The future of the construction industry in Australia is on show at a factory in St Mary's NSW where European-style composite panels including wall and roofing systems are manufactured.
Insulated roofing systems have been added to Kingspan’s Made in Australia range earlier than the company planned, due to demand for the innovative products.
According to Kingspan, customers want the convenience and confidence of local manufacture. Fast turnaround, cut-to-order, single-fix solutions save significant site time, so it is essential to manufacture in Australia.
The success secret behind composite panels is that they incorporate multiple functions. The composite panels replace several layers, which have various functions such as weather tightness, insulation, vapour barrier, internal finish and fire proofing.
The composite panels’ thermal efficiency makes them ideal for meeting Greenhouse regulations. Designed to meet the strict European Kyoto regulations, Kingspan’s products future-proofs buildings in Australia.
According to Kingspan, its panels are manufactured to meet tomorrow's regulations, not just today's. Kingspan's expansion in Australia also represents a significant investment in manufacturing capacity and employment opportunities.