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Lindabthe magazine from Lindab that focuses on simpler building solutionsdirectNovember 2008 ventilation indoor climate building systems building components www.lindabgroup.com

Lindab part of large British environmental campaign

World leading building materials retailer, Wolseley, highlights Lindab Rainline and Coverline

Advantage Fusion Lindab + RdBX Pleasing aesthetics Simplifying at Karolinska Astron of course Tight restrictions When Builder build their own Large order for research facility 2 November 2008 Lindabdirect ventilation indoor climate building systems building components

Lindab Direct is a magazine for Lindab’s customers and stakeholders. Total circulation approx. 50,000 in several languages. Responsible publisher: Lars Dahlström. Production: Repetera AB. Translations: Amesto Translations Content may not be copied or reproduced without written permission from Lindab. © Lindab 2008. www.lindabgroup.com. Photo © Lindab unless otherwise specified.

Cover shows the Wolseley Sustainable Building Center in brief

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8 Tight restrictions 18 Different (duct) routes to the same destination Lindab Germany delivers its largest Comfort order Scottish ventilation companies Brankin Engineering to date for the North German laser accelerator and Lucas & Steen on their cooperation with Lindab 11 Cloaked in steel 20 Lindab + RdBX – simplifying at Karolinska Interesting new building concept centered on steel Products and support for K-Rauta and their cus- and Lindab’s lightweight construction solutions tomer Björklund & Castenhag for better efficiency 12 Environmentally friendly solutions at WSBC 22 Malmö sees appeal in cooler courts Wolseley Sustainable Building Center in Great YIT installs extensive Comfort system for spectacu- Britain backs Rainline and Coverline lar, new judicial building 14 Advantage Fusion 23 Stainless odour removal The Danish pharmaceutical company Lundbeck Agroetanol builds Sweden’s largest ethanol plant sets the aesthetic bar high with Lindab Fusion with stainless Safe solution from Lindab 16 145th time lucky The British Astron Builder Directline Structures builds its own head office with Astron solution

The new ice hockey arena known as Lindab Arena in Ängelholm is the home of Elitserien team and pride of the region Rögle BK. It is also a building that, perhaps not surprisingly, provides a broad exposé of the solutions Lindab offers for simplified construction. 3 Lindab Direct November 2008

Strong foundations Lindab in brief after 50 years of “Simplifying construction for our customers”!

Every day we hear and read more news about • We will continue our focus on providing solu- Lindab is an international group that develops, the financial turmoil and the economic uncertain- tions and not just on products, which will en- produces and markets sheet metal products ties. hance customer value. and system solutions in the Ventilation and Profile business areas. It seems clear that, after several years of good • Our primary focus will be on Europe and growth in most countries, we now face a more neighbouring countries. We will continue to Lindab’s central idea is to contribute to sim- difficult economic period. Of course, Lindab like strengthen our business in Nordic, Western plified construction in every phase of the practically all other businesses will be impacted by and the CEE regions but with a special atten- building process. some lower demand for our products and solution towards the emerging CIS markets. In tions. This is not the first time in our 50-year histo- 2009 we will create a focused Russia man- ry that we’ve faced challenges. In the early 2000´s agement team to drive our growth in close The Lindab Group employs over 5,000 people many of our markets suffered and in the early collaboration with the existing Business Areas. in 30 countries, and had a turnover of SEK 1990´s Scandinavia was badly hit. However, each 9,280 million in 2007. Group headquarters are time, Lindab has coped better than most, primarily During these times we have also had to focus located in Grevie, Sweden, just outside Båstad thanks to its strong customer base, its products on cost management. Some difficult decisions on the beautiful Bjäre peninsula. Lindab is and its employees. have been required – clearly with slowing demand listed on the OMX Nordic Exchange, under the our cost base has to be aligned. A part of the LIAB ticker. We are the leading product innovators in our cost reduction comes from reducing temporary segments and customers need even more ef- employees and other operating costs but some ficient solutions when times are tougher. Through- unavoidable blue and white collar employee re- The Ventilation business area offers ventilation out our 50-year history we have continually ductions are necessary. components and complete indoor climate solu- improved and added product features that have tions to the ventilation industry. allowed our customers to improve their efficiency always look for opportunities even We will also The business area has two divisions: and the service that they, in turn, offer to their in tougher times. One opportunity which will prob- customers. This has not come by chance – it has ably arise in 2009 is the possibility of acquiring come from the talented and dedicated employees other businesses at more sensible prices than Air Duct Systems (ADS), whose main products that make up the Lindab team. We will continue we’ve seen in recent years. We will actively pur- are circular duct systems with rubber seals for ventilation. to focus on providing the very best service to our sue these to extend our product ranges, to grow customers and rolling out more product and serv- more quickly in Russia and CIS and to develop ice features. our distribution. In this way we will emerge when Comfort, which manufactures and markets equip- the next economic upturn returns “in an even bet- ment for air distribution and indoor climate control. The Lindab management team has just com- ter shape”. pleted a review of our strategy for the next 3 to 5 The Profile business area supplies the con- years which is summarised in a new vision: Finally, in the midst of all this, I wish you all struction industry with a comprehensive range – customers, employees, suppliers and other of building components and complete building The leader in industrialised ventilation and readers all the best for the festive season which systems in steel for commercial and residential construction solutions – Europewide. will soon be with us. properties. The business area has two divisions: Summary of the strategy: Best wishes Building Systems, which manufactures and • We will focus on the businesses we know markets complete building systems in steel. well, which are Ventilation and Building. David Brodetsky President and CEO Building Components, whose main products • We will focus on “industrialisation”, which Lindab AB are complete steel systems for roof drainage, light- means providing efficiently produced solutions to improve and make our customers Ventila- weight construction and roof and wall systems. tion and Building processes more efficient.

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Large Comfort order Sipog acquisition approved and completed from Australia As we reported in the previous issue of Lindab Direct, the Slovak profile and roof drainage manu- Lindab Comfort, together with its business part- facturer, Sipog Group, has been the subject of an ner, Frenger Systems Ltd, has landed a prestigious ongoing acquisition process. After receiving the order worth in the region of SEK 9 million. The order go-ahead from the European Competition Authori- comprises the delivery of Lindab’s new Plexus chilled ties, the acquisition was finalised during September beams for the renovation of one of Canberra’s best- meaning that Sipog Group is now a wholly-owned known buildings, the Edmund Barton Building. It was © Canberra Building Council subsidiary of Lindab. designed by one of Australia’s most distinguished “It’s ‘business as usual’ for Rova, architects, Harry Seidler, and has functioned as one roof and wall profiles and Vios, of the capital city’s ministry buildings since it was roof drainage, their two busi- opened in 1974. ness areas,” says Peter Andsberg, Business Area Manager for Profile. The Edmund Barton Building is now being care- “However, we have already started fully reconstructed to become the new headquarters a long-term process of integration, of the Australian Federal Police with space for ap- mainly within Rova, and we’re aim- proximately 2,000 people. “Of course we’re very ing to complete this within approxi- happy that our products have been chosen for such mately 2-3 years. Rova will undoubtedly a comprehensive and prestigious project,” says Fre- Since 1974, the Edmund Barton Building has drik Engdahl, manager for the Comfort product area. been a landmark in Canberra and the most strengthen our position in Slovakia, Romania and prominent building in the parliamentary zone “Our Plexus chilled beams combine a 360 degree the Czech Republic.” known as the Parliamentary Triangle. The building dispersion pattern with a high capacity and a low pro- “The acquisition of Sipog Group was a strategic is now being renovated and the task of effectively, piece of business for us that ‘fit like a glove’. It im- file. These are important advantages when both the yet discreetly, dispersing fresh, cool air throughout space and the air supply are limited, something that’s the premises has gone to Lindab’s Plexus chilled mediately makes us market leader in Slovakia whilst nearly always the case with the reconstruction of ex- beams. strengthening our position in several neighbouring isting buildings.” markets,” continues Peter Andsberg. “For example, we had some weaker regions in the Czech Repub- lic. Now, we’re able to fill gaps there and are reach- ing out to builders and partners in a completely different way. We would like to welcome all Sipog Prestigious nomination and employees, their customers and partners to the 3rd place for Lindab Direct Lindab community!”

The Swedish Design Awards (Svenska Designpriset) is an annual graphic design competition that aims to promote and develop Swedish graphic design and communication. The competition is split into two main categories, Print and Web, which each contain a number of subcategories. The jury nominates 5 entries for each class and this year Lindab Direct was nominated in the category for Editorial Print – company magazine. “Being nominated for a competition of this calibre feels very exhilarating on its own. Since the magazine started in the 1980s, we’ve tried to enhance both the design and the content of Lindab Direct step-by-step,” says Lars Dahlström, responsible for branding and communication at Lindab. “Naturally, we wanted to win our category of the Swedish Design Awards, but the nomination itself and a respectable third place indicate that we’re heading in the right direction. In addition, previous readership polls have resulted in very high The management teams for both Lindab Profile and Sipog acclaim, both when it comes to the magazine’s editorial con- Group meet to discuss the way forward. tent as well as for its design and appearance. But what is most important is what our customers think!”

Lindab Ventlandia = Lindab On 8 July, the merger of two Finnish companies, despite both working within the same area and In 2007, Ventlandia achieved a turnover of ap- Oy Lindab and Ventlandia Oy, was completed. targeted the same customer groups,” says Markku proximately SEK 36 million and has 20 employees Admittedly, the news did not prompt the largest Mattila, Business Unit Manager for Ventilation at at its facility in Vimpeli, Southern Ostrobothnia, headlines, but despite this, the merger will be hugely Lindab Finland. “Like Oy Lindab, Ventlandia Oy is a about 400 kilometres from Helsinki. The unit is now significant for Lindab’s development within the field manufacturer of circular duct systems, duct compo- changing its name to Lindab Vimpeli and increase of ventilation on the Finnish market. The companies nents and dampers and now that we’ve merged our the number of people employed by Oy Lindab to Oy Lindab and Ventlandia Oy were sister compa- activities and product ranges, this will create strong about 80 in total. nies, since both had been wholly-owned by Lindab synergy effects. It will benefit both companies’ cus- for a long time. “However, if you’re not part of the tomers and strengthen our position on the increas- same organisation, you follow two separate paths, ingly competitive Finnish market.”

