STÄRKEN Philippines, the exclusive distributor of autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) in the Philippines, partnered with ACE Builders to be its exclusive retailer in the country.

Joey Carlos, president and CEO of Starken Philippines, mentioned that they partnered with ACE Builders because it is a prestigious modern trade outlet.

"We are going to give them an exclusive for maybe one or two years. We want to develop the partnership, the loyalty and we want to expand it nationwide," he added.

On the other hand, Raymond Albert, sales and marketing consultant for ACE Builders said that they chose to partner only with the best brands and that is the reason why they chose to partner with Starken because they are the leading supplier of AAC products such as blocks, lintel beams and wall panels.

"We are really privileged because we are the only retail partner of Starken here in the Philippines," he added.

Starken invests in state-of-the-art machineries and technology supplied by Wehrhahn of Germany. Their innovative technology and wall system is matchless in the Philippine market. Advantages of AAC include higher fire resistance, water resistance, stronger and more durable, superior sound reduction and eco-friendly.

Aside from supplying blocks, lintels and panels, Starken Philippines also provides the needed tools and relevant construction materials vital in the use of AAC. Moreover, free training and technical support for their clients are available.

In the next two years, Starken will build one of the biggest factories of AAC in the Philippines and the whole of Southeast Asia.