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EXTERNAL ENVELOPE
Interpon introduces the new Futura 2026–2029 Collection
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kzoNobel Powder Coatings has launched the new superdurable Interpon D2525 Futura 2026-2029
Collection, now available across Europe and North America. Drawing on the enduring beauty of classic design while embracing the bold expressions shaping tomorrow’s buildings, the collection brings together expressive fi nishes, advanced textures, and a refreshed vision for the built environment.
Designed to show where architectural color is headed next, the new Futura 2026-2029 Collection gives architects and designers a modern toolkit to create on-trend spaces for work, leisure and relaxation, to be enjoyed for decades to come.
A fusion of past infl uence and future ambition An iconic cornerstone in architectural design for more than two decades, Futura has long guided the industry’s approach to color, fi nish, and material expression. The 2026-2029 Collection continues that legacy with two palettes that
connect generations of design in a single creative language supported by long-lasting performance that will endure time, weather, and wear: •
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High Serenity offers soft, nature-inspired hues including warm stone, calming metals and quiet browns to elevate spaces with subtle texture and understated elegance. Bold
Adventure brings energy and
momentum, with dynamic colors that glisten and sparkle through earthy reds, regal blues, and fi nishes designed to inspire confi dence and exploration.
Sustainability built in – as a standard Every color in the Futura 2026-2029 Collection now comes with sustainability built in. Not only its superdurability, extending product lifecycles, but also with Low-E curing across all new colors, and bio-attributed raw materials as standard across the entire range manufactured in the EMEA region. •
Low-E technology supports curing at lower temperatures or faster line speeds,
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helping reduce energy use and unlock operational effi ciency.
Bio-attributed raw materials support a lower carbon footprint, aligning with the reality that sustainable choices must also be practical, high-performing.
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This built-in sustainability places the new Futura Collection squarely within the Interpon Eco+ portfolio – AkzoNobel’s most advanced and rigorously proven sustainable powder coatings. Futura refl ects Interpon’s value-driven sustainability philosophy of delivering solutions that perform on the line, reduce energy use, and support long-lasting design without asking customers to compromise.
www.interpon.com/gb/en/products/architectural/ interpon-d-futura-2026-2029
Installing contractor puts forward Wraptite® membrane for Manchester PBSA development
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he installing contractor at a high- rise PBSA (purpose-built student accommodation) development has
shown their confi dence in Proctor Group’s Wraptite®
external air barrier by putting the product forward for use on the facade. The Echo Street development comprises three towers, of 16, 21 and 27 storeys, with 11 and 15 storey links between them. As part of regenerating a gateway site in the city centre, the fi nished scheme is targeting a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating. Air source heat pumps and solar PV panels form part of an all-electric approach. In addition, the linking sections have green roofs.
Comprehensive technical support key to ongoing relationship The willingness of Eire Facades, the installing contractor,
to propose Wraptite as an
alternative to the specifi ed membrane shows the extent of their trust in the product. This confi dence is rooted in their
Manager at Eire Facades. “The technical support team is incredibly knowledgeable and responsive, whether providing guidance during installation or helping to troubleshoot unique project challenges. We know we’re backed by a team that values precision and performance as much as we do.” “The product is outstanding,”
added
relationship with Proctor Group and the technical support the manufacturer has provided across multiple projects – including Echo Street.
Delivering building performance means getting the most out of quality products. To that end, Proctor Group gave toolbox talks to three project managers. All were receptive to the training, and it was clear from the Proctor Group’s subsequent site visits that the information was followed. The standard of installation was very good across the entire development.
“What truly sets Wraptite apart is the support behind it,” said Shaun Farnhill, Project
Shaun. “Durable, reliable, and easy to work with.
It provides excellent airtightness and weather protection, helping us meet stringent performance standards without compromising on installation effi ciency.” Wraptite
provides a consistent airtight seal that contributes to meeting a project’s airtightness target, while also being highly vapour permeable. That vapour permeability allows the passage of moisture vapour out of the structure, avoiding any increase in condensation risk.
01250 872 261
proctorgroup.com/products/wraptite
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