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GeoPet Aluminium (stand S2074) is proud to present the SlimLine Frame system of sliding windows, inspired by the panoramic windows used by architects such as Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Le Corbusier. While traditional window systems use glass as filler and the frame as a structural support, GeoPet work with the intrinsic characteristic of glass and give it the function of a self-supporting element, free to slide within a frame with no constraints regarding its dimensions. Fully panoramic windows are now possible, without intrusive lines or sills between the interior and the exterior. NEW PRODUCTS COMING TO ECOBUILD! Here’s a flavour of just some of the newest innovative products and solutions set to showcase at Ecobuild this March. All on the market for less than six months, with many actually launching at the event, whether you’re keen to procure sustainable design, construction or energy solutions, Ecobuild has got it covered. SUSTAINABLE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION: Ecobuild firstimer KBI UK Ltd (stand S6114) has a growing reputation for its innovative Flexi-Pave material. The product is a porous paving solution manufactured from recycled car tyres. The ground down tyres are mixed with ground stone and a unique bonding agent to form a material that is strong yet flexible. It is also completely porous, allowing water to flow directly through it and in to the ground below. Flexi-Pave can be used for driveways, pavements, tree surrounds, pathways and car parks. Ecobuild regular Celotex (Building Performance Seminar) will be introducing its latest innovation - Celotex RS5000, a new premium performance PIR insulation solution specifically designed for rainscreen cladding applications. Celotex RS5000 features a super low lambda value of 0.021 W/mK, Class O fire performance, and is the only PIR insulation suitable to use in buildings above 18 metres in height. The new insulation product meets BR 135 requirements and has a BRE A+ Green Guide rating. Celotex staff will be on hand to offer expert information and advice on recent changes to Building Regulations. David Ball Group (Pudlo) will be showcasing its award-winning Cemfree, zero-cement, structural concrete, a practical, sustainable solution for today’s construction industry. Cemfree activates 95% ground blast furnace slag (GGBS) producing an ultra-low carbon alternative to concrete mix designs that traditionally \