The Stage
Winner of the ‘Best use of a Rainscreen System Using Aluminium’ at the 2024 Facade Awards, The Stage has established itself as an iconic project in Shoreditch, London. Working in collaboration with Alliance Facade Services…
CWCT Testing – Ensuring Rainscreen Cladding Performance in the Real World
When specifying rainscreen cladding, the conversation often begins with fire safety, but that’s only part of the picture. For a cladding system to perform reliably over decades, it must also stand up to the real-world…
Sotech Appoints Jake Winwood as Specification Manager
Sotech has further expanded its specification team with the appointment of Jake Winwood as Specification Manager, strengthening the company’s ability to support architects, contractors and specifiers at the earliest stages of design. Jake officially joined…
Sotech launches Optima Interlock Plank: a high-performance interlocking pressed plank system.
Innovation continues at Sotech with the launch of the Optima Interlock Plank. Designed for flexibility, it’s a versatile solution suitable for all sectors and all types of builds. From commercial to residential to school projects,…
Sotech Appoints Harry Tamplin as Architectural Façade Manager
Sotech has strengthened its specification team with the appointment of Harry Tamplin as Architectural Façade Manager. Harry brings almost a decade of experience in the built environment, including six years in façade specification roles. With…
Ensuring Fire Safety in Rainscreen Cladding: Testing and Compliance Explained
When it comes to specifying and installing rainscreen cladding for buildings in the UK, fire safety is not just a consideration – it’s a non-negotiable. In the wake of updated regulations, specifiers must ensure that…
Sotech Launches Optima Clip Plank: a Sleek Durable and Versatile Facade Solution
Sotech is proud to introduce Optima Clip Plank, the latest addition to our high-performance facade solutions. Precision-engineered for modern architecture, Optima Clip Plank combines sleek design, exceptional strength, and versatile installation options, making it suitable…
Sotech Appoints New CEO Jon Symonds to Lead Next Chapter of Growth
Sotech Appoints New CEO Jon Symonds to Lead Next Chapter of Growth Sotech has announced the appointment of Jon Symonds as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1st July 2025. Jon becomes the first non-Egginton…
Understanding Rainscreen Systems with Sotech
Building Safer, Smarter Facades with Sotech AS THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR CONTINUES TO RESPOND TO NEW SAFETY REGULATIONS, SUSTAINABILITY TARGETS AND ARCHITECTURAL AMBITIONS, RAINSCREEN CLADDING HAS BECOME A CRUCIAL PART OF MODERN FACADE DESIGN. At Sotech,…
Sotech Launches Optima FlatFix: A Cost-Effective Aluminium Cladding System with Premium Performance
Sotech is proud to unveil Optima FlatFix, a high-performance aluminium cladding system engineered to offer a flat cladding profile with a seamless, uninterrupted surface. Ideal for both new build and refurbishment projects, Optima FlatFix features…
Sotech Shortlisted for Two Awards at the 2025 Façade Awards UK
Sotech is delighted to announce that two of our recent projects – Glasgow Harbour and Nottingham Trent University’s Art and Design Building – have been shortlisted at the prestigious 2025 Façade Awards UK. Celebrating innovation,…
Bringing Facades to Life with Perforated Rainscreen Cladding
A Look at Sotech’s Most Playful Perforated facade Designs, for Purposeful Impact: Perforated rainscreen cladding is a type of façade system that combines functionality and visual impact by incorporating decorative cut-outs or patterns into metal…
Work in Progress: Optima TFC+ chosen for Luxury Oval Village Development
Work is progressing well at The Oval Village in London, a landmark residential development comprising luxury apartments and overlooking the iconic Kia Oval Cricket Ground. Designed by Formation Architects and led by the Berkeley Group,…
Sotech Unveils the Optima BrickTech Cladding System:
A Modern, Non-Combustible Brick Rainscreen Solution Sotech is proud to introduce the Optima BrickTech System, a next-generation brick rainscreen cladding system that combines the timeless aesthetic look of real brick with the advanced performance of…
Rainscreen cladding trends in 2025
The surprising role of rainscreen cladding in 2025 growth 2024 was a challenging year for the building industry, with the UK construction sector experiencing a 22% decline in new orders during the third quarter of…
Rainscreen Facade Retrofitting
Retrofitting (or recladding) A deep dive: As cities evolve and architectural standards advance, older buildings often find themselves struggling to meet the demands of contemporary design, sustainability, and performance criteria. Retrofitting (or ‘recladding’) existing structures…
‘The Stage’ Wins Best Use of a Rainscreen System Using Aluminium
“The project showcased a great mix of materials to create a unique visual appearance” Sotech and Alliance Facade Services WIN Best Use of a Rainscreen System Using Aluminium at the Facade Awards for The Stage,…
All new sotech showroom now open!
Experience Sotech’s Facade Cladding Innovations FIRST HAND If you are looking for cutting-edge façade cladding solutions, we invite you to visit our head office and North East Showroom and take a tour of our state-of-the-art…
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