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News Release from: SFS intec | Subject: Glass fixings fit for Indian Queens
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 15 November 2007
SFS intec glass fixings fit for Indian
Queens
Michael Thorne Construction, has added a practical yet aesthetic feature to 14 industrial units at a new industrial development in Indian Queens, thanks to the canopy fixing system from SFS intec.
The glass and composite panel canopies were added to each unit to create a contemporary external appearance whilst providing a sheltered, welcoming entrance to warehousing and office space Andy Cleveland, the Contracts Manager from Michael Thorne Construction, says, "First impressions count especially when developing business units, and the canopy fixing system allowed us to secure canopies with a contemporary frameless appearance to improve the external aesthetics of each commercial unit
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 11 Mar 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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"The advanced glass fixings system from SFS intec also enabled us to fit canopies in different materials to complement each building cost effectively, providing a sleek, modern aesthetic with high loading capacity and performance.
Installation efficiency was also improved as there was no fabrication involved in using this effective easy assembly system".
The stainless steel precision-engineered system incorporates glass fixings withstanding loads of up to 1000N per fixing point, cantilevered tie rods, and upper and lower wall brackets - delivering a secure, durable and attractive method for attaching to steel or masonry structures.
With close proximity to Newquay, Bodmin, Truro and St Austell, the new Indian Queen industrial estate is an important economic development for the Cornish peninsula.
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