Landscape & Urban Design Issue 20 2016 | Page 45

Eco Curves glulam Curves as a Spectacular Design Element EcoCurves (a member of Jagram Group) is one of the largest and most renowned manufacturers of glulam timber products in Europe. Their main advantage is total flexibility - from 1 to 10.000 pieces of arches and curves having non-typical shape and dimension. EcoCurves main advantages are: J akub Grzymala, CEO for Jagram Group says: “EcoCurves are manufactured from high quality European coniferous timber cut into thin layers and laminated in a powerful hydraulic presses to form their final shape. “We decided to sponsor major shows in the UK as we believe it is the best place to show our capability to manufacture unique and great looking products. We are sure that creating exclusive areas will let you experience our idea of creating glulam arches”, explains Jakub Grzymala. Modern machinery and the use of high quality raw materials enables us to produce structural arches with a span up to 26m characterized by high strength and quality - in accordance with standard EN 14080 - GL 24 C.”. Their products undergo strict quality control in laboratories (ISO, TÜV, FSC 100%, PEFC). EcoCurves supply both B2B and B2G customers. Their range includes: construction arches, timber glulam components, hammock stands, walkways, carports, concert pavilions, bikeports (bike sheds), smoking & bus sheds, bridges, terrace roofs, swimming pool covers etc. EcoCurves co-operate only with highest quality suppliers e.g. Base Structures, Simpson Strong-Tie or Arch Timber Protection. In the last 20 years EcoCurves have tested world’s leading glues, machinery and tools, adding their own patented solutions. EcoCurves factory computers will turn the most elaborate shapes into products in just 40 minutes. If you look for a bespoke solution - they are the best choice there is. This is one of the reasons EcoCurves is a UK Construction Week VIP Lounges supplier since 2012. • DURABILITY - EcoCurves are extremely durable, they can be pressure treated and then used outside without any further maintenance. • ECOLOGY – our products are very ecological, thus leave less footprint than other materials. Moreover, glulam arches are biodegradable and recyclable. • TOOLING EASE - EcoCurves are easy to work with, even with common tools; their surface can be treated with all kinds of paints or preservatives. • ACCURACY – our glulam curves are drilled and cut to length and shape when needed with modern CNC machinery. Please visit their website www.ecocurves.co.uk or drop an e-mail at contact@ecocurves.co.uk for more information. They will be happy to advise you and make a free quote. Landscape & Urban Design Issue 20 45