sales boost.

(From Gulf Construction)

With the Saudi market showing a lot of promise, Al Rashed Polystyrene Products Factory, a leading manufacturer of polystyrene products, is aiming to boost the sales of its range of wall and roof panel systems. Al Rashed manufactures two systems of sandwich panel - the Econotilt wall panel and its corresponding Econodeck roof panel, which have been transformed by a laminating machine into a high-performance panel

Econotilt system Comprising a range of products and designs that have been carefully developed to satisfy the complete building and cold storage requirements, the Econotilt panel is a manufactured structural sandwich panel consisting of pre-painted steel faces bonded to a core of fire-retardant treated expanded polystyrene (EPS) with a stable thermosetting adhesive

"Edges of steel skins are roll formed in the laminating process to provide the (Z-Lock joint) male and female edge to each panel," says a company spokesman

Econodeck system When compared to traditional commercial and industries roofing products, the Econodeck roof and ceiling systems have a number of distinguishing features. The system differs from the Econotilt panel in that the top skin forms the roof and is profiled in a manner that distinguishes it from other products. In addition, the panels provide a aesthetically-pleasing profile with practical thermal and weather resistance capability, he says

Elaborating on the advantages of the systems, he continues: "The strength of the insulated sandwich panel systems are based on its lightweight, yet durable composite panel. The Z-Lock of the panels provides significant saving by simplifying the construction process whilst enhancing vapour sealing. The panels also have a superior weather and vapour barrier and can provide dust-free internal surfaces as required. "In addition, the panels also offer on-going saving in heating and cooling costs, shorter construction times, ease in installation and all this at very competitive costs." Both the Econotilt and Econodeck are available in a choice of finishes to their surfaces. In the roll-forming process, either skin (internal or external) can be slightly profiled or flat. The systems find a range of applications ranging from factories, warehouses, distribution and storage centres; sports complexes and similar public areas; cold storage and food processing; clean rooms; industrial and agricultural facilities; transportable buildings; poultry production facilities; and dairies, among others. Al Rashed's materials and construction methods are approved by most of government and private sectors, the spokesman adds

Established in 1992 to boost the local economy and to offer expanded polystrene products for the agricultural, construction ...