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05 B IR TLEY GALVANIZING | THE E NV IRO NM E NT GALVANIZING AND THE ENVIRONMENT Galvanizing, the coating of iron or steel with zinc is probably the most environmentally friendly process available to prevent corrosion. Corrosion costs Europe in excess of 3% of GNP (Gross National Product). Effective corrosion protection is a vital means of reducing the energy demands of buildings and structures. Galvanzing is efficient in its use of zinc to protect steel for very extensive periods - saving energy and resources with minimal impact on the environment. Galvanizing will protect steel structures for decades and minimises maintenance. BATH LENGTH 10m, depth 3.2m, width 1.5m COMPONENT SIZE 9.8m, depth 2.7m, width 1.3m Exacting standards of environmental performance Approved galvanizers for major structural steel fabricators Preventative system to eliminate harmful substances to the atmosphere Shot blasting facilities Enclosed powder coating section EVERY 90 SECONDS One tonne of steel turns to rust around the world; of every two tonnes of steel made, one is to replace rust EVERY ONE TONNE 01 TO N N E Of steel protected by hot dip galvanizing preserves enough energy to satisfy a family’s needs for several weeks Capable of handling extensive range of products BSI registered company Members of the UK Galvanizers Association Part of Britain’s largest galvanizing group