News on Migua expansion joint covers

With MIGUFIRE, MIGUA complements its long-standing expertise in movement joints with the function of fire protection. Fire protection thus becomes an integral part of a holistic approach to movement joints.

Movement joints are among the most demanding functional areas of any building. They must permanently accommodate structural movement while simultaneously meeting a wide range of additional requirements, including load-bearing capacity, usability, watertightness, hygiene, and fire protection.

For decades, MIGUA has supported architects, planners, building owners, and contractors in selecting and implementing suitable movement joint solutions. With MIGUFIRE, the company is now expanding its expertise to include another key functional aspect of movement joints: fire protection.

MIGUFIRE comprises fire protection solutions specifically developed for movement joints and their unique requirements. The systems permanently follow the movement of the joint and, depending on the design, can simply be inserted from above or bonded into place. In this way, MIGUA extends its movement joint expertise with solutions that functionally combine structural movement and fire protection.

The Joint as a Functional Unit

For decades, MIGUA has specialized in movement joints. That is why the company does not view a joint merely in terms of its geometry, but in terms of the functions it must perform within a building. It is not the joint width that matters most, but the movement. A movement joint must permanently accommodate structural movement while simultaneously fulfilling numerous additional functions, depending on the application, such as load-bearing capacity, trafficability, watertightness, hygiene, and fire protection.

At MIGUA, these requirements are not considered separately. The objective is to technically coordinate all functions so that the movement joint performs reliably and permanently throughout its service life.

Thinking About Movement Joints Holistically

MIGUFIRE is the logical extension of MIGUA's long-standing expertise in the field of movement joints. Experience gained from international projects and numerous customer applications has shown that building owners, planners, and contractors are not looking for isolated products, but for technically coordinated solutions that deliver lasting performance.

With its fire protection solutions for movement joints, MIGUFIRE meets this expectation by combining reliable fire protection with the movement requirements of the joint while also enabling straightforward installation on site.

With MIGUFIRE, MIGUA expands its holistic approach to include fire protection. Rather than being treated as a separate trade, fire protection is regarded as an integral part of the movement joint. The objective is to coordinate movement, fire protection, and installation from the very beginning, reducing interfaces and creating durable, reliable solutions.

MIGUA is strategically realigning its activities in international growth markets and has established a strengthened partnership with MYTA Specialties. The objective is to structurally enhance market development in key regions, systematically unlock scaling potential, and optimize operational execution on the ground.

Since 2015, MIGUA has been active in the Middle East and has established itself in the GCC region as a provider of high-quality expansion joint systems, entrance mats, performance louvers, and trims. The region represents a key pillar of MIGUA’s international growth strategy. Through this partnership, MIGUA combines its technological expertise and strong brand position with a regionally anchored organization. As Markus Schaub-Manthei, CEO of MIGUA, states:

“The partnership with MYTA marks an important step in our growth strategy and a further milestone in our international expansion. By combining our more than 100 years of experience and high quality standards with a strong regional organization, we are strengthening our operational proximity to the market, creating additional value for our customers, and further reinforcing our position in strategically important regions.”

MYTA brings together an experienced team with deep regional market knowledge, a strong network, and high operational execution capabilities. The company is fully aligned with the requirements of fast-growing markets and ensures a market-oriented implementation on site. Building on the strategic vision of Managing Partner Yaser Tawil, Mohammed Aamer CEO of MYTA Specialties, a seasoned leader with deep regional expertise, emphasizes:

“Our ambition is to actively support MIGUA’s market development in the region and consistently realize growth opportunities. With our expertise, strong regional network, and clear operational focus, we ensure efficient, market-driven execution. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to sustainable growth, technical excellence, and customer-centric delivery, positioning both companies to capitalize on rising demand for high-performance architectural solutions and drive long-term success across the region.”

Yaser Tawil, Managing Partner, adds:

“This partnership reflects a shared vision for long-term growth. Having known Mohammed Aamer for many years, I have full confidence in his leadership and the team’s ability to successfully drive this next phase, together with MIGUA.”

MIGUA will continue to focus on its core competencies in development, production, and system solutions “Made in Germany,” while MYTA ensures proximity to the market and execution tailored to local requirements. This clear division of responsibilities creates an efficient, growth-oriented structure while enhancing speed, flexibility, and market penetration. The partnership specifically addresses growth opportunities in the GCC countries, North Africa, Turkey, and Southeast Asia, forming the foundation for sustainable international expansion.

With this strengthened collaboration, MIGUA and MYTA are laying the foundation for sustainable international expansion, driven by clear responsibilities, strong local execution, and a scalable growth platform.

Please rest assured that this step is designed with you in mind, you will continue working with your established points of contact, particularly Mr. Aamer, while ongoing projects proceed seamlessly and benefit from enhanced support and execution.

From 13 to 17 January 2025, it's that time again: BAU 2025 - the international trade fair for architecture, materials and systems - opens its doors in Munich.

MIGUA will be there again!

Visit us in Hall A2, Stand 328, and experience our innovative MIGUA expansion joint systems up close. Take the opportunity to see a large selection of our joint covers live - quality and engineering skills that will convince you.

What you can expect:

• Our expansion joint covers to see and touch: Feel the precision and robustness of our products directly on site.
• Expert advice: Our experts from all areas will be on hand to advise you on your specific requirements.
• Exciting new products: Look forward to exclusive insights into the latest developments in our range.
• Even more bundled expertise: This year we are exhibiting together with our sister companies Hauff-Technik and Betomax on one stand - benefit from the concentrated expertise of our parent company Indus!

We look forward to seeing you!

How proud we are! MIGUA has just been granted "Employer of the Future" by the DIND (German Innovation Institute for Sustainability and Digitalization). 

Of course we are delighted to receive this award, as we are doing everything we can to find new and individual solutions and make our existing products fit for a sustainable future. In doing so, we are focusing on digitalization and the use of AI in some areas. What drives us? A successful result and the satisfaction of our customers.

As pleased as we are about this award, we are working hard to keep this bar high in the future - so that we can offer our colleagues not only a future-oriented workplace, but also a reliable one.

You can find out more about the DIND here.