Construction & Civil Engineering Magazine CCE Issue 210 | Page 128

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globe . This places Technal in a unique position , leading the path to creating a world that ‘ imagines beyond limits ’.
In the UK , Hydro boasts several locations , which offer fabrication and components , extrusion dies , surface treatment , thermal break , building systems , and many other products . Technal operates building systems out of its headquarters in Tewksbury , Gloucestershire . It collaborates with , and has a clear understanding of , the requirements of architects , contractors , developers , fabricators and clients to name a few within the UK construction market . This enables the business to develop a sustainable , high standard , innovative , technically advanced and flexible product portfolio .
To learn more about the business and its latest innovations , including products made from either 75 percent or 100 percent postconsumer recycled aluminium , we sit down with Allan Barr , Managing Director for Technal by Hydro UK , and Matt Hickman , UK Director of Logistics and Manufacturing .
Allan opens : “ Technal is part of Norsk Hydro . We are committed to leading the way towards a more sustainable future , creating more viable societies by developing sustainable building fenestration solutions utilising Hydro CIRCAL 75R aluminium . This contributes to the development of a circular economy through the reuse of materials .
“ Our UK business focuses on providing strong , light , durable , and climate efficient aluminium systems to the UK construction industry . We have multiple brands worldwide within building systems that allows us to share knowledge , ideas , and expertise , to bring to our clients the best possible solutions .”
He continues : “ As a UK and international specialist in architectural aluminium building , Technal brings an unmatched flair for 128