{"news":[{"id":"245FF2CF8095435FBA38E59D1CEA6403","title":"Atkore becomes newest ECA Commercial Associate","description":"Market-leading cable management and protection manufacturer, Atkore has announced that it is formally linking up with the ECA - the UK’s leading trade association for electrotechnical and engineering services businesses.","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{245FF2CF-8095-435F-BA38-E59D1CEA6403}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"Atkore becomes newest ECA Commercial Associate","url":"/en-gb/about-us/news-article/2024/05/atkore-becomes-newest-eca-commercial-associate","href":"/en-gb/about-us/news-article/2024/05/atkore-becomes-newest-eca-commercial-associate"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/c7cfe910efa64fe394ce68c12ce98ed9?v=8cfc74aa","publishDate":"2024-05-02","Year":"2024","Month":"05","tags":[],"category":[],"tagswithcategory":[],"locale":"en-gb","type":"News","page_content":"\nAtkore have become an ECA Commercial Associate, providing them with additional engagement opportunities with the trade body and its members, in order to maximise business success within the sector.\n\nThis package also includes access to a range of ECA content, including best practice guides and research, the latest technical and industry news, the ECA magazine, and use of a logo.\n\n\nECA Director of Member Services Helen Atkinson commented:\n\n“We are delighted to welcome Atkore as the ECA’s newest Commercial Associate. We look forward to working closely with Atkore over the coming period to maximise commercial opportunities and industry collaboration. Atkore will now have access to an unbeatable package of resources, and the ability to further engage with the ECA’s membership base, which includes many leading electrotechnical and engineering services businesses.”\n\nWayne Pearson, Managing Director - Atkore UK commented:\n“This is a fantastic opportunity to engage further with the ECA – the industry’s foremost trade association - and its highly accomplished membership. Atkore will look to utilise our ECA associate status to help businesses grow, supporting the industry to deliver best practice and highest standards.”\nThe ECA has almost 3,000 members, who undertake a range of electrotechnical design, installation, inspection, testing, monitoring and maintenance work. ECA members range from SME electrical firms to nationwide engineering services businesses, with a combined turnover of over £6 billion annually.\nIn addition, the ECA runs an associate programme for manufacturers, distributors, consultants, training providers, educators, specifiers and end clients working within the electrotechnical arena.\n \n "},{"id":"E2399C0B73464CB0A1FBC88A4DD15C99","title":"Flexicon Connectabox™ Cable Protection in London Underground Trains","description":"Transport for London (TfL) London Underground has improved performance and uptime on its automated train wash bay at the Northumberland depot, thanks to a robust cable protection system from Flexicon. ","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{E2399C0B-7346-4CB0-A1FB-C88A4DD15C99}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"Flexicon Connectabox London Underground","url":"/en-gb/about-us/news-article/2024/05/flexicon-connectabox-london-underground","href":"/en-gb/about-us/news-article/2024/05/flexicon-connectabox-london-underground"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/99d53cc0787740a0a9c576478e514732?v=ada6dd78","publishDate":"2024-05-13","Year":"2024","Month":"05","tags":["Transportation","Flexicon"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Transportation","category":"market"},{"tag":"Flexicon","category":"brands"}],"locale":"en-gb","type":"News","page_content":"\nThe flexible conduit manufacturer has supplied its unique Connectabox™ IP68/IP69, non-metallic circular connection box accessories and fittings, alongside extra-heavy weight, non-metallic FPAH conduit and FPAU Ultra™ fittings to protect vulnerable cabling & systems. \n\nTfL underground trains and carriages are cleaned thoroughly at the end of each shift in purpose-built train wash bays located at depots at the end of each tube line. The existing bay at the Northumberland depot was built in 1995 and required refurbishment and upgrade to meet the cleaning regimes of up to 47 trains, consisting of eight cars to a train. \n\nChallenges: \n\nWithin the train wash facility, lighting fixtures, panels and sensors are exposed constantly to moisture and harsh cleaning chemicals, so it was essential that a suitable cable protection system was specified. Key criteria for any solution was to withstand the harsh operating environment and meet high levels of ingress protection and corrosion resistance, while offering fire resistance performance. \n\nThe flexible conduit system selected incorporates the Flexicon Connectabox™, a weatherproof, IP68/IP69, non-metallic, circular connection box, specified by the TfL engineers to simplify cable management and save time in the interconnection of circuits and wiring assemblies. \n\nFlexicon’s Connectabox™ \n\nFlexicon’s Connectabox™ was designed to protect safety and performance-critical cabling. The 110mm, round junction box offers a wide range of features to make installation simpler and faster, with, with up to seven connection points, four predefined entry points and quick connect outlets, rugged mounting tabs and a lid locking mechanism. This gives the TfL installation team huge time savings compared to a conventional installation and the peace of mind that the critical circuits are protected by a robust, shock & vibration proof system. \n\nUnlike standard enclosures, which utilise knockouts or require drilling, Flexicon’s Connectabox™ features four easy-to-connect entry points as standard. These provide quick access and termination and were used in conjunction with Flexicon Ultra™ (FPAU) push fit connectors. Additionally, the entry points can be blanked off with the supplied blanking plugs in any orientation, as required by the installer, providing flexibility if new circuits need to be added in the future. \n\nDuring the installation, the engineers were able to realise significant time savings thanks to the intelligent push, twist and lock connector system with integral seals. A reliable connection took just seconds, without having to remove knockouts, drill holes, fit locknuts or even torque tighten any components. This innovative connection method also maximises wiring space within the enclosure as there is no protrusion of any threads or requirements for locknuts to secure. \n \n \n "},{"id":"395AB82406C2457984CCE77BD30A32CF","title":"Atkore Flexicon extends its range of retrofit solutions with new hinged fittings and locknuts ","description":"Flexible conduit manufacturer, Atkore Flexicon, has added a full range of sizes to its hinged fittings and locknuts offer to complement its range of divisible conduits. ","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{395AB824-06C2-4579-84CC-E77BD30A32CF}","anchor":"","target":"|Custom","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"Atkore Flexicon adds new hinged fittings and locknuts","url":"/en-gb/about-us/news-article/2024/9/atkore-flexicon-adds-new-hinged-fittings-and-locknuts","href":"/en-gb/about-us/news-article/2024/9/atkore-flexicon-adds-new-hinged-fittings-and-locknuts"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/fb7c11d0a67c4babbee216ae7c3188a3?v=1874a721","publishDate":"2024-09-23","Year":"2024","Month":"09","tags":["Commercial & Industrial","Flexicon","Energy"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Commercial & Industrial","category":"market"},{"tag":"Flexicon","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Energy","category":"market"}],"locale":"en-gb","type":"News","page_content":"The new offer allows installers to add or replace cable protection without the need for significant disruption to the existing wiring or installation. The fittings can be used to terminate divisible conduits into panels or enclosures and simply wraps around the cables, thus providing an ideal retrofit solution. \n\nCabling can often become vulnerable over time, or potentially exposed to hazards which were not apparent during initial design or installation. This solution provides an easy to use, time saving method of fixing and protecting an application. \n\nPurpose-designed for retrofit, Flexible conduit provides an additional and inherent mechanical barrier for cabling, and can offer protection against rats and vermin, UV degradation or even impact or abrasion. \n\nThe cost of repairing and replacing cabling which has become damaged can be expensive and result in downtime and inefficiencies. It can even lead to an installation becoming unsafe and increase the risk to people, property and processes. \n\nAtkore Flexicon has created a system of retrofit solutions which can be wrapped around existing cabling, eliminating the need to pull cables through the open end of the conduit, thus simplifying the installation and saving time. As the system is non-metallic, it offers superior corrosion resistance and is lightweight and easy to cut to length. This is particularly useful for solar installations. \n\nAvailable in sizes compatible with the full range of divisible conduits from 11mm up to 54mm, the fittings have metric threads and are supplied complete with a hinged locknut. This allows contractors to secure and terminate for panel mount or enclosures where there is a plain hole or no threaded entry. \n\nThe fittings are designed with simplicity in mind. A hinge allows the fitting to open and wrap around the cables, and is closed by simply pushing together until a click indicates both catches have secured. \n\nThe fittings can be removed using a small screwdriver if necessary. They can operate in temperatures ranging from -40oC to 120oC and are compatible with three variants of divisible conduits – FPADS, FPRDS and FPPDS from Atkore Flexicon. \n\nTo learn more about this product watch the Atkore Flexicon YouTube video – https://youtu.be/eFebBuzydC0?si=p7exD7TvhqBOThGG"},{"id":"D54274F3DDE94965A08AFDCCF5006A64","title":"Defend your project with Atkore Defender™, a comprehensive system solution of premium finish metal framing and cable management | Available now","description":"Atkore now offers, under its Defender™ brand, a premium material coating designed for use in high-corrosion environments. This significant addition to our comprehensive catalogue provides engineers and contractors a cost-effective alternative to Stainless Steel for high corrosion, outdoor applications.","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{D54274F3-DDE9-4965-A08A-FDCCF5006A64}","anchor":"","target":"|Custom","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"","url":"/en-gb/about-us/news-article/2024/9/defend-your-project-with-atkore-defender","href":"/en-gb/about-us/news-article/2024/9/defend-your-project-with-atkore-defender"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/3799aa342347409882d9051d70a0aab6?v=5631cde5","publishDate":"2024-09-03","Year":"2024","Month":"09","tags":["Data Centres","Unistrut","Commercial & Industrial"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Data Centres","category":"market"},{"tag":"Unistrut","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Commercial & Industrial","category":"market"}],"locale":"en-gb","type":"News","page_content":"How much more productive could your installers be if they no longer had to touch up the cut end of every Atkore Unistrut or Cable Tray? How many more projects could your company win with products that can reduce overall project costs? And what if those products were also durable enough for mission-critical applications such as mobile phone towers, solar farms, electrical substations, and many others subject to corrosive elements?\r\nHot-Dip Galvanised (HDG) has long been the standard providing a good level of protection, but most often it will not protect the steel for the entire service life of the facility. Then we have Stainless Steel, providing superior protection but at a much higher price. Therefore, the trade-off has been whether to have the superior protection of Stainless at a higher cost, or lesser protection at a significantly lower cost. Until now, no effective alternatives have been available.\r\nThe Solution\r\nFortunately, Atkore now offers, under its Defender™ brand, a premium material coating designed for use in high-corrosion environments. This significant addition to our comprehensive catalogue provides engineers and contractors a cost-effective alternative to Stainless Steel for high corrosion, outdoor applications.\r\nThe Atkore Defender™ coated product line enables delivery of systems that last. Recognised for its ability to offer superior performance, the Atkore Defender™ coating outperforms Hot-Dip Galvanised by lasting up to 3 times as long before reaching the 5% red rust failure criteria*. This allows Atkore Defender™ coated product to keep its rust-free appearance for longer, as its self-healing properties mean the steel can re-protect itself when cut or scratched.\r\nAdditionally, building with Atkore Defender™ can offer significant lifetime savings for a project, enabling teams to avoid replacement and costly maintenance that may otherwise be required with lesser types of steel coatings.\r\nBy using Atkore Defender™, engineers and contractors can enjoy the following key benefits:\r\n\r\n Self-healing coating – The self-healing properties of Atkore Defender™ means the steel can re-protect itself when cut or scratched. This reduces risk and worry of the coating being inadvertently damaged during installation and can eliminate the need for secondary touch ups. Overall, this helps to keep projects on track, increase labour efficiency, reduce follow-up inspection expenses, and maintain quality.\r\n Streamlines installation – Coated Atkore Unistrut channel, tray, and accessories can eliminate the binding of threads associated with Hot-Dip Galvanised.\r\n Ideal for corrosive outdoor environments – Up to 3 times the performance of Hot-Dip Galvanised*. Where Hot-Dip Galvanised rust may form on the cut end, Atkore Defender™ can heal over time. This makes it the ideal solution for corrosive environments such as industrial facilities, rooftop supports, solar panel framing, highways, railways, bridges, parking structures, mobile phone towers, electrical substations, and many more applications.\r\n A cost-effective option – Atkore Defender specially coated products can improve overall project cost savings as it eliminates the need for stainless steel alternatives.\r\n\r\nProven to Perform\r\nFormulated to withstand salt spray, high humidity, and other environmental extremes seen in demanding and mission-critical applications, Atkore Defender™ coated product is ideal to specify on construction projects such as, mobile phone towers, electrical substations, agricultural facilities, transportation, bridges, parking structures, railways, platforms, solar panel framing, rooftop supports, and many other installations where Hot-Dip Galvanised products might not be up to the task.\r\nAdditionally, to help engineers and contractors gain confidence in Atkore Defender™ coatings, Atkore also provides a comprehensive set of tools for their evaluation including:\r\n\r\n Third party, accredited laboratory tests and ISO and ASTM standards to back up performance claims.\r\n Case studies demonstrating the use of Atkore Defender™ in application.\r\n\r\nWhy Use Atkore Defender™?\r\nThe bottom-line benefits are clear: Better performance and increased project cost savings.\r\nAs the original authentic Unistrut, and with a century of experience in Cable Management and Protection, the new Atkore Defender™ coated product line is exclusively available from Atkore. Encompassing Metal Framing and Cable Management, lengths and accessories are provided, delivering complete system peace of mind.\r\nWith this latest innovation, Atkore continues to grow as a one-stop solution for your cable management and protection requirements. Offering an extensive portfolio across its market-leading brands and drawing on a century’s worth of heritage and expertise, this latest release see’s Atkore continue to lead the way, reinforcing itself as a trusted market leader.\r\nContact our team today to discuss the use of Atkore Defender™ on your next project,"},{"id":"283AC094AC2B40A685F6032ED18459E9","title":"Middle East Energy 2025","description":"We are once again delighted to be part of the UK Pavilion to present our latest solutions for cable management and protection in the Middle East Region.","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{283AC094-AC2B-40A6-85F6-032ED18459E9}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"Middle East Energy 2025","url":"/en-gb/about-us/news-article/2025/04/middle-east-energy-2025","href":"/en-gb/about-us/news-article/2025/04/middle-east-energy-2025"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/05e0b89b4b2245b59ec3fa13dae50804?v=15e301bd","publishDate":"2025-04-07","Year":"2025","Month":"04","tags":["Energy","Flexicon","Marco","Unistrut"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Energy","category":"market"},{"tag":"Flexicon","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Marco","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Unistrut","category":"brands"}],"locale":"en-gb","type":"News","page_content":"As a proud UK manufacturer, Atkore will be showcasing its products and solutions on the Atkore booth under the United Kingdom Pavilion with BEAMA, in Dubai at the Middle East Energy Exhibition between the 7 – 9 April 2025.\n\nOur solutions protect People, Property and Processes and we’ll be demonstrating the latest innovations for the Energies Industry, covering modular cable management solutions saving you time and money.\n\nThe Middle East Energy exhibition brings together key stakeholders within the energy sector; to network, debate, and form key relationships in an industry that’s ever-changing.\n\nJoin 40,000+ energy professionals from 7 – 9 April 2025 at Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE.\n\n\nRegister now for your free visitor ticket:\nDubai Middle East Energy Exhibition Tickets"},{"id":"41448E355C2A4F9B8A0032D14AD39BE1","title":"Flexicon Flexible Conduit Contractor Pack","description":"Offering customers the ultimate in simplicity and convenience","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{41448E35-5C2A-4F9B-8A00-32D14AD39BE1}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"Learn More","url":"/en-gb/about-us/news-article/2022/11/flexicon-flexible-conduit-contractor-pack","href":"/en-gb/about-us/news-article/2022/11/flexicon-flexible-conduit-contractor-pack"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/90e1a4a40adf4a8d91036536a3442a9c?v=95bd0cd2","publishDate":"2022-11-15","Year":"2022","Month":"11","tags":["Flexicon","Commercial & Industrial"],"category":["brands","market"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Flexicon","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Commercial & Industrial","category":"market"}],"locale":"en-gb","type":"News","page_content":"We are pleased to announce the launch of a new high specification Flexible Conduit Contractor Pack, offering Customers the ultimate in simplicity and convenience.\nIdeal for applications where cable protection is required outdoors due to its high Ingress Protection and UV resistance properties.\nAvailable in 2 packs sizes, with 21mm and 28mm conduits, giving you that bit of extra room for your cabling to make it easier when pulling cables through for terminations into M20 or M25 knockouts or threaded entries. This product is suitable for all external environments due to its high Ingress Protection rating (IP68) and UV resistance."},{"id":"4ECBBF7D1E964CF187500FB082116A85","title":"Uptime and Efficiency with Retrofit Cable Protection","description":"Ensure uninterrupted performance and to avoid the high cost of lost production.","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{4ECBBF7D-1E96-4CF1-8750-0FB082116A85}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"Learn More","url":"/en-gb/about-us/news-article/2022/4/uptime-and-efficiency-with-retrofit-cable-protection","href":"/en-gb/about-us/news-article/2022/4/uptime-and-efficiency-with-retrofit-cable-protection"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/77d784ca9b81437bb85879b1bbd36328?v=69dcf3d9","publishDate":"2022-04-13","Year":"2022","Month":"04","tags":["Flexicon","Commercial & Industrial"],"category":["brands","market"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Flexicon","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Commercial & Industrial","category":"market"}],"locale":"en-gb","type":"News","page_content":"\n\nAny loss of power or data can be catastrophic for a busy production site, affecting both operational efficiency and safety. It is therefore critical to specify cable protection correctly to ensure uninterrupted performance and to avoid the high cost of lost production. \nHowever, what is the best route to take when vital electrical cabling needs protecting, after it has been installed? \n\nWhile cable protection is always easier to carry out during electrical installation, there are many scenarios where vital electrical cables need to be protected after they have been installed. This may be because the requirement is identified at a later stage, or where existing cable protection is worn, or damaged and new options need to be retrofitted. \n\nAlex Smith, Technical Director at flexible conduit manufacturer, Flexicon, identifies some of the areas to consider when specifying retrofit cable protection systems. He will explain how selecting the right system can help reduce installation time while protecting vulnerable or existing cabling that may be susceptible to damage from a wide range of external factors. \n\nHe will then detail some of the other considerations for specifiers when considering cable protection, such as the choice of material, or even whether to opt for bespoke-designed cable protection. \n\nRetrofitting options \nRetrofitting cable protection has traditionally been a complex and lengthy task, with the installer required to pull existing cabling through the open end of a conduit system. \n\nConduit system manufacturers have been offering slit conduit options for some time, enabling installers to wrap insert the existing cabling to avoid disruption. However, it is important to ensure that the choice of flexible conduit system continues to offer the appropriate levels of protection for the environment and does not leave any areas of cabling or the installation exposed. \n\nDivisible conduits, such as the new Flexicon FPADS range, allow existing cabling to be inserted laterally via a slit opening. This product consists of two open conduit profiles, which then interlock to form a protected IP40 system around the cables. \n\nIt is also important to consider the cable routing. Traditional split conduit options can potentially expose cabling when bent or routed around corners, whereas the newer, divisible conduit options will maintain more mechanical strength and continuous protection of the cabling irrespective of orientation or routing due to their interlocking design. \n\nTermination and fittings \nAll cable protection should be specified as a complete end-to-end system, taking into account not only the flexible conduit used, but the range of termination and fittings used too. \n\nThis has traditionally been a complex area for installers, as there has been less focus on design innovations for fittings and accessories. This can make it a cumbersome task to terminate cabling in a retrofit application, however, manufacturers are now offering an improved range of options to make this easier. \n\nFlexicon’s FPADS range for example. includes a hinged fitting and locknut, compatible with the 21 mm size divisible conduit, to provide an easy and secure termination option. \n\nProtecting new cabling \nAs well as considering retrofit options, specifiers may also be tasked with installing new electrical cabling at the same time. \n\nIn this scenario, there is a broader range of options available and specification should take into account the range of external hazards that the cabling may be exposed to; whether that is to meet a certain IP rating, enhanced fire performance properties, resistance to chemicals or UV exposure to name a few. \n\nThe performance of cable protection solutions available on the market can vary greatly so customers should always check suitability and compatibility for their application. \n\nNylon, metal or composite? \nWhere fatigue life or impact resistance is important, installers should consider nylon polyamide (PA) corrugated flexible conduits, which can offer high impact strength and recovery if crushed combined with excellent temperature performance. \n\nPolypropylene and PVC conduit systems are available; however, both of these systems are inferior to nylon polyamide (PA) when it comes to fire performance, resistance to solvents and their abrasion resistance properties. \n\nWith no exposed metallic content, non-metallic conduits do not rust or corrode thus maintaining performance and appearance over time. In addition, it is worth considering labour and installation time. Non-metallic systems are often quicker to install than metallic options as they are easier and faster to cut. Non-metallic fittings will typically be one piece and simply push on and twist to secure. \n\nFor installations subject to increased UV exposure, it is important when specifying non-metallic and polymer-coated metal conduit to consider that ultraviolet (UV) radiation will naturally degrade any plastic materials. Failure could result in materials cracking, an increase in brittleness, reduced flexibility and lower impact strength. \n\nMetallic flexible conduit typically has a higher level of crush resistance, high mechanical strength and can provide excellent EMC screening properties. Metallic systems in particular are ideal for applications that require a very high compression or pull-off strength, or where there is the need to protect cables from exposure in hazardous environments. \n\nComposite products, such as plastic sheathing on metal conduits, metal over-braiding or metal threads on plastic fittings can also offer the ideal combination of light weight and high strength. \n\nBespoke designed \nFor more complex application requirements, customers should speak to their supplier to discuss bespoke options. \n\nThese could include conduit supplied in non-standard or pre-cut lengths, in larger or smaller diameters or with different thread termination or fitting options. Additionally, more complex requirements, such as altering performance characteristics to meet a certain temperature requirement, compression strength or abrasion resistance or to achieve a greater fatigue life may also be considered. \n\nFlexicon offers a design prototype service which allows customers to see new cable protection concepts, before investing in a full system solution. The service also includes bespoke testing and the preparation of customer samples for field trial and analysis. \n\nFlexicon products are designed, tested and manufactured in the UK and its team of engineers are working continuously on tomorrow’s cable protection solutions. Its research and development team works with customers and has the facility to create 3D printed solutions to prove customer concepts. "},{"id":"5C0FA13221144E348AEFFFB474D01445","title":"FPIHRL Range of Flexible Conduit Systems for Rail ","description":"Heavy weight nylon PA12 conduit","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{5C0FA132-2114-4E34-8AEF-FFB474D01445}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"Learn More","url":"/en-gb/about-us/news-article/2022/1/flexible-conduit-systems-for-rail","href":"/en-gb/about-us/news-article/2022/1/flexible-conduit-systems-for-rail"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/57040616afce4cb0a6b8576bfe305e24?v=756f28dd","publishDate":"2022-01-10","Year":"2022","Month":"01","tags":["Flexicon","Transportation"],"category":["brands","market"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Flexicon","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Transportation","category":"market"}],"locale":"en-gb","type":"News","page_content":"Flexible conduit manufacturer, Flexicon, part of Atkore Inc, has recently launched a brand new FPIHRL heavy weight nylon PA12 conduit; designed to provide very high flame retardancy for the rail industry to EN 45545-2 standard.