5 Lindab Direct November 2008 Stockmarket and share information Strong third quarter Lindab’s interim report for the third quarter of “We’re now entering a more challenging period 2008 shows continued good economic growth for as far as demand is concerned, but like the market’s the Group. During the quarter, net sales increased other players, we’re finding it hard to assess how by 9% to SEK 2,717 m whilst the operating profit 2009 will develop in the current situation. It would be (EBITA) increased by 8% to SEK 458 m compared naive to think that Lindab could avoid any fall in de- with the same period last year. For the period Janu- mand however, and that’s why we’re now reviewing ary to September 2008, net sales increased by 9%, our cost structure,” continues Nils-Johan Anders- operating profit (EBITA) increased by 13% and the son. “Nevertheless, we’re seeing how the markets operating margin (EBITA) improved to 14.3%. in CEE/CIS are continuing to grow faster than in the “I think it can be said that this report is satisfac- Nordic Countries and Western Europe. We believe tory,” says Nils-Johan Andersson, CFO at Lindab. that this development will last even if growth figures “We continued to grow by 9% during the quarter, are generally expected to fall. Our strong presence 5% of which was organic growth. Our organisation in CEE/CIS gives us a more advantageous posi- has effectively handled the rising steel prices during tion than many other manufacturing companies and Q2 and Q3 through greater efficiency and through several activities are helping to strengthen us further an active pricing policy. This has resulted in a margin on these markets. The acquisition of Sipog makes that is virtually unchanged compared to Q3 2007. us the market leader in Slovakia within roof drainage Both of our business areas are developing extremely and profiled sheeting and strengthens our position well and it’s particularly pleasing to see how the in the Czech Republic and Romania. Our new Build- Building Components and Comfort divisions have ing Systems factory in Yaroslavl outside Moscow strengthened their positions.” commences its operations during the first quarter of 2009. This gives us great advantages, both in terms This report shows a reduced cash flow for the of production and market.” quarter compared to Q3 2007. “This is due to reduced purchases from European steel works, but The current state of the market generates many purchases from Asian steel works continuing at the questions concerning companies’ credit situations same rate as before,” explains Nils-Johan Anders- and Lindab is no exception. “However, we are in a son. “The reason behind this is that we want to favourable financial position with long-term loans Capital Markets Day at reduce our steel stock in order to be able to benefit that have good interest terms and conditions,” con- from the lower steel prices expected in 2009.” cludes Nils-Johan Andersson. “What’s more, we Lindab Arena At the time of writing (1 November), Lindab has have a considerable amount of unused credit within used approximately SEK 300 m of the SEK 400 m these limits, meaning that we can act quickly if in- Lindab’s Capital Markets Day was held on mandate that the board of directors has received for teresting acquisition opportunities emerge. Even if 27 November at the much-talked about Lindab the acquisition of its own shares. “We will continue we’re heading into tougher times, we must remem- Arena in Ängelholm, the home of the Elitserien team to repurchase our own shares since our assessment ber that we have a strong balance sheet, many well- Rögle BK. The activities during the Capital Markets is that we can now do this at a very attractive market invested and beneficially located production facilities, Day brought to a conclusion with a match between value,” says Nils-Johan Andersson. “In effect, we as well as products and solutions that the market Rögle and Brynäs, hosted by Lindab as match can buy a company that we know best of all, with- demands. With our management and our strong or- sponsor. out any due diligence and at a price that we see as a ganisation we will exploit every opportunity that now The programme for the Capital Markets Day very good investment.” comes our way.” had not been finalised by the time this edition went to press.

Lindab share 2008 key figures 149.00 Interim Report January - September 2008 (same period last year in brackets)

Net sales SEK 7,413 m (6,795) + 9 % Operating profit (EBITA) SEK 1,061 m (939) + 13 % 106.00 Operating margin (EBITA) 14.3 % (13.8 %) Cash flow SEK 453 m (300)

112.75 Share value on 31 October 2008 SEK 4,663 m

132 59,25 2009 calendar 94 Annual report (Jan-Dec 08) 11 February 2009 1/12 2006 93 Interim report (Jan-Mar) 6 May 2009 index=100 82 61 Annual meeting 6 May 2009 Interim report (Jan-June) 17 July 2009 Lindab Share Index 52 OMX Stockholm 30 Index 1/12 2006 31/4 2008 31/7 2008 31/10 2008

The curves for the Lindab Share Index (blue curve) and the OMX Stockholm 30 Index (orange curve) show the relative price development between the Lindab share and OMX Stockholm 30 since Lindab’s introduction on the stock exchange on 1/12 2006. The base value for the Lindab Share Index is constituted by the share price on 1/12 2006, 112.75. The base value for the OMX Stockholm 30 Index is constituted by the index level for this index on 1/12 2006, 1,059.74. The numerical values along each curve indicate the current level/base value. 6 In brief Lindab Direct November 2008

Customer orientated business management As we all know, ‘neatness and order’ is a The process itself and the development of 40% and development has gradually continued watchword that Lindab has adhered to for QTE/M took approximately one year, during which since then,” says Stellan Rosinder contentedly. “This decades. If for example you were to visit the comprehensive training of all personnel in the work will now benefit our customers in the form of Lindab’s factory in Förslöv, where Rainline, new methods of working and the establishment more precise deliveries, improved quality and new Construline and Coverline are manufac- of self-governing teams were important elements. and better product systems through intensified tured, you would be struck by the neatness “Everything was new to us so we were required to product development.” and order that prevails throughout the think along new and more effective lines,” continues facility. However, it is not only the neat- Stellan Rosinder. “It was a tough job getting every- Each team plays a vital role in all of this work ness that can be seen with the naked eye one to grasp and accept the ideas concerning the and, through deeper competence and a standard- – everything clean and tidy and in its place vision, the objectives and the methods of improving ised method, a work environment has been created – it is a phenomenon which extends far be- the daily business activities.” As happens quite often that constantly strives for continuous improvement. yond that. At the factory “At a quarter to eight every day, in Förslöv, and at many the group leaders from each other Lindab production Business Management QTE/M team, as well as the production

units, it is referred to as Satisfied management gather for briefing QTE/M and is not at all customer in the QTE/M-room,” explains as strange as it sounds. Björn-Ragnar Carlstedt, Head

Right time Commitment of Business Development at the QTE/M stands for Quality, Förslöv factory. “For fifteen min- Timekeeping and Efficiency utes we run through items such

through Members of staff and Right quality Right costContinuous improvement as yesterday’s results, problems is Lindab’s in-house devel- as well as the day’s produc- oped system for managing tion quota per work group. This Leadership the business. “The aim of New means that we can immediately QTE/M is to constantly raise customer identify bottlenecks and directly the bar regarding what we of- apply countermeasures. In ad- fer and supply to our custom- dition to these daily meetings, M - Responsibility E - Do one’s full share E - Do one’s T - Method of working

ers,” explains Factory Man- the start Q - Right from we have a range of different

ager and Managing Director Standardised method of working tools such as checklists, roll- Christian Svensson, Lindab Staff/competence ing management participation Profil AB. “Even better punc- Neatness Down-to- Simplify construction & order earth in production meetings, short tuality, even better quality and and long-term activity planning even better function.” and much more. Everything to In the early 1990s, the management team at with anything new, these ideas were met with certain achieve our full potential and make sure that we’re the time, led by Carl Gustaf Sondén, saw the need scepticism, but gradually everyone came to realise safely on track.” to further improve and streamline the factory in that it was the correct path to take. Stellan Rosinder Förslöv ahead of the anticipated increase in produc- not only led this reorganisation and rationalisation “The fact that each member of staff is involved tion. “There were a number of key employees who, work, he also documented the change on video. daily in the work for continuous improvement over the course of a week, had the chance to offer “Comparing clips from ‘before’ and ‘after’ provides a strengthens the feeling of pride and commitment, our points-of-view and ideas about what could be true realisation of the size of the changes being dealt which is important for our entire existence,” con- improved,” explains the Production Manager Stellan with,” says Christian Svensson. “We went from a cludes Björn-Ragnar Carlstedt. “When we have Rosinder who was then given the task of leading the partly utility-like way of working to using methods and customer visits, we like to demonstrate our way of work. “Our logistics, planning and cassation were techniques very similar to those used by the leading managing the work centred on QTE/M and Lindab’s among the areas that were put under the micro- players in the international automotive industry.” core values. Without exaggeration, on these occa- scope. We started up this project at the same time sions we receive a lot of positive reactions about all the factory was being reorganised, with the goal of Today, the factory’s activities are strictly control- of this. And perhaps it’s not so strange. What we improving all aspects of our business management. led according to QTE/M and the key performance do, we do to provide our customers safe, secure We were inspired by the methods that were used indicators, metres per hour and quantity per hour deliveries and industry-leading quality and products. by Saab in Trollhättan, which they in turn had gained for all members of staff, which were introduced just Simplified construction, pure and simple!” from Toyota, and adapted these methods of work- over 10 years ago. “During the five-year period from ing to precisely our type of production.” 1996 to 2001, we improved our efficiency by almost

Top positions for Lindab in GK’s supplier ranking

Gunnar Karlsen from Norway is one of Scandi- tions and important customer as GK is a resounding navia’s leading ventilation companies that supplies endorsement,” says Håcan Dahlberg, Lindab’s Busi- indoor climate solutions through its subsidiaries for ness Unit Manager for Ventilation in Sweden and also projects in Norway, Sweden and Denmark. Every year, Managing Director of Lindab Sverige AB. “Sensing GK ranks its suppliers. At its Nordic suppliers meeting appreciation from the suppliers is always important in Oslo in August, it named Lindab Sverige AB ‘Best and an acknowledgement that the total solutions we Swedish Supplier’ and awarded Lindab Danmark A/S supply are first class.” second place in the Danish supplier ranking. “The fact that both Lindab Sweden and Denmark top the list 2 3 of such a significant player within indoor climate solu- GK 1 GK GK

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Lindab Germany delivers its largest Comfort order to date for the DESY Petra III research facility Tight restrictions

WHAT Indoor climate system for experimental facility for X-ray-based materials research

