World’s leading modified wood continues success in 2014 2014 continues to progress from strength to strength for Accoya® following significant impacts in markets across Europe and the rest of the world. In the year to date, Europe‟s leading modified wood has been used for some of the most unique and advanced woodwork and construction projects across the globe. There are now Accoya distributors and agency agreements in place across Europe, demonstrating the growing demand for stable, durable and sustainable wood which can cope with the toughest of construction and joinery projects. Some of the latest highlights of Accoya‟s European success include the following projects and awards: All singing, all dancing Accoya for Denmark Accoya has got everyone on their feet in Copenhagen, where it has been used to create an outdoor dance floor in the city‟s popular Fælledparken Park. The dance floor, which has endured significant footfall and remains in excellent condition two years after installation, demonstrates Accoya‟s superior ability to withstand challenging external environments… Manufactured by Accsys Technologies and retailed by Solvay, Accoya is the gold standard of modified wood products on the market today. Created with sustainably-sourced softwood and using a proprietary process called acetylation, Accoya is a durable and stable product which matches the properties and qualities of tropical hardwood. Accoya brings balance to Europe’s leading garden show The International Garden Show at Chaumont-sur-Loire will this year feature a garden created from Accoya Deck, Accoya‟s consumer decking product. Architectural designer Hay Joung‟s design „The Balance‟ was one of only 26 garden chosen by a panel of leading experts from hundreds of entries this year. Hay chose to use Accoya for the garden due to its durability and aesthetics… Accoya Bridge Set to Span the Flow of Time Accoya, the world-leading modified wood manufactured by Accsys Technologies, has been used to create a unique “floating” bridge in the Dutch city of Bergen op Zoom. Completed earlier this year, the bridge spans Pielekenswater and its design was inspired by the work of Dutch military engineer Menno van Coehoorn, who built the 18 th century Revelijn op den Zoom fortress in the same location.
Accoya marks entrance to Dublin City University Accoya, the world-leading modified wood manufactured by Accsys Technologies, has been used to create an impressive architectural sculpture that now adorns the entrance to Dublin City University (DCU). Fifty four imposing posts made from structural glulaminated Accoya were creatively arranged to complete the installation. At its highest point, the sculpture stands 16 metres above ground level, marking the prominent entrance to the twentieth century institution and home to Ireland‟s largest arts centre, The Helix. Thinking Inside the Box - Accoya and Medite® Tricoya® cladding used in residential construction innovation Two of Norway‟s young entrepreneurs have formed an innovative response to the demand for student accommodation in Norway, by transforming shipping containers into residential flats framed with Accoya wood and clad with Medite Tricoya MDF. MyBox is a pre-fabricated box constructed with low-maintenance Accoya and Medite Tricoya modified wood products, which protect the residential units from the harsh effects of the external environment and together create an excellent U-value rating and thermal performance. The accommodation solution is assembled in a matter of days, and once constructed, is approved as a permanent building Wood service life of Accoya extended to 70 years in Europe Accoya‟s expected service life is now independently reported as extending to 70 years when used for window joinery. Leading European Timber experts, TRADA, The Timber Research and Development Association, published its report on the market leading durability benefits of Accoya… Accoya decking proves to be barefoot friendly Following independent testing, Accoya has been proven to avoid the high thermal gain which is a problem with some WPC, hardwood deck and terrace materials and products, making it barefoot friendly and the ideal material for outdoor decking… Architects choose Accoya for new Dutch eco school Accoya, which is accredited C2C Gold standard, has been used in the renovation and construction of a stunning architecturally advanced new ecological school in the Netherlands. Part of the American School of The Hague, the building successfully integrated into its surroundings to create a healthy environment for its young pupils… For more information, case studies, high-impact photography, feature ideas and opinion pieces about Accoya in your market / region please contact: Stacey Bridges or Sarah Crowther at Weber Shandwick on + 44 (0)131 556 6649 sbridges@webershandwick.com / scrowther@webershandwick.com