\nFlexicon has been providing superior protection for rail applications for many years, meeting the highest EN 45545-2 fire safety standard rating for the rail industry for both internal and external applications. \n\nThe new FPIHRL range features the same mechanical and impact strength and excellent resistance to water, dust, UV, oil and solvents, but with a lower HL2 fire performance classification, to provide superior protection for a broader range of applications. \n\nThe new, PA12, corrugated flexible conduit is ideal for applications where there is continual movement or flexing. For the rail industry, this includes internal and external cable protection on bogies, intercar jumper assemblies, the underside of railway carriages, or rolling stock assemblies that require the highest level of fire performance. \n\nSays Neil Carter, UK Sales Director for Flexicon: “The rail sector sets the toughest standards for fire safety of any industry, with the EN 45545-2 standard detailing stringent requirements for flammability, ignitability, release of heat, smoke and toxic fume emissions. \nFPIHRL has good fatigue life and abrasion resistance combined with high impact strength even at low temperatures to -50oC. \n\nIt is available in diameters from 13mm up to 67mm and can be used with FPA, and Flexicon Ultra (FPAU) fittings. Ingress protection ratings of IP66, IP67, IP68 and IP69 are available, when used with the Flexicon Ultra (FPAU) push fit connectors. \n\nFor further details on the range including technical datasheets, 3D CAD models or samples contact us and we’ll be happy to advise further. "},{"id":"5DB2052513BD4944BF7DD1EC1FF419E6","title":"EXD Animation","description":"See Flexicon’s EXD Flameproof Barrier Gland depicted in new detailed animation video.","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{5DB20525-13BD-4944-BF7D-D1EC1FF419E6}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"EXD Animation","url":"/en-gb/about-us/news-article/2023/02/exd-animation","href":"/en-gb/about-us/news-article/2023/02/exd-animation"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/fae14ce64f5a41c8b36a2d39efbcb3d7?v=919ab763","publishDate":"2023-02-06","Year":"2023","Month":"02","tags":["Commercial & Industrial","Flexicon"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Commercial & Industrial","category":"market"},{"tag":"Flexicon","category":"brands"}],"locale":"en-gb","type":"News","page_content":"We are excited to launch and reveal our new EXD animation to customers at the EIC event in Aberdeen\nThe video demonstrates how Flexicon’s EXD Flameproof Barrier Gland is connected onto Flexicon’s Liquidtight Flexible Conduit and terminated into an enclosure. \n\nExhibitor Spotlight - The new animation will be showcased in the exhibition theatre at the Energy Exports Conference (EIC) today in Aberdeen. \n\nThis video brings the product to life by identifying the different components and showcases how to connect to Liquidtight Flexible Conduit. \n\nProtection against a range of environmental hazards: \n\n Dust\n Ice -60°C to +85°C\n Ultraviolet Radiation – UV\n Water IP66, IP67, IP68 (5 bar for 1 hr) and IP69\n\nView the new EXD Animation"},{"id":"9DD273173DE848D8A0BE05FA0863120A","title":"Protecting Critical Cabling for Food Processing Applications","description":"Protect potentially vulnerable cables within Food and Beverage processing environments","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{9DD27317-3DE8-48D8-A0BE-05FA0863120A}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"Learn More","url":"/en-gb/about-us/news-article/2022/2/protecting-critical-cabling-for-food-processing","href":"/en-gb/about-us/news-article/2022/2/protecting-critical-cabling-for-food-processing"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/499d0d0175cf47d4907126f77e87100d?v=3e39f823","publishDate":"2022-03-07","Year":"2022","Month":"03","tags":["Flexicon","Commercial & Industrial"],"category":["brands","market"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Flexicon","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Commercial & Industrial","category":"market"}],"locale":"en-gb","type":"News","page_content":"With an increasing reliance on technology and automation to deliver efficiencies and operational safety, there has never been a more important time to protect potentially vulnerable cables within Food and Beverage processing environments.\nTo learn more about this demanding sector, Atkore Flexicon have produced a 16 page Knowledge Tutorial document that contains several topics that should be addressed when working with cables in hygienic applications; \n\n Essential information related to cable protection standards, product performance and compliance. \n \n \n Common environmental factors which can affect cable integrity such as high temperature, impact and wear and tear. \n \n \n Identifies the correct flexible conduit systems that meet stringent safety, performance and safety standards. \n"},{"id":"EC6BDB617E0F4FD6BD77A59FDDC0CBBC","title":"Data Centre World 2025","description":"Countdown to Data Centre World 2025: Atkore Prepares to Shine!","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{EC6BDB61-7E0F-4FD6-BD77-A59FDDC0CBBC}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"Data Centre World 2025","url":"/en-gb/about-us/news-article/2025/03/data-centre-world-2025","href":"/en-gb/about-us/news-article/2025/03/data-centre-world-2025"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/3be977b8312045a19a0c78e0f1a6f589?v=5699d63c","publishDate":"2025-03-12","Year":"2025","Month":"03","tags":["Data Centres","Flexicon","Marco","Unistrut","Unistrut Construction"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Data Centres","category":"market"},{"tag":"Flexicon","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Marco","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Unistrut","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Unistrut Construction","category":"brands"}],"locale":"en-gb","type":"News","page_content":"The countdown has begun, and the stage is set for one of the most anticipated events in the data centre industry – Data Centre World 2025! \nAs we eagerly await the opening day, the team at Atkore are gearing up for an unforgettable experience filled with innovation, collaboration, and industry insights.\nData Centre World is not just an event; it's a union of the brightest minds, the latest technologies, and the most pressing issues facing the data centre landscape today. It's a platform where ideas are born, collaborations flourish, and the future of data centres is shaped.\nAtkore at the Forefront:\nWe are excited to announce that Atkore will be at this year's Data Centre World. As an exhibitor, we are gearing up to showcase our latest innovations, share industry insights, and engage in meaningful conversations with professionals and enthusiasts alike.\nWhat to Expect from Atkore:\nWe will be showcasing our comprehensive solution from our leading brands – Atkore Unistrut, Atkore Marco, and Atkore Flexicon.\nInnovative Solutions: Explore our cutting-edge products and services that are set to redefine the standards in the industry.\nExpert Insights: Don't miss our team sharing their expertise in insightful discussions on our stand.\nNetworking Opportunities: Connect with the Atkore team and fellow industry leaders to exchange ideas and build valuable connections.\nVisit Us:\nMake sure to stop by the Atkore booth. Our experienced team will be on hand to provide live demonstrations, answer your questions, and discuss how Atkore is contributing to the evolution of the industry.\nStay Connected:\nCan't make it to the event? Don't worry! Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X for live updates, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and exclusive content from Data Centre World 2025. Use the hashtag #DCW2025 to join the conversation.\nSave the Date:\nData Centre World 2025 is happening from 12 – 13th March at ExCeL London. Save the date and be prepared to witness the latest innovations that are shaping the future of data centres.\nStay tuned for more updates, and we look forward to seeing you at Data Centre World 2025!\nThere is no charge for admission.Book your tickets."},{"id":"283AC094AC2B40A685F6032ED18459E9","title":"Middle East Energy 2025","description":"We are once again delighted to be part of the UK Pavilion to present our latest solutions for cable management and protection in the Middle East Region.","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{283AC094-AC2B-40A6-85F6-032ED18459E9}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"Middle East Energy 2025","url":"/en-eu/about-us/news-article/2025/04/middle-east-energy-2025","href":"/en-eu/about-us/news-article/2025/04/middle-east-energy-2025"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/05e0b89b4b2245b59ec3fa13dae50804?v=9e0bfd0f","publishDate":"2025-04-07","Year":"2025","Month":"04","tags":["Energy","Flexicon","Marco","Unistrut"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Energy","category":"market"},{"tag":"Flexicon","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Marco","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Unistrut","category":"brands"}],"locale":"en-eu","type":"News","page_content":"As a proud UK manufacturer, Atkore will be showcasing its products and solutions on the Atkore booth under the United Kingdom Pavilion with BEAMA, in Dubai at the Middle East Energy Exhibition between the 7 – 9 April 2025.\n\nOur solutions protect People, Property and Processes and we’ll be demonstrating the latest innovations for the Energies Industry, covering modular cable management solutions saving you time and money.\n\nThe Middle East Energy exhibition brings together key stakeholders within the energy sector; to network, debate, and form key relationships in an industry that’s ever-changing.\n\nJoin 40,000+ energy professionals from 7 – 9 April 2025 at Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE.\n\n\nRegister now for your free visitor ticket:\nDubai Middle East Energy Exhibition Tickets"},{"id":"5DB2052513BD4944BF7DD1EC1FF419E6","title":"EXD Animation","description":"See Flexicon’s EXD Flameproof Barrier Gland depicted in new detailed animation video.","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{5DB20525-13BD-4944-BF7D-D1EC1FF419E6}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"EXD Animation","url":"/en-eu/about-us/news-article/2023/02/exd-animation","href":"/en-eu/about-us/news-article/2023/02/exd-animation"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/fae14ce64f5a41c8b36a2d39efbcb3d7?v=899623b9","publishDate":"2023-03-06","Year":"2023","Month":"03","tags":["Commercial & Industrial","Flexicon"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Commercial & Industrial","category":"market"},{"tag":"Flexicon","category":"brands"}],"locale":"en-eu","type":"News","page_content":"We are excited to launch and reveal our new EXD animation to customers at the EIC event in Aberdeen\nThe video demonstrates how Flexicon’s EXD Flameproof Barrier Gland is connected onto Flexicon’s Liquidtight Flexible Conduit and terminated into an enclosure. \n\nExhibitor Spotlight - The new animation will be showcased in the exhibition theatre at the Energy Exports Conference (EIC) today in Aberdeen. \n\nThis video brings the product to life by identifying the different components and showcases how to connect to Liquidtight Flexible Conduit. \n\nProtection against a range of environmental hazards: \n\n Dust\n Ice -60°C to +85°C\n Ultraviolet Radiation – UV\n Water IP66, IP67, IP68 (5 bar for 1 hr) and IP69\n\nView the new EXD Animation"},{"id":"EC6BDB617E0F4FD6BD77A59FDDC0CBBC","title":"Data Centre World 2025","description":"Countdown to Data Centre World 2025: Atkore Prepares to Shine!","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{EC6BDB61-7E0F-4FD6-BD77-A59FDDC0CBBC}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"Data Centre World 2025","url":"/en-eu/about-us/news-article/2025/03/data-centre-world-2025","href":"/en-eu/about-us/news-article/2025/03/data-centre-world-2025"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/3be977b8312045a19a0c78e0f1a6f589?v=4b213b37","publishDate":"2025-03-12","Year":"2025","Month":"03","tags":["Data Centres","Flexicon","Marco","Unistrut","Unistrut Construction"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Data Centres","category":"market"},{"tag":"Flexicon","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Marco","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Unistrut","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Unistrut Construction","category":"brands"}],"locale":"en-eu","type":"News","page_content":"The countdown has begun, and the stage is set for one of the most anticipated events in the data centre industry – Data Centre World 2025! \nAs we eagerly await the opening day, the team at Atkore are gearing up for an unforgettable experience filled with innovation, collaboration, and industry insights.\nData Centre World is not just an event; it's a union of the brightest minds, the latest technologies, and the most pressing issues facing the data centre landscape today. It's a platform where ideas are born, collaborations flourish, and the future of data centres is shaped.\n\nAtkore at the Forefront:\n We are excited to announce that Atkore will be at this year's Data Centre World. As an exhibitor, we are gearing up to showcase our latest innovations, share industry insights, and engage in meaningful conversations with professionals and enthusiasts alike. \nWhat to Expect from Atkore:\nWe will be showcasing our comprehensive solution from our leading brands – Atkore Unistrut, Atkore Marco, and Atkore Flexicon.\nInnovative Solutions: Explore our cutting-edge products and services that are set to redefine the standards in the industry.\nExpert Insights: Don't miss our team sharing their expertise in insightful discussions on our stand.\nNetworking Opportunities: Connect with the Atkore team and fellow industry leaders to exchange ideas and build valuable connections.\nVisit Us:\nMake sure to stop by the Atkore booth. Our experienced team will be on hand to provide live demonstrations, answer your questions, and discuss how Atkore is contributing to the evolution of the industry.\nStay Connected:\nCan't make it to the event? Don't worry! Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X for live updates, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and exclusive content from Data Centre World 2025. Use the hashtag #DCW2025 to join the conversation.\nSave the Date:\nData Centre World 2025 is happening from 12 – 13th March at ExCeL London. Save the date and be prepared to witness the latest innovations that are shaping the future of data centres.\nStay tuned for more updates, and we look forward to seeing you at Data Centre World 2025!\n\nBook/register for your FREE tickets. "},{"id":"D54274F3DDE94965A08AFDCCF5006A64","title":"Defend your project with Atkore Defender™, a comprehensive system solution of premium finish metal framing and cable management | Available now","description":"Atkore now offers, under its Defender™ brand, a premium material coating designed for use in high-corrosion environments. This significant addition to our comprehensive catalogue provides engineers and contractors a cost-effective alternative to Stainless Steel for high corrosion, outdoor applications.","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{D54274F3-DDE9-4965-A08A-FDCCF5006A64}","anchor":"","target":"|Custom","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"","url":"/en-eu/about-us/news-article/2024/9/defend-your-project-with-atkore-defender","href":"/en-eu/about-us/news-article/2024/9/defend-your-project-with-atkore-defender"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/3799aa342347409882d9051d70a0aab6?v=5631cde5","publishDate":"2024-09-03","Year":"2024","Month":"09","tags":[],"category":[],"tagswithcategory":[],"locale":"en-eu","type":"News","page_content":"How much more productive could your installers be if they no longer had to touch up the cut end of every Atkore Unistrut or Cable Tray? How many more projects could your company win with products that can reduce overall project costs? And what if those products were also durable enough for mission-critical applications such as mobile phone towers, solar farms, electrical substations, and many others subject to corrosive elements?\nHot-Dip Galvanised (HDG) has long been the standard providing a good level of protection, but most often it will not protect the steel for the entire service life of the facility. Then we have Stainless Steel, providing superior protection but at a much higher price. Therefore, the trade-off has been whether to have the superior protection of Stainless at a higher cost, or lesser protection at a significantly lower cost. Until now, no effective alternatives have been available.\nThe Solution\nFortunately, Atkore now offers, under its Defender™ brand, a premium material coating designed for use in high-corrosion environments. This significant addition to our comprehensive catalogue provides engineers and contractors a cost-effective alternative to Stainless Steel for high corrosion, outdoor applications.\nThe Atkore Defender™ coated product line enables delivery of systems that last. Recognised for its ability to offer superior performance, the Atkore Defender™ coating outperforms Hot-Dip Galvanised by lasting up to 3 times as long before reaching the 5% red rust failure criteria*. This allows Atkore Defender™ coated product to keep its rust-free appearance for longer, as its self-healing properties mean the steel can re-protect itself when cut or scratched.\nAdditionally, building with Atkore Defender™ can offer significant lifetime savings for a project, enabling teams to avoid replacement and costly maintenance that may otherwise be required with lesser types of steel coatings.\nBy using Atkore Defender™, engineers and contractors can enjoy the following key benefits:\n\n Self-healing coating – The self-healing properties of Atkore Defender™ means the steel can re-protect itself when cut or scratched. This reduces risk and worry of the coating being inadvertently damaged during installation and can eliminate the need for secondary touch ups. Overall, this helps to keep projects on track, increase labour efficiency, reduce follow-up inspection expenses, and maintain quality.\n Streamlines installation – Coated Atkore Unistrut channel, tray, and accessories can eliminate the binding of threads associated with Hot-Dip Galvanised.\n Ideal for corrosive outdoor environments – Up to 3 times the performance of Hot-Dip Galvanised*. Where Hot-Dip Galvanised rust may form on the cut end, Atkore Defender™ can heal over time. This makes it the ideal solution for corrosive environments such as industrial facilities, rooftop supports, solar panel framing, highways, railways, bridges, parking structures, mobile phone towers, electrical substations, and many more applications.\n A cost-effective option – Atkore Defender specially coated products can improve overall project cost savings as it eliminates the need for stainless steel alternatives.\n\nProven to Perform\nFormulated to withstand salt spray, high humidity, and other environmental extremes seen in demanding and mission-critical applications, Atkore Defender™ coated product is ideal to specify on construction projects such as, mobile phone towers, electrical substations, agricultural facilities, transportation, bridges, parking structures, railways, platforms, solar panel framing, rooftop supports, and many other installations where Hot-Dip Galvanised products might not be up to the task.\nAdditionally, to help engineers and contractors gain confidence in Atkore Defender™ coatings, Atkore also provides a comprehensive set of tools for their evaluation including:\n\n Third party, accredited laboratory tests and ISO and ASTM standards to back up performance claims.\n Case studies demonstrating the use of Atkore Defender™ in application.\n\nWhy Use Atkore Defender™?\nThe bottom-line benefits are clear: Better performance and increased project cost savings.\nAs the original authentic Unistrut, and with a century of experience in Cable Management and Protection, the new Atkore Defender™ coated product line is exclusively available from Atkore. Encompassing Metal Framing and Cable Management, lengths and accessories are provided, delivering complete system peace of mind.\nWith this latest innovation, Atkore continues to grow as a one-stop solution for your cable management and protection requirements. Offering an extensive portfolio across its market-leading brands and drawing on a century’s worth of heritage and expertise, this latest release see’s Atkore continue to lead the way, reinforcing itself as a trusted market leader.\nContact our team today to discuss the use of Atkore Defender™ on your next project,"},{"id":"283AC094AC2B40A685F6032ED18459E9","title":"Middle East Energy 2025","description":"Verbinden, samenwerken en de toekomst van energie veranderen","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{283AC094-AC2B-40A6-85F6-032ED18459E9}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"Middle East Energy 2025","url":"/nl-eu/about-us/news-article/2025/04/middle-east-energy-2025","href":"/nl-eu/about-us/news-article/2025/04/middle-east-energy-2025"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/05e0b89b4b2245b59ec3fa13dae50804?v=1b8cd2ac","publishDate":"2025-04-07","Year":"2025","Month":"04","tags":["Energie","Flexicon","Marco","Unistrut"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Energie","category":"market"},{"tag":"Flexicon","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Marco","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Unistrut","category":"brands"}],"locale":"nl-eu","type":"News","page_content":"Als trotse fabrikant zal Atkore z'n nieuwste oplossingen voor kabelbeheer en -bescherming in het Midden-Oosten presenteren op de Atkore-stand onder het Verenigd Koninkrijk Pavilion met BEAMA, tijdens de Middle East Energy Exhibition in Dubai van 7 tot 9 april 2025.