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…
Can Data Centres Really Make Good Neighbours?
Our very own Graham Todd, Technical Director at Sotech, spoke alongside Alistair Law, founder of Vertical Meadow, at the Data Centre Dynamics (DCD) Connect event in London last week. The focus? Can data centres really…
Sotech Leads Industry with Full System EPDs
Sotech leads the industry with full system EPDs What is an EPD? Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are documents that assess and quantify the use of natural resources during the production of a system; and, the…
Alistair Law & Graham Todd to Speak on Vertical Greening in Data Centres
If you’re a client or designer, you can attend the event for free by using our exclusive invite code VERTICALMEADOW when registering >> Join Vertical Meadow and Sotech at DatacenterDynamics Connect London 2024! We are excited to…
Travelodge, Abbey Wood
890m2 of 3.0mm Aluminium in Optima TFC+ and 2.0mm Aluminium in Optima IPC was used in the completion of the bold and brand new Travelodge in Abbey Wood Retail Park. Optima TFC+ is Sotech’s economical,…
Don’t Ignore – 2024 Trends in Facade Design
Rainscreen façade design is an ever-evolving field, continually adapting to technological advancements, sustainability imperatives, and shifting architectural preferences. In recent years, three key innovative trends have emerged in rainscreen cladding, reshaping the way cladding is…
New Partnership Creates a ‘Living Wall’ Facade
New Partnership Between Sotech and Vertical Meadow Produces a ‘Living Wall’ FaCade for a Sustainable Future Leading rainscreen manufacturer Sotech has partnered with leading urban biodiversity company Vertical Meadow to introduce an innovative ‘living wall’…
Sotech makes Global Connections at Dubai ‘World of Facades’ Exhibition
Building the Future of Sustainable Facades Showcasing the Optima range of rainscreen façade solutions, Sotech recently exhibited at the 146th Zak World of Façades event, which took place at the renowned Coca-Cola arena in Dubai.…
Optima FC+ System Page Enhanced
New interactive 3D models, comprehensive new system details and stunning new project photos are available for Optima FC+ and Optima TFC+. Offering a totally unique design across a building façade, Optima TFC+ and FC+ are…
Explore the Versatile Optima XTR Contour Extrusion Range
Sotech’s Optima XTR contour extruded plank range gives architects and designers a creative licence with more extruded profiles as standard, the ability to customise profile dies to suite specific needs and the option of interlocking…
3d Model enhanced for Optima TFC+
The team at Sotech is delighted to announce an update in their 3D models and video for Optima TFC+. This cost-effective alternative to traditional secret fix rainscreen cladding brings the perfect blend of aesthetics and…
2023 Round Up: A Year of Innovation
It has been a true year of innovation at Sotech, with the introduction of the new Optima XTR Contour profiles, the work we’ve been doing to create a virtual training lounge for the Optima systems…
Facades in Focus: Expert Insight for the Future of Construction
The recent “Facades in Focus: Ask the Expert” event, jointly hosted by Sotech, Siderise, Technal, and Axalta, brought together industry leaders and professionals to share their market leading insights on façade design and construction. The…
Sotech Enhance Core Welding Processes
Sotech Teams up with Fronius UK to Enhance Core Welding Processes Sotech, the renowned manufacturer of the Optima range of metal rainscreen façade solutions, has joined forces Fronius UK, a world-leader in welding technology, to…
Striking One Ashley Road Shortlisted for ‘Best Use of Rainscreen System Using Aluminium’
Sotech, alongside CCS Facades, is delighted to announce that One Ashley Road in London has been shortlisted in the 2023 Façades Awards for Best Use of a Rainscreen System Using Aluminium. Over 4000sqm of Optima…
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