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Next Generation Opening Roof (Technically (Class A ASTM E84, EU/ BS Fire…
Next Generation Opening Roof
Quality
Full ownership by ABL
Complete finish Roofs assembled/, boxed and delivered to Hengoed
Aesthetics
Crisper
Blade Design Freedom- Form/ texture/ finish
Lighter Coloured Roof
Cleaner End Cap Mouldings
Colour matched UL94 V0 End caps (Current end caps are UL Yellow carded but the colouring is inconsistent)
Technically
Class A ASTM E84
EU/ BS Fire Ratings
Improved Insulation +4dB
Rigid Section- No sag/ warping
Easier to Clean
Higher Percentage Open Area
Potential to reduce cavity resonance with Rockwool
Improved reverb quality
Better Seals/ Overlapping detail/ no gaps
Potential For Blades to be used as a Fixed Roof Solution
Improved Structural Strength especially vulnerable corner casting
Supply Chain
Eliminates Autins
Current Resin Tools have limited tool life using Autins presses
Eliminate Autex Cube Supply Issues
ABL to assemble / ship boxed roofs
Fewer Part Numbers
Less Stock
Less Warehousing
Less Picking Off
Less Assembly
Price-On target for a 10% improved contribution
Potential to negotiate hard due to large volumes- 50 tonnes of aluminium on blades alone
Simplified US localisation
Solution for all offer including the potential to reduce round capex by £20k
Easier to create intermediate parts with specific end caps
Lower Tooling Investment Compared to Pressed Felt
Con's
Physically heavier by 10kg (30kg per quadrant)
Requires New Roof Extrusions to compensate for additional weight
Harsh finish but minimised by colour/ texture/ paint/ surface shape