CUSTOMER YIT Germany

WHERE Hamburg, Germany

22 degrees Celsius +/- 1 K, 24 hours a also within the study of advanced materials and surrounding sources of vibration as possible,” day, seven days a week, all year round. basic research. The quality and intensity can be explains Michael Koepke further. “The indoor These are the indoor climate require- improved through the use of particle accelera- climate is another crucial factor when it comes ments for the new Petra III experimen- tors, which in turn widen the research possibilities to creating a successful facility. Since metals and tal hall at the DESY research centre considerably. other materials expand and contract depending – Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron in Brilliance is a scientific measurement of the on the ambiant temperature, a temperature-sta- Hamburg in northern Germany. Petra III quality of a radioactive source. The smaller the ble environment was of the utmost importance. will become one of the most brilliant and radioactive source can be made and the more In order to ensure both the smooth operation of powerful storage-ring-based x-ray sources cumulative the emitted beam is, the higher the facility and the quality of the experiments, the in the world and will therefore attract the brilliance. Petra III, which will be officially facility must therefore maintain a constant tem- thousands of researchers from around opened in 2009, will be the world’s most brilliant perature of 22 degrees Celsius with a deviation the world. “The fact that Lindab has been x-ray radiation source to date. of maximum one degree. 24 hours a day. All year given the responsibility for supplying the round.” complete indoor climate system is down Petra III consists of to several factors,” says Michael Koepke, 2,300 metre long under- The indoor climate facil- responsible for the HVAC installations at ground ring accelerator ity in the experimental hall DESY. “Lindab’s quality was of the utmost where the newly built at Petra III consists of 7 importance, but it was the full-scale tests experimental hall plays separate HVAC systems, that proved decisive. Nothing is allowed a central role. “In the all independent from each to go wrong when it comes to Petra III.” 280 metre long, slightly another. “The circular curved hall, which follows duct system is a Lindab DESY is one of the world’s leading accelerator the curvature of the ring © DESY Safe system supplying air centres for the matter research on an atomic and accelerator, there will be via 141 motorised Lindab molecular level. There are several ring-formed 14 experimental stations with 30 different instru- RCWB-1-0-500a rotation diffusers,” explains particle accelerators as well as intense photon ments,” explains Michael Koepke. “X-ray beams Martin Wiebicke, technical salesperson at Lindab science and particle physics-based research activi- can be curved and concentrated into beams of Germany. “Each RCWB diffuser supplies up to ties at DESY’s large facility inside Hamburg. This extremely high intensity and quality, the width 1,905 m3 of air every hour and sits approximately makes DESY unique in Europe and is one rea- of a strand of hair, through the ring’s undulators, 8 metres above the floor. They are individually son why approximately 3,000 researchers come which are long chains of magnets.” regulated and, through their unique construc- to work at this centre each year, where different The foundation of the 10,000 m2 experimen- tion, supply chilled air horizontally and warm air accelerator based sources of x-ray light forms the tal hall rests on long concrete piles set firmly in vertically. It is because of this that the RCWB basis of the work. concrete at a depth of 20 metres, but without fur- fits perfectly into the mixed ventilation concept It is difficult to imagine a modern society ther contact with the surrounding ground layers. chosen by DESY and their consultants. In turn, without the use of x-ray radiation. This powerful The experimental floor consists of a one metre this makes it possible to control the temperature radiation source has played an important role thick special concrete plate. “The reason for this is within the specified margins, and keeps the floor’s for over 110 years, not only within medicine, but to make the entire experimental hall as free from surface and the experimental hall spaces com-

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pletely free from interfering ducts and diffuser fact that they have already placed a further order YIT who was responsible for the ventilation installations.” involving Lindab. installation itself has been a customer of Lindab’s The removal of exhaust air is done using in Germany for many years. “As usual, Lindab Lindab RGS-4 duct-mounted ventilation grilles. The general contractor for the new experi- and Martin Wiebicke have done an exceptional In addition, the facility’s meeting rooms are mental hall has been the building company Ed. job and offered us broad technical support equipped with Lindab’s Versio square ceiling dif- Züblin and YIT has been responsible for the throughout the installation,” says Jozsef Toth, fusers. HVAC installations. “I’ve not previously worked project leader at YIT. “In the beginning, I was with Lindab, worried that we wouldn’t be able to keep up with “When we planned even though I am the very tight installation schedule and specific the hall we wanted naturally aware delivery date. Together, however, we solved the to create an indoor of them,” explains entire logistics perfectly and now the 47 main climate installa- Waldemar Piatek, ducts and all 141 rotation diffusers and other tion of the highest part-responsible for equipment are in place.” quality,” explains technical installa- In order to make the delivery and installa- Stephan Kufka and tions at Ed. Züblin. tion more efficient, YIT installed the first section Rainer Oppermann, “Along the way, of approximately 26 m in an extremely accurate both at IWP Ingenieure Wiechers Partner and I’ve heard nothing about Lindab’s deliveries and and precise way. “Based on this ‘prototype’, both HVAC consultants for DESY for this installation work at YIT. This is always a sure sign Lindab was then able to deliver the other 46 project. “The full-scale test that was carried out that everything is going exactly as it should,” he sections cut into perfect lengths and completely at Lindab in Farum showed that the proposed says smiling. “Seriously though, Lindab has deliv- ready for installation,” continues Jozsef Toth. solution using adjustable and motorised rotation ered exceptional quality together with first class “This meant that we could carry out the whole diffusers really could handle the experimental logistics. Their full-scale test was a prerequisite extensive duct installation in 4 weeks, much hall’s variable temperature loads. The facility also for us to back their solution with rotating diffus- quicker than we had expected. All the rotation meets current German requirements such as e.g. ers. We had had problems with diffuser solutions diffusers were then delivered and installed in DIN, VDI and ENEV and through our coop- from another supplier in a similar project, but phase two.” eration with Lindab we’ve obtained an indoor Lindab absolutely convinced us with its well car- “We were well aware of Lindab’s qual- climate set-up of the highest quality with docu- ried out full-scale test in Farum.” ity and when it comes to large diameter duct mented and verified properties. Moreover, the Ed. Züblin’s own consultant is also full of systems there is no alternative to Lindab,” con- entire set-up is very pleasing on the eye, which praise. “All expectations have been fulfilled and cludes Jozsef Toth. “If you add to these benefits fits in well with this research environment.” the experimental hall now has a climate where Lindab’s extremely broad product programme Proof that DESY and their consultants are the expansion coefficient can be kept under com- and the opportunity to carry out full-scale tests, satisfied with the delivery and the support that plete control,” adds Michel Stührenberg at Pinck the reason for choosing Lindab is obvious!” Lindab has provided can be seen through the Ingenieure Consulting.

The full-scale tests that were carried out in Farum in September 2007 were crucial when it came to convincing all parties about the benefits of the RCWB solution.

From the left: Dr. Joachim Spengler, Infrastructure experiments DESY, Waldemar Piatek (pointing), part-responsible for technical installations Ed. Züblin, Dipl.-Ing. Martin Wiebicke (furthest back), Lindab technical sales, Dipl.-Ing. Michael Koepke, responsible for HVAC DESY, Jozsef Toth, project leader YIT and Dirk Jacob, Lindab sales.

10 Lindab Direct November 2008 Cloaked in steel WHAT Housing construction centered on steel solutions

CUSTOMER Stanly Plåt

WHERE The Western Harbour, Malmö, Sweden

Despite the fact that scaffolding still clings to the ing concept with finished installations in the prefabricated buildings and the site looks like building sites usu- floor structures and the placing of shafts between interior ally do, it is nonetheless clearly visible that the new walls and exterior walls. It creates a shaftless building with housing project in Malmö’s Western Harbour is to considerably greater freedom to create individual apartment become something quite special. Stainless façade layouts.” details or stainless façade sections are perhaps not All the façade elements and floor structures are prefab- entirely uncommon, but façades designed entirely ricated at Stanly Plåt’s plant in Bulltofta. “We’ve not quite in beautiful, embossed stainless steel sheeting are achieved the degree of rationalisation we’re aiming for. It’s The prefabricated façade elements are clad in embossed stainless steel out-of-the-ordinary. “And that’s still just a small about learning the new methods and investing fully in the sheeting and are erected using part of the ‘steel content’ in these buildings,” says machine equipment needed for the prefabrication process,” Lindab’s exterior wall studs. Tomas Jonsson, Managing Director and principal continues Tomas Jonsson. “In the next stage of development, owner of Stanly Plåt. we can increase the rate of production substantially, but we already have a cost of production in parity with a ‘normal If you are one of Sweden’s largest subcontract manufactur- construction’ despite the fact that this is a low-energy builders specialising in stainless products, it is quite natural that ing with very high standards and exciting individual layouts.” steel would be the theme when adding residential construction to your list of activities. The The property has been completely designed using two low-energy buildings with Lindab’s design tool ADT Tools, and Lindab is sup- 28 rental apartments currently plying all the studs for the prefabricated façade ele- being constructed in the Western ments and partition walls assembled on-site. “Lindab Harbour are based on a new form has a complete concept with design tools as well as of building technology and a new factory-made and marked steel studs. This has fitted patented building system that will in very well with our new concept, and our designer provide exclusive and comfortable Magnus Samuelsson has been able to draw everything Tomas Jonsson, MD Stanly Plåt. accommodation which satisfies the in 3D,” concludes Tomas Jonsson. “What is more, strict requirements on both quality and the environment. Lindab’s support, logistics and delivery service have been excellent. This has been particularly significant since our “When we constructed an apartment building in the concept is entirely new, which means it is important that the 1990s, we saw how irrational the building process itself was. support from the suppliers feels good and reliable. We’re We reasoned that it must be possible to do this in a better now assessing the experiences and systems thinking and have way, and here we are,” continues Tomas Jonsson. “We have already started sketching out future projects!” a high level of competence within steel working and have In addition to the lightweight construction system, brought these experiences with us. What’s special here is Lindab has also supplied the entire duct system for the build- perhaps not the stainless façades, but rather the construc- ings’ ventilation. tion of the steel floor structures as well as the entire build-

The property is designed by the architect Gunilla Svensson in Lund and is on four floors. A set back penthouse, attractive © Stanly Plåt protruding areas and a ‘suspended’ apartment that connects the two buildings are distinguishing features.

