product designs
Layers of exclusivity
Businesses have now begun to reap the benefits of the green shoots of early 2010, and James Latham has de- cided to provide its customers with an even wider choice in veneered boards by signing an exclusive UK distribution deal for TEX TOP™ and Uniblanco - both recently launched by Grupo Losan. TEX TOP
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Oak
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is a unique concept in veneered board – with one face heavily textured. It’s available in a wide range of natu- ral and prefabricated veneers with a MDF or chipboard substrate. Offering a linear pattern formed by irregular lines, this product is ideal for furniture making and dec-
orative applications of any style. Uniblanco European
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Oak veneer is specially treated to provide maximum colour consistency and is available on most core boards including MDF, chipboard, blockboard and plywood. This product is recommended for applications where colour matching is a necessity, for example, furniture, doors, flooring, mouldings or paneling. As part of the exclusive deal, James Latham is also promoting the lightweight core ‘Airmaxx’ and a fantastic range of coloured veneers named ‘Art’.
marketing@lathams.co.uk or visit www.lathams.co.uk
Galvanising is kind to the environment
Galvanising is an effective and sustainable process, which can make a massive contribu- tion to environmental performance in the construction industry. Zinc is one of the most common natural components of the earth’s crust; it’s completely non-toxic and occurs naturally in soil, air, water and the biosphere, making it an essential element in the health of all living organisms. The use of zinc in galvanising has a positive effect on the environment, with less than 1 per cent of atmospheric zinc originating from man’s ac- tivities - the rest being produced from nature. A zinc coating prolongs steel’s durability and requires no maintenance. With diminishing levels of sulphur dioxide in the atmosphere galvanising now lasts longer than ever before – 50+ years is now common place. With zinc being 100 per cent recyclable, it can be re- used indefinitely without loss of physical or chemical properties, while latest research in- dicates the outstanding life cycle costing attractions of structures and components that have been galvanised.
info@medgalv.co.uk or visit website www.medgalv.co.uk.
Closing the door on noise
Booth Commercial is launching a new range of sound reducing doors which combine certified performance with competitive prices and fast turnaround times. This new ‘H’ range of acoustic doors uses enhance- ments to the BOOTH-FD fire door cores, which are automated line produced by their strategic partner German producer Teckentrup, one of Europe’s largest and fastest growing manufacturers of both cus- tom-made performance, and high-volume commodity, steel doors. The ‘H’ range will contain doors rated from 30 to 50dB with fire test certification to BS EN1634-1. Booth Commercial is an operating arm of Booth Industries, one of the worlds leading producers of high integrity blast resistant, security, acoustic, fire and large access doors. The company, which is part of the Redhall Group Plc, was founded in 1837, and for many years has worked on multi-million pound contracts both in the UK around the world supplying steel doors and blast wall systems.
For further information, telephone 01204 360 380, e-mail: enquiries@boothcommer- cial.com or visit www.boothcommercial.com
HEALTHY HEATING!
Clients of Salford Council’s Fit City, Eccles be- gan to feel the chill, when ageing boilers at this popular fitness centre started leaking. On the recommendation of Urban Vision, who also carried out the installation, three Remeha Gas 210 (6) boilers now replace the old system to the delight of both staff and customers. Urban Visions’ recommendation of Remeha 210’s was based on their proven reliability and reasonable cost. Remeha Gas 210 ECO Pro boilers are
floor standing, high efficiency, fully condensing boilers renowned for their ultra low NOx emis- sion. The most powerful in the range, the output of the Gas 210 (6) model delivers 39- 200kW. Suitable for both new build and retrofit installations, individual boilers may be installed back to back and are particularly suitable for modular configurations.
For further information visit www.remeha.co.uk
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