A new upmarket commercial build in Edinburgh city centre benefited from Aggregate Industries’ innovative Lytag, when it came to helping to lighten its load. Located in the heart of the city’s Exchange District, the £24 million 2 Semple Street development has been designed to help alleviate the Scottish Capital’s chronic
Oceanair Marine Ltd has appointed Justine Heeley as the new Managing Director starting from the 18th of June 2018. Justine brings with her a vast experience of handling executive positions within the Marine Industry. She was formerly CEO of Orolio UK (part of the McMurdo Group), prior to this she
A new upmarket commercial build in Edinburgh city centre benefited from Aggregate Industries’ innovative Lytag, when it came to helping to lighten its load. Located in the heart of the city’s Exchange District, the £24 million 2 Semple Street development has been designed to help alleviate the Scottish Capital’s chronic shortage of Grade A office accommodation. The newly-opened building boasts 45,000 sq ft of cutting-edge office and retail space, over five storeys. In terms of the flooring specification the challenge for awarded concrete and screed specialists, Advance Flooring Solutions was to procure a concrete solution which would enable minimal size slabs and help reduce the overall dead load of the building. The specialist then chose Lytag from Aggregate, which is a highly innovative lightweight concrete that can effectively reduce the dead load of approximately 25% over normal weight control, while offering the same level of structural performance. “Lytag is a fantastic product which was well-matched to this high calibre project for the Scottish capital. Supported with a meticulous delivery plan, the concrete supply was first-class from Aggregate Industries – we’d like to pass on our thanks to all involved,” said Stephen McKenna, Commercial Manager at Advance Flooring Solutions. In total, 744 m3 of Lytag was supplied for the completion of the five floors over the course of eight months. This was supported with a robust delivery framework ensuring that all batches arrived on time and to the exact specification – thus negating the risk of cold joints. In production for more than 50 years, Lytag secondary aggregate is made using innovative technology which transforms fly ash into small pellets which are then heated to 1,100°C. The pellets formed are rounded in shape and range in size from 14 mm down to fines and can be used as a superior, consistent, lightweight aggregate. Aggregate Industries is a leading company in the construction and infrastructure industries. It produces and supplies a wide range of construction materials including aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete and precast concrete products. It also produces, imports and supplies cementitious materials and offers a national road surfacing and contracting service.
Oceanair Marine Ltd has appointed Justine Heeley as the new Managing Director starting from the 18th of June 2018. Justine brings with her a vast experience of handling executive positions within the Marine Industry. She was formerly CEO of Orolio UK (part of the McMurdo Group), prior to this she was Managing Director of Drew Marine Signal & Safety and formerly Managing Director of Chemring Marine. “I have always admired Oceanair as a company that continues to show solid growth and pushes the boundaries of design and manufacturing. As part of Dometic, I am looking forward to taking the business to the next level, delivering quality, value and prosperity to our customers, shareholders and staff,” commented Justine on her appointment. Justine is the successor of Andy FitzGerald – the founder of Ocean Marine Ltd. During its 28 years of existence, Oceanair has always strived to deliver high-end customer satisfaction by designing and manufacturing elegant solutions to the world’s leading production boat builders, superyachts, luxury properties, commercial and RV market. “The appointment of Justine is an exciting next chapter for Oceanair, we are all looking forward to working with her. We will benefit from the knowledge and expertise she has gained throughout her career; this will be pivotal in ensuring we continue our journey of growth and expansion,” said Donna Wearn, Group Human Resources Director. Founded in 1990, Oceanair Marine Limited continues to be the world’s leading supplier of blinds, shades, screens, and soft furnishings in the marine market. A sustained commitment to excellence has been recognised with no less than three Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in International trade. Oceanair products are exported to over 37 countries, supplying internationally renowned brands. 25 years on, the company now supplies Leisure marine, Superyacht, Residential, Commercial and RV sectors. The Oceanair range includes systems for windows, hatches, portlights and doors. In addition, a range of soft furnishing products (curtains, cushions, upholstery, bedspreads and throws) are available for any interior. Oceanair products are designed and manufactured in a state-of-the-art facility in Selsey, UK or in the United States office, manufacturing and distribution facility.