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New Products
Autism information website
Technal revolutionises
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new website Autismlinks - www.autismlinks.co.uk has been launched
to guide visitors through the maze of autism information. The site brings
low rise glazing
together some of the best resources on the internet on autism spectrum
disorders.
The website, sponsored by The Hesley Group, has been set up for parents,
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luminium glazing specialist, Technal, has launched a new
rapid-build façade system for low rise building applications
carers and professionals of people on the autistic spectrum. It provides a
such as schools and colleges, both new build and refurbishment
signposting service for news, conference dates and website links to
projects.
publications and educational journals. The website also includes a section
MODAL is designed to provide robust, stylish and high
where questions can be sent and answered by an expert.
performance glazing. It has an innovative modular design, developed
The Hesley Group provides 52-week per year residential, care, education
to reduce work on site and provide the widest choice of configuration
and vocational services for children and adults, all of whom have complex
options currently available for façades up to two storeys.
needs, challenging behaviours and severe learning difficulties, arising mainly
The technically advanced yet simple frame is faster to install,
from autism.
provides enhanced weather resistance and allows greater quality
control because the frames are fabricated off site.
For more information on The
Its range of module options also allows more design flexibility
Hesley Group please visit
for single and two storey façades, including single, double or
!www.thehesleygroup.co.uk
triple glazed units; fixed lights; integral opening vents; doors; an
integrated sliding window and door system – and compositions.
Its innovative new features include:
• A design that minimises the visible aluminium and ensures
consistent sight lines
• Construction and detailing for a quality finish and time-saving
installation
• Optimum performance and cost efficiency, and a wider variety
of configurations
• A uniform and modern appearance
Altro surfaces
• Adaptability for refurbishment projects
• No unsightly caps – ideal for school applications
• Designed for optimum thermal performance and can exceed
on show at BSEC 2010
current Building Regulations
• Full compatibility with Technal’s aluminium windows and doors,
and fully tested to BS EN standards.
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rchitects, specifiers, contractors and buildings/facilities managers
should visit leading flooring and walling specialist Altro on stand
The system has its own exclusive handles, which are strong, secure,
626 at this year’s BSEC exhibition. From corridors to classrooms, kitchens
contemporary and ergonomic, and MODAL façades are available in a
to sports halls, Altro has flooring or walling solutions that are safe,
wide choice of finishes, including single and dual colours.
hygienic and attractive – and ideal for the education sector.
Also displayed at the exhibition will be a range of Altro’s flooring
!www.technal.co.uk/MODAL
products which are perfectly suited to the education sector:
Altro Timbersafe – the original wood effect safety flooring, perfect when
a safe walking surface with a warm, non-institutional look is required.
Altro Walkway – boasting a 21 year pedigree, this hardwearing safety
flooring is robust enough to deal with heavy footfall in a wide range of
locations where underfoot safety is required.
Altro Xpresslay – a revolutionary new safety flooring which can be
installed without the use of adhesive, making it extremely quick, easy
and clean to fit.
Altro Whiterock – a range of PVC wall cladding which offers
uncompromising hygienic qualities, ideally paired with Altro’s safety
flooring products to create a complete interior solution.
2009 saw even more education providers turn to Altro as their interior
surfaces solutions provider of choice. Come and find out why – visit
Altro on stand 626 at BSEC.
!01462 707 600 !www.altro.com
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