Clearview National February 2016 - Issue 171 | Page 18

INDUSTRYNEWS Flying Ahead Kestrel has helped a new airport on the Isle of Wight take flight with Kavex textured cladding. Helping to Achieve a Greener Fleet »»Fleet managers will find food for thought in the latest online flip-book from ‘The Green Journey’. The newest in the free guidance series offers real help for fleets as they face growing pressure on sustainability. Steve Clarke, group marketing manager, Fuel Card Services said: “We have been working with all types and sizes of fleets for many years. Now, we are helping fleet managers to enjoy the benefits of our own sustainability experience in achieving industry-leading certifications.” The new edition of The Green Journey’s Sustainability Updates begins with a cautionary note for fleets running diesel cars and vans. DEFRA has published draft plans that suggest banning such vehicles from a number of major cities. “The government is not meeting EU targets on air quality,” said Steve Clarke, “and sees diesel vehicles as a target. It has proposed access controls that would restrict the movements of thousands of vans and cars, without suggesting credible alternatives.” The free flip-book also highlights the newest Cool Earth rainforest project, urging fleet managers to join in helping with the battle against climate change. As always, the latest issue offers useful guidance on strategic sustainability goals, both on setting targets and implementing best practice. Further practical steps are offered to cover key topics from tracking exhaust emissions to reducing fuel consumption. The Green Journey is the Fuel Card Services approach to helping fleet managers to meet sustainability commitments. The advice is based on years of working with fleets, combined with its own experience in meeting international environmental and quality standards. It remains the automotive industry’s only organisation to become an official partner of Cool Earth, the leading environmental charity. The Green Journey’s new flipbook is available to read, free, at http://ow.ly/V9JQL 18 » F EB 2016 » CL EARVI E W- UK . C O M »»The purpose built commercial building has been finished in light grey cladding, supplied through Unique Windows (IOW) Ltd. Michael Turner, partner at Unique Windows said: “The contractor needed a product that would give the right modern, coastal look for the airport and would be easy to fit. “We recommended Kavex because it is easy to work with and faster to fit than some other cladding products.” The building is completely clad in light grey Kavex, which is growing in popularity for coastal projects. Keith Hart, business development manager for Kestrel, said: “Kavex is popular in coastal areas and has been used on a number of domestic and commercial projects in the Isle of Wight. “Not only does it have the right look, we designed the product to be easy to use, which means that there is no lengthy training process for contractors.” Michael Turner added: “Our sales of Kavex have increased significantly over the past year. It is being used on a variety of projects, from large commercial developments through to domestic homes and even garden offices and summerhouses. “The colours are very suited to coastal areas and provide weather-proofing that can stand up to seaside weather conditions.” The Kavex range of decorative cladding is available in both shiplap and featheredge versions. It comes in five colours – white, sand, light grey, light blue and cream – with a range of colour matching trims. Shiplap cladding is available in a 300mm width as well as a more traditional 150mm option, while the featheredge version comes in a 270mm width.