Meat processing
Kitchens
Restaurants
Grilling, roasting and frying kitchens
Motorway services
Catering facilities

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 Separator Technology

ACO has completely upgraded its light-oil separators in response to the new European standard EN 858.
This product line now sets new benchmarks for separator technology.

Light liquid separators

In an individual case, it can be useful to use a
Pre-cleaning water endangering substances
light liquid separator to EN 858 in conjunction
with surface water infiltration or retention.
Surface water can become contaminated, e.g.
when it occurs on hardened surfaces. Surface
water that has become mixed with light liquids
of mineral origin in specific applications, must
be treated via suitable separator systems or
retention devices must be provided. The
treated surface water must then be fed into the
wastewater sewer (DIN 1999-100).
Laws, for example the law on prevention
and remediation of environmental damage,
require maximum operating safety of plants
that handle water polluting liquids. ACO offers
practical solutions with new and innovative
technology.
If the contaminated surface water is to be
discharged into a body of water, the respective
authority must decide what treatment plant
must be used depending on the degree
Oleopator P of contamination and the sensitivity of the
receiving water.
• With integrated silt trap
• With automatic shutoff when max.
Typical Applications
light liquid storage capacity is
reached Petrol stations, car parks
• With coalescence insert Car washes, vehicle washes
Automotive workshops,
automotive trade

Light liquid separator system Filling areas, unloading zones

class 1 according to EN 858 Petroleum storages, maintenance

operations

According to EN 858, the plants are Transformer stations, power plants

hydraulically tested and certified by Industry and commerce

LGA (Landesgewerbeanstalt) Bayern.

Furthermore, the plants are inspected
by LGA Bayern regularly, during
which the assembly is checked for The following load classes are available:
compliance with current standards. An Load class A: the walkable option – ideal for inner courts and grassed areas
existing static type test guarantees the Load class B: drivable by cars – perfect for drives and parking areas
stability for min. 50 years. Load class D: drivable by trucks – the safe solution for heavy vehicle loads and storage
areas, as well as shoulders of roads
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 Backflow Preventer

ACO backflow stops

Previously an occasional hazard, the risk of backflows
Compact design for versatile utilisation
will undoubtedly increase in future in line with the
predicted greater frequency of heavy rain storms.
This is because sewers are only designed to cope with
average rainfall volumes for economic and technical
reasons. Mixed water sewers can therefore very
quickly fill up completely during major cloud bursts.
It therefore only makes sense to permanently protect
all rooms and areas in single family houses lying below
the backflow level from the risk of backflow from
public sewers.

Product benefits
In-situ test according to EN 13564
already for DN 50/DN 70 possible
Maintenance without tools
Quick fasteners for cover locking
DN 100 – DN 150 with large openings
for inspection and cleaning
With test funnel also for DN 50
and DN 70

ACO backflow stops for grey water

Various drainage situations require

the appropriate product if protection
against backflow is needed.
The ACO backflow stop series Triplex
fulfills all demands defined in EN 13564
and fits for protection of drainage pipes
conveying water or grey water from
showers, sinks or washing machines
below the backflow level.
The compact product dimensions
enable quick and uncomplicated
installation – for both new buildings and
renovation.
The quick fasteners of the covers
allow simple maintenance without the
utilizati¬on of tools.
The ACO Triplex series is available in the Easing of maintenace through innovative
dimensions DN 50 - 150. cover locking
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 Cellar Drainage/Back-flow Preventers

Professional lift systems are one of the main areas of ACO product excellence in its building drainage
product line. ACO has a complete range of intelligent solutions suitable for several application areas, as
well as a flexible tank system enabling customization for specific requirements.

ACO lifting systems

a complete range for professionals

ACO wastewater lift plants

Product benefits
Muli-Star lifting plants are designed
ptimum tank volume utilisation-less
to raise wastewater from deeper lying
hysterisis and pump wear
rooms such as conveniences, cloakrooms,
Microprocessor-controlled switchbox for
showers or complete bathrooms. Also
simple operation
available with a redundant unit for higher
Low-noise pumps
operating reliability in housing blocks or
Special connection piece for rapid
small offices.
assembly to pressure pipe

The Muli-Pro lift plants are mainly used in Product benefits

public and commercial buildings e.g.office High-quality tank in polyethylene
buildings, schools, hotels and factories. Designed for wastewater containing
These lift plants can be equipped with grey and black water
several lifting heights and flow rates. Free diameter up to 100 mm
Variable by up to four inflow
connection options
Wide scope for positioning in the
installation space
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 ACO SPORT

ACO SPORT includes drainage systems and construction elements for sports and recreational facilities, helping
them to remain in good playing condition throughout the year.

