harmful to the environment than alternative cladding systems as it contains no organic material. This means it won’ t absorb moisture, never rot, nor attract insects that could damage its fabric. Unlike cement boards, Coastline is lightweight, fade-resistant, 100 % recyclable and will not release harmful silica dust when cut to length. Paint and preservative treatments contain volatile chemicals that are potentially environmentally harmful; yet Coastline will never need them – all it takes to bring it back to its best is the occasional clean with a garden hose.

And with issues around the supply of traditional materials such as bricks ongoing, building designers and contractors are increasingly seeking alternatives that are widely available in

the UK and not reliant on imports. Coastline fits the bill perfectly.

“ The growing interest in New England-style cladding means the time is right for Coastline. It delivers a contemporary aesthetic, but its beauty is more than skin deep. Our new composite material ensures that the cladding will look as good in 10 years as it does at the time of installation, no matter how harsh the environmental conditions. For the contractor, it’ s lightweight and the complementary aluminium fixing system makes the job far easier than handling heavier fibre-cement based boards, saving both time and money”, says Chris Coxon, Eurocell Head of Marketing.

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VEKA was recently presented with a Bronze Award Certificate from the Ministry of Defence for pledging to support those who serve. The MoD’ s Employer Recognition Scheme( ERS) awards certificates to dedicated organisations which have opted to sign the Armed Forces Covenant, demonstrating their commitment to offering fair employment and support

to members of the Armed Forces.

VEKA’ s Operations Director Paul Armstrong welcomed the soldiers on site before employees from across the company were

encouraged to visit the stand and find out about the part-time opportunities available within the Army Reserve.

Paul said:“ Last year, I was invited to visit Cyprus, by the Army, on behalf of VEKA laminator Mark Schofield – who has been in the Army Reserve for more than 20 years. The trip was an opportunity to learn about reservists’ military work and how it complements their

‘ everyday’ roles. Since then, we are proud to have organised some Army Reserve workshops for our staff to offer some of our employees a fresh perspective on life outside work..”

VEKA Group was recently recognised as‘ Employer of the Year’ at Lancashire’ s Red Rose Awards, so it comes as no surprise that the PVC-U profile manufacturer should demonstrate support of staff in this way.