TPi January 2020

Products & developments

Kloeckner and DSP Metals introduce colour stainless steel to their stock range

appealing to architects, allowing them greater creativity and flexibility when considering stainless steel as part of their design solutions.” The durable and reliable new product range comes in five different surface textures, including haze, rain, sketch, satin and mirror finishes. Additionally, various coloured Ti-ion coating (PVD) and nano ceramic coating (NCC) options are available. The practical benefits of using stainless steel sheets featuring roll to roll PVD and NCC coatings include colour uniformity and high durability. Kloeckner Metals UK www.kloecknermetalsuk.com DSP Metals www.i-dsp.com

Kloeckner Metals UK, an independent multi metal stockholder and distributor, has collaborated with DSP Metals to introduce colour stainless steel to bring ‘creativity and innovation to the stainless steel industry.’ The stainless steel sheets, which can be used for a variety of internal and external applications such as cladding, ceilings, elevators and doors, are available in several different colours. Barrie Salter, business development director at Kloeckner Metals UK, said: “We are extremely excited to introduce this new product to our existing stainless steel range. Throughout the years we have built great working relationships with customers across the construction sector by offering high quality products and innovative design solutions. DSP’s colour stainless steel is particularly

Norma Group provides efficient water management solution for new “Living Smart” community in California

tailor-made irrigation that saves water and reduces maintenance costs.” The Dura Flo HD is a heavy-duty dripline specifically designed for commercial applications and is made from polyethylene tubing with a thick wall. It offers a durable solution that withstands potential damage by landscape equipment, sunlight and rodents and thus reduces maintenance costs. The new residential “Living Smart” development, which is in a hilly area in Southern California with over 1,200 homes, 188 condominiums, a school and public park lands, requires more than 140 miles of the heavy-duty dripline to permanently irrigate plants and bushes on the slopes. According to Norma Group, traditional spray head irrigation would waste a considerable

A specialist in engineered joining technology, Norma Group is supplying a residential, energy- and water-saving development in Southern California, USA. Norma is responsible for installing the Dura Flo HD drip irrigation system which saves up to 60 per cent of water compared to traditional, water-intensive solutions on the market. “We are continuously improving our water management solutions to meet increasing needs for efficient water supply worldwide,” said Dr Michael Schneider, member of the management board of Norma Group. “The global megatrend of scarce resources demands answers that are environmentally responsible and economically efficient. With this irrigation system, we offer our customers

amount of water, so by using emitters, Dura Flo HD dripline allows for precise control of water and targeted irrigation. Because the plants are irrigated more accurately, they can better absorb the water and root deeper – an effective and natural means against erosion and landslides. Norma www.normagroup.com

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