PRODUCT SHOWCASE


PHS ORWAK UNVEILS NEW STRONGER, FASTER, DYNAMIC BALER RANGE


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HS Orwak, distributors of Orwak balers and compactors in the UK are now introducing a new Orwak range of high performance power balers which are stronger, faster and compactly designed to make installation easier in environments with low ceiling heights. The new “Orwak Power” family of balers


incorporates its unique Black Star Technology – an innovative hydraulic system which is based on the reverse technique of pulling the press plate downwards to compact the material rather than the traditional method of pushing it. This has enabled a more compact machine design with the cylinders placed


at the bottom of the baler and means the cylinders are at the strongest point when the pressure peaks.


The slightly spherical shape balers not only provide more strength and durability while using less energy but compacts into very dense bales. PHS Orwak Power balers are significantly faster and can handle high volumes of packaging material while also featuring autostart, extremely fast shutters and short cycle times. They have all attained a performance level D safety rating making them the leader in the industry. Martin Hewitt, Commercial Manager at PHS Orwak said “The new balers have been designed with the customer’s needs entirely in mind. We have known for some time that the height of the baler can be restrictive and the Orwak manufacturer has redesigned the internal mechanism and lowered the height of the unit, which means they are easier to incorporate into commercial workspaces.


Perhaps more importantly Tomra Compaction has placed a high emphasis on creating a baler with the highest health and safety standards built in. The Power balers all perform a full safety check each time they are used. We are delighted with the efficiency of this new range.” The Orwak Power Range includes the


Orwak Power 3320 which has the lowest installation height at 1980mm and creates the lightest bales, the 3420 is a versatile baler ideal for large volumes of packaging material with a fast cycle time of 24 seconds, a heavy-duty model (3620) and a baler with an extra generous infeed to accommodate large boxes (3820) completes the range.


For more information about PHS Orwak and its new Power Range please contact 02920 809090 or email productinfo@phs.co.uk.


ARMSTRONG CEILINGS HELP AN ACADEMY WITH A NEW HART


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ineral ceiling tiles and canopies from Armstrong were specified for a school’s first new-build for almost 20 years for their aesthetics,


acoustics and cost.


Some 22 Optima L white circle canopies and a total of 500m2 of Dune dB Tegular tiles on a Prelude 24mm grid, that was angled 45˚ in one area, were selected by Diocesan Architects for a new £1.2million sixth form centre at Hartsdown Academy in Margate, Kent. The two-storey building at the front of the campus next to the entrance replaces a mobile classroom block which was at least 20 years old with a steel- and timber-framed structure comprising seven small classrooms,


social and study space, and ICT suite. It also doubles as an adult education centre. Diocesan Architects had to design to strict guidelines in terms of the centre’s funding, with the building having to be delivered for £1,500 per m2, this being signed off by the EFA (Education Funding Agency) prior to a successful grant award to the school.


The Armstrong systems have been used throughout the 500m2, the circular Optima L canopies in the social space and the diagonal grid layout with Dune dB tiles in the student space specifically, with the Dune tiles in all other areas.


Ian Titherington, project coordinator at Diocesan Architects who are frequent specifiers of Armstrong Ceilings, said: “The canopies provide a visual talking point to the social area and reveal ductwork, cables and equipment that would otherwise be covered over. “The existing building stock was very


poor, with many temporary structures including mobiles inherited from other schools and commercial companies. As this was the first new build in the school for almost 20 years our brief was fairly simple. It had to be aesthetically pleasing and fit in the contractor’s budget.”


Installed by specialist sub-contractor Bagley Plastering Contractors for main contractor BEC Construction, the two


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Armstrong systems are manufactured from up to 80% recycled content and provide light reflectance of up to 87%.


The Optima L canopies were developed to provide a cost-effective designer solution for open areas, providing excellent sound absorption through their ability to absorb sound on both the front and the back of the system and so aid intelligibility and concentration. They are quick and easy to install under plasterboard ceilings, existing grid systems or exposed concrete soffits. The Dune dB tiles aid confidentiality due to their higher density which enables them to perform to 39dB.


Hartsdown executive principal Andy Somers said: “It is a great place for sixth formers to work and enjoy their learning experience. It has a welcoming and friendly atmosphere and is a comfortable place to study which is important for our young men and women who are preparing for the next step in their educational career including university, higher education, training, apprenticeships and employment.” The new sixth form block is part of ongoing expansion at the academy which also includes a new music learning centre with digital recording facilities, a community radio station where students learn broadcast and production skills, a 3G floodlit all-weather soccer pitch and a developing sports centre. www.armstrong.co.uk


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