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Lindab’s Roofing solutions will be one of several important pieces of the puzzle in our new environmental investment for the construction 12 industry here at Wolseley and WSBC. Chris Booker (right), Product Development Manager at Wolseley Sustainable Lindab Direct November 2008 Building Center together with Jonathan Fennell, Lindab.

Environmentallyoch ”partnership” friendly på Lindab solutions at WolseleyTOTT Sustainable Building Center

WHAT Lindab Rainline, Lindab Coverline and Lindab Seamline part of extensive British environmental investment

CUSTOMER Wolseley UK Ltd

WHERE Royal Leamington Spa, Great Britain

Environmental ways of thinking within the con- visit any of our 1,800 branches you will find local displays of struction industry are developing rapidly. If you our environmental product range there, our new environ- want to show off new solutions, concepts and mental product guidebooks, not to mention our sales force products, an attractive display window is never a of dedicated environmental advisors near at hand.” bad idea. This is how the British company Wolseley WSBC was built with the aim of being a lively, inter- reasoned when it initiated the investment into the active centre for decision makers within the construction Wolseley Sustainable Building Centre right next to industry. The centre has aroused a great deal of attention the Group’s head office in Royal Leamington Spa, within the British construction and property industry. Over south-east of Birmingham. Today, builders, archi- 100 major visits had already taken place prior to the official tects and prescribers visit the newly built centre opening in April 2008. “Subsequently, we’ve had more than in their hundreds to acquaint themselves with the 400 visits from architects, prescribers and building contrac- range of products that Wolseley has selected for its tors, as well as designers and architects responsible for prop- certified environmental product programme. About erty from companies such as Jaguar, Tesco and Sainsbury’s. 170 of these products have also been used in the They all want to increase their knowledge of environmen- construction of the building itself, including Lindab tally friendly construction,” says Chris Booker. “We‘ve had Rainline and Lindab Seamline. a fantastic response and we see WSBC as a very important part of our activities to generate sales.” Lindab Rainline, Coverline and Seamline are highlighted clearly and Wolseley was once one of the most popular and well- convincingly over several pages of known British cars. However, the motor car business was “When it came to choosing products for what we call Wolseley’s product guide for environ- sold back in 1901 and Frederick York Wolseley’s company Roofing, i.e. roof cladding and roof drainage, this was pre- mentally friendly solutions. It is available at all of Wolseley’s 1,800 retail gradually shifted its focus from production to distribu- ceded by a thorough evaluation of a number of manufactur- outlets. tion. Today, Wolseley Plc is the world’s largest distributor ers’ products,” explains Chris Booker. “Lindab could clearly of building materials and products with operations in 32 provide measurable and verifiable environmental facts for countries and a market leading position in the USA, Great its products within roof drainage, roof profiles and stand- Britain and several European countries. Investment in envi- ing seam roofing in combination with exceptional quality ronmentally friendly construction has been ongoing for when it comes to function, assembly, aesthetics, etc. That is some time and is now spread over Wolseley’s 1,800 British why Lindab Rainline, Coverline and Seamline are currently distribution centres and building department stores. assembled here in our ‘display window’ at WSBC and are “Environmental building solutions and building meth- also the Roofing products we emphasise in our product ods have been a fairly marginal phenomenon in Great guides.” Britain,” says Chris Booker, Product Development Manager “Today, plastic roof drainage systems dominate the at WSBC, Wolseley Sustainable Building Centre. “A while British market, but initiatives such as Wolseley’s will ago, however, new legislation and an ever increasing demand undoubtedly hasten the use of steel solutions such as for environmentally friendly solutions and products radically Lindab Rainline,” believes Jonathan Fennell, Business Unit changed this. Products and systems with reduced energy con- Manager for Profile in Great Britain. “Lindab Rainline sumption, lower water consumption, better recycling rates is fractionally more expensive than an equivalent plastic and a reduced carbon footprint are, quite simply, the envi- system, but it provides many more advantages through its ronmentally friendly solutions of the future and the products improved function, accuracy of fit, assembly and not least, that we will use to build the houses of the future. The multi- from an environmental point of view. We’re naturally hoping million investment we’re currently making through WSBC that our cooperation with Wolseley will increase our sales feels therefore entirely justified and well-timed.” and spread Lindab’s solutions even faster.” “More and more of our customers are looking for the Lindab’s Profile solutions are “We’re seeing a clear increase in sales of environmen- security, sturdiness and environmental friendliness offered distributed across Great Britain tally friendly products and systems at our retail outlets,” by steel solutions,” concludes Chris Booker. “All this can be from Lindab’s distribution centre in continues Chris Booker. “Here at WSBC, you can easily found ‘packaged’ as part of the Lindab solutions we’re now Birmingham. acquaint yourself with all of these new solutions and if you actively working with and selling!”

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The foyer at Lundbeck’s new building for the executive board. The Fusion solution’s immaculate lines emphasise the room’s geometry and integrate suspended ceilings, indoor air-conditioning and lighting in a very attractive way. Advantage Fusion

WHAT Fusion suspended ceiling concept with Lindab Fusion chilled beams and Lindab Safe duct system for the executive board’s building

CUSTOMER Klimodan

WHERE Lundbeck, Valby/Copenhagen, Denmark

‘Fusion’ is the process of joining two there and must share the space in the best pos- ed ceiling from Rockfon – have been developed things together to form a whole. In the sible way. Sometimes, it is not quite that simple. so that they fit together like perfectly integrated eyes of an economist, it can mean two “A few years ago, the suspended ceiling company, pieces of a puzzle in a very flexible solution. “It companies merging to become one. Rockfon, tired of this conflict and wanted to find provides both an attractive and easy-to-assemble Nuclear physicists immediately think an integrated, easy-to-assemble and aesthetically installation,” continues Jesper Nystrup. “The light about joining atomic nuclei. However more pleasing ceiling solution,” says Jesper Nystrup fittings are simply clicked-in tightly and the chilled and more architects and builders are also of Lindab. “They contacted us and the lighting beams or the diffusers form part of the ceiling’s starting to incorporate the expression into company Louis Poulsen with the aim of creating rail system that the adjacent ceiling boards bear their own world. In their case it is about a new, dynamic solution for the entire suspended directly against. Fusion is without a doubt full of the beautiful union of functionality and ceiling. The result was Fusion – a suspended ceil- advantages.” aesthetics for suspended ceiling solutions ing solution that integrates these functions in a and the successful cooperation between single aesthetic, functional and easy-to-assemble Lundbeck is an international pharmaceutical the companies Rockfon, Lindab and Louis total solution.” company engaged in the research and develop- Poulsen. The Danish pharmaceutical com- ment, production, marketing and sale of drugs pany Lundbeck recently chose Fusion for In 2007, the Fusion concept won The Danish for psychiatric and neurological disorders. Since its new, spectacular head office. Design Award and is now located in more and 2002, Lundbeck has introduced four new impor- more suspended ceilings where aesthetics and tant drugs – Cipralex®/Lexapro® for the treatment The suspended ceiling is a part of the room functionality have been put at the top of the list. of depression and anxiety, Ebixa® for the treat- that houses several important functions, but also All of the components in the Fusion concept – the ment of Alzheimer’s, Azilect® for the treatment of unfortunately brings about conflict. Lighting, ven- chilled beams or the diffusers from Lindab, the Parkinson’s and Serdolect® for the treatment of tilation and air-conditioning must all be placed light fittings from Louis Poulsen and the suspend- schizophrenia.

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To the left are Jacob Simonsen and Flemming Fredriksen from The chilled beams from Lindab, which sit above the suspended ceiling’s aluminium screen, are designed according to the Klimodan. In the middle is Svend Krogh Thomsen and behind individual room’s requirements. him, Peter Thorball, both from Lundbeck. To the right is Jesper Nystrup from Lindab.

It was not only the function that was important, we also wanted to have a solution that would blend in with the building’s pure architecture and enhance the impact – therefore, Fusion was a very good choice.

The company has recently built an entirely new “The idea of using the Fusion concept came ably larger dimensions and would have made building for the executive board at its main facil- at quite an early stage and our architect, Jørn coordinating and designing the layout substan- ity in Valby, Copenhagen. “We started to plan Langvad Arkitekter A/S, looked favourably upon tially more complicated,” concludes Svend Krogh the new building approximately 4 years ago,” the Fusion concept and its possibilities.” Thomsen. “Using Lindab’s water-based chilled says Svend Krogh Thomsen, project leader at beam technology, we avoided these problems and Lundbeck and technically responsible for the Today, the ground floor and 2 of the build- gave our HVAC contractor, Klimodan, an easier- 5,500 m2 building. “The property has large glass ing’s 3 office levels have been occupied and are in to-assemble solution. We’re very satisfied with the façades and despite the glass having a reflective operation. “We’re getting a lot of good feedback end result.” layer, we realised that this would place demands regarding the aesthetics and the appearance of the “The Fusion chilled beam is a really good on good cooling and indoor air-conditioning. suspended ceiling solution, both from visitors and product to work with and the smaller the After discussions with our consultant, Rambøll, our own personnel,” says Svend Krogh Thomsen, ducts, the easier the assembly,” says Flemming we set the requirements specification that the sys- “and even during the hottest days of the summer, Fredriksen and Jacob Simonsen, installation fit- tem has now been designed in accordance with. It the cooling function worked without any trouble.” ters from Klimodan. “Since Fusion only requires was not only the function that was important, we During the planning phase, the option of cool- duct dimensions of 125 mm, the installation went also wanted to have a solution that would blend in ing centrally and distributing cool air through the smoothly and completely according to the deliv- with the building’s pure architecture and enhance duct system was also discussed. “However, this ery schedule.” the impact,” continues Svend Krogh Thomsen. would have involved a duct system of consider-

In 2007, the Fusion concept won The Danish Design Award.

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The reason why we’ve worked with Astron/Lindab for 20 years can be easily summed up – they have a package solution for executing the highest quality steel construction work

Charles Hayward (left), Site Manager at Directline Structures’ own office construction in Ashford, south-east England, together with David Black, responsible for sales for Lindab Building Systems, UK.