\nOnze oplossingen beschermen mensen, eigendommen en processen. We zullen de nieuwste innovaties voor de energiesector demonstreren, waaronder modulaire Cable Management oplossingen die u tijd en geld besparen.\nDe Middle East Energy Exhibition brengt belangrijke belanghebbenden uit de energiesector samen om te netwerken, te debatteren en waardevolle relaties op te bouwen in een continu veranderende industrie.\nSluit u aan bij meer dan 40.000 energieprofessionals van 7 tot 9 april 2025 in het Dubai World Trade Centre, VAE.\nRegistreer nu voor uw gratis bezoekersticket!"},{"id":"5DB2052513BD4944BF7DD1EC1FF419E6","title":"EXD Animatie","description":"Bekijk de EXD vlamwerende wartel van Flexicon in een nieuwe gedetailleerde animatievideo.","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{5DB20525-13BD-4944-BF7D-D1EC1FF419E6}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"Lees meer","url":"/nl-eu/about-us/news-article/2023/02/exd-animation","href":"/nl-eu/about-us/news-article/2023/02/exd-animation"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/fae14ce64f5a41c8b36a2d39efbcb3d7?v=a6c97d49","publishDate":"2023-02-06","Year":"2023","Month":"02","tags":["Commercieel en industrieel","Flexicon"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Commercieel en industrieel","category":"market"},{"tag":"Flexicon","category":"brands"}],"locale":"nl-eu","type":"News","page_content":"We zijn enthousiast om onze nieuwe EXD-animatie te lanceren en te onthullen aan klanten op het EIC-evenement in Aberdeen.\nDe video toont hoe de EXD vlamwerende wartel van Flexicon wordt verbonden met de vloeistofdichte flexibele leiding van Flexicon en uitkomt in een behuizing.\n\nExposant Spotlight - De nieuwe animatie zal vandaag worden getoond in het exhibition-theater van de Energy Exports Conference (EIC) in Aberdeen.\n\nDeze video brengt het product tot leven door de verschillende componenten te identificeren en toont hoe verbinding te maken met de vloeistofdichte flexibele leiding.\n\nBescherming tegenverschillende vormen van omgevingsgevaar:: \n\n Stof\n IJs\n Tempreaturen van -60°C tot +85°C\n Ultravioletstraling – UV\n Water IP66, IP67, IP68 (5 bar gedurende 1 uur) en IP69\n\nBekijk de nieuwe EXD-animatie"},{"id":"EC6BDB617E0F4FD6BD77A59FDDC0CBBC","title":"Data Centre World 2025","description":"Atkore maakt zich klaar om te schitteren!","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{EC6BDB61-7E0F-4FD6-BD77-A59FDDC0CBBC}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"Data Centre World 2025","url":"/nl-eu/about-us/news-article/2025/03/data-centre-world-2025","href":"/nl-eu/about-us/news-article/2025/03/data-centre-world-2025"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/3be977b8312045a19a0c78e0f1a6f589?v=2e5c649a","publishDate":"2025-03-12","Year":"2025","Month":"03","tags":["Datacenteroplossingen","Flexicon","Marco","Unistrut","Unistrut Bouw"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Datacenteroplossingen","category":"market"},{"tag":"Flexicon","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Marco","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Unistrut","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Unistrut Bouw","category":"brands"}],"locale":"nl-eu","type":"News","page_content":"Atkore maakt zich klaar om te schitteren!\nHet aftellen is begonnen en we zijn klaar voor een van de meest verwachte evenementen in de datacenterbranche: Data Centre World 2025! In afwachting van de openingsdag bereidt het team van Atkore zich voor op een onvergetelijke ervaring vol innovatie, samenwerking en inzichten uit de sector.\nData Centre World is niet zomaar een evenement: het is een bijeenkomst waar de knapste koppen en de nieuwste technologieën samenkomen om oplossingen te verzinnen voor de meest dringende problemen waar het datacenterlandschap vandaag de dag mee te maken heeft. Het is een platform waar ideeën worden geboren, samenwerkingen bloeien en de toekomst van datacenters wordt vormgegeven.\nAtkore in de voorhoede:\nWe zijn verheugd te kunnen aankondigen dat Atkore dit jaar aanwezig zal zijn op Data Centre World London. Als exposant maken we ons op om onze nieuwste innovaties te laten zien, inzichten uit de sector te delen en zinvolle gesprekken aan te gaan met professionals en enthousiastelingen.\nWat je kunt verwachten van Atkore:\nWe zullen onze uitgebreide oplossingen tonen van onze toonaangevende merken: Atkore Unistrut, Atkore Vergokan en Atkore Flexicon.\nInnovatieve oplossingen: Ontdek onze geavanceerde producten en diensten die de normen in de branche opnieuw zullen definiëren.\nInzichten van experts: Mis de inzichtelijke discussies met ons team op onze stand niet.\nNetwerkmogelijkheden: Kom in contact met het Atkore-team en andere industrieleiders om ideeën uit te wisselen en waardevolle connecties op te bouwen.\nBezoek ons:\nKom zeker langs bij de Atkore-stand. Ons ervaren team zal aanwezig zijn om live demonstraties te geven, uw vragen te beantwoorden en te bespreken hoe Atkore bijdraagt aan de evolutie van de industrie.\nBlijf verbonden:\nKun je niet naar het evenement komen? Geen zorgen! Volg ons op LinkedIn en Facebook voor live updates, blikken achter de schermen en exclusieve content van Data Centre World 2025. Gebruik de hashtag #DCW2025 om deel te nemen aan het gesprek.\nOnthoud de datum:\nData Centre World London 2025 vindt plaats van 12 tot 13 maart in ExCeL Londen.\nBlijf op de hoogte voor meer updates en we kijken ernaar uit u te zien op Data Centre World 2025!\nReserveer/registreer voor uw GRATIS tickets, Klik Hier. "},{"id":"D54274F3DDE94965A08AFDCCF5006A64","title":"Verdedig je project met Atkore Defender™, een uitgebreide systeemoplossing met hoogwaardig afgewerkt metalen frames en kabelbeheer | Nu verkrijgbaar","description":"Atkore biedt nu onder de naam Defender™ een superieure coating aan voor gebruik in omgevingen met hoge corrosie. Deze waardevolle toevoeging aan onze uitgebreide catalogus is bedoeld om ingenieurs en aannemers een kosteneffectief alternatief te bieden voor roestvast staal voor buitentoepassingen met veel corrosie.","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{D54274F3-DDE9-4965-A08A-FDCCF5006A64}","anchor":"","target":"|Custom","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"","url":"/nl-eu/about-us/news-article/2024/9/defend-your-project-with-atkore-defender","href":"/nl-eu/about-us/news-article/2024/9/defend-your-project-with-atkore-defender"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/3799aa342347409882d9051d70a0aab6?v=5631cde5","publishDate":"2024-09-03","Year":"2024","Month":"09","tags":[],"category":[],"tagswithcategory":[],"locale":"nl-eu","type":"News","page_content":"Zouden je installateurs niet veel productiever zijn als ze niet meer steeds de afgezaagde uiteinden van elke Unistrut profiel of Vergokan kabelgoot hoefden bij te werken?\nHoeveel projecten zou je bedrijf kunnen binnenhalen met producten die de totale projectkosten kunnen verlagen? Hoe zou het zijn als deze producten ook duurzaam genoeg zouden zijn voor bedrijfskritische toepassingen, zoals zendmasten voor mobiele telefonie, zonneparken, elektrische onderstations en andere toepassingen die onderhevig zijn aan corrosieve elementen?\nThermisch verzinken (HD) is lang de standaard geweest en biedt een goede bescherming, maar biedt meestal geen bescherming voor de hele levensduur van de installatie. Roestvrij staal biedt superieure bescherming, maar is dan weer veel duurder. Het gaat dus om de afweging tussen een superieure bescherming van roestvrij staal tegen hogere kosten of een mindere bescherming tegen aanzienlijk lagere kosten. Tot nu toe waren er geen effectieve alternatieven beschikbaar.\nDe oplossing\nGelukkig biedt Atkore nu onder de naam Defender™ een superieure coating voor gebruik in omgevingen met hoge corrosie. Deze waardevolle toevoeging aan onze uitgebreide catalogus is bedoeld om ingenieurs en aannemers een kosteneffectief alternatief te bieden voor roestvast staal voor buitentoepassingen met veel corrosie.\nMet de gecoate productlijn Atkore Defender™ leveren we systemen die lang meegaan. De coating van Atkore Defender™, die bekend staat om zijn superieure prestaties, presteert beter dan thermisch verzinkt staal en gaat langer mee voordat het de grens van 5% rode roest bereikt*. Hierdoor kunnen producten met een Atkore Defender™ coating hun roestvrije uiterlijk langer behouden omdat de zelfherstellende eigenschappen ervoor zorgen dat het staal zichzelf opnieuw kan beschermen wanneer het wordt geslepen of gekrast.\nBovendien kun je door te bouwen met Atkore Defender™ aanzienlijk besparen op de levensduur van een project. Hierdoor hoeven teams geen vervanging en kostbaar onderhoud uit te voeren, wat anders wel nodig zou zijn met stalen coatings van mindere kwaliteit.\nIngenieurs en aannemers die Atkore Defender™ gebruiken, profiteren van de volgende belangrijke voordelen:\n\n Zelfherstellende coating: de zelfherstellende eigenschappen zorgen ervoor dat het staal zichzelf opnieuw kan beschermen wanneer het wordt geslepen of gekrast. Zo verminder je het risico en de zorgen dat de coating onbedoeld beschadigd raakt tijdens de installatie en hoef je de coating later niet bij te werken. Hiermee worden projecten op schema gehouden, neemt de arbeidsefficiëntie toe, dalen de kosten voor nacontroles en blijft de kwaliteit op peil.\n Gestroomlijnde installatie: bij de gecoate profielen en accessoires van Unistrut en kabelgoten, -ladders en draadgoten van Vergokan is er geen sprake meer van draadbinding, zoals dat bij thermisch verzinken wel het geval is.\n Ideaal voor buitenomgevingen met veel corrosie: levert tot 3 keer betere prestaties dan thermisch verzinkt*. Terwijl thermisch verzinkte roest zich kan vormen op het snijvlak, herstelt Atkore Defender™ zich na verloop van tijd. Hierdoor is dit de ideale oplossing voor corrosieve omgevingen zoals industriële faciliteiten, daksteunen, frames voor zonnepanelen, snelwegen, spoorwegen, bruggen, parkeerstructuren, mobiele telefoontorens, elektrische onderstations en nog veel meer.\n Een kosteneffectieve optie: de speciaal gecoate producten van Atkore Defender kunnen leiden tot een algehele besparing op de projectkosten, omdat je geen alternatieven voor roestvast staal meer nodig hebt.\n\nBeproefde prestaties\nAtkore Defender™ werd ontwikkeld om bestand te zijn tegen zoutnevel, hoge vochtigheid en andere extreme omgevingsomstandigheden in veeleisende en bedrijfskritische toepassingen. Het is uitermate geschikt voor bouwprojecten zoals gsm-masten, elektrische onderstations, landbouwfaciliteiten, transport, bruggen, parkeergarages, spoorwegen, platforms, frames voor zonnepanelen, daksteunen en vele andere installaties waar thermisch verzinkte producten niet tegen opgewassen zijn.\nOm ingenieurs en aannemers vertrouwen te laten krijgen in coatings van Atkore Defender™, biedt Atkore bovendien een uitgebreide set hulpmiddelen voor hun evaluatie, waaronder:\n\n Geaccrediteerde laboratoriumtests door derden en ISO- en ASTM-normen ter ondersteuning van prestatieclaims.\n Casestudies waarin het gebruik van Atkore Defender™ in toepassingen wordt gedemonstreerd.\n\nContacteer ons team vandaag nog om het gebruik van Atkore Defender™ op je volgende project te bespreken."},{"id":"283AC094AC2B40A685F6032ED18459E9","title":"Middle East Energy 2025","description":"Se connecter, collaborer et transformer l'avenir de l'énergie","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{283AC094-AC2B-40A6-85F6-032ED18459E9}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"Énergie au Moyen-Orient","url":"/fr-eu/about-us/news-article/2025/04/middle-east-energy-2025","href":"/fr-eu/about-us/news-article/2025/04/middle-east-energy-2025"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/05e0b89b4b2245b59ec3fa13dae50804?v=c72ab697","publishDate":"2025-04-07","Year":"2025","Month":"04","tags":["Énergie","Flexicon","Marco","Unistrut"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Énergie","category":"market"},{"tag":"Flexicon","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Marco","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Unistrut","category":"brands"}],"locale":"fr-eu","type":"News","page_content":"En tant que fabricant britannique fier de son savoir-faire, Atkore exposera ses produits et solutions sur le stand Atkore, sous le pavillon du Royaume-Uni avec BEAMA, à Dubaï, lors de l'exposition Middle East Energy, du 7 au 9 avril 2025.\nNos solutions protègent les personnes, les biens et les processus, et nous présenterons les dernières innovations pour l'industrie de l'énergie, y compris des solutions modulaires de gestion des câbles permettant d'économiser du temps et de l'argent.\nL'exposition Middle East Energy rassemble les principaux acteurs du secteur de l'énergie pour réseauter, débattre et établir des relations stratégiques dans une industrie en constante évolution.\nRejoignez plus de 40 000 professionnels de l'énergie du 7 au 9 avril 2025 au Dubai World Trade Centre, Émirats arabes unis.\nInscrivez-vous dès maintenant pour obtenir votre billet de visiteur gratuit !"},{"id":"5DB2052513BD4944BF7DD1EC1FF419E6","title":"Animation EXD","description":"Découvrez le presse-étoupe EXD étanche à la flamme de Flexicon représenté dans la nouvelle animation vidéo détaillée.","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{5DB20525-13BD-4944-BF7D-D1EC1FF419E6}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"Animation EXD","url":"/fr-eu/about-us/news-article/2023/02/exd-animation","href":"/fr-eu/about-us/news-article/2023/02/exd-animation"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/fae14ce64f5a41c8b36a2d39efbcb3d7?v=cc6b33f0","publishDate":"2023-02-06","Year":"2023","Month":"02","tags":["Commercial et industriel","Flexicon"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Commercial et industriel","category":"market"},{"tag":"Flexicon","category":"brands"}],"locale":"fr-eu","type":"News","page_content":"Nous sommes ravis de lancer et de dévoiler notre nouvelle animation EXD aux clients lors de l'événement EIC à Aberdeen.\nLa vidéo montre comment le presse-étoupe EXD étanche à la flamme de Flexicon est connecté au conduit flexible étanche à l'eau de Flexicon et terminé dans un boîtier.\n\n\nSpotlight sur l'exposant - La nouvelle animation sera présentée dans le théâtre d'exposition lors de la conférence Energy Exports (EIC) aujourd'hui à Aberdeen.\n\nCette vidéo donne vie au produit en identifiant les différents composants et montre comment se connecter au conduit flexible étanche.\n\nProtection contre une gamme de dangers environnementaux :\n\n Poussière\n Glace de -60°C à +85°C\n Radiations ultraviolettes – UV\n Eau IP66, IP67, IP68 (5 bars pendant 1 heure) et IP69\n\nVisionnez la nouvelle animation EXD"},{"id":"EC6BDB617E0F4FD6BD77A59FDDC0CBBC","title":"Data Centre World 2025","description":"Rejoignez-nous à Data Centre World, un événement qui existe depuis 15 ans, pour améliorer les compétences de votre équipe grâce à un vaste programme de conférences.","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{EC6BDB61-7E0F-4FD6-BD77-A59FDDC0CBBC}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"Data Centre World 2025","url":"/fr-eu/about-us/news-article/2025/03/data-centre-world-2025","href":"/fr-eu/about-us/news-article/2025/03/data-centre-world-2025"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/3be977b8312045a19a0c78e0f1a6f589?v=27706f49","publishDate":"2025-03-12","Year":"2025","Month":"03","tags":["Centre de données","Flexicon","Marco","Unistrut","Unistrut Construction"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Centre de données","category":"market"},{"tag":"Flexicon","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Marco","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Unistrut","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Unistrut Construction","category":"brands"}],"locale":"fr-eu","type":"News","page_content":"La traduction en français :\nLe compte à rebours a commencé, et la scène est prête pour l’un des événements les plus attendus de l’industrie des centres de données : Data Centre World 2025 !  Alors que nous attendons avec impatience le jour d’ouverture, l’équipe d’Atkore se prépare pour une expérience inoubliable, remplie d’innovation, de collaboration et d’aperçus précieux sur l’industrie.  \nData Centre World : bien plus qu’un événement\nData Centre World n’est pas seulement un salon ; c’est une réunion des esprits les plus brillants, des dernières technologies et des enjeux majeurs qui façonnent l’univers des centres de données aujourd’hui. C’est une plateforme où naissent des idées, où les collaborations s’épanouissent et où l’avenir des centres de données prend forme.  \nAtkore à l’avant-garde :\nNous sommes ravis d’annoncer qu’Atkore participera cette année à Data Centre World. En tant qu’exposant, nous sommes prêts à présenter nos dernières innovations, à partager nos connaissances et à engager des conversations enrichissantes avec des professionnels et des passionnés.  \nÀ quoi s’attendre avec Atkore :\n- Solutions innovantes : Découvrez nos produits et services à la pointe de la technologie, conçus pour redéfinir les normes de l’industrie.  \n- Expertise : Ne manquez pas nos experts qui partageront leur savoir-faire lors de discussions enrichissantes sur notre stand.  \n- Opportunités de réseautage : Rencontrez l’équipe Atkore et d’autres leaders de l’industrie pour échanger des idées et nouer des liens précieux.  \nVenez nous voir :\nN’oubliez pas de passer par le stand Atkore. Notre équipe expérimentée sera sur place pour réaliser des démonstrations en direct, répondre à vos questions et discuter de la manière dont Atkore contribue à l’évolution de l’industrie.  \nRestez connectés : \nVous ne pouvez pas assister à l’événement ? Pas de souci ! Suivez-nous sur LinkedIn, Facebook et X pour des mises à jour en direct, des coulisses et du contenu exclusif de Data Centre World 2025. Utilisez le hashtag **#DCW2025** pour rejoindre la conversation.  \nRéservez la date :\nData Centre World 2025 se tiendra les **12 et 13 mars** au ExCeL Londres. Marquez la date dans vos agendas et préparez-vous à découvrir les dernières innovations qui façonnent l’avenir des centres de données.  \n\nRestez à l’écoute pour plus d’actualités, et nous avons hâte de vous voir à Data Centre World 2025 !  \n\nRéservez vos billets GRATUITS dès maintenant.  "},{"id":"D54274F3DDE94965A08AFDCCF5006A64","title":"Défendez votre projet avec Atkore Defender™, un système complet d'ossature métallique de finition premium et de gestion des câbles | Disponible dès maintenant","description":"Atkore propose désormais, sous sa marque Defender™, un revêtement de matériaux haut de gamme conçu pour être utilisé dans des environnements à forte corrosion. Cet ajout important à notre catalogue complet offre aux ingénieurs et aux entrepreneurs une alternative économique à l'acier inoxydable pour les applications extérieures à forte corrosion.","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{D54274F3-DDE9-4965-A08A-FDCCF5006A64}","anchor":"","target":"|Custom","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"","url":"/fr-eu/about-us/news-article/2024/9/defend-your-project-with-atkore-defender","href":"/fr-eu/about-us/news-article/2024/9/defend-your-project-with-atkore-defender"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/3799aa342347409882d9051d70a0aab6?v=5631cde5","publishDate":"2024-09-03","Year":"2024","Month":"09","tags":[],"category":[],"tagswithcategory":[],"locale":"fr-eu","type":"News","page_content":"À quel point vos installateurs pourraient-ils être plus productifs s'ils n'avaient plus à retoucher l'extrémité coupée de chaque Unistrut ou chemin de câbles Atkore ? Combien de projets supplémentaires votre entreprise pourrait-elle remporter grâce à des produits permettant de réduire les coûts globaux du projet ? Et si ces produits étaient également suffisamment durables pour les applications critiques telles que les tours de téléphonie mobile, les fermes solaires, les sous-stations électriques et bien d'autres encore soumises à des éléments corrosifs ?\nLa galvanisation à chaud (HDG) a longtemps été la norme, offrant un bon niveau de protection. Mais le plus souvent elle ne protège pas l'acier pendant toute la durée de vie de l'installation. Il y a aussi l'acier inoxydable, qui offre une protection supérieure, mais à un prix beaucoup plus élevé. Par conséquent, il fallait choisir entre la protection supérieure de l'acier inoxydable, mais à un coût plus élevé, et une protection moindre, mais à un coût nettement inférieur. Jusqu'à présent, il n'existe pas d'alternative fiable.\nLa solution\nHeureusement, Atkore propose désormais, sous sa marque Defender™, un revêtement de matériaux haut de gamme conçu pour être utilisé dans des environnements à forte corrosion. Cet ajout important à notre catalogue complet offre aux ingénieurs et aux entrepreneurs une alternative économique à l'acier inoxydable pour les applications extérieures à forte corrosion.\n\nLa gamme de produits enduits Atkore Defender™ permet de livrer des systèmes qui durent. Reconnu pour sa capacité à offrir des performances supérieures, le revêtement Atkore Defender™ surpasse la galvanisation à chaud en durant jusqu'à 3 fois plus longtemps avant d'atteindre le critère de défaillance de 5 % de rouille rouge*. Cela permet à un produit enduit Atkore Defender™ de conserver plus longtemps son aspect inoxydable, car ses propriétés d'autoréparation signifient que l'acier peut se protéger à nouveau en cas de coupure ou de rayure.\n\nEn outre, construire avec Atkore Defender™ peut offrir des économies significatives sur la durée de vie d'un projet, permettant aux équipes d'éviter le remplacement et l'entretien coûteux qui pourraient autrement être nécessaires avec des types de revêtements d'acier moins importants.\n\nEn utilisant Atkore Defender™, les ingénieurs et les entrepreneurs peuvent bénéficier des principaux avantages suivants :\n\n Revêtement auto-cicatrisant – Les propriétés auto-cicatrisantes de l'Atkore Defender™ signifient que l'acier peut se protéger à nouveau en cas de coupure ou de rayure. Cela réduit le risque et l'inquiétude de voir le revêtement endommagé par inadvertance lors de l'installation et peut éliminer le besoin de retouches secondaires. Dans l'ensemble, cela permet de maintenir les projets sur la bonne voie, d'augmenter l'efficacité du travail, de réduire les dépenses liées aux inspections de suivi et de maintenir la qualité.\n L'installation est simplifiée – Les profilés, plateaux et accessoires Atkore Unistrut enduits éliminent le grippage des filets associé à la galvanisation à chaud.\n Idéal pour les environnements extérieurs corrosifs – Jusqu'à 3 fois les performances de la galvanisation à chaud*. Là où de la rouille galvanisée à chaud peut se former sur l'extrémité coupée, Atkore Defender™ permet de cicatriser avec le temps. Cela en fait la solution idéale pour les environnements corrosifs tels que les installations industrielles, les supports de toiture, les cadres de panneaux solaires, les autoroutes, les chemins de fer, les ponts, les structures de parking, les tours de téléphonie mobile, les sous-stations électriques, et bien d'autres applications encore.\n Une option rentable – Les produits à revêtement spécial Atkore Defender peuvent engendrer des économies globales sur le projet car ils éliminent le besoin d’une alternative en acier inoxydable.\n\nUne performance prouvée\nFormulé pour résister au brouillard salin, à l'humidité élevée et à d'autres conditions environnementales extrêmes rencontrées dans les applications exigeantes et critiques, un produit revêtu Atkore Defender™ est idéal pour les projets de construction tels que les tours de téléphonie mobile, les sous-stations électriques, les installations agricoles, les transports, les ponts, les structures de stationnement, les chemins de fer, les plates-formes, les encadrements de panneaux solaires, les supports de toiture et de nombreuses autres installations où les produits galvanisés à chaud pourraient ne pas être à la hauteur de la tâche.\n\nEn outre, pour aider les ingénieurs et les entrepreneurs à avoir confiance dans les revêtements Atkore Defender™, Atkore fournit également un ensemble complet d'outils pour leur évaluation, notamment :\n\n Des tests en laboratoire accrédités par une tierce partie et des normes ISO et ASTM pour étayer les déclarations de performance.\n Études de cas démontrant l'utilisation d'Atkore Defender™ en application.\n\nPourquoi utiliser Atkore Defender™ ?\nLes avantages sont évidents : de meilleures performances et une réduction des coûts du projet.\n\nTout comme l’Unistrut authentique original, et avec un siècle d'expérience dans la gestion et la protection des câbles, la nouvelle ligne de produits enduits Atkore Defender™ est exclusivement disponible chez Atkore. L'encadrement métallique et la gestion des câbles, les longueurs et les accessoires sont fournis pour assurer la tranquillité d'esprit d'un système complet.