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Corus

Colorcoat HPS See Seer*HPS. 200[R] pre-finished steel from Corus has been used on student accommodation Student accommodation in the United Kingdom is a term used in debating the impact of student housing, particularly with the recent expansion of numbers in higher education.  in Leicester. The eight-storey block has been clad by Commercial Cladding The plastic or glass sheath that is fused to and surrounds the core of an optical fiber. The cladding's mirror-like coating keeps the light waves reflected inside the core. The cladding is covered with a protective outer jacket. See fiber optics glossary.  Services using a Corus Panels and Profile system in Goosewing Grey. Colorcoat HPS200[R] is Europe's most specified pre-finished steel product and is backed by the market leading Confidex[R] Guarantee for up to 30 years.

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Hacel

The distinctive and innovative Theta range from Hacel Lighting's Desire catalogue offers versatility and effective multi-light source illumination. In recessed Solo, Duet, Trio and Quatro formats with Metal Halide halide: see halogen.  or Low-Voltage Tungsten Halogen halogen (hăl`əjĕn) [Gr.,=salt-bearing], any of the chemically active elements found in Group 17 of the periodic table; the name applies especially to fluorine (symbol F), chlorine (Cl), bromine (Br), and iodine (I).  light sources. Each luminaire luminaire
 or light fixture

Complete lighting unit, consisting of one or more lamps (bulbs or tubes that emit light), along with the socket and other parts that hold the lamp in place and protect it, wiring that connects the lamp to a power source, and a
 is made from die-cast aluminium and can be repositioned within its own module to create alternate lighting solutions and appearances especially suitable for architecturally stimulating retail projects, museums and galleries. Hacel's entire product range is designed and manufactured in the UK.

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Signbox

Stealth is an elegant and versatile sign system providing a range of distinctive profiles for external or internal signs. Its total flexibility permits a variety of creative solutions for wayfinding and information points that complement both contemporary and traditional environments. For more information visit www.signbox.co.uk or ring 01784 438688.

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Tile of Spain

Tile of Spain member Ceracasa was one of three companies awarded the prestigious 'Alfa de Oro' (gold award) at this year's CEVISAMA exhibition--the international ceramic tile and bathroom furnishings fair. The Emotile system that allows porcelain tile Porcelain tiles are ceramic tiles with a water absorption rate of less than 0.5 percent that are used to cover floors and walls. They can either be unglazed or glazed.

The hardness of the tile is rated from zero to five according to the Porcelain Enamel Institute scale.
 to be personalised by means of digital decoration and specially adapted glazes, is suitable for both internal and external use, on walls and floors. It has the same qualities as porcelain tiles, with resistance to impact, breakage, temperature change, low absorption rates and ease of maintenance.

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Keim Mineral Paints

Keim Mineral Paints have been used extensively on the Scottish Parliament Building The Scottish Parliament Building (Scottish Gaelic: Pàrlamaid na h-Alba)[1] is the home of the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood, within the UNESCO World Heritage Site in central Edinburgh.  for their longlife performance and eco-friendly properties. Keim Granital provides dense opaque decoration on concrete block basement walls. Keim Lotexan water repellent re·pel·lent
adj.
Capable of driving off or repelling.

n.
A substance used to drive off or keep away insects.



repellent

able to repel or drive off; also, an agent that repels. Refers usually to insect repellent.
 was used on major concrete elements for improved water repellency without altering their visual appearance. Keim Concretal Lasur, a low pigmentation pigmentation, name for the coloring matter found in certain plant and animal cells and for the color produced thereby. Pigmentation occurs in nearly all living organisms.  colourwash system, was applied to unify concrete colour variations. Keim Ecotec, a solvent free hydrocarbon concentrate was used to minimise surface dusting.

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CA Group

CA has supplied over 130 000sqm of Twin-Therm[TM] for the construction of a brand new, state-of-the-art distribution centre in Rotherham, for one of the UK's leading high street retailers. CA's Twin-Therm[TM] offered the most energy efficient built up metal and cladding solution. Made from Corus' exclusive new Colorcoat Prisma[R] steel, pre-finished in metallic silver, CA's Twin-Therm[TM], it has been insulated with a non-combustible fibre to offer a higher level of fire protection than more traditional foam insulated products.

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Woodhouse

Woodhouse has been appointed the sole distributor in the UK for French lighting and street furniture specialist, Aubrilam. Aubrilam's wooden lighting columns and urban furniture demonstrate a unique synthesis of wood and metal, leading to great strength and resistance while retaining a natural feel to blend in Verb 1. blend in - blend or harmonize; "This flavor will blend with those in your dish"; "This sofa won't go with the chairs"
blend, go

fit, go - be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired; "This piece won't fit into the puzzle"
 with any surrounding. Underscored by a sound ecological and sustainable approach, the Aubrilam range helps create contemporary urban schemes and is different to anything else available in the UK.

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Glass and Glazing Federation

The GGF's Fire Resistant Glazing Group's Best Practice Guide for the Specification and Use of Fire Resistant Glazed Systems has now been referenced in the new ADB (Apple Desktop Bus) A low-speed serial bus for connecting keyboards, mice and other input devices on Apple IIgs and Macintosh computers. Starting with the iMac in 1998, the ADB was superseded by USB. . This guide was developed to help those who specify, design, supply, install and depend upon fire resistant glazed systems. The GGF's Fire Resistant Glazing Group represents a broad cross section of the fire resistant glazing industry. Members include manufacturers and distributors of glass, glazing seals and frames, product testing authorities, certification bodies and glaziers.

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