manufacturing within a contained area will
bring environmental benefits by keeping ’road
miles’ to a minimum. All Vestre’s production is
carried out in Scandinavia, using the shortest
possible delivery routes. is solvent-free and applied using advanced
nozzles that ensure full coverage. The resulting
high quality finish of Corrosion Class C5 will
withstand the most corrosive of atmospheric
conditions.
Investment in modern production facilities
brings about improvements in efficiency:
robotic cutting and welding, for instance,
ensure high quality and precision, minimal use
of resources, and less waste than traditional
methods. Timber - is impregnated with natural linseed
oil (the eco-friendly Linax system) which offers
lasting protection against rot and is virtually
maintenance-free.
Vestre’s production utilises renewable energy,
with major benefits: A long product lifecycle is good for the
environment and ‘disposable’ solutions are
avoided so as not to unnecessarily use finite
resources. Initial outlay will ideally deliver a
lengthy lifespan with minimal maintenance
requirements, along with the availability of
spare parts should a product be damaged.
The use of only Nordic steel means greenhouse
gas emissions for the material are 30% lower
than the average global steel producer.
Hot-dip galvanising, which provides
permanent rust protection, is carried out
in a bath of molten zinc, at a temperature
o f 450oC. This energy intensive process
has a significantly lower impact due to the
employment of renewable energy.
Material Selection
Choice of materials also plays a key role in
sustainable production; Vestre uses only
Nordic materials:
Steel – only Nordic steel is used, which is
dimensioned to cope with rough use and
processed to maximise durability. High quality
steel also ensures excellent adhesion of the
galvanising alloy layer that protects against
rust. Polyester powder coating – the powder
Whole Life Cost
Lengthy warranties bring certainty that a
product will be fit for use for many years:
Vestre’s warranties are lifetime anti-rust
warranty for steel components, 15-year
adhesion warranty for painted surfaces that
have not been subjected to mechanical damage
or corrosive chemicals etc, 15-year warranty on
timber applies to damage caused by rot.
Vestre works systematically to reduce its
impact on the environment and it is their aim
to obtain climate certification for all products.
The first supplier of climate-neutral furniture
for urban environments, sustainability
information can be downloaded from
www.vestre.com
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