\n\nAvec cette dernière innovation, Atkore continue de se développer en tant que solution unique pour vos besoins en matière de gestion et de protection des câbles. Proposant un vaste portefeuille de marques leaders sur le marché et s'appuyant sur un siècle d'héritage et d'expertise, cette nouvelle version permet à Atkore de continuer à montrer la voie, en se renforçant en tant que leader du marché.\n\nContactez notre équipe dès aujourd'hui pour discuter de l'utilisation d'Atkore Defender™ sur votre prochain projet,"},{"id":"283AC094AC2B40A685F6032ED18459E9","title":"Middle East Energy 2025","description":"Verbinden, zusammenarbeiten und die Zukunft der Energie verändern","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{283AC094-AC2B-40A6-85F6-032ED18459E9}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"Naher Osten Energie 2025","url":"/de-eu/about-us/news-article/2025/04/middle-east-energy-2025","href":"/de-eu/about-us/news-article/2025/04/middle-east-energy-2025"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/05e0b89b4b2245b59ec3fa13dae50804?v=e6702498","publishDate":"2025-04-07","Year":"2025","Month":"04","tags":["Energie","Flexicon","Marco","Unistrut"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Energie","category":"market"},{"tag":"Flexicon","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Marco","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Unistrut","category":"brands"}],"locale":"de-eu","type":"News","page_content":"Uum unsere neuesten Lösungen für Kabelmanagement und Schutz in der Nahost-Region vorzustellen.\nAls stolzer britischer Hersteller wird Atkore seine Produkte und Lösungen am Atkore-Stand unter dem Pavillon des Vereinigten Königreichs mit BEAMA präsentieren, bei der Middle East Energy Exhibition in Dubai vom 7. bis 9. April 2025.\nUnsere Lösungen schützen Menschen, Eigentum und Prozesse. Wir werden die neuesten Innovationen für die Energiebranche vorstellen, darunter modulare Kabelmanagementlösungen, die Ihnen Zeit und Geld sparen.\nDie Middle East Energy Ausstellung bringt die wichtigsten Akteure des Energiesektors zusammen, um sich zu vernetzen, zu diskutieren und wichtige Beziehungen in einer sich ständig wandelnden Branche zu knüpfen.\nSchließen Sie sich mehr als 40.000 Energieexperten vom 7. bis 9. April 2025 im Dubai World Trade Centre, VAE, an.\nRegistrieren Sie sich jetzt für Ihr kostenloses Besucherticket!"},{"id":"5DB2052513BD4944BF7DD1EC1FF419E6","title":"EXD Animation","description":"Atkore bereitet sich auf seinen Auftritt vor!","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{5DB20525-13BD-4944-BF7D-D1EC1FF419E6}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"Erfahren Sie mehr","url":"/de-eu/about-us/news-article/2023/02/exd-animation","href":"/de-eu/about-us/news-article/2023/02/exd-animation"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/fae14ce64f5a41c8b36a2d39efbcb3d7?v=c426b6dd","publishDate":"2025-03-12","Year":"2025","Month":"03","tags":["Kommerziell und industriell","Flexicon"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Kommerziell und industriell","category":"market"},{"tag":"Flexicon","category":"brands"}],"locale":"de-eu","type":"News","page_content":"Wir freuen uns, unsere neue EXD-Animation auf dem EIC-Event in Aberdeen vorzustellen und unseren Kunden zu präsentieren.\nDas Video zeigt, wie die EXD-Flammschutzbarriere von Flexicon mit dem flüssigkeitsdichten flexiblen Rohr von Flexicon verbunden und in ein Gehäuse eingeführt wird.\n\nExhibitor Spotlight – Die neue Animation wird heute im Ausstellungsraum der Energy Exports Conference (EIC) in Aberdeen präsentiert.\n\nDieses Video erweckt das Produkt zum Leben, indem es die verschiedenen Komponenten identifiziert und zeigt, wie man mit dem flüssigkeitsdichten flexiblen Rohr verbindet.\n\nSchutz vor einer Reihe von Umweltrisiken:\n\n Staub\n Eis von -60°C bis +85°C\n Ultraviolette Strahlung – UV\n Wasser IP66, IP67, IP68 (5 bar für 1 Stunde) und IP69\n\nSehen Sie sich die neue EXD-Animation an"},{"id":"EC6BDB617E0F4FD6BD77A59FDDC0CBBC","title":"Data Centre World 2025","description":"Atkore bereitet sich auf seinen Auftritt vor!","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{EC6BDB61-7E0F-4FD6-BD77-A59FDDC0CBBC}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"Data Centre World 2025","url":"/de-eu/about-us/news-article/2025/03/data-centre-world-2025","href":"/de-eu/about-us/news-article/2025/03/data-centre-world-2025"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/3be977b8312045a19a0c78e0f1a6f589?v=daf8c9c9","publishDate":"2025-03-12","Year":"2025","Month":"03","tags":["Rechenzentren","Flexicon","Marco","Unistrut","Unistrut Bau"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Rechenzentren","category":"market"},{"tag":"Flexicon","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Marco","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Unistrut","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Unistrut Bau","category":"brands"}],"locale":"de-eu","type":"News","page_content":"Atkore bereitet sich auf seinen Auftritt vor!\nDer Countdown läuft, und die Bühne ist bereit für eine der am meisten erwarteten Veranstaltungen in der Rechenzentrumsbranche - die Data Centre World 2025! Während wir dem Eröffnungstag entgegenfiebern, bereitet sich das Team von Atkore auf ein unvergessliches Erlebnis voller Innovation, Zusammenarbeit und Brancheneinblicke vor.\nDie Data Centre World ist nicht nur eine Veranstaltung, sondern ein Zusammenschluss der klügsten Köpfe, der neuesten Technologien und der dringlichsten Probleme, mit denen die Rechenzentrumslandschaft heute konfrontiert ist. Es ist eine Plattform, auf der Ideen geboren werden, Kooperationen gedeihen und die Zukunft von Rechenzentren gestaltet wird.\nAtkore an vorderster Front:\nWir freuen uns, Ihnen mitteilen zu können, dass Atkore dieses Jahr auf der Data Centre World vertreten sein wird. Als Aussteller bereiten wir uns darauf vor, unsere neuesten Innovationen zu präsentieren, Einblicke in die Branche zu gewähren und mit Fachleuten und Enthusiasten gleichermaßen ins Gespräch zu kommen. \nWas Sie von Atkore erwarten können:\nWir werden unsere umfassenden Lösungen mit unseren führenden Marken - Atkore Unistrut, Atkore Marco und Atkore Flexicon - vorstellen.\nInnovative Lösungen: Entdecken Sie unsere hochmodernen Produkte und Dienstleistungen, die die Standards in der Branche neu definieren werden.\nEinblicke von Experten: Verpassen Sie nicht, wie unser Team sein Fachwissen in aufschlussreichen Diskussionen an unserem Stand weitergibt.\nNetworking-Möglichkeiten: Tauschen Sie sich mit dem Atkore-Team und anderen Branchenführern aus, um Ideen auszutauschen und wertvolle Kontakte zu knüpfen.\nBesuchen Sie uns:\nSchauen Sie unbedingt am Atkore-Stand vorbei. Unser erfahrenes Team wird vor Ort sein, um Live-Demonstrationen zu bieten, Ihre Fragen zu beantworten und darüber zu sprechen, wie Atkore zur Entwicklung der Branche beiträgt.\nBleiben Sie in Verbindung:\nSie können nicht an der Veranstaltung teilnehmen? Kein Problem! Folgen Sie uns auf LinkedIn, Facebook und X für Live-Updates, Einblicke hinter die Kulissen und exklusive Inhalte der Data Centre World 2025. Verwenden Sie den Hashtag #DCW2025, um sich an der Diskussion zu beteiligen.\nMerken Sie sich den Termin vor:\nDie Data Centre World 2025 findet vom 12. bis 13.März im ExCeL London statt. Merken Sie sich den Termin vor und seien Sie bereit, die neuesten Innovationen zu erleben, die die Zukunft der Rechenzentren prägen werden.\nBleiben Sie dran für weitere Updates, und wir freuen uns darauf, Sie auf der Data Centre World 2025 zu sehen!\n\n\nBuchen/registrieren Sie sich für Ihre KOSTENLOSEN Tickets, klicken Sie hier"},{"id":"D54274F3DDE94965A08AFDCCF5006A64","title":"Verteidigen Sie Ihr Projekt mit Atkore Defender™, einer umfassenden Systemlösung aus hochwertigen Metallprofilen mit Premium-Kabelmanagement | Jetzt erhältlich","description":"Atkore bietet jetzt unter der Marke Defender™ eine hochwertige, für den Einsatz in hochkorrosiven Umgebungen konzipierte Materialbeschichtung an. Diese bedeutende Ergänzung unseres umfassenden Produktangebots bietet Ingenieuren und Bauunternehmern für Außenanwendungen, die einen hohen Korrosionsschutz erfordern, eine kostengünstige Alternative zu Edelstahl.","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{D54274F3-DDE9-4965-A08A-FDCCF5006A64}","anchor":"","target":"|Custom","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"","url":"/de-eu/about-us/news-article/2024/9/defend-your-project-with-atkore-defender","href":"/de-eu/about-us/news-article/2024/9/defend-your-project-with-atkore-defender"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/3799aa342347409882d9051d70a0aab6?v=5631cde5","publishDate":"2024-09-03","Year":"2024","Month":"09","tags":[],"category":[],"tagswithcategory":[],"locale":"de-eu","type":"News","page_content":"Wie viel produktiver könnten Ihre Monteure sein, wenn sie nicht mehr das abgeschnittene Ende jeder Kabelrinne oder jedes Atkore Unistrut nacharbeiten müssten?  Wie viele weitere Projekte könnte Ihr Unternehmen mit Produkten gewinnen, die die Gesamtprojektkosten senken können? Und was wäre, wenn diese Produkte auch für kritische Anwendungen langlebig genug wären, wie Mobilfunktürme, Solarfarmen, Umspannwerke und viele andere, die korrosiven Elementen ausgesetzt sind?\nFeuerverzinktes Stahlblech (Hot-Dip Galvanised, HDG) ist seit langem ein Standard, der guten Schutz bietet, aber in den meisten Fällen reicht er nicht aus, um den Stahl über die gesamte Lebensdauer der Anlage zu schützen. Dann gibt es noch Edelstahl, der einen besseren Schutz bietet, aber erheblich teurer ist. Daher war abzuwägen, ob man den besseren Schutz von Edelstahl zu höheren Kosten oder einen geringeren Schutz zu deutlich niedrigeren Kosten haben wollte. Bislang gab es keine echten Alternativen hierzu.\nDie Lösung\nGlücklicherweise bietet Atkore jetzt unter der Marke Defender™ eine hochwertige, für den Einsatz in hochkorrosiven Umgebungen konzipierte Materialbeschichtung an. Diese bedeutende Ergänzung unseres umfassenden Produktangebots bietet Ingenieuren und Bauunternehmern für Außenanwendungen, die einen hohen Korrosionsschutz erfordern, eine kostengünstige Alternative zu Edelstahl.\nDie beschichteten Produkte der Marke Atkore Defender™ ermöglicht Systeme, die wirklich lange halten. Die Atkore Defender™-Beschichtung ist für ihre überragende Leistung anerkannt und übertrifft die Feuerverzinkung; sie hält bis zu dreimal so lange, bevor sie das 5%-Rotrost-Ausfallkriterium* erreicht. Auf diese Weise behalten die mit Atkore Defender™ beschichteten Produkte länger ihr rostfreies Erscheinungsbild, da der Stahl aufgrund seiner Selbstheilungseigenschaften bei Einschnitten oder Verkratzungen seinen eigenen Schutz wiederherstellen kann.\nDarüber hinaus kann die Verwendung von Atkore Defender™ während der gesamten Lebensdauer eines Projekts zu erheblichen Einsparungen führen, da die Teams so kostspielige Austausch- und Wartungsvorgänge vermeiden können, die bei weniger hochwertigen Stahlbeschichtungen erforderlich wären.\nDer Einsatz von Atkore Defender™ bietet Ingenieuren und Bauunternehmern die folgenden Vorteile:\n\n Selbstheilende Beschichtung – Die selbstheilenden Eigenschaften von Atkore Defender™ bedeuten, dass sich der Stahl bei Einschnitten oder Verkratzungen seinen eigenen Schutz wiederherstellt. Dies verringert das Risiko, dass die Beschichtung während der Montage unbeabsichtigt beschädigt wird, und macht Nachbesserungen überflüssig. Insgesamt trägt dies dazu bei, die Projekte im Zeitplan zu halten, die Arbeitseffizienz zu erhöhen, die Kosten für Nachprüfungen zu senken und die Qualität aufrecht zu erhalten.\n Beschleunigung der Montage – Beschichtete Atkore Unistrut-Kanäle, -Rinnen und -Zubehörteile eliminieren das Fressen von Gewinden, das bei feuerverzinktem Material auftreten kann.\n Ideal für korrosive Umgebungen im Freien – Bis zu 3-mal so leistungsfähig wie feuerverzinkt*. Wo sich bei feuerverzinkten Teilen Rost an der Schnittfläche bilden kann, heilt Atkore Defender™ mit der Zeit ab. Das macht dieses Produkt zur idealen Lösung für korrosive Umgebungen wie Industrieanlagen, Dachaufbauten, Solarmodulrahmen, Autobahnen, Eisenbahnen, Brücken, Parkhäuser, Mobilfunktürme, Umspannwerke und viele andere Anwendungen.\n Eine kosteneffiziente Option – Die speziell beschichteten Produkte von Atkore Defender können die Gesamtkosten eines Projekts senken, da sie den Einsatz von Edelstahlalternativen überflüssig machen.\n\nBewährte Leistung\nAtkore Defender™ wurde entwickelt, um Salzsprühnebel, hoher Luftfeuchtigkeit und anderen extremen Umwelteinflüssen zu widerstehen, die bei anspruchsvollen und kritischen Anwendungen auftreten. Das beschichtete Produkt eignet sich ideal für Bauprojekte wie Mobilfunktürme, Umspannwerke, landwirtschaftliche Anlagen, Transportmittel, Brücken, Parkhäuser, Bahnhöfe, Plattformen, Solarmodulrahmen, Dachstützen und viele andere Installationen, bei denen die Schutzeigenschaften feuerverzinkter Produkte nicht ausreichen.\nZusätzlich bietet Atkore Ingenieuren und Auftragnehmern eine umfassende Palette an Tools zur Bewertung der Atkore Defender™-Beschichtungen, um Vertrauen in deren Qualität aufzubauen.\n\n Dazu gehören Tests durch unabhängige, akkreditierte Labore sowie ISO- und ASTM-Standards, die die Leistungsfähigkeit der Beschichtungen belegen.\n Fallstudien, die den Einsatz von Atkore Defender™ in der Anwendung demonstrieren.\n\nWarum Atkore Defender™ verwenden?\nDie Vorteile liegen auf der Hand: Bessere Leistung und höhere Projektkosteneinsparungen.\nAtkore, der Erfinder des originalen Unistrut-Systems, bietet jetzt die neue Atkore Defender™-Produktlinie mit spezieller Beschichtung an – exklusiv erhältlich und gestützt auf 100 Jahre Erfahrung im Bereich Kabelmanagement und Kabelschutz. Die Produktlinie umfasst Metallrahmen und Kabelmanagement sowie passende Längen und Zubehörteile, wodurch ein vollständig durchdachtes System für maximale Zuverlässigkeit geboten wird.\nMit dieser jüngsten Innovation entwickelt sich Atkore weiter zu einer Komplettlösung für Ihr Kabelmanagement und Ihre Schutzanforderungen. Mit seinem umfangreichen Portfolio an marktführenden Marken und der Erfahrung aus 100 Jahren ist Atkore auch mit der neuesten Version wieder führend und stärkt seine Position als zuverlässiger Marktführer.\nNehmen Sie noch heute Kontakt zu unserem Team auf, um den Einsatz von Atkore Defender™ in Ihrem nächsten Projekt zu besprechen."},{"id":"283AC094AC2B40A685F6032ED18459E9","title":"Middle East Energy 2025","description":"We are once again delighted to be part of the UK Pavilion to present our latest solutions for cable management and protection in the Middle East Region.","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{283AC094-AC2B-40A6-85F6-032ED18459E9}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"Middle East Energy 2025","url":"/en-au/about-us/news-article/2025/04/middle-east-energy-2025","href":"/en-au/about-us/news-article/2025/04/middle-east-energy-2025"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/05e0b89b4b2245b59ec3fa13dae50804?v=0223b57b","publishDate":"2025-04-07","Year":"2025","Month":"04","tags":["Energy","Unistrut"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Energy","category":"market"},{"tag":"Unistrut","category":"brands"}],"locale":"en-au","type":"News","page_content":"As a proud UK manufacturer, Atkore will be showcasing its products and solutions on the Atkore booth under the United Kingdom Pavilion with BEAMA, in Dubai at the Middle East Energy Exhibition between the 7 – 9 April 2025.\n\nOur solutions protect People, Property and Processes and we’ll be demonstrating the latest innovations for the Energies Industry, covering modular cable management solutions saving you time and money.\n\nThe Middle East Energy exhibition brings together key stakeholders within the energy sector; to network, debate, and form key relationships in an industry that’s ever-changing.\n\nJoin 40,000+ energy professionals from 7 – 9 April 2025 at Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE.\n\n\nRegister now for your free visitor ticket:\nDubai Middle East Energy Exhibition Tickets\n"},{"id":"5DB2052513BD4944BF7DD1EC1FF419E6","title":"EXD Animation","description":"See Flexicon’s EXD Flameproof Barrier Gland depicted in new detailed animation video.","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{5DB20525-13BD-4944-BF7D-D1EC1FF419E6}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"EXD Animation","url":"/en-au/about-us/news-article/2023/02/exd-animation","href":"/en-au/about-us/news-article/2023/02/exd-animation"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/fae14ce64f5a41c8b36a2d39efbcb3d7?v=89d65375","publishDate":"2023-02-06","Year":"2023","Month":"02","tags":["Flexicon","Commercial and Industrial"],"category":["brands","market"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Flexicon","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Commercial and Industrial","category":"market"}],"locale":"en-au","type":"News","page_content":"We are excited to launch and reveal our new EXD animation to customers at the EIC event in Aberdeen\nThe video demonstrates how Flexicon’s EXD Flameproof Barrier Gland is connected onto Flexicon’s Liquidtight Flexible Conduit and terminated into an enclosure. \n\nExhibitor Spotlight - The new animation will be showcased in the exhibition theatre at the Energy Exports Conference (EIC) today in Aberdeen. \n\nThis video brings the product to life by identifying the different components and showcases how to connect to Liquidtight Flexible Conduit. \n\nProtection against a range of environmental hazards: \n\n Dust\n Ice -60°C to +85°C\n Ultraviolet Radiation – UV\n Water IP66, IP67, IP68 (5 bar for 1 hr) and IP69\n\nView the new EXD Animation"},{"id":"EC6BDB617E0F4FD6BD77A59FDDC0CBBC","title":"Data Centre World 2025","description":"Countdown to Data Centre World 2025: Atkore Prepares to Shine!","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{EC6BDB61-7E0F-4FD6-BD77-A59FDDC0CBBC}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"Data Centre World 2025","url":"/en-au/about-us/news-article/2025/03/data-centre-world-2025","href":"/en-au/about-us/news-article/2025/03/data-centre-world-2025"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/3be977b8312045a19a0c78e0f1a6f589?v=fcb35526","publishDate":"2025-03-12","Year":"2025","Month":"03","tags":["Data Centres","Flexicon","Unistrut","Unistrut Construction"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Data Centres","category":"market"},{"tag":"Flexicon","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Unistrut","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Unistrut Construction","category":"brands"}],"locale":"en-au","type":"News","page_content":"The countdown has begun, and the stage is set for one of the most anticipated events in the data centre industry – Data Centre World 2025! \nAs we eagerly await the opening day, the team at Atkore are gearing up for an unforgettable experience filled with innovation, collaboration, and industry insights.\nData Centre World is not just an event; it's a union of the brightest minds, the latest technologies, and the most pressing issues facing the data centre landscape today. It's a platform where ideas are born, collaborations flourish, and the future of data centres is shaped.\n\nAtkore at the Forefront:\n We are excited to announce that Atkore will be at this year's Data Centre World. As an exhibitor, we are gearing up to showcase our latest innovations, share industry insights, and engage in meaningful conversations with professionals and enthusiasts alike. \nWhat to Expect from Atkore:\nWe will be showcasing our comprehensive solution from our leading brands – Atkore Unistrut, Atkore Marco, and Atkore Flexicon.\nInnovative Solutions: Explore our cutting-edge products and services that are set to redefine the standards in the industry.\nExpert Insights: Don't miss our team sharing their expertise in insightful discussions on our stand.\nNetworking Opportunities: Connect with the Atkore team and fellow industry leaders to exchange ideas and build valuable connections.\nVisit Us:\nMake sure to stop by the Atkore booth. Our experienced team will be on hand to provide live demonstrations, answer your questions, and discuss how Atkore is contributing to the evolution of the industry.\nStay Connected:\nCan't make it to the event? Don't worry! Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X for live updates, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and exclusive content from Data Centre World 2025. Use the hashtag #DCW2025 to join the conversation.\nSave the Date:\nData Centre World 2025 is happening from 12 – 13th March at ExCeL London. Save the date and be prepared to witness the latest innovations that are shaping the future of data centres.\nStay tuned for more updates, and we look forward to seeing you at Data Centre World 2025!\n\nBook/register for your FREE tickets. "},{"id":"283AC094AC2B40A685F6032ED18459E9","title":"Middle East Energy 2025","description":"We are once again delighted to be part of the UK Pavilion to present our latest solutions for cable management and protection in the Middle East Region.","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{283AC094-AC2B-40A6-85F6-032ED18459E9}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"Middle East Energy 2025","url":"/en-nz/about-us/news-article/2025/04/middle-east-energy-2025","href":"/en-nz/about-us/news-article/2025/04/middle-east-energy-2025"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/05e0b89b4b2245b59ec3fa13dae50804?v=136e21e7","publishDate":"2025-04-07","Year":"2025","Month":"04","tags":["Energy","Unistrut"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Energy","category":"market"},{"tag":"Unistrut","category":"brands"}],"locale":"en-nz","type":"News","page_content":"As a proud UK manufacturer, Atkore will be showcasing its products and solutions on the Atkore booth under the United Kingdom Pavilion with BEAMA, in Dubai at the Middle East Energy Exhibition between the 7 – 9 April 2025.\n\nOur solutions protect People, Property and Processes and we’ll be demonstrating the latest innovations for the Energies Industry, covering modular cable management solutions saving you time and money.\n\nThe Middle East Energy exhibition brings together key stakeholders within the energy sector; to network, debate, and form key relationships in an industry that’s ever-changing.\n\nJoin 40,000+ energy professionals from 7 – 9 April 2025 at Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE.\n\n\nRegister now for your free visitor ticket:\nDubai Middle East Energy Exhibition Tickets"},{"id":"EC6BDB617E0F4FD6BD77A59FDDC0CBBC","title":"Data Centre World 2025","description":"Countdown to Data Centre World 2025: Atkore Prepares to Shine!","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{EC6BDB61-7E0F-4FD6-BD77-A59FDDC0CBBC}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"Data Centre World 2025","url":"/en-nz/about-us/news-article/2025/03/data-centre-world-2025","href":"/en-nz/about-us/news-article/2025/03/data-centre-world-2025"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/3be977b8312045a19a0c78e0f1a6f589?v=0f4f535c","publishDate":"2025-03-12","Year":"2025","Month":"03","tags":["Data Centres","Unistrut","Unistrut Construction"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Data Centres","category":"market"},{"tag":"Unistrut","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Unistrut Construction","category":"brands"}],"locale":"en-nz","type":"News","page_content":"The countdown has begun, and the stage is set for one of the most anticipated events in the data centre industry – Data Centre World 2025! \nAs we eagerly await the opening day, the team at Atkore are gearing up for an unforgettable experience filled with innovation, collaboration, and industry insights.\nData Centre World is not just an event; it's a union of the brightest minds, the latest technologies, and the most pressing issues facing the data centre landscape today. It's a platform where ideas are born, collaborations flourish, and the future of data centres is shaped.\n\nAtkore at the Forefront:\n We are excited to announce that Atkore will be at this year's Data Centre World. As an exhibitor, we are gearing up to showcase our latest innovations, share industry insights, and engage in meaningful conversations with professionals and enthusiasts alike. \nWhat to Expect from Atkore:\nWe will be showcasing our comprehensive solution from our leading brands – Atkore Unistrut, Atkore Marco, and Atkore Flexicon.\nInnovative Solutions: Explore our cutting-edge products and services that are set to redefine the standards in the industry.\nExpert Insights: Don't miss our team sharing their expertise in insightful discussions on our stand.\nNetworking Opportunities: Connect with the Atkore team and fellow industry leaders to exchange ideas and build valuable connections.