Best use of Aluminium - Facade Awards UK 2020 The Sotech team cheered via conference when its name was announced by category sponsor Ruukki - winners of the Best Use of a Rainscreen System Using Aluminium category, for their groundbreaking work on Leeds Beckett University. The winners of...
Rainscreen cladding manufacturer Sotech joins the Considerate Constructors Scheme amidst difficult working practices caused by Covid-19. What is the Considerate Constructors Scheme? The Scheme, founded to raise standards in the construction industry, is a mark of considerate building practices. Construction sites, companies, and suppliers volunteer to join...
The expert manufacturing team at Sotech have once again been first to market with an innovation in rainscreen cladding - a brand new system that was developed during lockdown. In a departure from a traditional cassette build up, the team has developed a unique way...
The Sotech team is delighted to welcome Simran Thiara who has joined the business full time as Regional Specification Manager for the South. Having worked in the building envelope space for over eight years, Simran brings a wealth of technical and design experience across anodising, aluminium...
Anodising is an electrolytic passivation process used to increase the thickness of the natural oxide layer on the surface of metal parts. That's what made anodised aluminium the perfect choice in the construction of Oman Air Traffic Control Tower in Oman, where the harsh environment...
Sotech enhanced Optima rainscreen cladding systems meet the requirements of new CWCT Technical Fire Guidance due to their new and improved mechanical fixings, which replace all use of potentially combustible adhesive fixings. In June 2020, Sotech introduced an evolution of its original Hook On Secret-Fix...
Sotech has announced the opening of their brand-new showroom in The Building Centre in Bloomsbury London. Stocked with samples of their market leading rainscreen cladding solutions and a range of materials and finishes available, the London based showroom is a functional meeting spot for architects and...
Last month saw us celebrate 38 years in business! To celebrate, we wanted to look back at a few stand out projects that got us here. There are so many more to share so we'll be sure to keep the 'Flashback Friday' going strong! Thank you to...
Work is now complete at The Lumin in Newcastle - the brand new flagship office space, designed from the ground up to cater for the flexible demands of modern business, offers over 100,000 sq ft of Grade A offices, providing modern workspace for over 1,200...
The rainscreen cladding industry has seen a dramatic focus on testing for large scale buildings and rainscreen cladding solutions in 2020. A focus on fire tested rainscreen cladding solutions began following the tragic circumstances of Grenfell in 2017. Sotech has been at the forefront of testing...
An evolution of the Hook-on Secret Fix Rainscreen solution Sotech has today unveiled an evolution of its original hook on secret fix rainscreen solution, Optima FC. Featuring an innovative slide and lock adjustment mechanism, carrier rail hooks can now be locked in position on site by...
Skelhorne Street, now known as Horizon Heights, has been nominated winner of the RICS Social Impact Awards for the North West region for student accommodation recently. Positioned by Liverpool Lime Street train station, the £55m new-build student accommodation comprises of 1,085 bedrooms across two tower blocks of...
We are delighted to announce that River Street - the £110 million student development in Manchester - has been short listed for 'Best Tall Building Awards' in the 'Best Mixed Use or Commercially Tall Building Project'. Over 6000sqm Optima FC in Corten is being installed as...
Sotech to hire a Salvagnini Operator for its North East Peterlee site Job Summary: In the role of a Salvagnini operator you will primarily be responsible for operating an automated sheet metal processing system that is comprised of a cnc punching and forming machines, FMS (flexible manufacturing...
ALPOLIC™ A1 has been awarded a Euroclass A1 fire rating and is now available as a Hook-on rainscreen and Through Fix Cassette rainscreen solution through rainscreen cladding manufacturer Sotech. This is a significant win for architects and installers using rainscreen cladding in their specifications as ALPOLIC™...
We know it's an unusual time in the world right now. And many of us are embracing new ways of working. We want you to know, we're online and working right alongside you. We’re able to take calls, answer emails and meet via video. Our team of experts are...
22nd April 2020 COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC View full letter >> Dear customer, supplier and extended stakeholders, I wish to give you an update as to our position in relation to the Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic. We have started to slowly phase back production and administrative staff in line with Government guidelines...
3rd April 2020 Dear customer, supplier and extended stakeholders, Further to our announcement last Friday regarding our suspension of all physical manufacturing at our facilities in County Durham, I wish to give you an update as to our position in relation to the Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic. We continue...
27th March 2020 Dear Customers & Suppliers, SOTECH LTD – COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT Further to the unprecedented event in recent weeks and the announcement from the Prime Minister earlier this week, the situation with respect to the Covid-19 is continuing to evolve at pace. Like other companies, our foremost concern...
As a team, we are thrilled to announce Sotech was announced as the WINNERS of the Manufacturing Award in last night's North East Business Awards, and runners up in the Apprenticeships, Training & Skills Award. The North East Business Awards, now in its 20th year, celebrates...