16 Lindab Direct November 2008 145TOTTth time around WHAT Construction of new head office for Astron retailer of 20 years

CUSTOMER Directline Structures

WHERE Ashford, Kent, Great Britain

When the need for new, better and more happening here in Great Britain, this is not the “Lindab has conducted itself in the same suitable premises becomes greater and case for us, rather the opposite. The number of excellent way as usual,” says Charles Hayward greater, the construction of a new build- inquiries we’re receiving is at a level above what from Directline Structures when we meet him ing is often the obvious solution. What we are used to.” at the building site together with David Black. is more, if you can move the business “From construction and logistics to delivery closer to the customers, to a more easily Directline Structures rarely takes part in the and assembly of the steel framework, roof and accessible location, that is yet another traditional bidding process where building com- facades. David and Gabor Ferenc Veress have strong argument. If like Directline Struc- panies submit prices in contracts based on archi- handled the questions that have inevitably aris- tures in Kent, you are also able to turn tectural drawings and other procurement docu- en both quickly and effectively. In addition, the the whole building into a living example mentation. “Instead, we have the competence design team in Luxembourg has given us very of all your business activities, then there to do this in-house and work directly with the good technical support surrounding the build- is not much more to think about other client right from the word go. We see the project ing’s special solutions.” than to stick the spade in the ground. through from the first ideas and sketches to the turnkey building,” explains Duncan Murray. “I “The reason why we’ve worked with “This is exactly how it was for us,” explains like to think that our knowledge of Lindab’s Astron/Lindab for 20 years can be easily Duncan Murray, Managing Director of steel structure systems, and in particular the pos- summed up – they have a package solution for Directline Structures, when explaining the deci- sibilities of the Astron product, surpasses even executing the highest quality steel construction sion behind the construction of its completely that of Lindab’s.” work,” declares Duncan Murray bluntly. “When new head office at Ashford, Kent in south-east Duncan Murray not only sees the new we talk to our clients, we know from day one England. And since the company has been a office as a comfortable, bright and motivational exactly what we can offer. It’s common for con- retailer and Astron Builder for more than 20 workplace, but also as a catalogue for different tractors to be more vague and unclear in the years, the choice of building was hardly unex- Astron solutions. first few conversations. We can present design, pected. It will be an Astron building. quality, additional choices, possibilities, not to “Over the years, we’ve delivered no fewer The building is an L-shaped two-storey MSB mention the price after just 4-5 days. Moreover, than 144 Astron buildings, so the 145th be a nat- (Multi-Storey Building) where the two sections we can top this off by starting construction ural continuation of a well practiced formula,” of the building meet in a large open lobby and immediately.” explains Duncan Murray further. “Now, we’ll reception area whose roof rises above both of Moving into the office in Ashford will take have an office that is truly representative and the wings. This has been the main challenge place in two stages. Moving into the upper floor, that will provide us with excellent opportunities associated with the building in terms of con- which Directline Structures has rented out, to show our customers the flexibility, readiness struction. “We have been able to solve this suc- will take place during January 2009 and they and quality of Lindab’s Astron product. Our cessfully together with Directline Structures,” themselves will move into the ground floor in new office also shows how it’s possible to break says David Black from Lindab who explains February. “I now hope the final work will go away from the box form and create interesting, that the building is essentially built on a series of according to plan. If you’re responsible for the architectural solutions using the pre-engineered Astron’s typical standard solutions. design and construction yourself, there’s no one steel structure as a base.” One exception is the intermediate floor else to blame. And, as previously mentioned, structure which consists of Lindab’s galvanised Lindab has conducted itself impeccably,” con- Directline Structures is a family-owned C-profiles instead of the more commonly used cludes Duncan Murray. “If we could wish for business with 20 employees, all working in inte- concrete beams. “It makes constructing the floor something, it would be the opportunity to use grated teams on the 5-7 building projects carried structure simpler and more economical and it more products and solutions from Lindab’s out annually by the company. “Our main objec- suits the raised floor that the building will con- product range. Lindab Rainline and Lindab tive is to offer well-thought-out, attractive and tain perfectly. Furthermore, we now avoid hav- Doorline, for example, and why not Lindab’s economic building solutions to our customers ing to use a heavy mobile crane for hoisting the high-class duct system and Comfort programme within industry, trade and education. Despite concrete elements,” explains David Black. for ventilation and cooling/heating. I believe we the decline in economic activity that is currently would both be winners with that!”

David Black, Lindab UK and Gabor Ferenc Veress, Lindab Hungary, who is responsible for the Hungarian team from Lindab handling construction of the steel framework and assembly of the roof and facades, etc.

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Brankin Engineering’s installations of duct systems in schools and education centres also comprise universities and colleges. For example, an installation was recently carried out at the University of Edinburgh’s new building for the InSpace multi-purpose facility. Different (duct) routes to the same destination

CUSTOMER Brankin Engineering, Edinburgh and Lucas & Steen, Glasgow

WHERE Great Britain

The Scottish ventilation companies, assignments. However, we also work for external pler, quicker and more easily coordinated instal- Brankin Engineering and Lucas & Steen, mechanical and electrical contractors such as lations. “Compared to rectangular ducts, Lindab are both excellent examples of how long- Balfour Kilpatrick and Crown House, which do Safe is a considerably quicker-to-assemble and term cooperation strengthens and devel- not have their own functions for duct installation air tightness classified alternative. However, when ops the interests and business of all par- either.” we exceed diameters of 600 mm, rectangular ties involved. They are among some of ducts are a cheaper alternative when looking at Lindab’s most important British ventilation “We’ve gradually come to do more and more the cost of the product itself.” customers and despite having slightly dif- installations in schools, universities and hospitals In certain cases, Brankin uses Lindab Vent, ferent working methods, Lindab has been and this trend shows no sign of fading. On the Lindab’s duct system without rubber seals. able to contribute to creating a long-term contrary, the government has recently announced “However, these are only exceptions,” explains win-win situation in both relationships. continued investment in the country’s schools, Mark Whitfield, “since the requirements on air which is why we are seeing good growth within tightness are quite strict for school and hospital Brankin Engineering is part of the British this sector.” installations and we prefer to use systems that Vaughan Engineering Group, which focuses on The duct systems supplied by Brankin are air tight to begin with.” technical installations and electricity, heating, ven- Engineering consist of both rectangular and cir- tilation and air conditioning systems. “Our part cular systems. “We produce the rectangular sys- Brankin Engineering has 20 permanently of the Group’s activities deals exclusively with tems ourselves, mostly at our factory in Northern employed engineers, salespeople and production the installation of duct systems,” explains Mark Ireland,” continues Mark Whitfield. “However, staff. In addition to this, there are approximately Whitfield at Brankin Engineering, whose pri- we buy all of our circular products from Lindab, 40-60 mechanical and electrical contractors who mary market is Scotland. “However, being part of our partner within this area for more than 20 work in teams on-site. Admittedly, they are not Vaughan Engineering Group, we can take part in years. The proportion of rectangular to circular employed by Brankin, but they work as part of a tailor-made package that contains all elements ducts varies from job to job, but the average pro- the Brankin family. of the technical installation. This increases our portion is probably 30/70.” “In the 20-plus years that I’ve been here, strength and appeal, both when it comes to com- If Brankin was given the choice, it would Lindab has been an important cooperative mercial assignments and government/municipal choose circular systems since they provide sim- partner for us,” concludes Mark Whitfield. We

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Lucas & Steen has been responsible for the entire duct installation for the extensions at Glasgow Museums Resource Centre. Here, valuable objects and treasures must be stored in a humidity and temperature-regulated indoor climate.

also began working with CCL approximately 10 “In the current situation, we’re seeing very good years ago and now that both companies have joined demand within our primary sectors: trade, com- forces we are treated to the best of both worlds. mercial and industrial projects and schools,” contin- Admittedly, we were a little worried that Lindab ues Jim Hanlon. “Our customers are often major would try to exploit the situation, but those doubts mechanical contractors where our job is to deliver were soon put to rest and, today, we feel completely and assemble the duct system itself. Normally we secure and satisfied with our continued good coop- compile prices and a list of materials based on a eration. With the help of Lindab’s stock-keeping and drawing, but sometimes we enter the process at an rapid deliveries we can quickly get going out in the earlier stage and our engineers design and draw the workplace. It is an essential element of our success system.” and is crucial, especially in connection with all of the In the same way as Brankin Engineering, Lucas school projects we do.” & Steen has worked with Lindab for a number of years. “We see it as a very stable and secure rela- Lucas & Steen in Ardrossan, just outside Glasgow, tionship that has been nurtured very well, both on is an equally faithful Lindab customer, but with a dif- a business and a personal level,” concludes Jim Mark Whitfield (right) from Brankin ferent approach when it comes to choosing Lindab’s Hanlon. “Lindab’s desire to always help out and Engineering and Scott Thomson, Lindab among a diverse selection of duct products. “For a long time, we’ve worked prima- quickly handle any questions and problematic situa- large and small Lindab products. rily with Lindab Vent for all installations involving tions that crop up is something we see as very posi- circular ducts,” says Jim Hanlon, Managing Director tive. Joe Magee, Workshop/Purchasing Manager, is of Lucas & Steen. “It’s all about choosing the rou- almost in daily contact with Scott Thomson and his tines and working methods that best suit us and our team at Lindab and this ongoing, effective contact is assignments. In all likelihood, the Lindab Vent prod- an important part of our cooperation. Furthermore, uct programme will also continue to be the Lindab Lindab’s product programme suits us very well and system that we primarily work with.” the fact that it is stocked, comes quickly and is close Lucas & Steen has been active within the ven- at hand is important. Today, projects start quickly tilation industry for over 25 years, working with and therefore it’s essential to be quick out of the mobile teams that assemble duct systems through- blocks in order to be able to keep up.” out Great Britain, with the greatest concentration in Scotland. “The proportion of rectangular ducts, man- ufactured ourselves, to circular ducts, which we buy from Lindab, mainly depends on what the consultant has drawn and prescribed,” continues Jim Hanlon. “Normally, however, the ratio is 50/50 between these two system types.” Lucas & Steen’s production of rectangular ducts Jim Hanlon (left), Managing Director at Lucas currently employs the services of 12 people and its & Steen and Scott Thomson, Lindab outside the assembly team comprises 40 people. company’s premises in Ardrossan, West Scotland.

