02 October 2007: 38 people joined Corus Panels and Profiles for the launch of ComFlor 60®, an innovative new composite floor profile that offers the ultimate in lightweight steel decking for all multi-rise buildings.

Representatives from Corus’ principal installers, Studwelders and Northern Steel Decking, along with other customers including Prodeck Fixing and a selection of structural engineers within the region, joined Corus at its Tewkesbury site to see the manufacture of this new structural composite flooring system in progress.

Adrian Bellingham, Business Development Manager at Corus Panels and Profiles, comments: “ComFlor 60® boasts a state-of-the-art profile that has been developed using roll-forming techniques pioneered by Corus, drawing on 20 years experience in designing advanced composite flooring solutions. Combining an optimised profile design that gives an exceptional unpropped spanning capability of up to 4.5 metres with reduced concrete usage, ComFlor 60® provides a cost-effective, sustainable floor solution. “

Engineered with optional closed ends, ComFlor 60® provides excellent acoustic performance and fire protection, with no requirement for filler blocks. Additionally, its profile has been specifically designed with trough stiffeners and side laps positioned to guarantee centrally placed sheer studs – reducing the need for on-site checking. In addition, ComFlor 60® is now available with a Colorcoat® pre-finished steel coating to the underside, offering improved aesthetics and durability, ultimately minimising future maintenance.

Matthew Smith, Managing Director of Studwelders Ltd. comments: “Studwelders has a reputation as a market leader in the design, installation and studwelding of steel floor decking systems. We are therefore delighted to be able to work together with Corus in bringing the next generation in profile steel decks to today’s fast track construction industry. ComFlor 60® is manufactured with closed ends which helps to simplify the installation, and with a cover width of just 600mm sheets are lightweight making them easier to handle, and significantly improving on-site health and safety benefits.”

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