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Scaffolding system brings key gains to contractors
The world’s largest system scaffolding manufacturer, Layher, is launching the next generation of its highly successful Allround® scaffolding system into the UK market.
The introduction of Layher Allround® Lightweight (LW) combines proven performance with key benefits – ranging from lower weight and enhanced load bearing capacity, to an innovative ‘AutoLock Wedge-Head®’ function which, says the company, will provide greater safety and speed during both erection and use.
Read more: Scaffolding system brings key gains to contractors
New dual voltage Master heaters for UK market
Master Climate Solutions, a leading manufacturer of portable space heaters and dehumidifiers, has expanded its heaters range with the launch of new dual voltage devices dedicated to British customers.
Due to the high interest on UK market as well as a part of its commitment to offer innovative solutions adjusted to clients’ needs, Master Climate Solutions includes in the offer three new dual voltage indirect oil heaters: BV 77, BV 170 and BV 290. Additional improvements like stronger cone or waterproof plastic box for electrical components prove it is the most advanced range of indirect heaters now designed for professional users in many fields of construction industry, logistics and others.
Combisafe delivers highest safety standards
Combisafe continues to break ground in the growing German construction market by supplying 24 Safety Net Fans for the construction of TaunusTurm – a 170 metre high development in the heart of Frankfurt’s financial district.
Designed by Gruber + Kleine-Kraneburg, the 40-storey concrete tower is being built by main contractor Ed. Züblin AG. After protecting workers and pedestrians at Züblin’s recently completed headquarters building for European Central Bank, also in Frankfurt, Combisafe Safety Net Fans once again proved the ideal fall safety and high-rise protection solution.
COMBISAFE launches new innovative rebar socket
COMBISAFE has developed an innovative socket for use with its edge protection posts or traditional scaffolding. The socket comes complete with a hook and anchor to enable precast manufacturers to quickly secure it rigidly to the rebar without the need for wiring or spacers.
The socket is fixed at a junction of the rebar mesh before further reinforcements are added and the concrete poured. The use of the robust hook and anchor ensures the socket will not move while the casting table is oscillated or vibrated, or while the concrete surface is being keyed.
Your safety is Dickies business - Safety Accessories
Dickies offer the full range of PPE and safety accessories. This ensures you have full confidence and trust in your safety equipment when working in dangerous conditions and harsh work environments.
Dickies workwear aims to protect every area of your body. Dickies offer a wide range of tough work gloves including Showa Gloves, a range of eye protection including safety spectacles, goggles, and visor kits. In addition ear defenders. Ear plugs, respirators and disposable respirators.
Read more: Your safety is Dickies business - Safety Accessories
Mumford & Wood make a 'stirling' effort
New and enhanced products in Mumford & Wood’s award-winning Conservation™ range were officially launched at The Building Centre this week. The event was hosted by Roy Wakeman OBE, chief executive officer of The Performance Timber Products Group and other senior members of Mumford & Wood.
Special guest, legendary British motor racing driver Sir Stirling Moss OBE, a recent customer of the company, attended the occasion with his architect and building contractor.
Leeds sign company gets top marks
A Leeds based company that provides signage solutions throughout the UK, has gained a stronger foothold in the education sector. With five school and college projects commencing this week alone, Signlex now has a specialist education department to deal with this niche area.
Over the last year the Company has completed several successful developments for the Education Sector including; Dudley College/Dudley Sixth Form, Oakfield’s Community College, Middlesbrough, Lancaster Girls Grammar School, Leeds East Academy and Lakes College, Workington. Works are currently underway at Watermill School in Stoke on Trent and Ormiston Horizon, Great Yarmouth.
Eurobrick's P-Clad approved for high rise buildings
The UK’s leading brick slip cladding specialist, Eurobrick, has received approval for its P-Clad system to be installed on buildings over 18m high, having passed the rigorous fire test imposed for high rise buildings.
John Mayes, Managing Director of Eurobrick, is thrilled by the company’s latest certification saying;
“The fire safety testing carried out by the Building Research Establishment (BRE) was intensive, but proves the quality of P-Clad. Having seen the testing process first hand, it certainly gave us a greater appreciation of why fire safety is paramount.”
Read more: Eurobrick's P-Clad approved for high rise buildings
Combisafe launches 'off the shelf' system
The market leading UBIX® Temporary Roofing System has been further enhanced with the introduction of a lightweight sheet which uses an innovative clamping system to eliminate the need for pre-formed pockets. The UBIX® Lightweight Sheet offers cost effective weather protection that doesn’t compromise on performance or safety.
Available in 60 metre full length rolls, the lightweight sheets can be supplied in widths of 2.57 metres and 3.07 metres – as well as other metric and imperial widths. Customers can order the entire 60 metre roll and cut it themselves as required, or they can specify the sheet lengths and COMBISAFE will pre-cut and concertina fold it ready to use.
Carea launches new cladding colours
Leading developer of facade solutions, Carea, has launched a striking new range of double fitting cladding panels that bring texture and colour to building facades.
Part of the company’s Aquila range, the new panels are available in four different finishes – Carvi, Dune, Pixel and Smooth. They are also available in four new grey colour shades, to complement the existing 36 colours of the Aquila range.
Available in larger 600 x 1200mm sizes as well as the original Aquila sizes of 600 x 600mm, 600 x 300mm and 350 x 600mm, the extended Aquila range offers flexibility and versatility to specifiers, architects and contractors.