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Lindab + RdBX simplifying at Karolinska

WHAT The delivery of RdBX partition wall studs for the reconstruction of the recovery department for transplant patients

CUSTOMER K-Rauta and Björklund & Castenhag Bygg

WHERE Karolinska University Hospital in Huddinge, Sweden

Karolinska Universitessjukhuset är med really important that we can give them all the quantities and everything else. What’s more, sina två enheter i Solna och Huddinge support they need from the beginning. Since the this job is larger than usual for Björklund & With its two medical centres in Solna and construction is taking place right inside one of the Castenhag and therefore it feels safe both for us Huddinge, Karolinska University Hospital buildings, without access to building hoists, huge and them to be able to count on Lindab.” is one of Europe’s largest hospitals. As demands are being placed on flexible logistics with all large hospitals, continuous exten- that don’t disrupt hospital activities. Furthermore, Lindab’s RdBX stud is new to Daniel sion and reconstruction programmes are the builder Locum and its consultant have set up Naruszewicz and the installation engineers at in progress. One of these is the construc- strict sound and fire requirements for the depart- Björklund & Castenhag Bygg. When Lindab tion of the new recovery department for ment’s 1,500 m2 surface area, something that Direct visits the construction site therefore, Jonas transplant patients in Huddinge. Here, increases the importance of us being able to pro- Eriksson from Lindab is there to demonstrate Lindab’s new RdBX stud will contrib- vide a complete and safe partition wall solution.” the advantages of RdBX in practice. ute to an efficient construction process “We hadn’t fully realised that you could and will ensure that the wide range of Lindab’s technical support and involvement simply ‘click’ the RdBX stud firmly into the roof sound requirements for the depart- in the development of construction solutions for and floor runner,” says Daniel Naruszewicz. “It ment’s various room types are met. the partition walls have played a crucial role in looks really good and well thought-out. We also the cohesion. “With Lindab backing us up, we’ve didn’t know that there was a telescopic version of Lindab’s customer, the building materials been able to give qualified support to Björklund RdBX. Since we have a number of varying ceil- retailer K-Rauta, is responsible for the deliver- & Castenhag,” continues Lars Holmberg. “We ing heights, that RdBX version would probably ies to Björklund & Castenhag Bygg, who is the don’t have the competence ourselves when it fit in perfectly here. It would also mean simpler turnkey contractor for the project. “Björklund & comes to construction, layout and choice of mate- transportation up to the site as we could then Castenhag is a completely new customer for K- rial for partition walls of this calibre, but with the handle significantly shorter stud lengths.” Rauta, even though I’ve known them personally,” help of Jonas Eriksson and Joakim Lindgren at Together with Joakim Andersson, project says Lars Holmberg at K-Rauta. “That’s why it’s Lindab, we’ve solved the sound problems, the leader at Björklund & Castenhag Bygg, Lars

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Receiving technical support on site is brilliant. It gives us the security of knowing how the assembly should really be carried out in order to ensure that all sound and fire requirements are met.

From the left: Jonas Eriksson, Lindab, explained the advantages of RdBX to Lars Holmberg and Stefan Öijerholm from K-Rauta and Daniel Naruszewicz at Björklund & Castenhag Bygg who is responsible for orders and deliveries to the construction site at Karolinska Huddinge. “Quicker assembly, a better work environment – with less pain in the knees – and a smart telescopic function are the most important advantages.”

Holmberg and his colleague Stefan Öijerholm, they agreed to allow the next delivery to consist of telescopic RdBX studs for a ceiling height of 4 metres.

The majority of the work on assembling the partition walls remains and Joakim Andersson believes it extremely important that the remainder of this work is done so that all of the sound requirements for the premises can be met. Jonas Eriksson therefore suggests that he brings along his colleague, Joakim Lindgren, to the building site so that they can go through the partition wall assembly with the installation engineers in detail. “Receiving technical support on site is brilliant,” says Joakim Andersson. “Such a run-down with our boys will certainly be valuable and give us the security of knowing how this stage should really be carried out. In spite of everything, there are four different sound requirements that must be met. It’ll also be interesting to try the telescopic version of Lindab RdBX. We’ll warmly welcome anything that helps us to become more efficient and do an even better job.” Lars Holmberg and Stefan Öijerholm at K-Rauta are also very satisfied with the broad technical support offered by Lindab. “We like having smart, new products, but it’s a bonus if they come from a supplier who also knows how to get them to work in practice. Lindab is a great example of this!”

Shortly after this report, the technical on-site support promised by Lindab and the switch to the telescopic version of RdBX were car- Jonas Eriksson, Lindab, explains to Joakim Andersson, Björklund & Castenhag Bygg, how ried out. “Björklund & Castenhag is incredibly pleased. By changing the RdBX stud can simply be clicked firmly into the runner using a spirit level, for example. to telescopic RdBX studs, we avoid having to cut different lengths and transportation up to the building site is considerably easier. Moreover, we’re now fully exploiting all the advantages of RdBX,” says Lars Holmberg, K-Rauta, who himself is very enthusiastic about the customer response. More orders and deliveries now await in the future.

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YIT installs extensive Lindab Comfort system in new judicial building Malmö sees appeal in cooler courts

The Court of Appeal for Skåne and public attention, the accused can be taken up and in the building’s other areas. We really look Blekinge is one of six throughout Sweden. directly from the detainment unit in the basement forward to having an improved indoor climate For some time, it has operated in premises to the courtroom via exclusive lifts if deemed compared to the old premises.” that do not meet the security requirements appropriate. In addition, court members can reach for a modern judicial building. At the end of courtrooms via internal passages.” Lindab has supplied 180 Plexus chilled beams, 2006, the National Courts Administration In total, approximately 160 people will work 170 Pilot chilled beams, over 200 volume control reported that Skanska had been assigned in the new building where one of the floors dampers and approximately 350 diffusers of vari- to build a completely new, 10,000 m2 Court will be made available to the National Courts ous types for the new Court of Appeal building. of Appeal building, just a stone’s throw Administration, the Regional Rent Tribunal and “The installation doesn’t actually differ in any from the old buildings and right in the cen- the Government Offices of Sweden’s Department great way from a normal office property,” says tre of Malmö. YIT is responsible for install- of Investigation in Malmö. Hans Hjalmarsson, CEO at YIT. “However, the ing the ventilation with Lindab supplying sound requirements were set at 35 dB(C) and since all the chilled beams, diffusers and volume The security arrangements and the techni- this unit, in contrast to dB(A), measures broader, control dampers. cal equipment are on a completely different level slightly ‘tougher’ wavelength spectra, it was a criti- compared to those of the old premises. “One of cal factor. The National Courts Administration In the beginning of January 2009, the truly fas- the two largest courtrooms with increased secu- has also called for more check-ups of sound and cinating and architecturally breathtaking building rity not only has space for a larger audience, it air parameters than normal, but so far we’ve suc- will be ready to move into. It was designed by the also seats eight defendants and their lawyers, an ceeded in fulfilling all the requirements.” Danish architect Kim Holst Jensen, creator of ‘The unfortunate necessity due to the increase in gang- Black Diamond’, the spectacular extension to ‘The related crime,” explains Christer Lundh. The consultancy firm, Nordblads VVS- Royal Library’ in Copenhagen. When the building is used for the first time, Konstruktioner, had originally considered chilled “The area that will be open to the general the largest reform since the Swedish Code of beams from another supplier. “However, once public is the large atrium’s ground floor, around Judicial Procedure was introduced in 1948 will we’d come in as a mechanical and electrical con- which all seven courtrooms are gathered,” explains have come into force – EMR, En modernare rät- tractor, I contacted Lindab for an alternative price Christer Lundh, Administrative Director at the tegång (More modern court proceedings). “The since I already had good contact with them,” con- Court of Appeal for Skåne and Blekinge. “The new legislation signifies many changes, but from a tinues Hans Hjalmarsson. “The result was not just rationale behind the layout is that the atrium’s technical point of view, the most important thing a better total solution and a better price, but also openness will provide individual security by being is that hearings conducted at the district court are support and technical assistance that Jesper Strand visible to the Court of Appeal’s staff, thereby to be recorded on video in order to be able to be and his team at Lindab were happy to provide.” counteracting the threat of assault and violence. used in the event of a possible appeal to a higher YIT has had up to six installation engineers It must also be possible to keep the accused and authority and consequently spare witnesses from on site and has worked on the installation since their legal representatives separate from prosecu- having to attend these proceedings,” concludes December 2007. Today, the system is in place and tors, court members and the general public up Christer Lundh. “A good indoor climate is certain- has been effectively handed over to the client. until the proceedings begin. For cases involving ly not regulated by EMR, but it is nonetheless an individuals in custody, or cases that receive close important comfort factor both in the courtrooms

Lindab has supplied all the chilled beams, diffusers and volume control dampers for the building in central Malmö that will soon house the Court of Appeal for Skåne and Blekinge. The new premises on Universitetsholmen, just by Hamnkanalen, comprise four floors and a basement. “We wanted to have a distinguished building that stands out, whilst being welcoming and providing us with the security that is required,” says the President of the Court of Appeal, Lars-Göran Engström. It certainly appears that this wish has been granted.

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WHAT Installation of stainless duct system for the removal of gases

CUSTOMER YIT

WHERE Norrköping, Sweden

Jimmi Johansson, the foreman in charge at YIT, has led the assembly of the large stainless duct system from Lindab.

