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Adele explains why materials library SCIN chose to exhibit at Materials 2017 and what visitors to the SCIN exhibition stand could expect to see at the show plus how suppliers and specifiers viewing this podcast can easily contact the brand for more information about their services. The interviewer for BusinessNet Explorer is Mick de Leiburne.

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Daniel Nevitt (Marketing Director of Armourcoat) talks about how it is fantastic timing for the industry to have a materials focussed event and why Armourcoat chose Materials 2017 to showcase their interior and exterior decorative solutions that include polished plaster, sculptural effects and innovative surface finishes plus how specifiers viewing this podcast can easily contact the brand for more information. The interviewer for BusinessNet Explorer is Mick de Leiburne.

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Vicky explains why, after 10 years away from exhibitions for the Twinfix brand, she chose Materials 2017 to exhibit their ‘Georgian wired’ effect polycarbonate product at and describes what is available for visitors to the Twinfix exhibition stand at the show plus how specifiers and buyers viewing this podcast can easily contact the brand for more information. The interviewer for BusinessNet Explorer is Mick de Leiburne.

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BNE – BusinessNet Explorer has launched a ‘new media partnership’ that highlights its digital media focus. BusinessNet Explorer is the product news and information channel for UK Construction & Building Services and associated Manufacturing and Energy focussed specifiers and buyers.

Managing Director Mick De Leiburne says: “We were proud to be given the opportunity to support Materials 2017 recently as a new media partner, providing updates on exhibition and exhibitor news on our portal and in audio / visual formats via our YouTube channel. The event organisers also provided us with an exhibition space to allow us to set up a mobile recording facility. This ‘Voice to the Brand’ opportunity was extremely well received and we recorded several interviews over the two days. These included industry ‘thought leaders’ from brands exhibiting, visitors to the show and senior members from the event management team. The interview recordings are now available as a special series of audio/visual ‘Materials 2017 interviews’ podcasts on the BusinessNet Explorer YouTube channel.

We’re hoping to be able to announce additional exhibitions later in the year where we will be offering the same services, broadening the reach of what we have to offer.”

In addition to the New Media offering, BNE offers the capability to provide brand managers with a short form press release service on an ad-hoc basis, to allow brands that do not have an agency to participate in ‘exhibitor news’ updates. Prices for this service depend on the requirements but are available on application and see the complete service on offer from one organisation.

David Schindler is the Event Director of Materials 2017 and he said: “We decided to utilise BusinessNet Explorer’s podcast services and channel to allow us a collaborative promotion opportunity for the Materials 2017 conference and exhibition itself and also the individual exhibitors. The BNE Product News podcasts provide an easy way to gather information quickly about new developments in our industry and having such an immediate way to reach our ‘on the move’ audience is vital for us. So many architects and building designers are now used to sourcing information from YouTube or other social media and are often out of their offices, so this makes podcasts a useful addition within our communications strategy. Making this service also available to our exhibitors allowed them an opportunity to share podcasts in their individual promotional activities relating to their presence at Materials 2017.”

Mick De Leiburne continued: “Our YouTube channel has a search facility allowing fast access to product news and information from leading and up and coming brands in audio / visual podcast format. The BNE channel search facility is positioned next to the ‘About’ button. You can search by brand, product type or Construction, Building Services including Electrical, Mechanical / HVAC product groups for relevant content. The playlists now have over 100 podcasts available including multi-brand news rounds, individual brand features and interviews. The whole opportunity is offered in harmony with GIANT PEACH new media.”

BNE supports the memberships of over 50 Trade Associations and Support Organisations and the most common visitor types are Architects, Surveyors, House Builders, Local Authorities, Design & Build Contractors, Property Developers, Design & Build M&E Contractors, HVAC Contractors, Consulting Engineers, and Building Services Engineers.

You can link to the BNE YouTube channel at  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzSTsoF994swf05-feeZ2EA/featured, or follow BNE on Twitter at https://twitter.com/BNEproductnews. Subscribe to the BNE YouTube channel or follow BNE on Twitter to receive regular updates.  The link to the BNE portal is via www.BusinessNetExplorer.com.

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Shaun Canham (left) and Colin Turnbull (right) of Condair

Condair plc, formerly JS Humidifiers, has expanded its service engineering department with the appointment of Colin Turnbull as Installation Manager and Shaun Canham as a new Service Engineer, specifically covering the North.

Colin, originally from Glasgow, has 20 years experience in the RAC industry having worked in various roles from engineer to project manager for a wide range of commercial cooling applications. As Condair‘s Installation Manager he is delivering the installation of all types of Condair humidification systems across the UK & Ireland, from order placement to completion. This includes liaising with clients, organising installation engineers and materials, and ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation.

Condair’s new service engineer, Shaun Canham, is based near Newcastle, enabling the company to provide a more efficient response time to its customers in the North of England. Shaun has Gas Safe certification, further strengthening Condair’s capacity to commission and maintain gas-fired steam humidifiers.

