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It led to the Government implementing a legal requirement for all building owners to replace non-Class A materials as soon as possible ,” explains Felicity Hodgkinson , Marketing Manager at Ecodek . “ We have developed the Adek system in response to this , to assist the industry in attaining these new regulations , whilst still maintaining the highest level of quality and style sought by residents .”
EASY ON THE EYE – AND THE FEET In addition to ensuring industry-leading fire-resistant credentials , Ecodek has also bought user experience and aesthetics to the fore . Adek ’ s innovative design has resulted in a smooth surface , which together with its anti-slip coating makes it safe and comfortable underfoot , even for bare feet , and the perfect choice for residential structures of any height .
Its sleek , contemporary appearance and minimalist , yet timeless design means Adek blends seamlessly into any building making it ideal for retrofitting and refurbishment projects .
TAKING ON THE RECYCLING RESPONSIBILITY Made from 100 percent recycled aluminium and being fully recyclable , Adek ’ s environmental credentials also make it an attractive proposition , as Felicity explains :
“ Adek is the first decking system available in the UK that is made from 100 percent recycled aluminium . This ties in with the Epwin Group ’ s philosophy of developing products that have a low or negative carbon footprint .
“ Recycling aluminium is an extremely environmentally sound process . The production of recycled or secondary aluminium uses approximately five percent of the energy that it takes to produce the same weight of primary metal – and , more importantly , the modern technology used in the production of Adek boards means there is no loss of quality or performance in our recycled material .”
In addition to the importance of meeting Government regulations and the need to meet its own environmental aspirations , Ecodek also understands the significance of the supply chain to its customers .
PUTTING CERTAINTY INTO THE SUPPLY CHAIN “ In these unique times having trust in your supply chain has never been more important but we ’ re confident that choosing Adek will give customers the peace of mind they are looking for ,” continues Felicity . “ Adek has been designed , engineered and evaluated by a cross-functional team of technical manufacturing experts at Ecodek , who have a long-established reputation for supplying decking into commercial high-rise buildings .
“ In turn , Ecodek is part of Epwin Group Plc , one of the UK ’ s largest manufacturers of building products . As such , the development of Adek has benefited from not only years of outdoor flooring expertise from Ecodek but also years of manufacturing knowledge drawn from the wider Epwin Group Plc . - and as part of this , Adek has the financial stability and reassurance required from a supply chain .”
Felicity concludes : “ Adek has been a collaborative creation , bringing together the knowledge and expertise of everyone at Ecodek and the Epwin Group , and we are extremely proud of the product we have developed . It fulfils all of the necessary building requirements , whilst maintaining our environmental credentials and providing the industry with an expertly designed , technically advanced , quality product .”
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