[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="646622" img_size="full"][vc_custom_heading text="elZinc hosts the last stage of the Central Mountain Cycle Race" google_fonts="font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal"][vc_column_text]The elZinc plant and HQ, located in Villallana Industrial Estate (Pola de Lena), hosted the last stage of the 21st edition of the Vuelta a la Montaña Central (Tour of the Central Mountains) on 21 May. The field, made up of 140 riders from 20 teams, left the elZinc factory to begin  the last day of a tour that began on 18th May and finished in Pola de Lena, after covering the 88 kilometres of the fourth and final stage. The President of elZinc, Macario Fernández, had the honour of participating in the awards ceremony that saw Luis Alberto Lajarín crowned as the winner…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="645997" img_size="full"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="elZinc and Shieldcraft®Buildex announce a new partnership in India" google_fonts="font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]At elZinc we are pleased to announce that our full range of roofing & cladding zinc products are now available to purchase from Shieldcraft®Buildex (Katariya India group) based in India. Thanks to its extensive distribution network throughout the country, Shieldcraft® Buildex continually promotes zinc in architecture and distributes our wide range of zinc products and solutions used within the roofing and cladding industry to every corner of India. elZinc´s partnership with Shieldcraft®Buildex will strengthen elZinc’s presence in India thanks to the excellent market knowledge that Shieldcraft®Buildex is renowned for. Produced under the brand name elZinc®, our zinc – copper – titanium alloy ensures a long-lasting, high quality solution…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="elZinc obtains Carbon Footprint Certification and reaffirms its commitment to the environment " google_fonts="font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="645605" img_size="full"][vc_separator][vc_column_text] Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our lifetime. [/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_column_text]In this context and within the scope of the Low Environmental Impact Policy that we have been developing for years, and as recognition and evidence of the compliance of our management system to ISO standard 14064-1:2018, AENOR, an independent certification body, has awarded us the Carbon Footprint Organisation certificate. What is a company's carbon footprint? A company's Carbon Footprint is a voluntary environmental indicator that quantifies the total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions resulting directly or indirectly, from an organisation's activities (transport, energy consumption, manufacturing, raw material production, etc...). This register…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="644064" img_size="full"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="elZinc now produces its own energy!" google_fonts="font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Together with EDP, we have just initiated one of the largest photovoltaic plants in Asturias. The solar generation plant, which in this first phase will have 2.9 megawatt peak power, will consist of more than 6,500 solar panels which will occupy a surface area of almost two football pitches, or 13,000 square metres, on the roofs of our factory in Asturias. With this installation, the company is estimated to achieve an annual saving of 17% of its electricity consumption - almost 3 million kilowatt hours. In addition, we will avoid the emission of 893 tonnes of CO2 each year, a positive impact on air quality similar to that of…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="643862" img_size="full"][vc_custom_heading text="Case study: Séquoia Wellness Centre" google_fonts="font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal"][vc_column_text]Right on the banks of the river Ter, just a few minutes from the centre of Lorient and the coast at Larmor-Plage (France), the Séquoia Wellness Centre offers a complete wellness experience in an oasis of nature and serenity. To clad the building, the owners and the architects chose zinc, specifically elZinc Graphite®, a pre-patinated zinc with an almost black finish,together with a golden shade from the elZinc Rainbow® range. "The aim is to take into account the environment, both practically and aesthetically," underlines Philippe Orst, the centre's director. The striking yet soothing combination of the various materials selected (glass, zinc) and the tones used (gold and black) evoke sophistication,…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="644222" img_size="full"][vc_custom_heading text="elZinc names Graeme Bell as Specification Sales Manager for the UK and Ireland" google_fonts="font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal"][vc_column_text]After more than 10 years of presence in the UK market, the elZinc brand has established itself as an essential reference in the zinc sector thanks to the high quality of its products and its wide range of finishes. As part of our development strategy, we are proud to announce that Graeme Bell has joined the team as a Specification Sales Manager for the UK and Ireland. Graeme will be responsible for specification sales and technical support to architects, CPD presentations and generally developing the brand awareness amongst the architectural community in the UK and Ireland. With more than 20 years expertise in…

[vc_row][vc_column][rev_slider slidertitle="zinc_climas_calidos" alias="zinc_climas_calidos"][vc_empty_space height="12px"][vc_custom_heading text="Zinc as a material for facades and roofs in hot climates" font_container="tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%230078aa" google_fonts="font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal"][vc_separator][vc_column_text] The properties of zinc allow it to be installed in any climate regardless of temperature extremes. Therefore, its durability, corrosion resistance and aesthetic opportunities make zinc a suitable building material for hot climates. [/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_column_text]In southern European and regions with a continental climate, zinc roofs regularly reach 80°C or 90°C during the summer without any detrimental effect for the material. In fact, designers and installers are better advised to consider the performance of other components of the roofing package in high temperatures, so careful selection of the underlay as well as other materials is more important in hot summer climates. Of course,…

[vc_row full_width="stretch_row_content" gap="10" css=".vc_custom_1595919728100{padding-top: 20px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="elZinc is committed to solar energy." font_container="tag:h1|text_align:left" google_fonts="font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width="stretch_row_content" gap="10" css=".vc_custom_1595919728100{padding-top: 20px !important;}"][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_custom_heading text="" font_container="tag:h3|text_align:left" google_fonts="font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal"][vc_separator][vc_column_text]At elZinc we are committed to an industrial model with low CO2 emissions, in line with the company's policy of drastically reducing its carbon footprint. In the coming weeks we will install 8500 solar panels on the roofs of our facilities in Pola de Lena, which will allow us to harness 100% of the renewable energy generated by the panels.   A commitment to renewable energy. Thanks to the installation of this photovoltaic electricity production equipment for our self-consumption, we will have an installed annual production of 3768 MWh which will allow us to: replace 21%…