Valcan plans for growth in 2024

Valcan is a market leader of fully compliant A1 non-combustible rainscreen façade systems, with over 20 years of experience, supported by transparent and reliable certification including CWCT and BBA, and is a registered manufacturer with BSI Identify.  Over the next year, they are preparing to embark on an exciting journey filled with innovation and growth.

The company has been working on developing new and unique products that are currently undergoing rigorous safety testing to ensure their quality, compliance, and effectiveness. Already this year, Valcan has announced their new Ceramapanel Printed, fibre cement panels, received A1 fire rated classification – adding to their ever-growing range of rainscreen cladding and systems.

Valcan's dedicated teams and partners have been investing their time and expertise into creating new groundbreaking cladding solutions and products for use in new build and retrofit construction projects.

Alan Lamming, Sales Director at Valcan said,

“Through design and supply of A1 and A2 rated rainscreen cladding systems, which are easy to buy and fast to install, our goal is to be at the forefront of innovation and proactivity, always delivering trusted façade solutions to the construction sector”.

With the official launch of these products just around the corner, Valcan is looking forward to showcasing them at various events in 2024. These new products not only solidify Valcan's position as an industry leader, but also provide Architects, Designers and Construction Professionals with innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, sustainability, and importantly, safety.

As well as expanding on their product portfolio, Valcan also is growing their team across all their bases in the UK including Manchester, Surrey, Berkshire, and Somerset at their Head Office based in Bridgwater.

Gavin Besley, G­eneral Manager at Valcan commented,

“It’s an exciting time at Valcan, and we’re thrilled to welcome new talent into our dynamic and expanding organisation. We are on the lookout for enthusiastic individuals who can contribute their skills and drive that will help us achieve even greater success!”  he continued, “We've already begun the recruitment process for various new positions and are looking forward to expanding our team throughout 2024 and beyond.”

The offering from Valcan does not end with innovative non-combustible products and systems – they also continue to offer free Accredited CPD sessions, led by experienced Façade Consultants, dedicated to sharing their experiences and helping attendees to make the correct choices for their building projects. The CPD program explains the safe cladding solutions available and how to comply with current regulations and illustrates the correct build ups to achieve the government standards. Over the next year, Valcan plan to increase the amount of CPDs they run but also to provide Accredited Installer Tool-box talks to those on-site to learn the best practice to install Valcan Cladding products and systems.

Collaboration is key to Valcan and as a leading provider of high-quality cladding panels, subframe systems and fixings, they understand the importance of proper installation to ensure maximum product performance. That is why they have recently created an exclusive network of recognised installers - a community of like-minded professionals dedicated to quality and precision. This network ensures that architects, main contractors, developers, and clients can effortlessly locate the perfect installer for their projects.

In conclusion, Alan commented,

“These plans ensure that the future holds even more exciting prospects for the company. As we continue to expand our product portfolio with new A1 tested products and introduce new members to the team, we remain dedicated to delivering excellent product support and superior customer service!”

Article originally published in RCI Magazine - March 2024