\nVisit Us:\nMake sure to stop by the Atkore booth. Our experienced team will be on hand to provide live demonstrations, answer your questions, and discuss how Atkore is contributing to the evolution of the industry.\nStay Connected:\nCan't make it to the event? Don't worry! Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X for live updates, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and exclusive content from Data Centre World 2025. Use the hashtag #DCW2025 to join the conversation.\nSave the Date:\nData Centre World 2025 is happening from 12 – 13th March at ExCeL London. Save the date and be prepared to witness the latest innovations that are shaping the future of data centres.\nStay tuned for more updates, and we look forward to seeing you at Data Centre World 2025!\n\nBook/register for your FREE tickets. "},{"id":"1396D739173E417F929A544A15A2BDB6","title":"Thriving in a Challenging and Changing Market","description":"Carly Wills speaks to Carl Jones, President Cable Management and Protection (International) at Atkore, about life at the company.","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{1396D739-173E-417F-929A-544A15A2BDB6}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"Thriving in a Challenging and Changing Market","url":"/en-gb/resources/blogs/2023/06/thriving-in-a-challenging-and-changing-market","href":"/en-gb/resources/blogs/2023/06/thriving-in-a-challenging-and-changing-market"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/a5b838238c62447fb54f91cd038f3435?v=3f793c21","publishDate":"2023-06-14","Year":"2023","Month":"06","tags":["Data Centres","Marco","Unistrut"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Data Centres","category":"market"},{"tag":"Marco","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Unistrut","category":"brands"}],"locale":"en-gb","type":"Blog","page_content":"CW: Tell us about yourself and how you got into the sector.\n\nCJ: I’ve been in the sector for around 14 years, and prior to that I was in industrial ceramics. I started off in automotive, working in operations, and became General Manager at the age of 30. I then decided to leave automotive as I wanted to deal more closely with customers, so I moved to a company called Morgan Ceramics. I then wanted to prove to myself that I could replicate my initial success, so I joined Atkore, which had just been formed at the time, and within 12 months I was made Managing Director.\n\nThe challenge of dealing with people from different cultures around the world is something I really enjoy about my job. I also take real satisfaction from nurturing talent – it’s helped me become a better leader and allows me more time to focus on strategy and growing the business.\n\nCW: For those who may not know, can you give us an overview of the work that Atkore does?\n\nCJ: We supply a large portfolio of products for the electrical sectors of the construction industry. We do this through electrical wholesale and distribution outlets across the globe, and we deal directly with end-customers within vertical markets like data centres, semiconductors, electrical infrastructure, and more. We manufacture all of our products and supply to 87 countries.\n\nOne of our biggest focuses is renewable energy, which forms a key part of our strategy. For example, all of our new plants use solar panels, we reuse energy within our business, and our sales teams are moving towards electric cars.\n\nCW: Tell us about your current role – what are you responsible for and what does the\nnormal working day consist of?\n\nCJ: It’s certainly not a regular 9-5.30! For example, because of the different time-zones, I could be having a discussion very early in the morning with my New Zealand business, and then a very late call on a Sunday with my Israeli business. Monday mornings are generally the same for me, as they involve looking at all the economic exchanges across the world. I have to convert the currency into dollars and back into local currency and it changes every day, so it’s usually quite hectic! Apart from that, there’s no typical day – and that’s the most exciting part of the job for me. I relish the way my job constantly poses new challenges.\n\nCW: What are the best things about your role? What are the most challenging?\n\nCJ: The best thing is dealing with the diverse markets and the different customers we have. The biggest challenge is probably the volatility of the world situation these days – by which I mean the many changes happening relating to war, inflation, and economic issues. There’s a real lack of stability in the market now and that’s something that’s challenging but ultimately rewarding when we work together as a team to manage our way through it.\n\nCW: How has COVID-19 affected the industry? What are the positives to come from the pandemic?\n\nCJ: The pandemic was terrible, but in some ways, construction probably benefitted from it. It made the industry stronger because it showed businesses their weaknesses and forced them to look at their processes more. It also proved that you can have people working efficiently from home. However, I do think people need to spend time in the office. The camaraderie and human interaction are things we all benefit from.\n\nCW: Aside from COVID-19, what have been the biggest changes across the industry in recent times? What will be the biggest changes in the future?\n\nCJ: The biggest challenges in the industry right now are ensuring we’re doing everything we can to be sustainable; attracting younger people into the industry and making sure they’re as diverse as possible; and weathering the current economic climate.\n\nCW: What’s next for you and for Atkore?\n\nCJ: Atkore is performing very well and we’ll continue to invest in acquisitions and grow our business from a top line and bottom-line perspective. As part of that, I’ll continue to help us grow into new vertical markets as well as developing the team to make sure we’ve got strong talent coming through. And hopefully we’ll have a bit of fun along the way!\n\nCW: Do you have any career advice for anyone starting out in the industry?\n\nCJ: My advice would be that there’s no rush. Take the time to find what’s right for you by learning different aspects of different positions. Don’t fix yourself in one position as this can mean you get pigeonholed. Finally, make sure you’re digitally savvy, but remember – relationships are still vital.\n\nCW: What do you think are the most exciting products or technologies coming to the market?\n\nCJ: The market is changing and moving in the direction of prefabrication. This reduces time on site, increases quality levels, and speeds up delivery. An example of this is our new Atkore Unistrut Aisle Containment System, which provides a fast and efficient means to manage heat dissipation. Benefitting from off-site manufacturing, every component part is precision cut and undergoes rigorous quality control to deliver a simple on-site installation. We’re also going to see a continuation of the trend for new products from new materials. The age of galvanising will fade and new materials will replace it that are aesthetically better, environmentally better, and last longer. Finally, digitisation will continue to grow and infiltrate every area of the industry.\n\nCW: What are your interests away from work?\n\nCJ: Like anyone, there’s a point when I have to release the pressure, and that often means walking the dog on the beach or watching a movie. I’m also in the gym every morning at 6am. It’s always been a hobby of mine, even when travelling. It gives me real peace of mind before my day starts.\n "},{"id":"1B02E9FCE1034EBEA503D1963C79E43F","title":"The Unveiling Truth: Why Atkore Unistrut's Channel Support Systems Triumph Over Imported Alternatives","description":"In the dynamic landscape of the Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) sector, change is not just on the horizon; it's adapting before our very eyes.","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{1B02E9FC-E103-4EBE-A503-D1963C79E43F}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"Blog","url":"/en-gb/resources/blogs/2024/01/why-atkore-unistruts-channel-support-systems-triumph","href":"/en-gb/resources/blogs/2024/01/why-atkore-unistruts-channel-support-systems-triumph"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/70ddff046ba24f0cbd3916cd33e3ae79?v=95f41021","publishDate":"2024-01-30","Year":"2024","Month":"01","tags":["Commercial & Industrial","Data Centres","Unistrut","Unistrut Construction"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Commercial & Industrial","category":"market"},{"tag":"Data Centres","category":"market"},{"tag":"Unistrut","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Unistrut Construction","category":"brands"}],"locale":"en-gb","type":"Blog","page_content":"In the dynamic landscape of the Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) sector, change is not just on the horizon; it's adapting before our very eyes. The Golden Thread, weaving through the industry, is the commitment to building safety, and behind the scenes, a revolution is unfolding. As the Building Safety Act levels up standards, the procurement mindset is shifting towards prioritising safe, evidence-based support systems.\r\nMajor contractors are spearheading this change, emphasising standard workflows, early engagement notices, and proactive dialogues with manufacturers. The goal? To eradicate poor workmanship, standardise installations, and establish fully traceable, evidenced systems that empower manufacturers to take ownership of performance and warranties.\r\nHowever, amidst this transformation, a new challenge emerges—the influx of imported channel support systems, often rebranded by distributors. The risks associated with this trend cannot be overstated. BS6946 mandates that the manufacturer's stamp, along with credentials meeting the set parameters, must be evident. This self-certification encompasses crucial aspects such as, channel dimensions and materials used.\r\nHere lies the problem: distributors are increasingly using marketing tactics to present themselves as manufacturers, creating a hazardous scenario for channel installation support systems. The distinction between a true manufacturer and a distributor branding a rolling mill's product is critical.\r\nWhen Atkore Unistrut produces channel systems, they exercise control over every step of the process. The commitment to quality is intrinsic, ensuring compliance with BS6946 standards. However, when a rolling mill brands channel for a distributor, the primary motive is profit—often at the cost of compromising quality to maintain a healthy margin.\r\nThe journey towards a secure support system begins right at the steel mill. Atkore Unistrut goes above and beyond by meticulously documenting material certifications, creating an unbroken trail of evidence that starts with the raw materials themselves. This commitment ensures that the entire production process, from the selection of steel to the final product, is traceable, auditable, and in strict accordance with industry standards. The golden thread of accountability is woven seamlessly from the steel mill to the end installation, providing stakeholders with the confidence that each element of the support system meets the required specifications.\r\nOn the other hand, distributors importing stamped bracketry or channel systems from rolling mills relinquish control over these essential aspects. They are not owners of the product, nor do they have the ability to influence or oversee the manufacturing process. The sourcing of materials, the quality checks, and the determination of load capabilities rest solely in the hands of the rolling mill. This lack of control raises significant concerns about the consistency and reliability of the end product.\r\nFurthermore, in the event of a failure, distributors find themselves in a precarious position. Without control over the manufacturing process, they become reliant on the mill manufacturer for liability. In essence, they cannot independently vouch for the product's integrity or performance. This reliance introduces a potential gap in accountability, as distributors may find themselves grappling with the consequences of a failure without direct oversight or influence on the manufacturing qualities that could have prevented such incidents.\r\nIn choosing Atkore Unistrut-manufactured channel support systems, the industry gains not just a product but a partner committed to the highest standards of control, accountability, and reliability. The robustness of Atkore Unistrut's approach ensures that every step, from material selection to load capabilities, is meticulously managed, providing stakeholders with the confidence that safety is not compromised in the pursuit of profit.\r\nAs the M&E sector embarks on this transformative journey, choosing Atkore Unistrut becomes not just a preference but a prudent investment in building a safer and more resilient future.\r\nDanny Hall\r\nDirector of M&E Sales\r\nAtkore UK "},{"id":"3D725D41249748C89B0FE82D2EA432D6","title":"Benefits of Modular Aisle Containment Systems ","description":"The demand for data centre capacity is growing at an exponential rate and the industry faces increasing complexity in design and construction to keep pace.","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{3D725D41-2497-48C8-9B0F-E82D2EA432D6}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"Benefits Modular Aisle Containment","url":"/en-gb/resources/blogs/2023/06/benefits-modular-aisle-containment","href":"/en-gb/resources/blogs/2023/06/benefits-modular-aisle-containment"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/6371abfb053d45aaaecf3cae01f07a12?v=d4351cf5","publishDate":"2023-06-09","Year":"2023","Month":"06","tags":["Data Centres","Marco","Unistrut"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Data Centres","category":"market"},{"tag":"Marco","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Unistrut","category":"brands"}],"locale":"en-gb","type":"Blog","page_content":"Prefabricated solutions, manufactured off-site, are helping to provide competitive advantage, offering faster delivery times and cost certainty to data centre operators.\n\nFrom cutting metal at various angles, drilling, layout and levelling, installation of aisle containment systems can be both a time-consuming and complex task. This complexity can be increased further when accommodating higher ceiling heights or mechanical obstructions, as well as factoring in any congestion caused with other trades on-site.\n\nCoupled with the huge lengths of cable runs that need to be routed and supported, operators are looking for every advantage they can to build at speed without compromising on quality or increasing cost.\n\nSpeeding up installation\n\nWhen considering the benefits of off-site construction, it is important to establish the breadth of the design and build service being offered. Modular design can be defined in several ways and, while component parts may have been cut and prepared off-site, some designs may still require significant on-site works, such as welding, in order to complete the installation.\n\nIf the intention is to limit, or even eliminate traditional on-site stick-building methods, then it is important to ensure that the modular design chosen has been selected to achieve this outcome. Removing as many of the tasks associated with on-site construction as possible is vital if the project is to achieve the fast turnaround promised.\n\nAvoiding rework\n\nIndustry averages suggest that rework can cost between five to nine per cent of the overall project cost.\n\nOperators should consider the supplier’s quality credentials to provide assurance of repeatability. Off-site manufacturing will typically involve specialised equipment, such as precision cutting machines and automated welding systems. This can provide assurances that the system is built in a quality-controlled manufacturing facility, with each component cut to the desired length to ensure accurate, repeatable results.\n\nBatch control is also a consideration, providing assurance of quality and traceability back to the steel manufacturer in the event of any issues.\n\nDelivering cost certainty\n\nSpeed of installation is only one part of the equation. Operators are looking for greater assurances over cost too.\n\nAccording to a 2020 report by global engineering and consulting firm Arup, off-site construction can result in cost savings of up to 20% for data centre projects. It cites factors such as reduced labour costs, shortened project timelines, improved quality control, and reduced waste.\n\nTraditional on-site construction can result in unexpected costs due to delays, rework, and the need for additional resources. For example, with component parts prefabricated off-site, on-site labour can be reduced, which often represents a significant proportion of the overall project budget.\n\nWaste reduction is another key benefit. Because the component parts are prepared off-site, they can be cut and assembled with much greater precision, minimising waste as well as the associated disposal costs.\n\nFurthermore, using off-site manufacture can provide greater flexibility in terms of project budgeting. Because costs are more predictable, operators can more easily adjust their budgets and resources to meet changing project needs. This can be especially important in the data centre industry, where the need for capacity can change rapidly.\n\nArup’s report also notes that off-site construction can help to mitigate some of the risks associated with on-site construction, such as safety concerns, by taking the traditional build elements away from the busy data centre environment to a quality-control manufacturing plant.\n\nStandardising the design to streamline the supply chain\n\nThe length of time to project completion is not only impacted by the speed at which installation can be completed on-site.\n\nWorking with providers to standardise designs and equipment also has the added benefit of reducing potential supply chain delays. With multiple orders being handled simultaneously, it is likely that the manufacturer will be purchasing stock ahead of schedule, making it easier to handle orders ‘on demand.’\n\nIn addition, intelligent, repeatable, modular designs will also be engineered to minimise the number of different components parts required; another positive factor which can enable a faster order-to-install completion.\n\nIn conclusion\n\nThe use of standardised, prefabricated aisle containment solutions can lead to economies of scale, reducing the cost per unit and making the overall project more cost-effective. Standardising designs and equipment can also streamline the supply chain and reduce potential delays, further contributing to cost savings.\n\nCoupled with the reduction in build time and improved quality control, operators can realise significant improvements.\n\nArticle credits: https://datacentrereview.com/2023/04/the-benefits-of-modular-aisle-containment-systems/ "},{"id":"573260B135CE4FC1B09B946649A3F596","title":"Discover the New Atkore.com!","description":"How to Navigate the New Atkore.com Website.","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{573260B1-35CE-4FC1-B09B-946649A3F596}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"Learn More","url":"/en-gb/resources/blogs/2025/06/how-to-navigate-the-new-atkore-com-launch","href":"/en-gb/resources/blogs/2025/06/how-to-navigate-the-new-atkore-com-launch"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/3fc0d4ce282c465cbea5908971c6201a?v=0e2af622","publishDate":"2025-06-05","Year":"2025","Month":"06","tags":["Data Centres","Commercial & Industrial","Unistrut","Flexicon","Marco","Energy","Transportation","Unistrut Construction"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Data Centres","category":"market"},{"tag":"Commercial & Industrial","category":"market"},{"tag":"Unistrut","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Flexicon","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Marco","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Energy","category":"market"},{"tag":"Transportation","category":"market"},{"tag":"Unistrut Construction","category":"brands"}],"locale":"en-gb","type":"Blog","page_content":"We’re excited to welcome you to the newly redesigned Atkore.com — a streamlined, modern platform built with our customers and partners in mind, no matter where you are in the world.\nOur goal? Make it faster and easier for you to find the information, products, and support you need all under one platform.\nHere's a quick guide to help you get the most out of your experience.\n\n1. Find What You Need — Fast\nOur improved search function now delivers more accurate, categorised results. Looking for product specs, brochures, or certifications? Just start typing in the search bar at the top of any page.\n\n2. Navigate by Solution or Brand\nWhether you're an electrical contractor, engineer, or distributor, you can now explore products in two easy ways:\n• By Solution – Navigate by system type (e.g., Conduit, Cable Management, or Safety & Infrastructure).\n• By Brand – Browse all Atkore brands in one place for quick access to your go-to products.\n\n3. Access Technical Resources Quickly\nWe’ve reorganised our resources:\n• Product catalogues and brochures\n• Installation guides\n• Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)\n• Videos and technical data sheets\nUse the filters to find exactly what you need, faster than ever.\n\n4. Enhanced Product Pages\nEach product page now includes:\n• Specifications and downloads\n• Related products\n• Part number listings with key details\n• Quick “Contact Us” links for questions or custom solutions\n\n5. Built for Global Access\nChoose your region to view content tailored to your location, including local products, and language preferences. Our site is now mobile-optimised and accessible worldwide. \n\n6. Connect With Us\nWhether you need technical assistance, product support, or want to speak to a sales rep, the Contact section makes reaching us simple — just a few clicks away.\n\n \n"},{"id":"577BC49D2AA24ADEA14AE2D14111EBEA","title":"CEF Live at NEC Birmingham","description":" Atkore returns this June to showcase its quality and innovation at CEF Live - the UK’s biggest electrical event!","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{577BC49D-2AA2-4ADE-A14A-E2D14111EBEA}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"Learn More","url":"/en-gb/resources/blogs/2025/06/cef-live-at-nec-birmingham","href":"/en-gb/resources/blogs/2025/06/cef-live-at-nec-birmingham"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/00f27bcb72234b879023d8b9edafdb7b?v=fe9172c2","publishDate":"2025-06-05","Year":"2025","Month":"06","tags":["Data Centres","Commercial & Industrial","Unistrut","Flexicon","Marco"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Data Centres","category":"market"},{"tag":"Commercial & Industrial","category":"market"},{"tag":"Unistrut","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Flexicon","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Marco","category":"brands"}],"locale":"en-gb","type":"Blog","page_content":"CEF Live, the UK’s leading electrical industry event, returns to the NEC Birmingham on the 5th and 6th June, 2025 – and it’s set to be bigger and better than ever!\n \nPower up your expertise by connecting with like-minded people from the industry and getting up to speed with the latest regulations and technology.\n \nAs a leading manufacturer of Cable Management Systems, uPVC Trunking and Steel Cable Wire Basket, and Flexible Conduit Protection Systems, Atkore will be returning as a key exhibitor, showcasing its latest product innovations and services.\n \nVisit Atkore on stand number 9.2 and explore its market-leading brands – Atkore Unistrut, Marco and Flexicon – providing a turn-key solution to all your electrical installation needs:\n \nAtkore Unistrut\n \nExplore our industry-leading metal framing systems, available in a range of sizes and finishes including Defender, an innovative new protective coating from Atkore. \n \nAlongside this, our cable management systems including tray, ladder, trunking, and pre-fabricated & modular solutions will also be on display. \n \nAdditionally, speak to our team to enjoy a complimentary demonstration of our innovative PreFab 3D automated cloud-based system, allowing you to create modular frames and bespoke systems, anywhere, anytime!\n \nAtkore Marco\n \nTake a look at Atkore Marco’s wide range of cable management solutions from the UK’s leading manufacturer of uPVC & Steel Wire Cable Tray.\n \nAtkore Flexicon\n \nGet to know our expansive metallic and non-metallic flexible conduit systems from Atkore Flexicon to suit the demands of your application – choose from 62 systems to suit stringent hygiene environments, through to tough external installations. Discover the range available on the Atkore stand!\n \nDon’t miss out – Speak to our representatives about Atkore’s expansive range of brands, services and solutions!\n \nTo register for your event tickets, visit www.ceflive.co.uk."