Tony Tullett, Service Manager at Condair, comments, “We are delighted to welcome Colin and Shaun to Condair’s service department and are proud to be expanding even further what was already the UK’s largest specialist humidifier engineering team. Condair now boasts 11 service engineers out on the road, strategically located across the country to support our customers, delivering the manufacturer’s expertise directly on site. This is in addition to our dedicated installation engineers and spares departments.”

Condair Group is the world’s leading specialist in humidification and evaporative cooling, with energy efficient, hygienic and innovative technologies for commercial, industrial and heritage applications. Condair is represented in the UK by Condair plc, which offers system design, manufacture, supply, installation, commissioning, maintenance and spares. Condair plc is the new name for JS Humidifiers following the organisation’s rebranding in October 2014. You can find out more by visiting the company’s website at www.condair.co.uk.

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Condair, the world’s leading humidification specialist, is expanding its product portfolio with a range of advanced commercial and industrial dehumidifiers.

The new Condair dehumidifier range comprehensively covers both desiccant and condensing technologies with extensive standard capacities from 0.5kg/h to 182kg/h (@20°C/60%RH). Custom units are also available, which are capable of providing even greater dehumidification or operating under specific or extreme environmental conditions required by an application.

Condair desiccant dehumidifiers use a silica-coated sorption rotor to absorb moisture from the air. This type of technology is ideal for low temperature conditions or applications that require very dry air, below 50%RH. The dehumidifier’s sorption rotor is regenerated with a heated airflow and the wet, hot air is vented externally. As standard, electrical heat exchangers are used for this regeneration process but gas-fired, steam or hot-water heat exchangers can also be used, either alongside the electrical heater or instead of it, to reduce energy and operating costs.

The desiccant dehumidifiers, from Condair, are designed to allow additional modules to be seamlessly attached on either the process or regeneration airflows. These modules provide pre or post-cooling, post-heating or air-cooled condensation removal. Being able to customise the system with these modules allows air to be delivered to an area or room at a precise temperature as well as the correct humidity. The air-cooled condensation module removes the need for external venting of the wet regeneration airflow, making the system even more flexible in its operation.

Condair condensing dehumidifiers use a refrigerant circuit to remove moisture from the air, as it condenses on cooling coils. This type of technology is ideal for lowering humidity to around 50%RH. Features of the range include hot-gas defrost as standard, to control icing on the cooling coil and ensure efficient operation at lower room temperatures. Temperature neutral models are also available that have a secondary, externally located condenser. This allows some of the heat generated by the refrigerant circuit to be vented outside and the dry conditioned air to be delivered back to the room at the same temperature as the incoming humid air.

Both desiccant and condensing dehumidifiers can be operated as stand-alone systems, providing dry air directly to a room’s atmosphere, or attached to a duct network to distribute conditioned air to a wider area. Due to the extremely large capacities available in the Condair range, a single unit is often capable of serving a whole building.

Condair Group is the world’s leading specialist in humidity control and evaporative cooling, with energy efficient, hygienic and innovative technologies for commercial, industrial and heritage applications. Condair is represented in the UK by Condair plc, which offers system design, manufacture, supply, installation, commissioning, maintenance and spares. Condair plc is the new name for JS Humidifiers following the organisation’s rebranding in October 2014. You can find out more by visiting the company’s website at www.condair.co.uk.

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Specialist installer SEH Commercial has completed its first major installation using the REHAU Polytec 50 aluminium clad curtain walling system.

The Suffolk based company has successfully installed a 20m high replacement curtain walling section across the common stairwell area in the high profile eight storey, 1960s Greenlaw Court apartment block in Ealing, West London.

Successfully tested to the tough CWCT standards for weather performance and Passivhaus certified and approved, the REHAU Polytec aluminium clad curtain walling matches the aesthetics of the steel curtain walling which was in place previously, but offers much improved thermal performance and minimal requirements for maintenance.

REHAU Polytec 50, which uses a conventional transom/mullion construction with box steel stick sections faced internally with PVC profile and externally with aluminium, was specified by Cooley Architects.  SEH and REHAU’s commercial sales manager Kevin O’Neill worked closely with architect Gebina Ham, director at Cooley Architects, on the specification and recommended REHAU Polytec 50 because it could meet both the planning department’s requirement for slim sight lines and the residents association’s requirement for cost effectiveness.

Alongside the curtain walling, SEH also installed more than 130 windows in the 34 apartments in the Greenlaw Court block fabricated in the flush fitting REHAU TOTAL70R fully reversible window system.  These replaced the original steel windows from the 1960s, replicating the overall appearance and opening options but offering the block’s residents improved thermal performance, better acoustics and greater security.

The curtain walling, windows and 32 balcony doors in a REHAU TOTAL70 outer frame were all fabricated by leading REHAU fabricator Climatec, based in Southend.

The window, door and curtain walling replacement at Greenlaw Court was part of a much larger refurbishment project managed entirely by SEH which also included concrete repairs, asbestos removal, electrical and service alterations and building decoration.

The feedback from the Residents Association has been very positive, not just on the performance of SEH during the refurbishment programme but also on the fact that the building is now much more air tight, with lower traffic noise and improved thermal efficiency.

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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.

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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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