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 .