},{"id":"701783F6B6AC4848B5C0CBC9A0E51F30","title":"Benefits of Modular Aisle Containment Systems ","description":"The demand for data centre capacity is growing at an exponential rate and the industry faces increasing complexity in design and construction to keep pace.","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{701783F6-B6AC-4848-B5C0-CBC9A0E51F30}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"On-time and On Budget Aisle Containment Installations","url":"/en-gb/resources/blogs/2023/03/on-time-and-on-budget-aisle-containment-installations","href":"/en-gb/resources/blogs/2023/03/on-time-and-on-budget-aisle-containment-installations"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/2945ed2096bf4d9ebda786e8e86cc900?v=5413d4af","publishDate":"2023-03-29","Year":"2023","Month":"03","tags":["Data Centres","Marco","Unistrut"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Data Centres","category":"market"},{"tag":"Marco","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Unistrut","category":"brands"}],"locale":"en-gb","type":"Blog","page_content":"According to a 2020 report by global engineering and consulting firm, Arup[1], off-site construction can result in cost savings of up to 20 per cent for data centre projects. It cites factors such as reduced labour costs, shortened project timelines, improved quality control, and reduced waste.\n\nHowever, achieving these significant time and cost efficiencies requires careful planning, working with a reputable provider that can advise throughout the commissioning process and beyond on the size and layout of the design, to help meet the precise cooling demands.\n\nHere are Mark’s top tips for commissioning your aisle containment system to achieve maximum return on investment.\n\n1. Design correctly\n\nAisle containment systems can be complex to design and require a high level of technical expertise to achieve both the energy performance required as well as the longer-term return on investment.  Errors made during the design stage can result in longer-term inefficiencies or rework, impacting on ongoing maintenance and future upgrades and replacement too.\n\nSo, when considering the benefits of off-site manufacturing, it’s well worth consulting an experienced designer and manufacturer. Not only will the supplier understand the specific demands of the data centre environment but can also ensure that all of the benefits of modular construction – from reducing time and complexity, to achieve cost certainty – can be realised fully.\n\n2. Plan your installation\nTraditional on-site construction can result in unexpected costs due to delays, rework, and the need for additional resources. It is well worth coordinating delivery and installation with the manufacture to ensure the time savings in installation are realised fully.\n\nFor example, with component parts prefabricated off-site, on-site labour can be reduced, which often represents a significant proportion of the overall project budget. Compared to traditional stick-build methods, the costs savings can soon add up – minimising the number of different trades on site.\n\nArup's report also notes that off-site construction can help to mitigate some of the risks associated with on-site construction, such as safety concerns, by taking the traditional build elements away from the busy data centre environment to a quality-control manufacturing plant.\n\n3. Standardise the design\n\nTo streamline the supply chain and enable faster order-to-install completion, consider working with your off-site manufacturer to standardise the design of your aisle containment system.\n\nThis can have the added benefit of reducing potential supply chain delays.  With multiple orders being handled simultaneously, it is likely that the manufacturer will be purchasing stock ahead of schedule, making it easier to handle orders ‘on demand.’\n\nIn addition, intelligent, repeatable, modular designs will also be engineered to minimise the number of different components parts required; another positive factor which can enable a faster order-to-install completion.\n\n4. Prioritise quality control:\n\nOff-site manufacture offers improved quality control compared to on-site construction, but it's still important to work with your manufacturer to ensure that all components meet strict quality standards.\n\nAll products incorporated into our new Aisle Containment System meet global data centre specification and are designed according to DfMA (Design for Manufacture and Assembly) and FEA (Finite Element Analysis) methods. This provides a guarantee that they are both high-quality and fully standardised.\n\nBuilt in our quality-controlled manufacturing facility, every component is cut to the desired length in a controlled environment and is therefore of a proven standard.\n\nAll components will also be manufactured in the UK or Europe and stamped with a batch number. This acts as a guarantee of their quality and enables them to be traced back to the steel manufacturer in the event of any issues.\n\n5. Plan for future upgrades:\n\nWhile you may not need additional capacity immediately, it's important to design your aisle containment system with future growth in mind. This can help to minimise the need for costly upgrades or replacements further down the line. Furthermore, using off-site manufacture can provide greater flexibility in terms of project budgeting. Because costs are more predictable, operators can more easily adjust their budgets and resources to meet changing project needs. This can be especially important in the data centre industry, where the need for capacity can change rapidly.\n\n[1] https://www.arup.com/perspectives/publications/research/section/offsite-manufacturing-in-data-centres"},{"id":"834CD811B15F4AD7991D16C90C93ADFB","title":"Defend your project with Atkore Defender™","description":"Atkore Defender™ premium finish metal framing and cable management.","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{834CD811-B15F-4AD7-991D-16C90C93ADFB}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"Defend your project with Atkore Defender","url":"/en-gb/resources/blogs/2024/09/defend-your-project-with-atkore-defender","href":"/en-gb/resources/blogs/2024/09/defend-your-project-with-atkore-defender"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/53d57dc18f4c4b0490a355d2be055185?v=a7c356d7","publishDate":"2024-09-03","Year":"2024","Month":"09","tags":["Data Centres","Commercial & Industrial","Unistrut"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Data Centres","category":"market"},{"tag":"Commercial & Industrial","category":"market"},{"tag":"Unistrut","category":"brands"}],"locale":"en-gb","type":"Blog","page_content":"How much more productive could your installers be if they no longer had to touch up the cut end of every Atkore Unistrut or Cable Tray? How many more projects could your company win with products that can reduce overall project costs? And what if those products were also durable enough for mission-critical applications such as mobile phone towers, solar farms, electrical substations, and many others subject to corrosive elements?\n \nHot-Dip Galvanised (HDG) has long been the standard providing a good level of protection, but most often it will not protect the steel for the entire service life of the facility. Then we have Stainless Steel, providing superior protection but at a much higher price. Therefore, the trade-off has been whether to have the superior protection of Stainless at a higher cost, or lesser protection at a significantly lower cost. Until now, no effective alternatives have been available.\n \nThe Solution\n \nFortunately, Atkore now offers, under its Defender™ brand, a premium material coating designed for use in high-corrosion environments. This significant addition to our comprehensive catalogue provides engineers and contractors a cost-effective alternative to Stainless Steel for high corrosion, outdoor applications.\n \nThe Atkore Defender™ coated product line enables delivery of systems that last. Recognised for its ability to offer superior performance, the Atkore Defender™ coating outperforms Hot-Dip Galvanised by lasting up to 3 times as long before reaching the 5% red rust failure criteria*. This allows Atkore Defender™ coated product to keep its rust-free appearance for longer, as its self-healing properties mean the steel can re-protect itself when cut or scratched.\n \nAdditionally, building with Atkore Defender™ can offer significant lifetime savings for a project, enabling teams to avoid replacement and costly maintenance that may otherwise be required with lesser types of steel coatings.\n \nBy using Atkore Defender™, engineers and contractors can enjoy the following key benefits:\n \n\n Self-healing coating – The self-healing properties of Atkore Defender™ means the steel can re-protect itself when cut or scratched. This reduces risk and worry of the coating being inadvertently damaged during installation and can eliminate the need for secondary touch ups. Overall, this helps to keep projects on track, increase labour efficiency, reduce follow-up inspection expenses, and maintain quality.\n Streamlines installation – Coated Atkore Unistrut channel, tray, and accessories can eliminate the binding of threads associated with Hot-Dip Galvanised.\n Ideal for corrosive outdoor environments – Up to 3 times the performance of Hot-Dip Galvanised*. Where Hot-Dip Galvanised rust may form on the cut end, Atkore Defender™ can heal over time. This makes it the ideal solution for corrosive environments such as industrial facilities, rooftop supports, solar panel framing, highways, railways, bridges, parking structures, mobile phone towers, electrical substations, and many more applications.\n A cost-effective option – Atkore Defender specially coated products can improve overall project cost savings as it eliminates the need for stainless steel alternatives.\n\n \nProven to Perform\n \nFormulated to withstand salt spray, high humidity, and other environmental extremes seen in demanding and mission-critical applications, Atkore Defender™ coated product is ideal to specify on construction projects such as, mobile phone towers, electrical substations, agricultural facilities, transportation, bridges, parking structures, railways, platforms, solar panel framing, rooftop supports, and many other installations where Hot-Dip Galvanised products might not be up to the task.\n \nAdditionally, to help engineers and contractors gain confidence in Atkore Defender™ coatings, Atkore also provides a comprehensive set of tools for their evaluation including:\n \n\n Third party, accredited laboratory tests and ISO and ASTM standards to back up performance claims.\n Case studies demonstrating the use of Atkore Defender™ in application.\n\n \nWhy Use Atkore Defender™?\n \nThe bottom-line benefits are clear: Better performance and increased project cost savings.\nAs the original authentic Unistrut, and with a century of experience in Cable Management and Protection, the new Atkore Defender™ coated product line is exclusively available from Atkore. Encompassing Metal Framing and Cable Management, lengths and accessories are provided, delivering complete system peace of mind.\n \n \nWith this latest innovation, Atkore continues to grow as a one-stop solution for your cable management and protection requirements. Offering an extensive portfolio across its market-leading brands and drawing on a century’s worth of heritage and expertise, this latest release see’s Atkore continue to lead the way, reinforcing itself as a trusted market leader.\n \nContact our team today to discuss the use of Atkore Defender™ on your next project.  \n "},{"id":"A837BAF2A5024166A5DAFB2185C79AF9","title":"Unistrut PVS Solar Shelter ","description":"Discover the brand new Atkore Unistrut PVS Solar Shelter - Available now! A brand-new product protecting your solar equipment from the elements.","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{A837BAF2-A502-4166-A5DA-FB2185C79AF9}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"PVS Shelter","url":"/en-gb/resources/blogs/2024/04/pvs-shelter","href":"/en-gb/resources/blogs/2024/04/pvs-shelter"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/dbc7797cfc5c4c53a19de73f484fdd26?v=4c850c28","publishDate":"2024-04-08","Year":"2024","Month":"04","tags":["Commercial & Industrial","Unistrut"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Commercial & Industrial","category":"market"},{"tag":"Unistrut","category":"brands"}],"locale":"en-gb","type":"Blog","page_content":"Discover the PVS Solar Shelter: A brand-new product protecting your solar equipment from the elements. The shelter offers a robust, modular construction with a rapid assembly time.\n\n Durable and robust, the shelter features a high-grade zinc magnesium roof and is constructed using Atkore Unistrut profiles.\n Simple and rapid to install, the assembly time from flat pack to installation takes less than 7 minutes.\n The modular shelter solution offers optimal price/quality balance.\n Optional accessories are available including, mounting supports for counterweights and wire baskets, connection plates, and slanted roof adjustment pieces.\n Three shelter options are available including a singular, double or wall mounted shelter to suit project requirements.\n The shelter helps to increase fire safety, as it allows you to store PV equipment in an outdoor location.\n Externally locating the shelter installation also helps to save valuable space inside a building.\n With a rapid assembly time, easy mobility and zinc-magnesium roof coating, the shelter offers an overall cost-efficient solution.\n \n\nWith the PV Solar Shelter roof coated in protective zinc-magnesium, this sustainable choice for the future of our planet produces less CO2 emissions than alternative materials such as hot-dip galvanizing. Additionally, the coating provides enhanced corrosion resistance for a longer lifespan and improved aesthetics."},{"id":"1396D739173E417F929A544A15A2BDB6","title":"Thriving in a Challenging and Changing Market","description":"Carly Wills speaks to Carl Jones, President Cable Management and Protection (International) at Atkore, about life at the company.","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{1396D739-173E-417F-929A-544A15A2BDB6}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"Thriving in a Challenging and Changing Market","url":"/en-eu/resources/blogs/2023/06/thriving-in-a-challenging-and-changing-market","href":"/en-eu/resources/blogs/2023/06/thriving-in-a-challenging-and-changing-market"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/a5b838238c62447fb54f91cd038f3435?v=c2ebd478","publishDate":"2023-06-14","Year":"2023","Month":"06","tags":["Data Centres","Marco","Unistrut"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Data Centres","category":"market"},{"tag":"Marco","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Unistrut","category":"brands"}],"locale":"en-eu","type":"Blog","page_content":"CW: Tell us about yourself and how you got into the sector.\n\nCJ: I’ve been in the sector for around 14 years, and prior to that I was in industrial ceramics. I started off in automotive, working in operations, and became General Manager at the age of 30. I then decided to leave automotive as I wanted to deal more closely with customers, so I moved to a company called Morgan Ceramics. I then wanted to prove to myself that I could replicate my initial success, so I joined Atkore, which had just been formed at the time, and within 12 months I was made Managing Director.\n\nThe challenge of dealing with people from different cultures around the world is something I really enjoy about my job. I also take real satisfaction from nurturing talent – it’s helped me become a better leader and allows me more time to focus on strategy and growing the business.\n\nCW: For those who may not know, can you give us an overview of the work that Atkore does?\n\nCJ: We supply a large portfolio of products for the electrical sectors of the construction industry. We do this through electrical wholesale and distribution outlets across the globe, and we deal directly with end-customers within vertical markets like data centres, semiconductors, electrical infrastructure, and more. We manufacture all of our products and supply to 87 countries.\n\nOne of our biggest focuses is renewable energy, which forms a key part of our strategy. For example, all of our new plants use solar panels, we reuse energy within our business, and our sales teams are moving towards electric cars.\n\nCW: Tell us about your current role – what are you responsible for and what does the\nnormal working day consist of?\n\nCJ: It’s certainly not a regular 9-5.30! For example, because of the different time-zones, I could be having a discussion very early in the morning with my New Zealand business, and then a very late call on a Sunday with my Israeli business. Monday mornings are generally the same for me, as they involve looking at all the economic exchanges across the world. I have to convert the currency into dollars and back into local currency and it changes every day, so it’s usually quite hectic! Apart from that, there’s no typical day – and that’s the most exciting part of the job for me. I relish the way my job constantly poses new challenges.\n\nCW: What are the best things about your role? What are the most challenging?\n\nCJ: The best thing is dealing with the diverse markets and the different customers we have. The biggest challenge is probably the volatility of the world situation these days – by which I mean the many changes happening relating to war, inflation, and economic issues. There’s a real lack of stability in the market now and that’s something that’s challenging but ultimately rewarding when we work together as a team to manage our way through it.\n\nCW: How has COVID-19 affected the industry? What are the positives to come from the pandemic?\n\nCJ: The pandemic was terrible, but in some ways, construction probably benefitted from it. It made the industry stronger because it showed businesses their weaknesses and forced them to look at their processes more. It also proved that you can have people working efficiently from home. However, I do think people need to spend time in the office. The camaraderie and human interaction are things we all benefit from.\n\nCW: Aside from COVID-19, what have been the biggest changes across the industry in recent times? What will be the biggest changes in the future?\n\nCJ: The biggest challenges in the industry right now are ensuring we’re doing everything we can to be sustainable; attracting younger people into the industry and making sure they’re as diverse as possible; and weathering the current economic climate.\n\nCW: What’s next for you and for Atkore?\n\nCJ: Atkore is performing very well and we’ll continue to invest in acquisitions and grow our business from a top line and bottom-line perspective. As part of that, I’ll continue to help us grow into new vertical markets as well as developing the team to make sure we’ve got strong talent coming through. And hopefully we’ll have a bit of fun along the way!\n\nCW: Do you have any career advice for anyone starting out in the industry?\n\nCJ: My advice would be that there’s no rush. Take the time to find what’s right for you by learning different aspects of different positions. Don’t fix yourself in one position as this can mean you get pigeonholed. Finally, make sure you’re digitally savvy, but remember – relationships are still vital.\n\nCW: What do you think are the most exciting products or technologies coming to the market?\n\nCJ: The market is changing and moving in the direction of prefabrication. This reduces time on site, increases quality levels, and speeds up delivery. An example of this is our new Atkore Unistrut Aisle Containment System, which provides a fast and efficient means to manage heat dissipation. Benefitting from off-site manufacturing, every component part is precision cut and undergoes rigorous quality control to deliver a simple on-site installation. We’re also going to see a continuation of the trend for new products from new materials. The age of galvanising will fade and new materials will replace it that are aesthetically better, environmentally better, and last longer. Finally, digitisation will continue to grow and infiltrate every area of the industry.\n\nCW: What are your interests away from work?\n\nCJ: Like anyone, there’s a point when I have to release the pressure, and that often means walking the dog on the beach or watching a movie. I’m also in the gym every morning at 6am. It’s always been a hobby of mine, even when travelling. It gives me real peace of mind before my day starts.\n "},{"id":"1B02E9FCE1034EBEA503D1963C79E43F","title":"The Unveiling Truth: Why Atkore Unistrut's Channel Support Systems Triumph Over Imported Alternatives","description":"In the dynamic landscape of the Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) sector, change is not just on the horizon; it's adapting before our very eyes.","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{1B02E9FC-E103-4EBE-A503-D1963C79E43F}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"Blog","linktype":"internal","text":"Blog","url":"/en-eu/resources/blogs/2024/01/why-atkore-unistruts-channel-support-systems-triumph","href":"/en-eu/resources/blogs/2024/01/why-atkore-unistruts-channel-support-systems-triumph"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/70ddff046ba24f0cbd3916cd33e3ae79?v=95f41021","publishDate":"2024-01-30","Year":"2024","Month":"01","tags":["Commercial & Industrial","Data Centres","Unistrut","Unistrut Construction"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Commercial & Industrial","category":"market"},{"tag":"Data Centres","category":"market"},{"tag":"Unistrut","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Unistrut Construction","category":"brands"}],"locale":"en-eu","type":"Blog","page_content":"In the dynamic landscape of the Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) sector, change is not just on the horizon; it's adapting before our very eyes. The Golden Thread, weaving through the industry, is the commitment to building safety, and behind the scenes, a revolution is unfolding. As the Building Safety Act levels up standards, the procurement mindset is shifting towards prioritising safe, evidence-based support systems.\nMajor contractors are spearheading this change, emphasising standard workflows, early engagement notices, and proactive dialogues with manufacturers. The goal? To eradicate poor workmanship, standardise installations, and establish fully traceable, evidenced systems that empower manufacturers to take ownership of performance and warranties.\nHowever, amidst this transformation, a new challenge emerges—the influx of imported channel support systems, often rebranded by distributors. The risks associated with this trend cannot be overstated. BS6946 mandates that the manufacturer's stamp, along with credentials meeting the set parameters, must be evident. This self-certification encompasses crucial aspects such as, channel dimensions and materials used.\nHere lies the problem: distributors are increasingly using marketing tactics to present themselves as manufacturers, creating a hazardous scenario for channel installation support systems. The distinction between a true manufacturer and a distributor branding a rolling mill's product is critical.\nWhen Atkore Unistrut produces channel systems, they exercise control over every step of the process. The commitment to quality is intrinsic, ensuring compliance with BS6946 standards. However, when a rolling mill brands channel for a distributor, the primary motive is profit—often at the cost of compromising quality to maintain a healthy margin.\nThe journey towards a secure support system begins right at the steel mill. Atkore Unistrut goes above and beyond by meticulously documenting material certifications, creating an unbroken trail of evidence that starts with the raw materials themselves. This commitment ensures that the entire production process, from the selection of steel to the final product, is traceable, auditable, and in strict accordance with industry standards. The golden thread of accountability is woven seamlessly from the steel mill to the end installation, providing stakeholders with the confidence that each element of the support system meets the required specifications.\nOn the other hand, distributors importing stamped bracketry or channel systems from rolling mills relinquish control over these essential aspects. They are not owners of the product, nor do they have the ability to influence or oversee the manufacturing process. The sourcing of materials, the quality checks, and the determination of load capabilities rest solely in the hands of the rolling mill. This lack of control raises significant concerns about the consistency and reliability of the end product.\nFurthermore, in the event of a failure, distributors find themselves in a precarious position. Without control over the manufacturing process, they become reliant on the mill manufacturer for liability. In essence, they cannot independently vouch for the product's integrity or performance. This reliance introduces a potential gap in accountability, as distributors may find themselves grappling with the consequences of a failure without direct oversight or influence on the manufacturing qualities that could have prevented such incidents.