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BASE STRUCTURES GIVES THE NEC A
SPECTACULAR NEW LOOK
As part of an exciting £4.5
million transformation of
Birmingham’s NEC, Base
Structures has installed
a stunning fabric façade
to the exterior of Halls 1
and 5.
Designed by architects
Acivico, the 6860 sqm
of printed fabric panels
and backlit pyramids
create a striking visual
e ect, giving the NEC a
futuristic new look for its 7 million annual visitors. Base Structures also supplied
and installed a programmable colour wash backlighting feature with an infinite
colour range, adding to the immersive e ect.
The installation took 10 weeks on site, with the creative process from design
and conception through to fabric and steel manufacture and installation
lasting 5 months in total. Collaborating with a large team and working with a
challenging 4,452 metres of steel, the stunning results were achieved within a
tight programme of work.
Kathryn James, MD for NEC Group Conventions and Exhibitions, said: “We
have seen our NEC campus change radically over the past three years. This
transformation that we fondly call Project Faceli , has given the venue a
modern and impactful look which is a great fit with the exciting developments
on campus – happening right now and in the future.”
www.basestructures.com
0117 911 5250
HERITAGE LITTER BIN BOASTS
INTEGRAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER
Leafield Environmental has
launched an automatic fire
suppression system for its popular
Square Heritage litter-bins.
Should a fire breakout inside
a bin, the device activates by
a sacrificial bulb that bursts at
a given temperature, releasing
a powder discharge from an
extinguisher. Extensive tests have
shown the device to be extremely
e ective in putting out fires
before they “take hold”, with bins
remaining fully serviceable a er the fire has been extinguished.
The optional extinguisher unit is fitted neatly within the twin skin of the bin
hood. It is barely visible from the outside and does not interfere with the passage
of litter.
Discharged extinguishers can be removed and replaced easily, thanks to
quick-release mechanism of the holder.
The Company recommends that a regular emptying, inspection and
maintenance programme should be instigated to ensure the extinguisher
remains serviceable or has been discharged and needs replacing.
The Square Heritage is an exceptionally strong bin, rotationally moulded from
medium density polyethylene. It has four large apertures to allow easy ‘walk
by’ access and is equally suitable for internal or external use. Apertures may be
blanked o where a location dictates it.
www.leafieldrecycle.com 01225 816541
comms@leafield-environmental.com
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4 ACES INTRODUCES SIGNATURE SWIRL TO
WATER CUP MARKET
Leading disposable cup supplier, 4 Aces has launched a 7 oz cold version of its
signature swirl paper vending cup, aimed specifically at the water industry, as an
alternative to plastic cups.
The new, blue
and white Aqua
swirl is expected to
generate a following
from those who are
making a move from
the usual plastic
products associated
with water coolers
and dispensers. It
should also appeal
to those who want
their o ering to particularly stand out.
The attractive design has proven popular in the vending industry, with its
established red and gold swirl, thanks to its premium feel and trouble free
vend and 4 Aces is now hoping that there will be a similar pick up in the water
industry. David Blake, Sales Director of 4 Aces explains: “This is one of our
company’s signature designs and so was a natural choice to carry across as a
paper alternative to plastic cold cups.
“We’ve altered the colours to reflect the likely contents that the cup will carry
and are hoping that our water customers will embrace this new o ering.”
The company is now delivering greater amounts of its eye-catching, creative
product lines to a variety of distributors and water cooler and vending operators.
www.4acesltd.com
01992 535774
MACKWELL PROVIDES EMERGENCY LIGHTING
TO BBC’S DIY SOS: THE BIG BUILD SPECIAL
As part of the BBC’s DIY SOS: Big Build project, Mackwell provided its emergency
lighting systems and technical expertise to an ambitious project to create the
North Kensington Community Centre and rebuild the Dale Youth Boxing Club
which was destroyed in the Grenfell Tower fire.
Hoare Lea volunteered its expertise, providing MEP, Lighting Design, CGI,
Acoustics, Fire Engineering, Utilities & Energy, Vertical Transportation and
Sustainability consultancy services.
Mackwell was invited to be
involved in the project by Dominic
Meyrick, Partner at Hoare Lea with
particular responsibility for lighting
design.
A variety of Mackwell’s
emergency lighting luminaires
were used across the two buildings.
Meyrick comments: “Emergency
lighting should be clean and unobtrusive and Mackwell achieves this in a
luminaire that is essentially ‘a really clever box’.” Mackwell’s non-maintained
emergency lighting with LED was specified and these incorporate an inverter
and small battery packs. In particular, the Maxwell XYLUX LS IP65 fitting was used
because it can be placed in high ceilings, mid-height ceilings, open areas and
escape routes, with optics tailored to the light distribution required.
Meyrick worked with Rene Joppi, Commercial Director at Mackwell over the
course of the project. Rene comments: “We were privileged to work on this DIY
SOS: Big Build project and hope that our e orts in some way help to heal the
community for the future.”
www.mackwell.com
info@mackwell.com
01922 742145
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