Kalzip supplies stainless steel shelter

The Chernobyl catastrophe in the night of April 26, 1986 has been carved into our collective memory and has revealed world-wide the danger accompanying the civil use of nuclear power. The end of April sees the 26th anniversary of the reactor incident. The large-scale radioactively contaminated region around the reactor is uninhabitable and is still a prohibited military area.

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International Project Reference Book

Kalzip has produced another very high quality international project reference book entitled 'Architecture Metal Inspiration'.  With over 40 years of aluminium standing seam system experience, this 184 page hardback publication illustrates the innovative design, product variety, manufacturing quality and technical support that is naturally associated with Kalzip installations throughout the world. 

Kalzip XT profile sheets get top marks at new Skills Academy

Nearly 5,000 sqm of Kalzip’s aluminium standing seam system, including over 1,000 sqm of revolutionary Kalzip XT profile sheets have been installed on City of Bristol College’s impressive new South Bristol Skills Academy. Archial Architects were responsible for the futuristic design concept and materials specification with architect AWW chosen to deliver the design by contractor, Cowlin Construction Ltd - project management was by Capita Symonds.

Corus starts transition to Tata Steel name

Corus (of which Kalzip Ltd is a part) is adopting Tata Steel as its new identity from today, 27th September 2010. Corus joined the Tata Steel family in April 2007 in a transaction that created one of the world’s largest steelmakers with a major presence in Europe as well as Asia. Like Corus and its predecessors, Tata Steel has a long and successful history, having pioneered the first integrated steelworks in India a century ago.

Superdome re-clad with Kalzip FC façade system

The Louisiana Superdome has been re-clad with a total of 34,000 sqm of the new Kalzip FC façade system including 26,000 sqm of panels installed on the upper curved wall area. Stylish, non-penetrative and extremely cost-effective, the ingenious Kalzip FC façade system is installed on vertically fixed modular click rails - each lightweight aluminium panel is simply hooked at the top then push-clicked into place at the bottom.

Kalzip covers Colchester Garrison

Over 109,000 sqm of Kalzip aluminium standing seam system has been installed on all 124 new buildings constructed in the Merville Barracks at Colchester Garrison. This massive Kalzip project was commissioned by RMPA Services, a ‘special purpose’ PFI company formed to develop and construct the new Barracks and provide through life service support to the Garrison on behalf of the MoD over the 35 year term of the contract.

Kalzip’s perfect for flat roofs

Kalzip’s new flat roofing system guide explains why high performance aluminium standing seam roofs are a robust and cost-effective solution for all new build and refurbishment applications. BBA approved for use on flat and low pitched roofs down to 1.5º, the well-proven Kalzip solution allows for ease of installation, inherent water-tightness, durability and offers a unique 40 year full system guarantee.

Kalzip has carnival appeal

Kalzip’s aluminium standing seam system was specified as the dominant surface material for cladding Luton’s imaginatively designed Carnival Arts Centre. Cany Ash of Ash Sakula Architects said, “Kalzip proved ideal for the centre’s main performance area - it’s versatile, lightweight and by using a variety of tapered sheets, we were able to create a building envelope with the necessary sense of kinetic energy.”

Kalzip earns top marks at Swindon Academy

A full Kalzip built-up system including over 6,300 sqm of straight and tapered Kalzip aluminium standing seam roofing sheets was specified for the impressive new Swindon Academy by Aedas Architects Ltd. Designed for project sponsors United Learning Trust, Swindon Academy has been built by Leadbitter with the Kalzip system installed by approved Teamkal contractor, WWR (UK) Ltd.

Kalzip’s solar solution for Energus

Almost 4,000 sqm of Kalzip aluminium standing seam roofing including over 1,500 sqm of Kalzip AluPlusSolar sheets have been installed on the Energus Centre of Excellence in Workington, Cumbria by approved Teamkal contractor, Lakesmere Ltd. AluPlusSolar provides a lightweight and fully integrated renewable power generation source - the system utilises a robust yet flexible thin-film PV laminate that is factory-bonded directly onto the Kalzip sheet’s outer surface.

Over-clad Kalzip solution for Influenza Resource Centre

Straight and smooth curved Kalzip aluminium standing seam and galvanised liner sheets have been used to create the tightly sealed, insulated and weatherproofed building envelope of the Influenza Resource Centre (IRC) & UK Stem Cell Bank in South Mimms. The Kalzip is over-clad in white chestnut timber to satisfy local planning requirements for this environmentally sensitive rural location.

Kalzip’s new dual-insulation roof system achieves U-values as low as 0.1 W/m²K and has been installed on the CO₂Zero-LiveWork building, Bristol. This technically proven low U-value system is extremely cost effective and utilises the combined benefits of two complementary types of insulation materials - Kalzip Insulation Plus (glass mineral fibre) and Kalzip Insulation 23 (rigid insulation boards). Combining the two insulation materials enables a significantly greater overall thermal resistance to be achieved compared with using a single layer of insulation of the same thickness.

Portsmouth’s Mountbatten Leisure Centre has been crowned ‘Best of the Best’ at Kalzip’s recent Teamkal Conference and awards ceremony. An external panel of distinguished judges described the impressive new sports facility as, “A beautifully conceived and detailed project demonstrating excellent use of Kalzip in a curved application.”

Over 50,000m² of straight, curved and tapered convex curved Kalzip aluminium standing seam sheets have been installed on Dublin Airport’s impressive new Terminal 2, Pier E and associated buildings. Arup and lead architects Pascall+Watson specified a full acoustic Kalzip system for T2 which was installed by Portuguese building envelope project manager and contractor, Martifer.

Over 800m² of straight and tapered copper Kalzip sheets were installed on the complex roof of the impressive new Burns Monument Centre in Kay Park, Kilmarnock by Teamkal contractor, CDW Ltd. East Ayrshire Council Asset Improvement Service appointed Hunter Clarke Ltd as the main contractor and specified copper Kalzip as it would blend in well with the centre’s natural stonework.

Kalzip’s highly durable perforated façade system was specified by Jefferson Sheard Architects to provide a series of translucent protective ‘veils’ around four major external stairwell areas at East Durham College’s new campus in Peterlee, Co Durham. Miller Construction (UK) Ltd was the design and build contractor and Chemplas Ltd the building envelope contractor.

With an annual turnover of £35million, Kalzip’s existing UK business is based in Haydock Lane where it manufactures a wide range of solutions and finishes for roofs, façades and the entire building envelope. Investment in these new premises comes following a period of sustained growth and is part of a strategic move on the part of Kalzip aimed at strengthening its position as one of the leading UK construction product manufacturers.

The new bi-directional Kalzip FC Façade System is stylish, non-penetrative and extremely cost-effective. Installed on vertically fixed modular click rails, each lightweight panel is simply hooked at the top and then clicked into place at the bottom - quick, easy and ingenious!

Kalzip has launched an exciting new international Project Gallery featuring an extensive array of stunning photos and inspiring projects. Created to showcase Kalzip’s countless award-winning projects and the company’s impressive record of continuous achievement throughout the last 40 years, www.kalzipgallery.com is quick and easy to use.

A multiplicity of high quality building projects from all over the world are featured on Kalzip’s new Gallery ranging from the simple and unassuming to the complex and prestigious. Sophisticated yet simple to use search functions allow users to select their preferred criteria in order to view Kalzip’s ever-expanding portfolio of projects.