ACO SPORT drainage systems

for running tracks and sport facilities

The successful partnership between ACO and the Olympic Games first began in 1972. This was the year that ACO
kitted out the award-winning “Olympiastadion” in Munich with ACO SPORT® products! Since then ACO has firmly
established itself as a key partner to the largest sporting event in the world

Photo London used under Creative Commons from interbeat

The hockey facility of the Olympic Games 2016 ACO SPORT® Drainage systems for athletics
in Rio is equipped with ACO drainage channels facilities Type A, B, C

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Football grounds

Pitches in football stadiums are generally system has proven ideal for removing
covered with real grass. However, many surface water from this kind of surface, and
football pitches are covered with infilled from adjacent auxiliary areas. Because of
artificial turf, to allow them to be used the low (15 mm) depth of these channels,
more intensively, for longer, without any which conforms to DIN 18035, they are
deterioration in playability. The infill used safe, drain the water away reliably, and
in the artificial turf is a mixture of sand and are easy to clean of granules. Because the
rubber granules. This makes the surface very sides of the symmetrical channel are only
water-permeable, just like real grass. slightly off-vertical, it is easy to lay paving
The ACO SPORT® shallow channel drainage stones against it.

Sports pitches, games areas and recreation

grounds

All-weather pitches, small sports surfaces, tennis

and volleyball courts and leisure installations also
all need to be quickly drained of surface water.
The components used for drainage must also
be extremely low-maintenance and sturdy, and
must not pose a risk of injury.

ACO SPORT® shallow channels are the ideal

solution, as demonstrated by many decades
of use on numerous facilities of this kind. The
channel is wide, compact, and securely anchored
to the bedding material, meaning it is safe, sturdy,
self-cleaning, and presents vandals with no point
of attack. For point drainage of the sports surface,
a robust stainless steel catch basin, covered with Shallow channel
Shallow channel with
a grating with a small mesh to prevent injuries, Catch basin
anchorage groove
is recommended. Concrete edging panels can
additionally be used to form a wide border with
adjacent areas of vegetation, providing long-
term protection to sports surfaces with synthetic
coverings. By surrounding these games surfaces
with ACO SPORT® elastic perimeter kerbs,
additional safety can be provided for users. Elastic perimeter kerbs Grass edging panel Stainless steel point drain

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 ACO SPORT

Example Type B arena

Type B sports facilities are not only used presenting no obstacle to step over. The users of modern sports facilities. For
for athletics, but primarily for football sectors designed as artificial surfaces example, if there is a raised playing field,
or other ball games. To make sure the for athletics competitions run flush with the drainage is routed through hidden
playing conditions are safe for all users, the level of the running track at the channels designed as box channels with a
particularly due to the 5 cm high border prescribed surface gradient. stationary stable cover, which also serves
required around the running track, as the 5 cm high border around the
the large playing area is also built 5 cm The ACO SPORT® NW 125 drainage running track. The channels are raised
above the level of the running track. system is a combination of hidden above the side of the playing field via a
This means the border edge can be channels and hollow-profile channels. 4 cm high cast-on turf support. Water
permanently installed on the raised edge The system intelligently unites fast enters from the running track at the side,
of the playing field directly, by means surface drainage of the sporting surfaces through the supported plastic cover with
of a hidden channel construction, thus and the particular requirements of all its inlet slots that conform to standard.

Hidden box channel

Slot channel clear width 125

plastic cover can be layered over, moved
and detached
Inlet shaft
for box channel

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The sectors are drained via integrated
hollow-profile channels, which are
layered over with a synthetic surface
in situ. The plastic cover and its mobile
elements are plugged into the slots
arranged above the running track in
order to create the required border
around it. This border can be dismantled
quickly, which means the sectors can be
accessed easily from the running track,
thus ensuring technical discipline as
regards athletics.

Sport surrounding kerb

Cable distribution shaft

Sand capture channel

Elastic kerbstones

Inlet shaft for slot channel

and inspection box

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 ACO Access Cover UNIFACE
ACO Access Covers can be flexibly installed into any interior or
exterior areas. Their installation and handling, as well as their
maintenance and cleaning, are easy.

A wide range of standard types with many options, tailor

made production and the possibility of using various floor
surfaces make an ACO Access Cover look like an inconspicuous
chameleon smartly merging
into its background while retaining its full functionality and
Product information safety.

