The Spark
1300m2 of Optima XPC in extruded aluminium 6063 T6 Grade has been used in the completion of The Spark commercial office space in Newcastle. Optima XPC, an aluminium extrusion plank rainscreen system with a…
The road to 2050 – rainscreen and sustainability
The road to 2050 and the role rainscreen cladding plays in our sustainable future Sotech unveil brand new RIBA approved CPD on sustainability It has been reported that there is more CO2 in the atmosphere…
Fins, perforations, balconies and etching
Rainscreen fins, perforations, balconies and etching: When design flare meets performance rigour in rainscreen cladding When it comes to selecting the perfect rainscreen cladding system for a project, such as a striking new residential complex…
Powder Coating: An interview with the Experts, AkzoNobel
Powder Coating: An interview with the experts, AkzoNobel. AkzoNobel supplies powder coatings to more than 30,000 customers worldwide, on buildings and landmarks around the world, including La Sagrada Família (Barcelona, Spain); the Shard (London, UK);…
Sotech Launches Sotech City, A Virtual World
Sotech Launches Sotech City, A Virtual World for Architects and DESIGNERS In a mind-bending development to Sotech’s virtual reality showroom, the team behind SO-VR bring you…Sotech City. We caught up with Product Development Manager Lee…
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[VIDEO] A Day in the Life at Sotech
BEHIND THE SCENES – A Day in the Life at Sotech, with Operations Manager Tony Norton It really is the people who make the company. Join us today as we go behind the scenes and…
Awards, BREEAM Rated, Case Studies, Education, North West, Optima TFC+, PPC, PPC tfc, Regional Construction Awards
Science, Engineering & Environment Building, Salford University
5500m2 of Optima TFC+ has been used in the completion of the brand new Science, Engineering and Environment building on Salford University’s Peel Park campus. As you can see from the photos, a striking colour…
A manufacturing metaverse? How virtual reality is changing the industry.
How Sotech is leading the virtual experience race in manufacturing. On 28th October 2021, Mark Zuckerberg announced a strategic shift in direction for the billion-dollar social networking company, towards ‘the metaverse’. “The metaverse is the…
Rainscreen cladding company entering the metaverse
North East rainscreen cladding manufacturer, Sotech, launches Sotech VR (SO:VR) – a fully immersive virtual reality experience. SO:VR allows users to examine complete 3D models of Sotech’s market leading rainscreen cladding systems in real time.…
When high art meets construction
In 2019, Operations Manager, Tony Norton, was drawn to a striking piece of artwork in London’s Regent’s Park named ONE Through ZERO. Images © Morgan Art Foundation Ltd. Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York, DACS,…
Sotech Launch Leading Alternative to Terracotta Rainscreen
National based rainscreen cladding company, Sotech, has today unveiled their innovative alternative to terracotta cladding: The Optima XTR Contour range. “This is a real breakthrough for our technical and engineering teams”, said Jamie Smith…
Past, Future & Beyond – A Huge Success!
Thursday 4th November saw architects, installers and industry experts descend on London’s striking Building Centre in Bloomsbury to experience the latest and greatest in rainscreen façade design and safety. Organised by North-East based rainscreen cladding…
Sotech Welcome Regional Specification Manager for the North
The Sotech team is delighted to welcome Samantha Porter who has joined the business as Regional Specification Manager for the North. Working alongside installers and architects, Sam will provide technical support, complete NBS specifications and…
Innovative Present, Future & Beyond Event
Leading rainscreen cladding manufacturer Sotech invites architects across the country to join their team and a panel of faCade industry experts at a jam packed half day event in the Building Centre in London on…
BREEAM Rated, Case Studies, Midlands, North West, Optima FC+, Optima TFC+, PPC, PPC fc, PPC tfc, Student Accommodation
Lancaster Circus
11,500/m2 3mm Aluminium 1050 Grade H14 in Optima FC & Optima TFC Systems has been used in the completion of the striking Onyx building, Lancaster Circus in Birmingham. Optima FC was selected as the client…
How CWCT Testing is Standardising Rainscreen Cladding Performance in 2021
In today’s Sotechnical Insights, we’re breaking down CWCT testing to help you understand what exactly is tested and why this testing helps us to improve the quality of rainscreen cladding on buildings, making them safer…
Hilti and Sotech Form New Rainscreen Cladding Partnership
Earlier this year, UK rainscreen cladding specialist Sotech and the international engineering company Hilti confirmed a new partnership to provide a more complete offering to architects, contractors and installers specifying rainscreen cladding across the UK.…
3D Modelling Central to Engineering Process at Rainscreen Cladding Company Sotech
This month sees Mohammadreza Jenaban and Amy Burns promoted to Technical Lead and 3D Model Coordinator respectively, following a huge focus on the Technical Team at Sotech. We caught up with Mo and Amy to…
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