YIT installs duct system at Agroetanol – Sweden’s largest ethanol plant Stainless odour removal Ethanol is the most common biofuel in of greenhouse gas emissions from cars, we’ve also consultancy firm Bengt Dahlgren, who has been Sweden and worldwide. The extension to invested heavily in environmentally adapting the responsible for planning and HVAC construction Lantmännen Agroetanol’s plant outside new production process, which is why the plant management as well as installation coordina- Norrköping has been ongoing since 2006, is operated by steam from E.ON’s large thermal tion. “There was the need therefore to direct the and when it is finished and put into opera- power plant next door. What’s more, since the plant’s ‘odorous gases’ to the central incineration tion later this year, the ethanol plant will residual alcohol-free grain or mash can be used as plant where the odorants could be eliminated and become the largest in Sweden. high-quality animal feed, we’re also giving some- carried out through the 80 metre high chimney. thing valuable back to agriculture.” This is also the reason why the large 1,600 mm “We’re constantly seeing an increase in the stainless Lindab duct is where it is. Its length of demand for ethanol fuel,” says Site Manager Peter Described briefly, the production process starts just over 100 m sits on a raised pipe bridge and Nimrodsson at Agroetanol. “We’ve now quad- by grinding the wheat into flour, after which it is connects the feed dryer and other buildings to the rupled the capacity of the plant that we opened liquified using water. Enzymes are then added incineration plant.” back in 2001.” The new production line is grain- to this paste, which break the starch in the grain The evacuation system has an air volume of based and will use an additional 400,000 tonnes of down into a sugar solution - a mash. Common 140,000 m3/h and is operated by two blower units. grain every year. That is the same amount of grain baker’s yeast is then added and a fermentation “In order to avoid a drop in pressure, we needed that Sweden exports annually. process starts, converting the sugar into ethanol to use a duct of large dimensions and since the Ethanol is produced through the fermenta- and carbon dioxide. The ethanol is finally sepa- air itself is relatively acidic, a stainless solution tion of various raw materials containing sugar or rated from the mash, first by distilling it through a was also required,” explains Peter Orrö. “The starch. Corn is used in the USA, sugar-cane in mash column and then in a rectifying column. In choice of Lindab as the supplier for this part of Brazil, whilst in Europe, various crop types are the very final stage, the remaining water content the installation was made by YIT in collaboration commonly used for production. Wheat is the pri- is separated in a molecular sieve and the finished with us and Flygfältsbyrån.” mary raw material at Agroetanol. “Using wheat as ethanol is ready for delivery to the oil companies. FB Engineering has overall planning respon- a base and with the new production line in opera- sibility for the entire plant and Lindab’s customer, tion, we’ll go from producing 57 million litres of By drying the alcohol-free mash and mak- YIT, has been responsible for the technical instal- ethanol a year to a total of approximately 210 mil- ing it into pellets, a high-quality animal feed is lations. lion litres,” explains Peter Nimrodsson. “Not only produced. “However, this process creates less are we dramatically increasing our production pleasant smelling gases that can’t be released and, consequently, contributing to the reduction without further treatment,” says Peter Orrö at the

The pipe bridge that connects several of the buildings at Agroetanol is dominated by the 1,600 mm stainless Lindab Safe duct. The plant contains not just ventilation solutions from Lindab. The silver metallic roof drainage system is Lindab Rainline.

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The deliveries made to the Tor Kolarski velo- drome and the process company, Mahle, are two installations that have come about as a result of Lindab Poland’s efforts. During September, members of the VIP Club, representatives for authorised retailers and a host of consultants visited both Grevie and Farum.

Lindab Poland invests heavily in VIP club and mobile training centre Customer activities yield clear dividends “The Polish market is still dominated by rectan- Lindab’s mobile training centre for CADvent, proportion of deliveries of professionally installed, gular duct systems,” says Michal Piechura, Busi- DIMsilencer and other IT solutions is another im- airtight and attractive Lindab Safe products is very ness Unit Manager for Ventilation Poland. “This is a portant factor when it comes to increasing sales of satisfying!” constant challenge for us and we’re convincing more Lindab’s duct system. By convincing consultants “Quick installation and superior air tightness in and more people about the benefits of our circu- and designers about the benefits of drawing in CAD- combination with an aesthetically pleasing appear- lar Lindab Safe system – a well-known and tested vent, for example, the number of projects for which ance are the reasons why we’ve used Lindab Safe product that guarantees quick and airtight installation Lindab’s solutions are prescribed will also increase. for the last three years,” says Andrzej Choromanski, from the outset. Our VIP Installer’s Club and mobile “CADvent is without question one of the most user- joint-owner of the ventilation contracting company, training centre are important tools in our efforts to friendly design programmes on the European mar- Technical Sp.J. “The fact that all of Lindab’s prod- convert the market.” ket,” says the experienced designer Andrzej Swierk, ucts fit so well together and can be freely combined The VIP Installer’s Club is intended for Lindab’s A.S.I.Design Studio of Ludwik Czuczwara. “Simple, is an unquestionable advantage. The more flexibly loyal Safe customers who understand the benefits intuitive and with powerful tools for the entire proc- the installation can be done, the better. Since our of circular duct systems. “We strengthen their com- ess. From concept to a finished, detailed 3D solu- choice to use Lindab’s systems has resulted in our petitiveness through the VIP Club and give them tion. There is no better tool out there.” increased profitability, we will definitely continue to diploma training and certification as authorised In- rely on these leading solutions.” stallers of Lindab Ventilation products,” says Marcin A host of interesting deliveries has followed in Wyszomierski, Product and Marketing Manager. the wake of the VIP Club and the training activities. “Without a doubt, this gives these customers an “Our VIP members clearly account for the majority of advantage when it comes to competing for projects our turnover, and an increase in the number of mem- with strict requirements and quality standards. It also bers coupled with continued investment with regards opens up opportunities for them to cooperate with to all of them are high on our agenda,” concludes Lindab-Astron in various LBS projects.” Michal Piechura. “Needless to say the increasing

Lindab’s Architect Competition Prized Romanian commitment to architecture The Romanian Architects’ Ball is an event with Category 3 – New Construction – Office/ encourage architects to use solutions like these,” a long tradition where Romania’s leading architects Industry concluded Mr. Serban Sturdza, the president of the and members of The Romanian Architects’ Order Architect Adrian Spirescu for “Bucharest Company Romanian Architects’ Order. gather on a yearly basis. This year’s event was held on Headquarters”. Special mention: Architect Mircea Dincu- lescu (Adamco Group) for “Office Building Class Shoe” 8 March at the National Theatre in Cluj-Napoca and had an entirely new segment to the programme – the In his congratulatory speech, Andrei Sulyok prize ceremony for the newly established “Lindab’s emphasised Lindab’s desire to stimulate Romanian Architect Competition”. architecture as well as to contribute to more environ- “It’s an architecture competition that we’ve mentally friendly solutions with quality, comfort and launched in partnership with The Romanian Archi- function for the users. “We hope that together with The tects’ Order,” explains Andrei Sulyok from Lindab. Romanian Architects’ Order we can make this into an “The competition consists of three categories and the annual commitment emphasising good architecture.” prizes in this inaugural competition go to the most “Lindab’s Architect Competition has an even notable architectural projects from the last three years greater benefit, since it has given us the opportunity to that have used Lindab’s system in their solutions.” evaluate our working ideas and design assumptions. We have actively introduced an architectural program The jury consists of five prominent Romanian less studied in Romania. This program is to do with Ramnicu Valcea Court House architects and two Lindab representatives. The jury Emergency Architecture, something which has proven was unanimous regarding each of the winners for the to be extremely necessary in the last few decades and following contributions: in most places throughout the world. Our aim with the Category 1 – Renovation/Reconstruction us- second category of the Lindab’s Architect Competi- ing Seamline tion was to test the creativity of the architects when it Architect Tudor Ragalie for “Valimarescu House from comes to designing solutions that use Lindab’s tech- Craiova”. nical resources in the area of Emergency Architecture. Special mention: Architect Doina Negoita for “Ramnicu Val- Although this prize was not awarded, the reactions cea Court House” from the Romanian architects are positive. We are Category 2 – New Construction – Residential happy that Lindab offers the support and technology Special mention: Architect Emilia Hamos (Eurostil Comexi- necessary for such projects. That is why we support mi) for “Lofting of apartment building turned into offices” initiatives such as this project, in order to inform and Bucharest Company Headquarters 24 LindabLindab Direct Direct april November 2008 2008

Italian confectionery giant Ferrero selects Lindab Lightweight solution for a true heavyweight It is traditional in Italy for children to receive a satisfied, and have actually taken measurement val- small chocolate egg containing a hidden toy – Kinder ues close to air tightness class D, which more than Surprise – at Easter time. This is one of the reasons corresponds well to Ferrero’s requirements,” says why the small family-owned snack bar and sweet Marco Lazzerini. “A further advantage with Lindab is shop, Ferrero, has grown into the world’s 4th larg- that the production and assembly processes have est confectionery company. In 2006, Ferrero, also gone hand-in-hand due to the fact that Lindab has known for the brands Nutella, Tic Tac and Mon set up a Spiro machine here at the building site.” Cheri, achieved a turnover of almost EUR 5.6 billion. The satisfaction with the solution supplied by Ferrero is currently expanding its facilities in Alba, Lindab was actually so great that it has now resulted Piemonte where Nutella chocolate is produced. in an entirely new delivery. “We’re supplying a Lindab Safe system in dimensions of up to 2,000 mm for their new packaging This delivery consists of a ventilation system for facility,” explains Enrico Audisio, Lindab. “We’ve set an existing Ferrero building where the mechanical up a Spiro tube former at the building site, exactly as and electrical contractor, Safire, is responsible for the we have with several deliveries of this type, simplify- assembly. “Since the roof of this building can only ing logistics considerably and meaning that we can withstand a limited load, the requirement called for adapt production exactly to the assembly times of circular ducts in aluminium as these only weigh 30% our customer Simic.” of the weight of galvanised ducts,” explains Enrico Audisio. “In order to convince the consultant about When Ferrero ordered the ventilation system our ability to produce aluminium ducts in dimensions that Simic is currently assembling, the requirements of up to 2,000 mm, we performed a demonstration on air tightness were an important quality factor. at our facility in Volpiano. We clearly showed dem- Both high requirements on air tightness and a Since the installation involves premises that are used onstrated this ability and that we are able to produce very lightweight duct system were important for food production, the requirements on tempera- aluminium ducts in 15/10 thickness entirely free from factors when Ferrero and its consultant decided on the choice of duct supplier for the extension ture and humidity set by the consultant Prof. Eng. the risk of collapse. Moreover, it’s something we offer of the facilities in Piemonte. Lindab succeeded Marco Lazzerini were very strict. “Airtight systems almost exclusively.” well in fulfilling both of these requirements. are a necessity in order to be able to fulfil the require- The Spiro tube former set up at the building site ments and since we knew that Lindab’s quality prod- therefore currently produces both galvanised ducts ucts are extremely airtight as a result of its Safe-seal, for Simic and aluminium ducts for Safire. However, all we chose them,” says Marco Lazzerini. duct components are produced at Lindab’s factories Two leakage tests on the first sections of the in Volpiano and Karlovaska. installations have just been carried out. “We’re very Faster and more efficient with CFD