Typical applications are inside buildings or in building The precise manufacture of stainless steel, galvanized steel,
surroundings, where high level of design is required. aluminium alloys and composites guarantees high reliability
and long life of our products.
Recessed access covers are suitable for a thin floor surfaces in
thickness up to 15 mm or in special product range thickenss up • Stainless steel is suitable for application in meat, beverage,
to 65mm. chemical or food industry.
• Covers made of galvanized steel are typical for residential
The cover must be filled-up with concrete of required quality buildings, as well as for production and storage buildings.
(C35/45) in order to achieve declared load capacity • Aluminum covers for demanding applications such as in
hotels and hospitals will complete the program.

• Type tested and certified according to EN 1253-4, product

range AAC Uniface DEEP according to EN124
• Tested with space for tiles height 15 mm and for pavement
bricks and natural stone up to height 65 mm (competitors
covers tested completely filled with concrete)
• Bolt locked – child safety
• Corrosion resistant
• Small corner parts
• Secure installation – good connection with concrete
(profiled frame or anchors)
• Discreet product after installation
• Easy tool for opening and manipulation
• Water-tight and odour-tight tested according to EN 1253-4

ACO Access Cover PAVING ACO Access Cover SOLID

Product information Product information

Typically specified for use outside buildings, for pedestrian areas, Suitable for light industrial applications, where simple and
driveways and car parks. Recessed access covers for a pavement, lightweight covers are required. Surface of the cover is formed
natural stone or bitumen infill in height up to 120 mm. by anti slip tread “checker” plate.
Optimized supports are welded underneath of the cover which
guarantee declared load capacity.
• Strong supports are welded underneath of the
cover • No concrete or any other additional structural infill
• Load capacity up to load class C250 for all clear necessary
openings up to 1 m • Type tested and certified according to EN 124
• No concrete or any other additional structural • Equipped with a seal
infill necessary • Bolt locked – child safety
• Equipped with a seal • Corrosion resistant
• Secure and time saving installation
• No risk – load capacity always guaranteed
• Durable

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 ACO References - India
ACO products provide you with reliable drainage wherever they are used. Versality and quality of ACO
products will solve the most mundane problems of every day life, as well as the challenges of major projects.

1 2

5 6

1. International Airport, New Delhi

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2. Bihar Museum, Patna
3. Formula One track, New Delhi
4. Golden Temple, Amritsar
5. Netapp, Bangalore
6. Leela, Kovalam
7. Ritz Carlton, Bangalore
8. Tamara Resort, Kodaikanal
9. Yadagirigutta Temple, Telangana
10. Shoba Developers, Bangalore
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11. Taj Hotel, Mumbai
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 ACO References - International

1 2 3 4

5 6 7

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1. Hotel Burj Al Arab, Dubai

2. Petronas Towers, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
10 3. Sapphire Tower, Istanbul
4. Westminster Cathedral, London
5. Formula 1 circuit, Shanghai
6. Central Fish Market, Kuwait
7. Airport, Frankfurt
8. Olympic Stadium, London
9. Potsdam Place, Berlin
10. Olympic Stadium, Beijing
www.aco.com

