Experience Progress with Schüco

Shanghai, China – January 7th, 2019 – Schüco International KG, a global leading system solutions provider for windows, doors and façades (hereinafter referred to as “Schüco”), will attend the world's leading trade fair for architecture, materials and systems- BAU 2019, which will be held in 14-19 January, 2019 in Munich, Germany. Attracting over 250,000 visitors, this show will witness more than 2100 leading manufacturers of construction materials from 45 countries exhibiting their latest techniques, materials and applications. As one of the largest exhibitors in BAU’s history, Schüco will welcome exhibition visitors to Stand 301 in Hall B1 with the slogan “Experience Progress”, exploring how to deliver exceptional value through new products and digital services during the process of urbanisation, globalisation and digitalisation.

Schüco’s stand will cover a large exhibition area featuring a double-deck design. Schüco will take the opportunity to showcase its industry-leading technical advancements and provide answers to market demands, such as challenges of urbanisation, globalisation and digitalisation, as well as the desire for comfort, security, ease of access, health and sustainability. In addition, the future of building will also be presented on the Schüco exhibition stand in the form of comprehensive building envelope solutions for innovative commercial and residential buildings.

Health and sustainability

Sustainability at Schüco is not a trend, it’s an attitude, which is something developers, architects and customers will notice when they visit the stand at BAU. The company is not using printed products like brochures and manuals and is instead focusing on digital media for detailed product and topic communication. A key part of the 360° sustainability approach of Schüco is the Cradle to Cradle (C2C) design concept, which stands for continuous material cycles and materials which do not harm humans and the environment.

A product with C2C certification stands for independently tested reliability in the material selection – and now comes as standard at Schüco at no extra cost. C2C products receive additional points in the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB) and LEED building certification systems. With a total of 43 systems with Silver certification by the end of 2018, Schüco is by far the pioneer in the implementation of the C2C principle. All 29 AWS window systems come with Silver certification as standard at no extra cost. Furthermore, 6 FWS mullion/transom systems, 6 ADS door systems, as well as 2 large louvre blade sun shading systems are available with Silver certification. In addition to both product evaluation criteria, the results of the three company-related criteria (renewable energy, water stewardship and social fairness), which already achieve Silver or Gold status, also contribute to this high evaluation.

Modern buildings require the integration of various advanced technologies enabled by developments in smart building, digital and fabrication. Schüco works closely with architects, fabricators and investors to develop the building solutions that can address these challenges. Its unique stand design provides answers to customer needs, by displaying its strengths in product R&D, service and digital.

Comfort, security and ease of access

Smart buildings represent one of the major directions for the development of buildings in the future. According to CRIC statistics, smart buildings are expected to account for more than 57% in China by 2021. Comfortable and secure living and workspaces that are easy to access are important planning and future criteria for new builds and renovations. Schüco is responding to these requirements with holistic solutions tailored to the residential or commercial project. New products such as the new AWS 75 PD.HI window system and the ASE60/80 sliding system range are integrated to thematically therein.

The new AWS 75 PD.SI (Panorama Design, Super Insulation) window system was presented as a prototype at the last BAU exhibition and will be showcased in Munich in 2019 as ready for series production. The system allows glass weights up to 160 kg and maximum vent heights up to 2.50 m while also offering water tightness up to 9A. The AWS 75 PD.SI window system is suitable for both punched openings and ribbon windows and can be integrated in the FWS 35 PD façade design, among others. Burglar resistance up to RC 2 is possible, depending on the design.

The ASE60/80 (Aluminum Sliding Element, 60 and 80 mm basic depth) sliding system allows architecturally sophisticated sliding and lift-and-slide solutions to be produced from modular system articles. The ASE 60 system achieves a thermal insulation value of Uf 2.2 W/(m2K). For special requirements up to passive house level, the ASE 80.HI system is available and can accommodate glass thicknesses up to 60 mm. Depending on the design, burglar resistance up to resistance class RC 2 is achieved – without impacting the high-quality design. As well as the Standard design, the ASE 60/80 sliding system range also includes a Design Line with very narrow sightlines thanks to an interlock profile with a face width of 40 mm. A Design Line level threshold is also available. At BAU, the company will show how easy and convenient it is to operate a unit fitted with mechatronic TipTronic fittings.

Digitalization & fabrication

With the evolution of digitalization, smart technologies have been playing an essential role in all industries and sectors. Smart buildings, natural environment and product designs will be connected through digital experience. In a highly automated manufacturing system, thanks to digitalization, the amount of preparations by technologies have taken up over half of the entire process. The Schüco Fabrication team will show the visitors how metal fabrication businesses of different sizes can successfully exploit their efficiency potential in the digital working environment, aiming to make work easier for the metal fabrication partner by providing a solution package that is perfectly tailored to the size of their business, consisting of software, hardware, services and data, as well as a full range of fabrication machinery.

“At this fair, Schüco will highlight industry-leading design concepts and state-of-the-art innovative products.” said Günter Strauss, Executive Director Schüco Greater China. “Encouraging creativity and ingenuity, Schüco always strives to have the concepts of comfort, security and modernity integrated into every step of the manufacturing process based on advanced technologies. Schüco tries its utmost to create a smart and convenient life for users while adopting a sustainability approach.”

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