\nIn choosing Atkore Unistrut-manufactured channel support systems, the industry gains not just a product but a partner committed to the highest standards of control, accountability, and reliability. The robustness of Atkore Unistrut's approach ensures that every step, from material selection to load capabilities, is meticulously managed, providing stakeholders with the confidence that safety is not compromised in the pursuit of profit.\nAs the M&E sector embarks on this transformative journey, choosing Atkore Unistrut becomes not just a preference but a prudent investment in building a safer and more resilient future.\nDanny Hall\nDirector of M&E Sales\nAtkore UK "},{"id":"3D725D41249748C89B0FE82D2EA432D6","title":"Benefits of Modular Aisle Containment Systems ","description":"Modular Aisle Containment Systems help keep up with growing demand for data centre capacity.","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{3D725D41-2497-48C8-9B0F-E82D2EA432D6}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"Benefits Modular Aisle Containment","url":"/en-eu/resources/blogs/2023/06/benefits-modular-aisle-containment","href":"/en-eu/resources/blogs/2023/06/benefits-modular-aisle-containment"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/6371abfb053d45aaaecf3cae01f07a12?v=315c7010","publishDate":"2023-06-09","Year":"2023","Month":"06","tags":["Data Centres","Marco","Unistrut"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Data Centres","category":"market"},{"tag":"Marco","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Unistrut","category":"brands"}],"locale":"en-eu","type":"Blog","page_content":"Prefabricated solutions, manufactured off-site, are helping to provide competitive advantage, offering faster delivery times and cost certainty to data centre operators.\n\nFrom cutting metal at various angles, drilling, layout and levelling, installation of aisle containment systems can be both a time-consuming and complex task. This complexity can be increased further when accommodating higher ceiling heights or mechanical obstructions, as well as factoring in any congestion caused with other trades on-site.\n\nCoupled with the huge lengths of cable runs that need to be routed and supported, operators are looking for every advantage they can to build at speed without compromising on quality or increasing cost.\n\nSpeeding up installation\n\nWhen considering the benefits of off-site construction, it is important to establish the breadth of the design and build service being offered. Modular design can be defined in several ways and, while component parts may have been cut and prepared off-site, some designs may still require significant on-site works, such as welding, in order to complete the installation.\n\nIf the intention is to limit, or even eliminate traditional on-site stick-building methods, then it is important to ensure that the modular design chosen has been selected to achieve this outcome. Removing as many of the tasks associated with on-site construction as possible is vital if the project is to achieve the fast turnaround promised.\n\nAvoiding rework\n\nIndustry averages suggest that rework can cost between five to nine per cent of the overall project cost.\n\nOperators should consider the supplier’s quality credentials to provide assurance of repeatability. Off-site manufacturing will typically involve specialised equipment, such as precision cutting machines and automated welding systems. This can provide assurances that the system is built in a quality-controlled manufacturing facility, with each component cut to the desired length to ensure accurate, repeatable results.\n\nBatch control is also a consideration, providing assurance of quality and traceability back to the steel manufacturer in the event of any issues.\n\nDelivering cost certainty\n\nSpeed of installation is only one part of the equation. Operators are looking for greater assurances over cost too.\n\nAccording to a 2020 report by global engineering and consulting firm Arup, off-site construction can result in cost savings of up to 20% for data centre projects. It cites factors such as reduced labour costs, shortened project timelines, improved quality control, and reduced waste.\n\nTraditional on-site construction can result in unexpected costs due to delays, rework, and the need for additional resources. For example, with component parts prefabricated off-site, on-site labour can be reduced, which often represents a significant proportion of the overall project budget.\n\nWaste reduction is another key benefit. Because the component parts are prepared off-site, they can be cut and assembled with much greater precision, minimising waste as well as the associated disposal costs.\n\nFurthermore, using off-site manufacture can provide greater flexibility in terms of project budgeting. Because costs are more predictable, operators can more easily adjust their budgets and resources to meet changing project needs. This can be especially important in the data centre industry, where the need for capacity can change rapidly.\n\nArup’s report also notes that off-site construction can help to mitigate some of the risks associated with on-site construction, such as safety concerns, by taking the traditional build elements away from the busy data centre environment to a quality-control manufacturing plant.\n\nStandardising the design to streamline the supply chain\n\nThe length of time to project completion is not only impacted by the speed at which installation can be completed on-site.\n\nWorking with providers to standardise designs and equipment also has the added benefit of reducing potential supply chain delays. With multiple orders being handled simultaneously, it is likely that the manufacturer will be purchasing stock ahead of schedule, making it easier to handle orders ‘on demand.’\n\nIn addition, intelligent, repeatable, modular designs will also be engineered to minimise the number of different components parts required; another positive factor which can enable a faster order-to-install completion.\n\nIn conclusion\n\nThe use of standardised, prefabricated aisle containment solutions can lead to economies of scale, reducing the cost per unit and making the overall project more cost-effective. Standardising designs and equipment can also streamline the supply chain and reduce potential delays, further contributing to cost savings.\n\nCoupled with the reduction in build time and improved quality control, operators can realise significant improvements.\n\nArticle credits: https://datacentrereview.com/2023/04/the-benefits-of-modular-aisle-containment-systems/ "},{"id":"701783F6B6AC4848B5C0CBC9A0E51F30","title":"Benefits of Modular Aisle Containment Systems ","description":"Modular Aisle Containment Systems help keep up with growing demand for data centre capacity.","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{701783F6-B6AC-4848-B5C0-CBC9A0E51F30}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"On-time and On Budget Aisle Containment Installations","url":"/en-eu/resources/blogs/2023/03/on-time-and-on-budget-aisle-containment-installations","href":"/en-eu/resources/blogs/2023/03/on-time-and-on-budget-aisle-containment-installations"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/2945ed2096bf4d9ebda786e8e86cc900?v=5233df4a","publishDate":"2023-03-29","Year":"2023","Month":"03","tags":["Data Centres","Marco","Unistrut"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Data Centres","category":"market"},{"tag":"Marco","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Unistrut","category":"brands"}],"locale":"en-eu","type":"Blog","page_content":"According to a 2020 report by global engineering and consulting firm, Arup[1], off-site construction can result in cost savings of up to 20 per cent for data centre projects. It cites factors such as reduced labour costs, shortened project timelines, improved quality control, and reduced waste.\n\nHowever, achieving these significant time and cost efficiencies requires careful planning, working with a reputable provider that can advise throughout the commissioning process and beyond on the size and layout of the design, to help meet the precise cooling demands.\n\nHere are Mark’s top tips for commissioning your aisle containment system to achieve maximum return on investment.\n\n1. Design correctly\n\nAisle containment systems can be complex to design and require a high level of technical expertise to achieve both the energy performance required as well as the longer-term return on investment.  Errors made during the design stage can result in longer-term inefficiencies or rework, impacting on ongoing maintenance and future upgrades and replacement too.\n\nSo, when considering the benefits of off-site manufacturing, it’s well worth consulting an experienced designer and manufacturer. Not only will the supplier understand the specific demands of the data centre environment but can also ensure that all of the benefits of modular construction – from reducing time and complexity, to achieve cost certainty – can be realised fully.\n\n2. Plan your installation\nTraditional on-site construction can result in unexpected costs due to delays, rework, and the need for additional resources. It is well worth coordinating delivery and installation with the manufacture to ensure the time savings in installation are realised fully.\n\nFor example, with component parts prefabricated off-site, on-site labour can be reduced, which often represents a significant proportion of the overall project budget. Compared to traditional stick-build methods, the costs savings can soon add up – minimising the number of different trades on site.\n\nArup's report also notes that off-site construction can help to mitigate some of the risks associated with on-site construction, such as safety concerns, by taking the traditional build elements away from the busy data centre environment to a quality-control manufacturing plant.\n\n3. Standardise the design\n\nTo streamline the supply chain and enable faster order-to-install completion, consider working with your off-site manufacturer to standardise the design of your aisle containment system.\n\nThis can have the added benefit of reducing potential supply chain delays.  With multiple orders being handled simultaneously, it is likely that the manufacturer will be purchasing stock ahead of schedule, making it easier to handle orders ‘on demand.’\n\nIn addition, intelligent, repeatable, modular designs will also be engineered to minimise the number of different components parts required; another positive factor which can enable a faster order-to-install completion.\n\n4. Prioritise quality control:\n\nOff-site manufacture offers improved quality control compared to on-site construction, but it's still important to work with your manufacturer to ensure that all components meet strict quality standards.\n\nAll products incorporated into our new Aisle Containment System meet global data centre specification and are designed according to DfMA (Design for Manufacture and Assembly) and FEA (Finite Element Analysis) methods. This provides a guarantee that they are both high-quality and fully standardised.\n\nBuilt in our quality-controlled manufacturing facility, every component is cut to the desired length in a controlled environment and is therefore of a proven standard.\n\nAll components will also be manufactured in the UK or Europe and stamped with a batch number. This acts as a guarantee of their quality and enables them to be traced back to the steel manufacturer in the event of any issues.\n\n5. Plan for future upgrades:\n\nWhile you may not need additional capacity immediately, it's important to design your aisle containment system with future growth in mind. This can help to minimise the need for costly upgrades or replacements further down the line. Furthermore, using off-site manufacture can provide greater flexibility in terms of project budgeting. Because costs are more predictable, operators can more easily adjust their budgets and resources to meet changing project needs. This can be especially important in the data centre industry, where the need for capacity can change rapidly.\n\n[1] https://www.arup.com/perspectives/publications/research/section/offsite-manufacturing-in-data-centres\n"},{"id":"834CD811B15F4AD7991D16C90C93ADFB","title":"Defend your project with Atkore Defender™","description":"Atkore Defender™ premium finish metal framing and cable management.","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{834CD811-B15F-4AD7-991D-16C90C93ADFB}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"Defend your project with Atkore Defender","url":"/en-eu/resources/blogs/2024/09/defend-your-project-with-atkore-defender","href":"/en-eu/resources/blogs/2024/09/defend-your-project-with-atkore-defender"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/53d57dc18f4c4b0490a355d2be055185?v=4a408d3e","publishDate":"2024-09-03","Year":"2024","Month":"09","tags":["Data Centres","Commercial & Industrial","Unistrut"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Data Centres","category":"market"},{"tag":"Commercial & Industrial","category":"market"},{"tag":"Unistrut","category":"brands"}],"locale":"en-eu","type":"Blog","page_content":"How much more productive could your installers be if they no longer had to touch up the cut end of every Atkore Unistrut or Cable Tray? How many more projects could your company win with products that can reduce overall project costs? And what if those products were also durable enough for mission-critical applications such as mobile phone towers, solar farms, electrical substations, and many others subject to corrosive elements?\n \nHot-Dip Galvanised (HDG) has long been the standard providing a good level of protection, but most often it will not protect the steel for the entire service life of the facility. Then we have Stainless Steel, providing superior protection but at a much higher price. Therefore, the trade-off has been whether to have the superior protection of Stainless at a higher cost, or lesser protection at a significantly lower cost. Until now, no effective alternatives have been available.\n \nThe Solution\n \nFortunately, Atkore now offers, under its Defender™ brand, a premium material coating designed for use in high-corrosion environments. This significant addition to our comprehensive catalogue provides engineers and contractors a cost-effective alternative to Stainless Steel for high corrosion, outdoor applications.\n \nThe Atkore Defender™ coated product line enables delivery of systems that last. Recognised for its ability to offer superior performance, the Atkore Defender™ coating outperforms Hot-Dip Galvanised by lasting up to 3 times as long before reaching the 5% red rust failure criteria*. This allows Atkore Defender™ coated product to keep its rust-free appearance for longer, as its self-healing properties mean the steel can re-protect itself when cut or scratched.\n \nAdditionally, building with Atkore Defender™ can offer significant lifetime savings for a project, enabling teams to avoid replacement and costly maintenance that may otherwise be required with lesser types of steel coatings.\n \nBy using Atkore Defender™, engineers and contractors can enjoy the following key benefits:\n \n\n Self-healing coating – The self-healing properties of Atkore Defender™ means the steel can re-protect itself when cut or scratched. This reduces risk and worry of the coating being inadvertently damaged during installation and can eliminate the need for secondary touch ups. Overall, this helps to keep projects on track, increase labour efficiency, reduce follow-up inspection expenses, and maintain quality.\n Streamlines installation – Coated Atkore Unistrut channel, tray, and accessories can eliminate the binding of threads associated with Hot-Dip Galvanised.\n Ideal for corrosive outdoor environments – Up to 3 times the performance of Hot-Dip Galvanised*. Where Hot-Dip Galvanised rust may form on the cut end, Atkore Defender™ can heal over time. This makes it the ideal solution for corrosive environments such as industrial facilities, rooftop supports, solar panel framing, highways, railways, bridges, parking structures, mobile phone towers, electrical substations, and many more applications.\n A cost-effective option – Atkore Defender specially coated products can improve overall project cost savings as it eliminates the need for stainless steel alternatives.\n\n \nProven to Perform\n \nFormulated to withstand salt spray, high humidity, and other environmental extremes seen in demanding and mission-critical applications, Atkore Defender™ coated product is ideal to specify on construction projects such as, mobile phone towers, electrical substations, agricultural facilities, transportation, bridges, parking structures, railways, platforms, solar panel framing, rooftop supports, and many other installations where Hot-Dip Galvanised products might not be up to the task.\n \nAdditionally, to help engineers and contractors gain confidence in Atkore Defender™ coatings, Atkore also provides a comprehensive set of tools for their evaluation including:\n \n\n Third party, accredited laboratory tests and ISO and ASTM standards to back up performance claims.\n Case studies demonstrating the use of Atkore Defender™ in application.\n\n \nWhy Use Atkore Defender™?\n \nThe bottom-line benefits are clear: Better performance and increased project cost savings.\nAs the original authentic Unistrut, and with a century of experience in Cable Management and Protection, the new Atkore Defender™ coated product line is exclusively available from Atkore. Encompassing Metal Framing and Cable Management, lengths and accessories are provided, delivering complete system peace of mind.\n \n \nWith this latest innovation, Atkore continues to grow as a one-stop solution for your cable management and protection requirements. Offering an extensive portfolio across its market-leading brands and drawing on a century’s worth of heritage and expertise, this latest release see’s Atkore continue to lead the way, reinforcing itself as a trusted market leader.\n \nContact our team today to discuss the use of Atkore Defender™ on your next project.  \n "},{"id":"A837BAF2A5024166A5DAFB2185C79AF9","title":"Unistrut PVS Solar Shelter","description":"Discover the brand new Atkore Unistrut PVS Solar Shelter - Available now! A brand-new product protecting your solar equipment from the elements.","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{A837BAF2-A502-4166-A5DA-FB2185C79AF9}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"PVS Shelter","url":"/en-eu/resources/blogs/2024/04/pvs-shelter","href":"/en-eu/resources/blogs/2024/04/pvs-shelter"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/dbc7797cfc5c4c53a19de73f484fdd26?v=14ada0f8","publishDate":"2024-04-08","Year":"2024","Month":"04","tags":["Commercial & Industrial","Unistrut"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Commercial & Industrial","category":"market"},{"tag":"Unistrut","category":"brands"}],"locale":"en-eu","type":"Blog","page_content":"Discover the PVS Solar Shelter: A brand-new product protecting your solar equipment from the elements. The shelter offers a robust, modular construction with a rapid assembly time.\n\n Durable and robust, the shelter features a high-grade zinc magnesium roof and is constructed using Atkore Unistrut profiles.\n Simple and rapid to install, the assembly time from flat pack to installation takes less than 7 minutes.\n The modular shelter solution offers optimal price/quality balance.\n Optional accessories are available including, mounting supports for counterweights and wire baskets, connection plates, and slanted roof adjustment pieces.\n Three shelter options are available including a singular, double or wall mounted shelter to suit project requirements.\n The shelter helps to increase fire safety, as it allows you to store PV equipment in an outdoor location.\n Externally locating the shelter installation also helps to save valuable space inside a building.\n With a rapid assembly time, easy mobility and zinc-magnesium roof coating, the shelter offers an overall cost-efficient solution.\n \n\nWith the PV Solar Shelter roof coated in protective zinc-magnesium, this sustainable choice for the future of our planet produces less CO2 emissions than alternative materials such as hot-dip galvanizing. Additionally, the coating provides enhanced corrosion resistance for a longer lifespan and improved aesthetics."},{"id":"1396D739173E417F929A544A15A2BDB6","title":"Gedijen in een uitdagende en veranderende markt ","description":"Carly Wills spreekt met Carl Jones, President Cable Management and Protection (International) bij Atkore, over het leven bij het bedrijf.","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{1396D739-173E-417F-929A-544A15A2BDB6}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"Gedijen in een uitdagende en veranderende markt","url":"/nl-eu/resources/blogs/2023/06/thriving-in-a-challenging-and-changing-market","href":"/nl-eu/resources/blogs/2023/06/thriving-in-a-challenging-and-changing-market"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/a5b838238c62447fb54f91cd038f3435?v=258abc74","publishDate":"2023-06-14","Year":"2023","Month":"06","tags":["Datacenteroplossingen","Marco","Unistrut"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Datacenteroplossingen","category":"market"},{"tag":"Marco","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Unistrut","category":"brands"}],"locale":"nl-eu","type":"Blog","page_content":"CW: Vertel ons over uzelf en hoe u in de sector terecht bent gekomen.\n\nCJ: Ik zit nu zo'n 14 jaar in de sector en daarvoor zat ik in de industriële keramiek. Ik ben begonnen in de automobielindustrie, waar ik in operations werkte en op 30-jarige leeftijd General Manager werd. Ik besloot toen de automotive sector te verlaten omdat ik nauwer wilde samenwerken met klanten, dus ik verhuisde naar het bedrijf Morgan Ceramics. Ik wilde mezelf bewijzen dat ik mijn eerste succes kon herhalen, dus ging ik bij Atkore werken, dat toen net was opgericht, en binnen 12 maanden werd ik Managing Director.\n\nDe uitdaging om om te gaan met mensen uit verschillende culturen over de hele wereld is iets wat ik erg leuk vind aan mijn baan. Ik haal ook echt voldoening uit het koesteren van talent - het heeft me geholpen een betere leider te worden en geeft me meer tijd om me te concentreren op de strategie en de groei van het bedrijf.\n\nCW: Kunt u ons een overzicht geven van het werk dat Atkore doet, voor degenen die het misschien niet weten?\n\nCJ: We leveren een groot assortiment producten voor de elektrische sectoren van de bouwsector. We doen dit via elektrotechnische groothandels- en distributiekanalen over de hele wereld en we handelen rechtstreeks met eindklanten binnen verticale markten zoals datacenters, halfgeleiders, elektrische infrastructuur en meer. We produceren al onze producten en leveren aan 87 landen.\n\nEen van onze grootste aandachtspunten is hernieuwbare energie, dat een belangrijk onderdeel vormt van onze strategie. Al onze nieuwe fabrieken gebruiken bijvoorbeeld zonnepanelen, we hergebruiken energie binnen ons bedrijf en onze verkoopteams stappen over op elektrische auto's.\n\nCW: Vertel ons over uw huidige functie - waar bent u verantwoordelijk voor en wat houdt de\nnormale werkdag uit?\n\nCJ: Het is zeker geen normale werkdag van 9-5.30! Vanwege de verschillende tijdzones kan ik bijvoorbeeld heel vroeg in de ochtend een bespreking hebben met mijn Nieuw-Zeelandse bedrijf en dan heel laat op zondag een gesprek hebben met mijn Israëlische bedrijf. Maandagochtenden zijn over het algemeen hetzelfde voor mij, omdat ik dan moet kijken naar alle economische uitwisselingen over de hele wereld. Ik moet de valuta omrekenen naar dollars en weer terug naar de lokale valuta en het verandert elke dag, dus het is meestal nogal hectisch! Afgezien daarvan is er geen typische dag - en dat is voor mij het spannendste deel van mijn werk. Ik geniet ervan dat mijn baan steeds weer nieuwe uitdagingen biedt.\n\nCW: Wat zijn de leukste dingen aan je functie? Wat zijn de grootste uitdagingen?\n\nCJ: Het beste is omgaan met de diverse markten en de verschillende klanten die we hebben. De grootste uitdaging is waarschijnlijk de volatiliteit van de wereldsituatie op dit moment - en daarmee bedoel ik de vele veranderingen op het gebied van oorlog, inflatie en economische kwesties. Er is nu een echt gebrek aan stabiliteit in de markt en dat is iets wat uitdagend is, maar uiteindelijk lonend als we als team samenwerken om ons er doorheen te slaan.\n\nCW: Hoe heeft COVID-19 de industrie beïnvloed? Wat zijn de positieve gevolgen van de pandemie?