WINDOWS | PRODUCTS
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LAST!
or years, the Australian timber joinery
industry has sought ways to deliver a
more fully finished product to market
in any colour or timber finish, using a process
that is economical to apply, and takes
minimal capital to setup.
This is already a reality in Europe, the United
States, Britain and even Russia. So why must
Australia still suffer the problems of painters
that paint the windows shut or pull out the
rubber seals that timber joiners have so
carefully installed?
Zobel Coating Systems, the German coating
systems manufacturer, has some good news
for Australia. Zobel has worked with the
fenestration industry for over 50 years to
perfect the right products to coat all main
timber species being used in the industry.
NEW COATING SOLUTIONS REACH
THE AUSTRALIAN MARKET
Zobel Coatings has appointed Zobel
Australia as the exclusive distributor in
Australia and New Zealand.
01 Timber window frames during the coating
process.
02 Zobel Computerised Colour Mixing System
provides unlimited color tones.
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TIMBER JOINERS CAN OFFER FULLY
FINISHED TIMBER PRODUCTS
The Principal of Zobel Australia, Barry
Dovey, has extensive experience in the
building and joinery industries in both
Australia and New Zealand. He explains the
significant advantages that Zobel products
offer, “This product has been thoroughly
tested to ensure that is suitable for
Australian timber, in Australian conditions.
The method used to apply the product will
give manufacturers an economical solution
to supply prefinished timber joinery.”
Barry recently returned from the German
headquarters of Zobel Coatings where he
undertook specialist application training.
He was impressed with Zobel Coatings’
commitment to ongoing research and
development and the provision of technical
support to its customers.
The product tested for the Australian market
is Zowo-Tec®. These water based coatings
have very low volatility, are non-toxic and
can be mixed to provide any required colour.
The coating system is applied in three coats;
a primer, an intermediate coat and finally a
top coat. The first two coats are applied by
either a dip coating system or flow coating,
while the final one is applied by spray. The
process ensures that there is no wastage and
very even application.
SAVE MONEY, SAVE THE
ENVIRONMENT
Because the coatings are water-based
rather than solvent-based, Zowo-Tec®
is truly environmentally friendly during
transportation, application and finally as
a component of a finished building. Barry
believes that the green credentials of the
product will appeal to architects and their
customers.
Zowo-Tec® are very cost competitive. The
system will cost far less than conventionally
painted joinery. Barry also believes that
because it can be installed as soon as it is
delivered to site, there is a far lesser risk of
damage, theft or vandalism.
FREE DEMONSTRATION
Zobel Australia extends an open invitation
to members of the Australian Window
Association and other industry professionals
to visit the factory in Campbellfield, Victoria,
where Barry and his team can demonstrate
the application process and the flexibility,
variety, quality and cost savings it offers.
For more information, contact
[email protected], call
1300 073 074 or visit the factory at 183 Barry
Road, Campbellfield, Victoria 3061.