Australia Croatia www.hydrocast.fr

ACO Polycrete Pty Ltd ACO Gradevinski elementi d.o.o.
Emu Plains, Sydney Zagreb Germany (Headquarter)
Adeleide www.aco.hr ACO Severin Ahlmann
Brisbane Czech Republic GmbH & Co. KG
Melbourne ACO Industries k.s. Rendsburg/Büdelsdorf
Perth Pˇribyslav www.aco.com
www.acoaus.com.au www.aco.cz
ACO Tiefbau Vertrieb GmbH
Austria ACO Stavební prvky spol. s.r.o. Rendsburg/Büdelsdorf
ACO GmbH Jihlava www.aco-tiefbau.de
Baden www.aco.cz
www.aco.co.at ACO Hochbau Vertrieb GmbH
ACO Industries Tabor s.r.o. Reith
Belgium Sezimovo Ústí www.aco-hochbau.de
ACO Passavant NV/SA www.aco.cz
Merchtem ACO Selbstbau Vertrieb GmbH
www.aco.be ACO Marine s.r.o. Rendsburg/Büdelsdorf
Prague www.aco-selbstbau.de
Bosnia and Herzegovina www.acomarine.com
ACO d.o.o. ACO Passavant GmbH
Sarajevo Denmark Philippsthal
www.aco.ba ACO Nordic A/S Stadtlengsfeld
Ringsted www.aco-haustechnik.de
Bulgaria www.aco.dk
ACO Building Elements Ltd ACO Beton GmbH
Sofia Plastmo A/S Bürstadt
www.aco.bg Ringsted www.aco.com
www.plastmo.dk
Brazil ACO Guss GmbH
ACO Soluções em Drenagem LTDA ACO Funki A/S Kaiserslautern
Rio Abaixo, Jacareí - São Paulo Herning www.aco-guss.com
www.acodrenagem.com.br www.aco-funki.com
ACO Passavant Guss GmbH
Canada Hvidbjerg Vinduet A/S Michelbacher Hütte, Aarbergen
ACO Systems Ltd. Hvidbjerg/Thyholm www.aco.com
Mississauga, Ontario www.hvidbjergvinduet.dk
www.acocan.ca ACO Eurobar GmbH
Estonia Kaiserslautern
Chile ACO Nordic OÜ www.aco-eurobar.de
ACO SpA Tallinn
Santiago de Chile www.aco.ee ACO Edelstahl GmbH
www.aco-spa.cl Philippsthal
Finland www.aco-industrie.de
China ACO Nordic Oy
ACO Drainage Technology Espoo, Helsinki ACO Industrie Vertrieb GmbH
Co. Ltd. www.acodrain.fi Philippsthal
Shanghai www.aco-industrie.de
www.aco.cn France
ACO s.a.s ACO Funki A/S
ACO Technologies Ltd. Notre Dame de l’Isle Rendsburg/Büdelsdorf
Hongkong www.aco.fr www.aco-funki.de
www.aco.cn
ACO Funki France Aguss Vertrieb GmbH
Colombia Landerneau Michelbacher Hütte, Aarbergen
ACO Soluciones de Drenaje www.aco-funki.com www.aguss.de
Bogota
www.aco.com.co ACO Hydrocast SAS HAVO Strangguss GmbH
Saint Romain de Jalionas Plettenberg
www.havo-strangguss.de
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Inotec Sportanlagen- www.aconz.co.nz ACO Casting Services South Africa (Pty) Ltd
und Edelstahltechnik GmbH Norway Johannesburg
Rendsburg/Büdelsdorf ACO Nordic A/S www.aco-cast-iron.co.za
www.inotec.biz Lysaker
www.acodrain.no Spain
Hungary Plastmo A/S ACO Productos Polímeros, S.A.
ACO Kereskedelmi Kft. Slemmestad Maçanet de la Selva
Dunaharaszti, Budapest www.plastmo.no www.aco.es
www.aco.hu
Poland Sweden
India ACO Elementy Budowlane ACO Nordic AB
ACO Systems and Solutions Pvt. Sp.z o.o. Sävedalen, Göteborg
Ltd. Legionowo, Warsaw www.aco-nordic.se
Bangalore www.aco.pl
www.aco.in Switzerland
Plastmo Polska Sp. z o.o. ACO Passavant AG
ACO Technology Centre Pvt. Ltd. Janki, Warsaw Netstal, GL
Bangalore www.plastmopolska.pl www.aco.ch
www.aco.in
ACO Funki Sp. z o. o. Turkey
Italy Gorzno ACO Yapi Malzemeleri San. ve Tic. Ltd. Sti.
ACO Passavant S.p.A www.aco-funki.com Istanbul
Bagnolo in Piano www.aco.com.tr
www.aco.it Portugal
Lusitana ACO Ukraine
Latvia Elementos de Construcão, ACO Building Elements Ltd.
ACO Nordic SIA Unipessoal Lda. Kiev
Riga Matosinhos www.aco.ua
www.aco.lv www.aco.pt
United Arab Emirates
Lithuania Romania ACO Systems FZE
ACO Nordic UAB ACO s.r.l. Dubai
Vilnius Afumati www.aco.ae
www.aco.lt www.aco.ro
United Kingdom
Malaysia Russia ACO Technologies plc
ACO Polycrete Pty Ltd ACO Drainage Solutions LLC Shefford
Kuala Lumpur Moscow www.aco.co.uk
www.acoaus.com.au www.acodrain.ru
ACO Building Drainage
Mexico Serbia Bedford
ACO Productos de Contruccion, ACO gradjevinski elementi d.o.o. www.acobuildingdrainage.co.uk
S.A. de C.V. Belgrade
Tlalnepantla, Mexico City www.aco.rs USA
www.acomex.com.mx ACO Polymer Products, Inc.
Slovakia Casa Grande, AZ
Morocco ACO Stavebné prvky, s.r.o. Mentor,
ACO Solutions de Drainage Bratislava OH
Aïn Atiq www.aco.sk Fort Mill, SC
www.aco.fr www.acousa.com
Slovenia
Netherlands ACO gradbeni elementi,
ACO B. V. zastopanje, d.o.o.
Doetinchem Sˇmarje pri Jelsˇah
www.aco.nl www.aco.si

New Zealand South Africa

ACO Limited ACO Systems SA
Auckland Germiston, Johannesburg
www.aco.co.za

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