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VMZINC will be among leading manufacturers in the ‘Meet the Buyers’ zone at Materials 2017 on 25th and 26th April at the Earl’s Court Ilec Centre. On show will be the company’s newly introduced bespoke PIGMENTO shades of orange, beige, grey, yellow and purple. These have been added to the blue, red, green and brown which are now widely specified throughout the UK. A colour matching service against specific RAL shades is also now available, a recent example being the grey produced for the extensive Fulham Wharf development. A presentation will also be made on the 26th on the use of zinc in contemporary architecture.

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ROCKFON work at the forefront of technology, developing high quality stone wool acoustic ceiling and wall solutions. They are proud to exhibit their latest innovation, new generation ROCKFON Mono Acoustic on Stand 23 at the Materials Show, London in April 2017.

ROCKFON Mono Acoustic quickly became a preferred solution for leading architects, when the system was first developed, as a contemporary, high performance, versatile alternative to traditional gypsum and plaster walls. Now ROCKFON have taken the solution a step further by adding marble powder to the render to create an even smoother, whiter and more refined acoustic surface that enhances any interior environment.

Unlike other monolithic, flat surfaces, ROCKFON Mono Acoustic is able to control reverberation by offering outstanding Class A sound absorption, all thanks to its stone wool core. ROCKFON will be celebrating International Noise Awareness Day on the 26 April. Their stand features a sleek sculpture inspired by vintage gramophone amplifiers, to support the European Acoustics Association (EAA) initiative to promote awareness of noise on the welfare and health of people worldwide.

Ideal for any space, ROCKFON Mono Acoustic offers true versatility. It can be installed on sloping, flat or curved surfaces, either in a suspension grid or mounted directly on existing ceilings or walls. The timeless, monolithic look of ROCKFON Mono Acoustic is suitable for renovation projects as it complements the character and original architecture of historical buildings. For new builds, ROCKFON Mono Acoustic can be installed in smaller rooms or large atriums as seamless spans, ceiling islands and walls.

The new white surface of ROCKFON Mono Acoustic is extremely bright and offers 99% light diffusion and 87% light reflection. The combination of high light reflection and diffusion leads to a uniform and regular spread of natural light in a room, reducing the need for artificial light and reducing energy costs. Comfortable lighting is important for wellbeing and personal performance. ROCKFON Mono Acoustic can be specified in an unlimited number of custom colours, offering true creative freedom.

The system allows for easy incorporation of light wells, lighting, air conditioning, ventilation systems and inspection hatches and offers Class A2 fire protection. The tiles are dimensionally stable at up to 100% relative humidity and can be installed in temperatures ranging from 0°C to 40°C, allowing installation before windows are fully sealed, without the risk of distortion. ROCKFON provides technical support and training courses for certified installers to ensure a high-quality finish and performance. All ROCKFON products are backed with a 15-year guarantee and are fully recyclable.

The ROCKFON team embody unrivalled expertise and knowledge when it comes to finding the perfect acoustic and aesthetic solutions for any interior design. They look forward to welcoming you to Stand 23, and to discussing how ROCKFON can help turn your design into a reality.

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Armourcoat will be participating in Materials 2017 – a new conference and exhibition focused entirely on material solutions for architecture, construction, and design (25-26 April, ILEC Centre, Earls Court, London).

Duncan MacKellar, Armourcoat creative director, will be speaking at the event and as part of a ‘concrete’ panel debate. The company is also presented as part of the Meet the Buyers forum on the show floor.

Decorative specialists Armourcoat are a leading supplier of high quality surface finishes with an array of global projects for an impressive list of international blue chip clients in the residential, hospitality and boutique retail sectors.

In March 2017, Armourcoat introduced a new Acoustic Plaster system designed to optimize the acoustics of interior spaces.

From large theatre halls, offices, classrooms, hotel receptions and private residences the use of hard sound reflective surfaces such as glass, wood and stone can cause excessive sound reverberation which leads to unpleasant noise levels. The Armourcoat Acoustic Plaster System offers a clean and smooth mineral surface that can be applied seamlessly over large expanses to both flat and curved surfaces. The correct control of sound can create a calmer and more pleasant environment.

