38 APPOINTMENTS & COMPANY NEWS
Aquarian Cladding seals partnership with industry leaders to distribute MechSlip
and Lacy and Ibstock Kevington to distribute MechSlip. The innovative brick cladding system will
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uniquely allow architects and developers the creative freedom to design robust and versatile brick facades using any natural clay brick cut into slips. The slips can be mechanically fixed to any substrate, at any height, via an engineered metal support system. MechSlip will be added to Aquarian
Cladding’s product portfolio, alongside the B-rated Gebrik insulating brick cladding system and A1-rated Terreal terracotta rainscreen system, as a non-combustible A1-rated cladding solution, suitable for use on buildings over 18m. For Aquarian Cladding, it means an exciting
start to 2020 after another successful year in 2019. The South West-based company has seen continual growth since forming 12 years ago
pecialist external cladding supplier Aquarian Cladding Systems has announced an agreement with Ash
based industry innovators Ash and Lacy, who have designed the mechanical metal support system, and Ibstock Kevington, the UK's largest brickwork special shape and masonry fabrication company, who cut the brick slips that go onto it. MechSlip has been fire tested and meets
and Julian Venus, Aquarian’s Sales Director said: “We are delighted to be partnering with not one but two market-leading, innovative manufacturers. The opportunity to work together with Ash and Lacy and Ibstock Kevington is hugely exciting for all of us.” MechSlip will be introduced to Aquarian’s
unique Approved Installer Network and the company will work with its 60-strong approved installation companies to add the unique brick cladding system string to their bow. The development of MechSlip has been carried out as a joint venture between UK-
The Platform Lift Co. forms new partnership
The Platform Lift Company Ltd is proud to announce its new partnership with leading Swedish platform lift manufacturer Motala Hissar AB, who are part of the world-renowned KONE Group. This exciting new partnership positions The Platform Lift Company as a key UK distributor of Motala Hissar’s range of platform lift products to other trade lift companies, commercial clients and
end users. The Platform Lift Company will also be responsible for providing parts, servicing, maintenance and repair for the Motala platform lift product range within the UK.
01256 896000
www.platformliftco.co.uk New year, new name
Polypipe Civils & Infrastructure has changed its name to Polypipe Civils & Green Urbanisation. The name change reflects a shift in focus towards a holistic
approach to water retention, re-use and management. Green Urbanisation introduces a new generation of techniques that optimises urban green assets through an extended and fully integrated sustainable water management network. Under a campaign name of From the Ground Up, Polypipe Civils & Green Urbanisation will be spreading the word about its new approach – and encouraging more dialogue and debate about our future city landscapes.
01509 615100
www.polypipe.com/civils
Euroclass A1 in accordance with EN13501- 1:2007 +A1:2009. It has also been tested for weathertightness in accordance with ‘Standard for systemised building envelopes CWCT, 2006’ and is currently registered for BBA certification, which is expected in 2020. Founded in 1857, Ash and Lacy has been at
the forefront of technical performance, product innovation and high standards of engineering for over 140 years and manufactures a diverse range of engineered facade and roofing systems for the construction sector.
0808 223 9080
www.aquariancladding.co.uk
VORTICE sales team starts the year in Italy
January began with the VORTICE UK sales team’s visit to the company’s Italian headquarters where they previewed some of the brand’s exciting new product development plans, with the environment being a key consideration. 2020 begins with the roll-out of the Vort Avel HR450D Passive House
accredited ventilation system which was launched at the end of 2019. General Manager Kevin Hippey said: “The core business ethos in Italy is replicated in the UK, the desire to provide excellent indoor air quality to the domestic, commercial and industrial markets”.
01283 492949
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