CFD is short for Computational Fluid Dy- that we can already carry out all the necessary so good at a very early stage and give our full at- namics and is an exciting new piece of tests before the product physically exists. The CFD tention to those ideas that really have the potential computer technology which makes it pos- measurements provide us with a lot of data such as for development. The data provided by the CFD sible to simulate a variety of different fluid temperatures, speeds, directions, the Coanda effect measurements has an accuracy and level of detail and, of course, any drops in pressure, flows in the that we can’t even measure in our laboratory. This flows in a dynamic way using a 3D model. product’s sections and other information.” means that we can supply even better products CFD has been an important tool within and functions to our customers.” The switch to CFD product development at Lindab Comfort in Lindab Comfort are working with the CFD pro- is expected to reduce the number of prototypes by Farum for some time. gramme CFDesign, which is adapted to the existing up to 60-70%. CAD programmes being used. “CFD has opened “In our 3D model, we have precise information up entirely new opportunities for streamlined, simpli- AeroDim and Plexus are examples of products about a product’s dimensions and shape. Using fied and well-honed product development,” contin- that have been developed using CFD. “The devel- CFD, we can create an interface where we apply a ues Göran Hultmark. “We now use CFD for all our opment of AeroDim, which happened with the help certain pressure and flow. Based on this, we can product development, and are the only ones to do of a consultant who used CFD, led to a product then see how the flow is distributed in the product so at the moment.” with a 40% lower drop in pressure than the next and out into the room,” explains Göran Hultmark, The aim is for everyone working within the R&D best alternative on the market. This meant that dur- R&D Manager at Lindab Comfort. “Perhaps it Department to be able to work in CFDesign. “This ing the work on Plexus we took the decision to start sounds a little complicated, but in practice it means means that we can reject all the ideas that are not using this tool ourselves,” concludes Göran Hult- mark. “We’re now developing the next generation of chilled beam, a new MBA box and Plexus Värme. We’re using CFD from the outset for this and have been able to shorten the ideas and prototype stages by up to 40-50%!”

Anders Vorre and Robert Salomonsson at work with a CFD simulation at Lindab’s R&D Department in Farum. Using CFDesign, they can measure all the significant data virtually and see things that laboratory measurements would not detect on the actual product. 25 Lindab Direct November 2008

Exciting order for Etex Group Etex Group, whose head office in Brus- relationship that no local builder could match. That’s When we ask Herman Bosmans about the out- sels, is a corporate group with a presence why we’re now in the thick of the building process.” come so far, his opinion is clear. “All of our expecta- in 42 countries and more than 14,000 tions have been met to the highest standards and employees. Its focus is on the production “This Building Systems delivery consists of 3 there are many advantages from working with Lind- and marketing of stone and mineral-based buildings measuring almost 15,000 m2 in total and ab. Their team is extremely professional with a great building material such as roofing materi- comprises the production premises, a warehouse as deal of experience with this type of project. Further- als and façade boards. Lindab Building well as a two-storey office building,” says Parviz Ziai more, Lindab is a well-known and large western Systems is currently in the process of sup- at Lindab-Astron. “We’re also supplying a 16 tonne European company. This has done a lot to underline plying an entirely new production plant, traverse for ‘Block 2’, the largest building, whose our confidence in them. We can also now see in consisting of 3 Astron buildings, to their beam system is suspended in the roof of the AZM2 practice how they really earn this confidence. We Lithuanian subsidiary Eternit Akmene. building. This was a challenge as was adapting the have plans for more new factories in the CEE and, buildings to the local climate with its typical snow and without hesitation, Lindab will be welcome to join us “Our existing plant was quite simply in a poor wind loads as well as U-values and insulation require- when we take a closer look at these projects!” condition,” says Herman Bosmans, Engineering ments. This is where Rotunda played an important Manager Europe at Etex Group. “Both our produc- role and, being fully aware of the local building regula- tion equipment and our buildings didn’t offer the tions, they could provide full support to our construc- flexibility and capacity that we needed. We could tion department throughout the design process.” renovate and update the equipment, but the build- The deliveries from Lindab’s facility in Diekirch ings themselves needed to be completely replaced. began at the end of May and Rotunda is expected Lindab-Astron, together with Rotunda the builder to have erected all the buildings by the turn of No- dealer, made the best proposal with a price/quality vember/December. Production plant for Polish steel company

It is well-known that success can breed success. A successfully completed project frequently opens the doors to new business. When Artur Stocki and his team from Lindab-Astron accompanied representatives from the Polish steel and paper manufacturer, Interspeed, to Arcelor-Mittal’s* new Astron building, an important part of the sales process was already done.

“Arcelor-Mittal and Interspeed are partly in the same line of business and, what is more, they have a customer-supplier relationship,” says Artur Stocki. “It was easy for Interspeed therefore to see the advantages of having their own Astron solution, both from an * Arcelor-Mittal’s building was constructed by the Astron Builder economic and architectonic perspective.” Artur Stocki. “This says a lot about the size of the delivery, but it’s also our third largest order since 2007.” P.W. Pasek in 2006. The Interspeed order is approximately SEK 80 The delivery was commenced in mid-Septem- million and comprises a 326 metre long building ber and the plant will be ready to use at the begin- with a total surface area of 29,930 m2. The finished ning of 2009. “We were very impressed during our building in Ostrowiec Swiietokrzyski will not only be visit to Arcelor-Mittal and we’re convinced that the distinguished by its length, but also by the very large solution we’ve chosen from Lindab-Astron will work ventilation installations that will be placed on the roof. at least as well,” says Zbigniew Stanislawek, Group “The traverses are key to this order, which together Managing Director at Interspeed. measure a total traverse length of 2.4 km,” continues

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3,500 m2 automobile factory for Tofta Bil Hall of opportunities Tofta Bil in Kristianstad is a Citroën dealer with there are links to the company’s history as an old a lengthy history and is unquestionably one of Citroën dealer. A mini-museum of old Citroëns, a the region’s larger franchisees. Lindab has very customer corner with tables and chairs made from recently supplied a complete hall concept for their Citroën parts and a classic 2CV suspended in the newly constructed 3,500 m2 automobile factory. pointed crosswise middle aisle speaks for itself. “We’re now adding Subaru to our main brand Citroën and the need for a new, integrated auto- Lindab’s delivery comprises the complete mobile factory in connection with this felt impor- steel framework with truss structure, façades with tant,” says Hans Hellberg, Managing Director and Monowall panels and window sections. On top of owner of Tofta Bil. “When we’d made the decision this, there are 22 Lindab Doorline sectional over- to move from our old premises and build an en- head doors and a complete Rainline system for tirely new factory, we contacted Kiaby Plåt & Bygg roof drainage. The building’s duct system uses the who has helped us many times in the past. Since Lindab Safe system, which has been assembled Lars Stjärnkvist at Kiaby Plåt & Bygg is a retailer of by Everöds El. Lindab halls, the matter was quickly decided – it “The fact that we’ve used so many doors is would be a Lindab hall.” because each car maintenance area has its own entrance, a result of our ‘co-determined archi- If the choice of hall supplier was made quickly, tecture’,” concludes Hans Hellberg. “We’re very the issue relating to the design and layout of the pleased with the whole project so far and we’re hall took a little longer. “We’ve actually designed now constructing another building, which will 95% of the building ourselves and allowed an ar- house an automobile reconditioning company and chitect to take care of the rest,” continues Hans a tyre firm.” Hellberg. “All of our employees – sales representatives, office staff and factory personnel – were giv- “Our experience of Lindab is very good, so en the chance to design ‘their own’ car company. when Tofta Bil came to us with its inquiry, as Hans They were then given the chance to explain their Hellberg says, there wasn’t much to consider,” chosen ideas over the course of a few evenings explains Lars Stjärnkvist, Kiaby Plåt & Bygg. “Halls and, on the basis of this, we allowed a group of are an important part of our business and 99% of three people to push on with the work and visit a the time Lindab supplies them to us. Their help number of automobile factories in the country. All with planning and construction is extremely valu- of this resulted in a clear picture of what it should able. What’s more, everything is correct and is just look like and, with the help of Lars Stjärnkvist and as they’ve promised, from the delivery to product the architect we were then able to determine the quality. We think it’s fantastic!” building’s eventual design.” Tofta Bil’s new building is not just a modern, practical The hall’s sales office is laid out like a little automobile factory – and an exciting exposé of Citroën half-timbered courtyard from Skåne and all around – it is also a rich palette of many Lindab solutions. MSB to Sweden Lindab-Astron’s MSB (Multi-Storey Building) is now being introduced onto the Swedish market. MSB is a steel building system that is adapted for a large number of commercial multi-storey buildings. MSB unites high flexibility and quick assembly with architectonic possibilities and an interesting cost structure. “We’re seeing an increase in pressure within industrial Fine functionality at Floral Hall construction,” says Christer Lachonius who leads Lindab’s The ability to build attractive buildings using Lindab’s lightweight building technology is certainly nothing group for industrial lightweight new. In fact, any type of building can be built, but when the result is as beautifully inspired by functionality as construction. “MSB, with its the Floral Hall Gardens Casino in the English town of Southport, then we are eager to show it off. fully assembled steel frame- “The requirement for Floral Hall Gardens was for a façade constructed from Construline exterior wall works, will therefore become studs and Dryvits’ externally insulated render system,” says Ken Nairn, the responsible for technical sales at an interesting addition to our Lindab UK. “Part of the 6,000 m2 wall surface comprised the curved façade sections that contribute to the range of systems and give us exciting character of the building. Designing the Construline solution for these curved areas was a challenge, the opportunity to supply com- but never a problem.” plete multi-storey buildings. Our expectations for this The Lindab Construline Steel Framing followed hot on the heels of main frame construction, providing a new product range are obviously high!” rapid dry envelope. This, in turn allowed the hotel bedrooms to be fitted out earlier, resulting in a quicker com- pletion. The main contractor was Allenbuild and the building was designed by NJSR Architects.

27 Give your house a facelift

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