Comprising of a special mineral wool composite panel that is bonded onto the substrate and finished with a seamless layer, the Armourcoat Acoustic Plaster System offers an elegant marble based plaster finish while allowing sound energy to pass through the surface. The zero VOC system consisting of 80% recycled material, achieves class ‘0’ fire rating and a class ‘A’ Noise Reduction Coefficient rating.

For more information visit Armourcoat at Materials 2017, or visit the company website at www.armourcoat.com.

 

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Polycarbonate pioneers Twinfix Limited are excited to announce that it will exhibit at the MATERIALS 2017 exhibition, 25^th and 26^th April at the ILEC Centre, Earls Court, London and they very much look forward to meeting you there.

The exhibition is the perfect platform to promote the innovative Twinfix GW Polycarbonate™.

Cleverly combining the appearance of traditional Georgian wired glass, yet with all the modern material benefits of polycarbonate, this lightweight incredibly tough and durable material will withstand all that the British weather can throw at it without cracking and breaking.

It is proving to be particularly popular for use in the rail sector where it has been much used in canopies and overhead glazing at various railway stations throughout the UK.

One such recent example is Lewes Station in East Sussex.  Twinfix worked alongside BAM Nuttall Ltd on the refurbishment of the station roof, providing them with Georgian wired polycarbonate Multi-Link non-fragile rooflights.  The remit was to replace some 1,178 panels of roof and vertical glazing.

Vicky Evans, Twinfix Director commented:

“For me it’s important to retain the feel of a station, so a sympathetic restoration is crucial.  However, I now also think it’s essential to not just replace like with like, as although traditional materials may look the same there are often disadvantages associated with them.  I think Georgian wired glass is an example of this.  It suits these old stations, it is in keeping, but it just replicates the same old problems; it breaks, it needs replacing.  The cycle continues.  Durability and sustainability are key in any refurbishment, why replace with something susceptible to breakage?

So this was an easy one to solve, the product needed was our Georgian wired effect polycarbonate. 

This polycarbonate glazing mimics the traditional Georgian wired glass that it will be replacing, but it will not break in use.  It is therefore safer to install and to use as an overhead glazing material, with no risk of glass cracking and shards or glass dust falling onto the platform below.  The long term cost saving of not needing to replace broken panels, accompanied by the massive safety advantages of not worrying about falling glass, just have to be considered as key benefits of our Georgian wired polycarbonate roof glazing.”

Georgian wired polycarbonate also has the additional benefit of being lighter than glass, therefore making it easier and quicker to install on a roof.  When it replaces glass it does not usually require any extra structure being put in place as it is normally considerably lighter than the original glazing.

Georgian wired polycarbonate can be pre-glazed in the Twinfix Multi-Link framing system which has a number of advantages over the old style two-part glazing bars that are put together on site to create a glazed roof.  The Multi-Link system is manufactured in the Twinfix factory and incorporates an innovative fix and link installation feature that makes it very quick to install.  Once on site there is less disruption at a station, which is important as the public needs to be serviced as normally as possible during building works.  This panel system also results in fewer errors on site during the install due to the pre-assembly of the panels.

Multi-Link roof glazing is also non fragile to ACR(M)001:2014, which is a key feature of all Twinfix station roof glazing systems.  When the life of old glazing on a roof is over it needs to be replaced with non-fragile roof glazing to limit risks on the roof.

All these advantages led to a successful roof re-glazing, providing Lewes station with a non-fragile, virtually unbreakable and attractive roof that keeps the feel and look of this heritage station.  Any hurdles that were met were overcome by the skilled and dedicated Twinfix team working closely with BAM, with one joint goal in mind, completing the project successfully.

Now finished, Lewes Station is a wonderful example of the Georgian wired Multi-Link product. Twinfix, BAM Nuttall and Lewes station can be very proud of these refurbished premises.

For further information, contact Twinfix Limited on 01925 811311 or visit www.twinfix.co.uk where you can view the entire product range, access downloads, watch HSE drop test videos or register your interest in hosting a CPD presentation.

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