Corus launch new innovation in composite floor decking
01 Oct 2007
01 October 2007: 38 people joined Corus Panels and Profiles for the launch of ComFlor 60®, an innovative new composite floor profile that offers the ultimate in lightweight steel decking for all multi-rise buildings.
Representatives from Corus’ principal installers, Studwelders and Northern Steel Decking, along with other customers including Prodeck Fixing and a selection of structural engineers within the region, joined Corus at its Tewkesbury site to see the manufacture of this new structural composite flooring system in progress.
Adrian Bellingham, Business Development Manager at Corus Panels and Profiles, comments: “ComFlor 60® boasts a state-of-the-art profile that has been developed using roll-forming techniques pioneered by Corus, drawing on 20 years experience in designing advanced composite flooring solutions. Combining an optimised profile design that gives an exceptional unpropped spanning capability of up to 4.5 metres with reduced concrete usage, ComFlor 60® provides a cost-effective, sustainable floor solution. “
Engineered with optional closed ends, ComFlor 60® provides excellent acoustic performance and fire protection, with no requirement for filler blocks. Additionally, its profile has been specifically designed with trough stiffeners and side laps positioned to guarantee centrally placed sheer studs – reducing the need for on-site checking. In addition, ComFlor 60® is now available with a Colorcoat® pre-finished steel coating to the underside, offering improved aesthetics and durability, ultimately minimising future maintenance.
Matthew Smith, Managing Director of Studwelders Ltd. comments: “Studwelders has a reputation as a market leader in the design, installation and studwelding of steel floor decking systems. We are therefore delighted to be able to work together with Corus in bringing the next generation in profile steel decks to today’s fast track construction industry. ComFlor 60® is manufactured with closed ends which helps to simplify the installation, and with a cover width of just 600mm sheets are lightweight making them easier to handle, and significantly improving on-site health and safety benefits.”
The launch of ComFlor 60® compliments the existing ComFlor® product range by Corus. For further information or to request a brochure contact the Corus Technical Advisory Helpline: 01684 856672 or contact technical@coruspanelandprofiles.co.uk
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Beth Motley or Laura Bennett at Camargue on behalf of Corus Panels & Profiles
Tel: 01242 577277
E-mail: bmotley@camarguepr.com / lbennett@camarguepr.com
Editors Notes:
1) Corus Panels and Profiles: With over 40 years experience serving the building envelope and structural steel market, Corus Panels and Profiles has the widest range of cladding and steel decking solutions in the UK construction industry.
2) More on Corus: Corus is Europe's second largest steel producer with revenues of £9.7 billion and crude steel production of 18.2 million tonnes in 2006, primarily in the UK and the Netherlands. Combining international expertise with local customer service, the Corus brand represents quality and strength, providing innovative solutions to the construction, automotive, packaging, mechanical engineering and other markets worldwide. Corus is a subsidiary of Tata Steel, the world's sixth largest and second most global steel producer. With a combined presence in nearly 50 countries, Tata Steel including Corus has 84,000 employees across five continents and a pro forma crude steel production of 27 million tonnes in 2007.
3) Studwelders Limited was originally formed in 1952. In 1987 the Directors decided to further expand its already established welding expertise into associated product areas. Today the Company is firmly established within the Construction Industry as one of the market leaders in the Design, Installation and Studwelding of Steel Floor Decking Systems. During the past 15 years Studwelders has developed a close working relationship with Corus Panels and Profiles and is now the UK distributor for their composite floor deck product range. For more information please go to: www.studwelders.co.uk
Issued on behalf of Corus by Camargue, Corporate and B2B Communications,
Eagle Tower, Montpellier Drive, Cheltenham, Glos GL50 1TA
Tel: 01242 577277 Fax: 01242 527277.
