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Roof&Facade Asia Durable UPVC windows and doors IN 1997, KÖMMERLING celebrated its 100th birthday. The company is headquartered in Pirmasens, Germany, and has production sites also in Brazil, China, France, Italy, Spain and the US. Employing close to 2000 people worldwide, KÖMMERLING offers a wide spectrum of UPVC profiles for window sashes and frames, door systems, roller shutters, folding shutters, balconies and fencing, as well as special UPVC sheets and panels for the building and advertising sectors. UPVC windows and doors from the company contribute to the aesthetic beauty and harmonious design of new and old buildings alike whilst functionally they are characterised by strength, dimensional stability and durability. KÖMMERLING products comply with the stringent certification requirements of the British Standards Institute (BSI). UPVC windows and doors from the company are based on a carefully designed profile concept that permits many different structures with innumerable variants, including a range of wood-grain finishes. KÖMMERLING products facilitate the personalised styling of windows and doors in a variety of shapes, such as circular, square, rectangular and other polygonal configurations. Also available are extra large surfaces, and a variety of transoms and staves. Maximum water tightness and wind resistance KÖMMERLING UPVC window and door systems have been successfully used in swimming pools, marine and ocean environments without detriment to the surface finish or performance. One of the main assets of KÖMMERLING window and door systems is their resistance to driving rain and their joint tightness. KÖMMERLING UPVC profiles fulfil the demands of DIN 18055 (resistance to driving rain). All window types are designed to be watertight when tested up to the 300 PA limit specified in BS 6375: Performance of Windows Part 1, 1989: Classification for weather tightness. Some types achieve a 600 PA rating. KÖMMERLING UPVC windows and doors are ideal for installation in buildings close to the sea, where there is constant exposure to strong wind, heavy rain and salt-laden air. The windows have passed several severe tests conducted by official institutions. All window types are capable of withstanding the tests specified in BS 5368, Part 3 1978 (wind resistance up to a wind pressure of 2400 PA). Therefore, KÖMMERLING profiles can also be fitted in high-rise buildings without any problems. UPVC windows for residential applications WITH over 10 years of experience in the field, Fascina provides high quality UPVC windows for homes. High quality thermoplastic gaskets and an advanced double sealing system, prevent rain from seeping in. The company’s multi-chambered profiles incorporate a drainage system designed with weep holes and elevated hinges to facilitate easy drainage, thus keeping homes dry. Besides providing elegance, Fascina windows are said to reduce noise levels by up to 43 decibels, achieved by means of the company’s double-glazing technology, thereby creating a comfortable environment to live in. Further, the toughened, galvanized steel reinforced interiors and special multi-locking system make the windows strong, durable and impact resistant. Fascina’s UPVC windows conduct heat slowly. In combination with the multi-chambered design, the system virtually eliminates draughts, to create an effective thermal barrier. The formulation for Fascina’s UPVC profiles is said to ensure colourfastness, impact resistance, a highly polished finish and stability. RnF Enquiry No: 09/116 14 Roof & Facade Asia • September 2004 UPVC Windows & Doors Colours available: White, Ivory, Mahogany, Golden Oak, and Eiche Rustikal. Energy efficiency KÖMMERLING UPVC windows contribute to energy efficiency in buildings by providing more efficient thermal insulation. Safety and security KÖMMERLING window sashes and frames are made from stable, impact-resistant, multi-chamber UPVC profiles with integrated steel reinforcements. Fascina windows are designed such that they prevent rain-water from seeping in. Burglar-resistant security hardware with special mushroom lugs is also available on request, for increased security. The use of lockable handles further increases the security and ensures the safety of children. Termite resistance The UPVC doors and windows are not susceptible to termite attack. RnF Enquiry No: 09/115 (LOW-RES)
