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Swisspan External Wall Insulation (EWI) from Alumasc has been used in a major social housing refurbishment project that is already changing the lives of tenants. Managed by Merseyside-based housing association Helena Partnerships, the scheme, in the Moss Bank area of … More >>

Swisslab External Wall Insulation (EWI) from Alumasc has been used for the major refurbishment of Tarmac’s 60 year old Headquarters building in Wolverhampton. Frost damage over the last 50 years had resulted in corrosion of the outer reinforcement steel, causing … More >>

24th – 28th October 2011 is the 15th Energy Savings Week from the Energy Savings Trust (EST). During the course of Energy Savings Week, homeowners are invited to tap into a range of ideas and advice, designed to help reduce energy … More >>

A stunning new college building featuring the Swistherm External Wall Insulation (EWI) system from Alumasc is the proud winner of a 2011 RIBA Award for the North West Region.  Trafford College is a £25million scheme, designed by Stephenson Bell Architects … More >>

As a market leading supplier of External Wall Insulation and Render Systems, Alumasc is an active member of INCA – The Insulated Render and Cladding Association. INCA will be holding their annual Conference & Exhibition on Wednesday 12 October at … More >>

Thermally efficient Swistherm External Wall Insulation (EWI) from Alumasc has been used on the pioneering, energy-saving refurbishment of a Bristol apartment block.  The £1.5million upgrade of 16-storey Rawnsley House is thought to be the first in the UK to benefit … More >>

Alumasc’s BBA Approved Swisslab External Wall Insulation (EWI) system is now approved for use with Silkolitt Silicone Render (BBA Certificate Number 93/2914 – Product Sheet No.s 1-3).  The new certification supports Alumasc’s extensive portfolio of BBA Approved façade systems and … More >>

Swistherm External Wall Insulation from Alumasc has played a key role in the sustainable design of the award-winning Bletchley Leisure Centre.  The centre recently won the Bespoke Category in the BREEAM Awards which recognise and reward the design and construction … More >>

The National Insulation Association (NIA) has joined an initiative to support the mass roll-out of Solid Wall Insulation (SWI) in the residential market to meet UK government climate change targets.   The initiative involves three leading industry bodies, the NIA, … More >>

The thermal performance of Swisslab External Wall Insulation (EWI) from Alumasc, has been key in its specification for the upgrade of eight Glasgow multi-storey developments. Work to the blocks of flats at Kelhead Path and Tinwald Path was implemented by … More >>