Uniclass L3811:P4 EPIC C421:X4. Cl/SfB (41) Xh. Sole designers and manufacturers of the Optima range of engineered rainscreen cladding systems

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1 Uniclass L3811:P4 EPIC C421:X4 Cl/SfB (41) Xh Sole designers and manufacturers of the Optima range of engineered rainscreen cladding systems

2 Established for over 25 years, Sotech is a leading designer and manufacturer of the Optima range of engineered metal rainscreen cladding and architectural fabrications. The well engineered and cost effective Optima range is perfectly suited for both new build and refurbishment projects as diverse as the 600m Liverpool South Parkway Transport Interchange, the 70m Xscape family entertainment centre in Glasgow and the 12m Northern Ballet headquarters in Leeds. Sotech is a key supplier in the design, development and manufacture of a significant number of fasttrack PFI projects, including schools and hospitals across the UK and Ireland. The Sotech team comprises of experienced personnel in CAD design, product development and manufacture all of whom place great emphasis on customer service. The team strives to both provide and gain a complete understanding of the aesthetic, technical, practical, budgetary and scheduling requirements of a project from the perspectives of both specifier and specialist contractor. CELEBRATING OVER 25YEARS EXCELLENCE IN INNOVATION

3 From the very start Sotech's guidance on material selection, setting parameters and assistance with detailing helped to achieve the design intent while meeting all the standards of the Centre for Window and Cladding Technology. Not only were we impressed with the accuracy of the system but Sotech s approach to sub-structure and building tolerances were invaluable on a project where panel alignment, both horizontally and vertically, was critical. Together with the installer and the envelope specialist Lakesmere, Sotech certainly delivered on its promise of creating a cladding package that looks fantastic and will stand the test of time. Seymour Harris Architecture One of the keys to the success of the project was the early introduction of the best subcontractors available to us in the market. Those who we knew could deliver the Client and Design Team s aspirations, provide us with excellent technical support and rigorous commercial advice. As ever the development, design and procurement process was exceptionally well managed and efficiently and sensitively delivered through each work stage, to completion and beyond. This is evident in the quality of the end product, of we which we as a team are very proud. Hamiltons Architects Having worked with Sotech on a number of projects, we have found the team's advice on manufacturing capability, fixing and finishing options invaluable to the design process. They have a determination to follow architectural detail whilst providing robust and proven solutions that also look fantastic. EllisWilliams Architects

4 SOTECH.OPTIMA RAINSCREEN SYSTEMS Using the latest 3D design/development software in conjunction with fully computerised CAD/CAM fabrication facilities, Sotech is able to manufacture Optima façade systems and ancillary components to the highest quality. Two highly equipped production facilities totalling 65,000 sqft are dedicated to the manufacture of rainscreen and fabrications. The manufacturing facilities incorporate some of the very latest manufacturing machinery, including one of the few Pullmax 720 machines in Europe configured to enable fully automatic batch production of blanks. Two further new CNC controlled brake presses provide panels folded to the tightest tolerances. New sophisticated CNC flatbed routers have dramatically increased capacity for bulk production of ACM rainscreen panels. These are optically flat over longer panel lengths than traditional manufacturing in monolithic materials. All punch, shear, press and rolling machines are 4000mm long allowing Sotech to manufacture panels and flashings that are larger than the industry standards. Larger components mean a reduction in the quantities required and reduced installation times on site. Sotech has made significant advances in fabrication utilising natural materials such as copper, zinc and stainless steel along with pre finished materials, particularly pre-coated aluminium and aluminium composite materials, providing architects, designers and contractors greater scope in design and material choice. Technology is only as good as the people who apply it. Consequently Sotech invest equally heavily in employing the best staff, by providing initial and continuous training where appropriate and by ensuring that every employee is aware quality is absolutely central to the satisfaction of clients. An integrated management system provides traceability through all stages, from purchase of materials to delivery of finished product to site. Sotech products are supplied through carefully selected subcontractors who have the expertise and experience to ensure the engineering principles of design and manufacture are safely installed and maintained in application to the building design.

5 FC Flexible multi material secret fix panel suite SC4 Post coated secret fix panel system with CNC formed carriers offers greater ease of pressure equalisation SOTECH.OPTIMA RAINSCREEN SYSTEMS TFC Cost effective multi material panel system with discreet fixings MAS Burgeoning suite of multi application extruded products Park View, London Erie Basin, Manchester Almondvale Shopping Centre, Livingstone IPC Range of linear pressed or extruded interlocking plank cladding offering long spans SPECIALIST FABRICATIONS A full range of ancillary products is available in matching or contrasting finishes Barking Library, Barking Bramall Lane, Sheffield Baltic Arts Centre, Gateshead

6 Taking our environmental responsibilities seriously. The regeneration and development of Baltic Mill, a disused and listed 1930s flourmill into a world-class art gallery, is synonymous with Sotech s appreciation of environmental issues. It incorporates 5000m 2 of easily recycled but extremely durable Optima anodised aluminium rainscreen cladding. Sotech Limited Unit 2 Whitehouse Business Park Peterlee County Durham SR8 2RU Tel: Fax: mail@sotech-optima.co.uk Web: Assessed to ISO 9001:2000 Certificate number 770 Sole designers and manufacturers of the Optima range of engineered rainscreen cladding systems CELEBRATING OVER 25YEARS EXCELLENCE IN INNOVATION