News & Events Roof&Facade Asia Taiyo Membrane Corporation to market MakMax products SHADE Structures Birdair (SSB), a member of the Taiyo Kogyo Group of Japan, has changed its name to Taiyo Membrane Corporation (TMC), with effect from 1 November 2003. Established in 1946, the Taiyo Kogyo Group is the world leader in tensile membranes. SSB itself was the result of a merger in 2001 between Shade Structures Pacific of Australia which gained recognition for its innovative sail structures for World Expo ’88 in Brisbane, and Birdair Inc of America which was already a member of the Taiyo Kogyo Group. This establishes TMC as a company with strong financial backing, technical support and extensive experience. Further, TMC, which is staffed by the same group of architects, engineers and skilled craftsmen that contributed to the success of SSB, has been selected by the Taiyo Kogyo Group, to spearhead the expansion of its MakMax brand of tensile membrane products globally. For clients around the world, TMC will design, fabricate and install MakMax tensile membrane solutions that are characterised by creative styling, flexibility and durability with uncompromising quality. TMC employs more than 100 staff, with the majority located in its Brisbane head office and manufacturing facility. The company has regional offices in Sydney and Melbourne, in Australia, and Kuala Lumpur, in Malaysia. As part of this regional initiative, TMC has recently established an office in Singapore, named Taiyo Birdair Asia and expect to open a new sales office in Dubai in September 2004 to service the Middle East region. TMC has plans to extend its services throughout Southeast Asia coupling industry-leading technology with local capabilities and resources. This is made possible with the support of an established network of regional representatives in all other capital cities within Southeast Asia. Product range TMC produces two core products under the MakMax brand - Streetscape and Urbanscape. The MakMax Streetscape range consists of high quality, cost-effective shade structures specifically designed for cafes, restaurants, hotels, resorts, sports and recreational facilities, commercial buildings and quality residential projects. Built to last, the Streetscape solutions which include architectural umbrellas and the larger, site-assembled modular systems, are defined by their simplicity, functionality and beauty. MakMax Urbanscape are custom-designed MakMax structures for medium-sized to major developments such as resorts, hotels, sports complexes, stadiums, and commercial and cultural projects. Such projects are developed in close consultation with architects and developers and very often yield solutions not possible with other systems, according to TMC. Projects Projects recently completed by TMC include the construction of the membrane roof for Karaiskaki Stadium in Athens which was the venue for the soccer matches at the 2004 Olympic Games, and the membrane roof for the Adelaide Oval redevelopment project. Wedding Halls in United Arab Emirates, The Esplanade outdoor theatre in Singapore, all 11 stations for the Kuala Lumpur Monorail, and the new Interim Cargo Facility at Senai Airport in Malaysia, count among the many projects completed by TMC. An innovative, ongoing project is the construction of an 80 m clear span dome which will incorporate the combined use of translucent PTFE membranes and transparent ETFE membrane panels for the Sahara Star Hotel in Mumbai, India. TMC is also currently working on the roof for the new Palembang Airport terminal building in Indonesia which underscores TMC’s international capabilities. 2004 Athens Olympic Games soccer venue The Karaiskaki Stadium has the capacity to seat 33,000 spectators. The 28,000 sq m, white coloured, stadium The Karaiskaki Stadium in Athens, Greece. Sebel Pier One, Sydney, Australia. roof was engineered and manufactured by TMC. After the 2004 Athens Olympics Games, Karaiskaki Stadium will be the home stadium for the Olympaikos league team. Fourteen red towers, 70 white intermediate steel columns, special red-white night lighting, and red laser beams to project the Olympaikos emblem in the middle of the field, augment the club colours for the stadium. Karaiskaki Stadium is the largest fabrication project for TMC to-date and it demonstrates the depth of its global resource pool. The membranes were fabricated at Taiyo Kogyo plants in Brisbane and Mexico, and completed and handed over one month ahead of schedule. The general contractors also awarded TMC several, smaller scale projects, on other sites for the 2004 Olympics. RnF Enquiry No: 09/117 Waterfront Resort, Sydney, Australia. Roof & Facade Asia • September 2004 15
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