Magna International
Magna International is a global automotive parts manufacturer
Eurobond sandwich panels provided all the technical properties required for Magna International
The Objective
The building needed to be functional, incorporating the three main operations of the building, the front elevation would need to integrate with glazing and feature an impressive front façade whilst allowing the adjacent elevations of the building to include large access doors.
Magna International has invested millions of pounds in ambitious growth plans to support demand for lightweight automatic parts, as a result the building needed to make a statement and reflect Magna's corporate identity.
Sector: Mechanical
Location: Telford, Shropshire, UK
Client: Magna International
Main Contractor: McLaren Construction
Specialist Contractor: Roofdec
System: Europanel
The Challenge
The chosen site for the new factory is one of the largest developments in the West Midlands after the Jaguar Land Rover complex, and one of the biggest inward investments in the region in many years.
The building occupies approximately half of the 9.4 hectare site and needed to be designed in a way to allow for future expansion and to maximise cost efficiencies.
The Results
Eurobond Europanel F5 Extra was specified as the external façade and has been vertically installed in module widths of 1200mm creating a band effect in three different Colorcoat Prisma® colours of Alaska Grey, Slate Grey and Anthracite by Tata Steel.
The Europanel F5 with its secret fix joint delivers a sleek and seamless transition throughout the colours emulating the company's corporate identity to create an aesthetically appealing façade.
The sandwich panels to the front façade incorporated the Eurobond v-groove profile, adding a vertical joint effect to the panel face and was skilfully used to mimic the mullion design of the curtain walling below.
The spanning capabilities of the Europanel have been fully utilised, with spans up to 7.5m, to break the 13.6m elevation into just three vertically installed panels. The independently audited production of Eurobond sandwich panels and the inherent offsite construction methodology allowed for the very tight manufacturing tolerances required to fix three separate banks of vertical panels, in different colours, to create the seamless strips of colour.
"Having previously specified Eurobond panels we were keen to benefit from their speed of installation, technical expertise and quality of finish and if the need arises we have total confidence to utilise them again."
Duncan Hogg, Associate, Bond Bryan Architects
Design
A stunning example of what can be achieved when specifying Eurobond Sandwich Panels in an industrial setting to create a unique functional building.
Identity
Eurobond sandwich panels have provided all the technical properties required resulting in a visually impressive building reflecting the company's corporate identity.
Technical
The long spanning capability, high accuracy and v-groove design of the Europanel sandwich panel has delivered a balanced building exterior which perfectly integrates the various elements of the façade.