\n\nCJ: De pandemie was verschrikkelijk, maar in sommige opzichten heeft de bouw er waarschijnlijk van geprofiteerd. Het heeft de sector sterker gemaakt omdat het bedrijven hun zwakke punten liet zien en hen dwong om meer naar hun processen te kijken. Het bewees ook dat mensen efficiënt vanuit huis kunnen werken. Ik denk echter wel dat mensen tijd op kantoor moeten doorbrengen. De kameraadschap en menselijke interactie zijn dingen waar we allemaal van profiteren.\n\nCW: Wat zijn, afgezien van COVID-19, de grootste veranderingen in de sector van de afgelopen tijd? Wat zullen de grootste veranderingen in de toekomst zijn?\n\nCJ: De grootste uitdagingen in de sector op dit moment zijn ervoor zorgen dat we er alles aan doen om duurzaam te zijn, jongere mensen aantrekken in de sector en ervoor zorgen dat ze zo divers mogelijk zijn en het huidige economische klimaat doorstaan.\n\nCW: Wat staat u en Atkore te wachten?\n\nCJ: Atkore presteert erg goed en we zullen blijven investeren in overnames en ons bedrijf laten groeien, zowel in de top als in de bottom line. Als onderdeel daarvan zal ik ons blijven helpen groeien in nieuwe verticale markten en het team verder ontwikkelen om ervoor te zorgen dat we sterk talent hebben. En hopelijk hebben we onderweg ook een beetje plezier!\n\nCW: Heb je carrièreadvies voor iedereen die begint in de branche?\n\nCJ: Mijn advies zou zijn dat er geen haast bij is. Neem de tijd om uit te zoeken wat het beste bij je past door verschillende aspecten van verschillende functies te leren kennen. Zet jezelf niet vast in één functie, want dat kan betekenen dat je in een hokje terechtkomt. Zorg er tot slot voor dat je digitaal onderlegd bent, maar vergeet niet dat relaties nog steeds van vitaal belang zijn.\n\nCW: Wat zijn volgens jou de meest opwindende producten of technologieën die op de markt komen?\n\nCJ: De markt verandert en beweegt zich in de richting van prefabricage. Dit verkort de tijd op de bouwplaats, verhoogt de kwaliteit en versnelt de levering. Een voorbeeld hiervan is ons nieuwe Atkore Unistrut Aisle Containment System, dat een snelle en efficiënte manier biedt om de warmteafvoer te beheren. Elk onderdeel wordt met precisie gesneden en ondergaat strenge kwaliteitscontroles om een eenvoudige installatie op locatie te kunnen leveren. We zullen ook een voortzetting zien van de trend naar nieuwe producten van nieuwe materialen. Het tijdperk van galvaniseren zal vervagen en er zullen nieuwe materialen voor in de plaats komen die esthetisch beter zijn, beter voor het milieu zijn en langer meegaan. Tot slot zal de digitalisering blijven groeien en elk gebied van de industrie infiltreren.\n\nCW: Wat zijn uw interesses buiten het werk?\n\nCJ: Net als iedereen is er een moment waarop ik de druk van me af moet zetten en dat betekent vaak wandelen met de hond op het strand of een film kijken. Ik ben ook elke ochtend om 6 uur in de sportschool. Dat is altijd al een hobby van me geweest, zelfs als ik op reis ben. Het geeft me echt rust voordat mijn dag begint.\n "},{"id":"3D725D41249748C89B0FE82D2EA432D6","title":"Voordelen van modulaire Aisle Containment systemen ","description":"De vraag naar datacentercapaciteit groeit exponentieel en de industrie wordt geconfronteerd met een toenemende complexiteit in ontwerp en constructie om gelijke tred te houden.","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{3D725D41-2497-48C8-9B0F-E82D2EA432D6}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"Voordelen van modulaire Aisle Containment systemen ","url":"/nl-eu/resources/blogs/2023/06/benefits-modular-aisle-containment","href":"/nl-eu/resources/blogs/2023/06/benefits-modular-aisle-containment"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/6371abfb053d45aaaecf3cae01f07a12?v=0d814020","publishDate":"2023-06-09","Year":"2023","Month":"06","tags":["Datacenteroplossingen","Marco","Unistrut"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Datacenteroplossingen","category":"market"},{"tag":"Marco","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Unistrut","category":"brands"}],"locale":"nl-eu","type":"Blog","page_content":"Geprefabriceerde oplossingen, die off-site worden geproduceerd, helpen een concurrentievoordeel te behalen door snellere levertijden en kostenzekerheid te bieden aan beheerders van datacenters.\n\nVan het snijden van metaal onder verschillende hoeken, boren, lay-out en nivelleren, kan de installatie van Aisle Containment Systemen zowel een tijdrovende als complexe taak zijn. Deze complexiteit kan nog toenemen als er rekening moet worden gehouden met hogere plafondhoogten of mechanische obstakels, en als er rekening moet worden gehouden met eventuele opstoppingen die worden veroorzaakt door andere vakmensen op locatie.\n\nIn combinatie met de enorme kabellengtes die moeten worden aangelegd en ondersteund, zijn operators op zoek naar elk mogelijk voordeel om op snelheid te bouwen zonder afbreuk te doen aan de kwaliteit of de kosten te verhogen.\n\nInstallatie versnellen\n\nBij het overwegen van de voordelen van off-site constructie is het belangrijk om vast te stellen wat de reikwijdte is van de ontwerp- en bouwservice die wordt aangeboden. Modulair ontwerp kan op verschillende manieren worden gedefinieerd en hoewel de onderdelen op locatie kunnen zijn gesneden en voorbereid, kunnen sommige ontwerpen nog steeds aanzienlijke werkzaamheden op locatie vereisen, zoals lassen, om de installatie te voltooien.\n\nAls het de bedoeling is om de traditionele bouwmethoden op de bouwplaats te beperken of zelfs te elimineren, dan is het belangrijk om ervoor te zorgen dat het gekozen modulaire ontwerp is geselecteerd om dit resultaat te bereiken. Als het project de beloofde snelle doorlooptijd wil halen, is het van vitaal belang dat er zo veel mogelijk taken worden weggenomen die gepaard gaan met bouwen op locatie.\n\nHerwerk vermijden\n\nIndustriegemiddelden suggereren dat herbewerking tussen de vijf en negen procent van de totale projectkosten kan kosten.\nOperators moeten rekening houden met de kwaliteitsreferenties van de leverancier om de herhaalbaarheid te garanderen. \nProductie op locatie omvat meestal gespecialiseerde apparatuur, zoals precisiesnijmachines en geautomatiseerde lassystemen. Dit kan de zekerheid bieden dat het systeem wordt gebouwd in een kwaliteitsgecontroleerde productiefaciliteit, waar elk onderdeel op de gewenste lengte wordt gesneden om nauwkeurige, herhaalbare resultaten te garanderen.\n\nPartijcontrole is ook een overweging, die zorgt voor kwaliteitsgarantie en traceerbaarheid terug naar de staalfabrikant in geval van problemen.\n\nKostenzekerheid\n\nSnelheid van installatie is slechts een deel van de vergelijking. Exploitanten willen ook meer zekerheid over de kosten.\nVolgens een rapport uit 2020 van het wereldwijde ingenieurs- en adviesbureau Arup kan off-site bouwen leiden tot kostenbesparingen tot 20% voor datacenterprojecten. Het rapport noemt factoren zoals lagere arbeidskosten, kortere projecttijden, betere kwaliteitscontrole en minder afval.\n\nTraditionele bouw op locatie kan leiden tot onverwachte kosten door vertragingen, herbewerking en de behoefte aan extra middelen. Als onderdelen bijvoorbeeld op locatie worden geprefabriceerd, kan het aantal arbeidsuren op locatie worden teruggebracht, wat vaak een aanzienlijk deel van het totale projectbudget uitmaakt.\n\nAfvalvermindering is een ander belangrijk voordeel. Omdat de onderdelen niet op locatie worden gemaakt, kunnen ze veel nauwkeuriger worden gesneden en geassembleerd, waardoor zowel het afval als de bijbehorende verwijderingskosten tot een minimum worden beperkt.\n\nBovendien kan het gebruik van off-site productie meer flexibiliteit bieden op het gebied van projectbudgettering. Omdat de kosten voorspelbaarder zijn, kunnen operators hun budgetten en middelen gemakkelijker aanpassen aan veranderende projectbehoeften. Dit kan vooral belangrijk zijn in de datacenterindustrie, waar de behoefte aan capaciteit snel kan veranderen.\n\nIn het rapport van Arup wordt ook opgemerkt dat off-site constructie kan helpen om enkele van de risico's van on-site constructie te beperken, zoals veiligheidsrisico's, door de traditionele bouwelementen weg te halen van de drukke datacenteromgeving naar een fabriek met kwaliteitscontrole.\n\nHet ontwerp standaardiseren om de toeleveringsketen te stroomlijnen\n\nDe doorlooptijd van een project wordt niet alleen beïnvloed door de snelheid waarmee de installatie op locatie kan worden voltooid.\n\nSamenwerken met leveranciers om ontwerpen en apparatuur te standaardiseren heeft als bijkomend voordeel dat mogelijke vertragingen in de toeleveringsketen worden beperkt. Als er meerdere orders tegelijk worden afgehandeld, is het waarschijnlijk dat de fabrikant zijn voorraad eerder inkoopt dan gepland, waardoor het eenvoudiger wordt om orders 'op aanvraag' af te handelen.\n\nDaarnaast zullen intelligente, herhaalbare, modulaire ontwerpen ook worden ontworpen om het aantal verschillende benodigde onderdelen te minimaliseren; nog een positieve factor die een snellere doorlooptijd van bestelling tot installatie mogelijk maakt.\n\nConclusie\n\nHet gebruik van gestandaardiseerde, geprefabriceerde oplossingen voor het inperken van Aisle Containment Systemen kan leiden tot schaalvoordelen, waardoor de kosten per eenheid dalen en het totale project kosteneffectiever wordt. Het standaardiseren van ontwerpen en apparatuur kan ook de toeleveringsketen stroomlijnen en mogelijke vertragingen verminderen, wat verder bijdraagt aan kostenbesparingen.\nIn combinatie met de kortere bouwtijd en de verbeterde kwaliteitscontrole kunnen operators aanzienlijke verbeteringen realiseren.\n\nArtikel credits: https://datacentrereview.com/2023/04/the-benefits-of-modular-aisle-containment-systems/ "},{"id":"701783F6B6AC4848B5C0CBC9A0E51F30","title":"Op tijd, binnen budget. Meer kostenzekerheid voor Aisle Containment installaties","description":"In het volgende deel van onze blogreeks bekijkt Mark Halsey, onze Global Product Director, hoe modulaire, off-site constructie voor het inperken van datacenters kosten- en projectzekerheid biedt aan exploitanten.","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{701783F6-B6AC-4848-B5C0-CBC9A0E51F30}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"Op tijd, binnen budget. Meer kostenzekerheid voor Aisle Containment installaties","url":"/nl-eu/resources/blogs/2023/03/on-time-and-on-budget-aisle-containment-installations","href":"/nl-eu/resources/blogs/2023/03/on-time-and-on-budget-aisle-containment-installations"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/2945ed2096bf4d9ebda786e8e86cc900?v=f0cda8dc","publishDate":"2023-03-29","Year":"2023","Month":"03","tags":["Datacenteroplossingen","Marco","Unistrut"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Datacenteroplossingen","category":"market"},{"tag":"Marco","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Unistrut","category":"brands"}],"locale":"nl-eu","type":"Blog","page_content":"Volgens een rapport uit 2020 van het wereldwijde ingenieurs- en adviesbureau Arup[1] kan off-site constructie leiden tot kostenbesparingen tot 20 procent voor datacenterprojecten. Het rapport noemt factoren zoals lagere arbeidskosten, kortere projecttijden, betere kwaliteitscontrole en minder afval.\n\nOm deze aanzienlijke tijd- en kostenbesparingen te realiseren, is echter een zorgvuldige planning nodig en moet worden samengewerkt met een gerenommeerde leverancier die tijdens en na het inbedrijfstellingsproces advies kan geven over de omvang en lay-out van het ontwerp, zodat aan de exacte koelvereisten kan worden voldaan.\n\nHier zijn Marks beste tips voor het in bedrijf stellen van uw Aisle Containment Systemen om een maximaal rendement op uw investering te behalen.\n\n1. Ontwerp correct\n\nAisle Containment Systemen kunnen complex zijn om te ontwerpen en vereisen een hoog niveau van technische expertise om zowel de vereiste energieprestaties als het rendement op investering op de langere termijn te behalen.  Fouten in de ontwerpfase kunnen leiden tot inefficiëntie op de langere termijn of herbewerking, wat ook gevolgen heeft voor het lopende onderhoud en toekomstige upgrades en vervanging.\n\nAls je de voordelen van off-site productie overweegt, is het dus de moeite waard om een ervaren ontwerper en fabrikant te raadplegen. De leverancier begrijpt niet alleen de specifieke eisen van de datacenteromgeving, maar kan er ook voor zorgen dat alle voordelen van modulair bouwen - van het verminderen van tijd en complexiteit tot het bereiken van kostenzekerheid - volledig kunnen worden gerealiseerd.\n\n2. Plan uw installatie\n\nTraditionele constructie op locatie kan leiden tot onverwachte kosten door vertragingen, herbewerking en de behoefte aan extra hulpmiddelen. Het loont de moeite om de levering en installatie te coördineren met de fabrikant om ervoor te zorgen dat de tijdsbesparing bij de installatie volledig wordt gerealiseerd.\n\nAls onderdelen bijvoorbeeld op locatie worden geprefabriceerd, kan het aantal arbeidskrachten op locatie worden teruggebracht, wat vaak een aanzienlijk deel van het totale projectbudget vertegenwoordigt. Vergeleken met traditionele bouwmethoden kunnen de kostenbesparingen snel oplopen, omdat het aantal verschillende vakmensen op de bouwplaats tot een minimum wordt beperkt.\n\nIn het rapport van Arup wordt ook opgemerkt dat off-site constructie kan helpen om enkele van de risico's van on-site constructie te beperken, zoals veiligheidsrisico's, door de traditionele bouwelementen weg te halen van de drukke datacenteromgeving naar een fabriek met kwaliteitscontrole.\n\n3. Het ontwerp standaardiseren\n\nOm de toeleveringsketen te stroomlijnen en een snellere doorlooptijd van bestelling tot installatie mogelijk te maken, kun je overwegen om samen te werken met je externe fabrikant om het ontwerp van je Aisle Containment Systemen te standaardiseren.\n\nDit kan als bijkomend voordeel hebben dat potentiële vertragingen in de toeleveringsketen worden beperkt.  Als er meerdere orders tegelijk worden afgehandeld, is het waarschijnlijk dat de fabrikant zijn voorraad eerder dan gepland inkoopt, waardoor het gemakkelijker wordt om orders 'op aanvraag' af te handelen.\n\nDaarnaast worden intelligente, herhaalbare, modulaire ontwerpen ontworpen om het aantal verschillende benodigde onderdelen te minimaliseren; nog een positieve factor die een snellere doorlooptijd van bestelling tot installatie mogelijk maakt.\n\n4. Prioriteit geven aan kwaliteitscontrole:\n\nOff-site productie biedt een betere kwaliteitscontrole in vergelijking met constructie op locatie, maar het is nog steeds belangrijk om met je fabrikant samen te werken om ervoor te zorgen dat alle onderdelen aan strenge kwaliteitsnormen voldoen.\n\nAlle producten in ons nieuwe Aisle Containment System voldoen aan wereldwijde datacenterspecificaties en zijn ontworpen volgens DfMA- (Design for Manufacture and Assembly) en FEA- (Finite Element Analysis) methoden. Dit biedt de garantie dat ze zowel van hoge kwaliteit als volledig gestandaardiseerd zijn.\n\nElk onderdeel wordt in onze kwaliteitsgecontroleerde productiefaciliteit in een gecontroleerde omgeving op de gewenste lengte gesneden en is daarom van een beproefde standaard.\n\nAlle onderdelen worden ook geproduceerd in het Verenigd Koninkrijk of Europa en voorzien van een batchnummer. Dit fungeert als kwaliteitsgarantie en maakt het mogelijk om ze te traceren naar de staalfabrikant in geval van problemen.\n\n5. Plan voor toekomstige upgrades:\n\nHoewel u misschien niet meteen extra capaciteit nodig hebt, is het belangrijk om bij het ontwerp van uw Aisle Containment Systemen rekening te houden met toekomstige groei. Dit kan helpen om de behoefte aan dure upgrades of vervangingen verderop in de keten tot een minimum te beperken. Bovendien kan het gebruik van off-site productie meer flexibiliteit bieden wat betreft de budgettering van projecten. Omdat de kosten voorspelbaarder zijn, kunnen operators hun budgetten en middelen gemakkelijker aanpassen aan veranderende projectbehoeften. Dit kan vooral belangrijk zijn in de datacenterindustrie, waar de behoefte aan capaciteit snel kan veranderen.\n\n[1] https://www.arup.com/perspectives/publications/research/section/offsite-manufacturing-in-data-centres"},{"id":"A837BAF2A5024166A5DAFB2185C79AF9","title":"PVS Solar Shelter Atkore Unistrut","description":"Een gloednieuw product dat uw zonne-energieapparatuur beschermt tegen de elementen.","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{A837BAF2-A502-4166-A5DA-FB2185C79AF9}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"PVS Solar Shelter Atkore Unistrut","url":"/nl-eu/resources/blogs/2024/04/pvs-shelter","href":"/nl-eu/resources/blogs/2024/04/pvs-shelter"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/dbc7797cfc5c4c53a19de73f484fdd26?v=8bc36541","publishDate":"2024-04-08","Year":"2024","Month":"04","tags":["Commercieel en industrieel","Transport"],"category":["market"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Commercieel en industrieel","category":"market"},{"tag":"Transport","category":"market"}],"locale":"nl-eu","type":"Blog","page_content":"Deze shelter biedt een robuuste, modulaire constructie met een snelle montagetijd.\n\n Duurzaam en robuust – de shelter heeft een hoogwaardig zink-magnesium dak en is vervaardigd uit Atkore Unistrut-profielen.\n Eenvoudige en snelle installatie – de montagetijd van vlak verpakt tot installatie bedraagt minder dan 7 minuten.\n Een modulaire oplossing met een optimale prijs-kwaliteitverhouding.\n Optionele accessoires zijn beschikbaar, waaronder montagesteunen voor contragewichten en draadmanden, verbindingsplaten en aanpassingsstukken voor een schuin dak.\n Drie shelteropties beschikbaar: enkel, dubbel of aan de muur gemonteerd, afhankelijk van de projectvereisten.\n Verhoogde brandveiligheid – maakt het mogelijk om PV-apparatuur buitenshuis op te slaan.\n Ruimtebesparing – een externe installatie van de shelter bespaart waardevolle ruimte binnen een gebouw.\n Een kostenefficiënte oplossing met een snelle montage, eenvoudige verplaatsing en een zink-magnesium dakcoating voor extra bescherming.\n\nMet een dak bedekt met beschermend zink-magnesium is de PVS Solar Shelter een duurzame keuze voor de toekomst van onze planeet. Dit materiaal veroorzaakt minder CO₂-uitstoot dan alternatieve materialen zoals thermisch verzinken. Daarnaast biedt de coating een betere corrosiebestendigheid, een langere levensduur en een verbeterde esthetiek.\nVoor meer informatie over deze nieuwe release, gebruik alstublieft ons contactformulier."},{"id":"834CD811B15F4AD7991D16C90C93ADFB","title":"Atkore Defender™","description":"Verdedig je project met Atkore Defender™","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{834CD811-B15F-4AD7-991D-16C90C93ADFB}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"Verdedig je project met Atkore Defender™","url":"/nl-eu/resources/blogs/2024/09/defend-your-project-with-atkore-defender","href":"/nl-eu/resources/blogs/2024/09/defend-your-project-with-atkore-defender"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/53d57dc18f4c4b0490a355d2be055185?v=25437627","publishDate":"2024-09-02","Year":"2024","Month":"09","tags":["Datacenteroplossingen","Commercieel en industrieel","Unistrut"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Datacenteroplossingen","category":"market"},{"tag":"Commercieel en industrieel","category":"market"},{"tag":"Unistrut","category":"brands"}],"locale":"nl-eu","type":"Blog","page_content":"Een uitgebreide systeemoplossing van hoogwaardig afgewerkt metalen frame en kabelmanagement\nHoeveel productiever zouden uw installateurs kunnen zijn als ze niet langer het afgezaagde uiteinde van elke Atkore Unistrut of Cable Tray hoefden bij te werken? Hoeveel meer projecten zou uw bedrijf kunnen binnenhalen met producten die de totale projectkosten kunnen drukken? En wat als die producten ook duurzaam genoeg zouden zijn voor bedrijfskritische toepassingen zoals zendmasten voor mobiele telefonie, zonneparken, elektrische onderstations en vele andere die onderhevig zijn aan corrosieve elementen?\nThermisch verzinkt (HDG) is lang de standaard geweest en biedt een goede bescherming, maar meestal biedt het geen bescherming voor de hele levensduur van de installatie. Dan is er nog roestvast staal, dat een superieure bescherming biedt, maar tegen een veel hogere prijs. De afweging is dus of je de superieure bescherming van roestvast staal wilt tegen hogere kosten, of minder bescherming tegen aanzienlijk lagere kosten. Tot nu toe waren er geen effectieve alternatieven beschikbaar.\nDe oplossing\nGelukkig biedt Atkore nu onder het merk Defender™ een hoogwaardige materiaalcoating die ontworpen is voor gebruik in omgevingen met hoge corrosie. Deze belangrijke toevoeging aan onze uitgebreide catalogus biedt ingenieurs en aannemers een kostenefficiënt alternatief voor roestvast staal voor buitentoepassingen met een hoge corrosiegraad.\nDe Atkore Defender™ gecoate productlijn maakt de levering mogelijk van systemen die lang meegaan. De Atkore Defender™ coating staat bekend om zijn superieure prestaties en presteert beter dan thermisch verzinkt staal door tot 3 keer langer mee te gaan voordat het de 5% rode roestgrens bereikt*. Hierdoor kan een Atkore Defender™ gecoat product zijn roestvrije uiterlijk langer behouden, aangezien de zelfherstellende eigenschappen van het staal betekenen dat het zichzelf opnieuw kan beschermen wanneer het gesneden of gekrast wordt.\nBovendien kan bouwen met Atkore Defender™ aanzienlijke besparingen opleveren voor de levensduur van een project, waardoor teams vervanging en duur onderhoud kunnen vermijden die anders nodig zouden kunnen zijn met mindere soorten staalcoatings.\nDoor Atkore Defender™ te gebruiken, kunnen ingenieurs en aannemers genieten van de volgende belangrijke voordelen:\n\n Zelfherstellende coating - De zelfherstellende eigenschappen van Atkore Defender™ betekenen dat het staal zichzelf opnieuw kan beschermen wanneer het gesneden of gekrast wordt. Dit vermindert het risico en de bezorgdheid dat de coating onbedoeld beschadigd raakt tijdens de installatie en kan secundaire herstellingen overbodig maken. In het algemeen helpt dit om projecten op schema te houden, de arbeidsefficiëntie te verhogen, de kosten voor nacontroles te verlagen en de kwaliteit te handhaven.\n Stroomlijnt de installatie - Atkore Unistrut kanalen, goten en accessoires met een coating kunnen de binding van schroefdraden, zoals bij thermisch verzinken, elimineren.\n Ideaal voor corrosieve buitenomgevingen - Tot 3 keer betere prestaties dan thermisch verzinkt*. Waar bij thermisch verzinken roest kan ontstaan op het snijvlak, kan Atkore Defender™ na verloop van tijd genezen. Dit maakt het de ideale oplossing voor corrosieve omgevingen zoals industriële faciliteiten, daksteunen, frames voor zonnepanelen, snelwegen, spoorwegen, bruggen, parkeerstructuren, mobiele telefoontorens, elektrische onderstations en nog veel meer toepassingen.\n Een kosteneffectieve optie - de speciaal gecoate producten van Atkore Defender kunnen de totale projectkostenbesparingen verbeteren omdat er geen roestvrijstalen alternatieven meer nodig zijn.\n\nBewezen prestaties\n\nDe Atkore Defender™ gecoate producten zijn geformuleerd om bestand te zijn tegen zoutnevel, hoge vochtigheid en andere extreme omgevingsfactoren die voorkomen in veeleisende en bedrijfskritische toepassingen. Ze zijn ideaal om te specificeren voor bouwprojecten zoals gsm-masten, elektrische onderstations, landbouwfaciliteiten, transport, bruggen, parkeerstructuren, spoorwegen, platforms, frames voor zonnepanelen, steunen op daken en vele andere installaties waar thermisch verzinkte producten niet opgewassen zijn tegen de taak.\nOm ingenieurs en aannemers te helpen vertrouwen te krijgen in Atkore Defender™ coatings, biedt Atkore ook een uitgebreide reeks hulpmiddelen voor hun evaluatie, waaronder:\n\n Door derden uitgevoerde, geaccrediteerde laboratoriumtests en ISO- en ASTM-normen ter ondersteuning van prestatieclaims.\n Casestudies die het gebruik van Atkore Defender™ in toepassingen demonstreren.\n\nWaarom Atkore Defender™ gebruiken?\nDe uiteindelijke voordelen zijn duidelijk: betere prestaties en grotere besparingen op projectkosten.\nAls de originele authentieke Unistrut en met een eeuw ervaring in kabelbeheer en -bescherming is de nieuwe Atkore Defender™ gecoate productlijn exclusief verkrijgbaar bij Atkore. Het omvat metalen frames en kabelbeheer, lengtes en accessoires die zorgen voor een volledige gemoedsrust van het systeem.\nMet deze nieuwste innovatie blijft Atkore groeien als one-stop-oplossing voor uw kabelbeheer en -beschermingsbehoeften. Atkore biedt een uitgebreid portfolio van toonaangevende merken en kan bogen op een eeuw ervaring en expertise. Met deze nieuwste release blijft Atkore toonaangevend en versterkt het zijn positie als betrouwbare marktleider.\nNeem vandaag nog contact op met ons team om het gebruik van Atkore Defender™ op uw volgende project te bespreken, klik hier."},{"id":"1B02E9FCE1034EBEA503D1963C79E43F","title":"De waarheid: redenen waarom de kanaalondersteuningssystemen van Atkore Unistrut beter presteren dan geïmporteerde alternatieven","description":"In het dynamische landschap van de mechanische en elektrische (M&E) industrie ligt verandering niet alleen in het verschiet, maar past het zich vlak voor onze ogen aan.","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{1B02E9FC-E103-4EBE-A503-D1963C79E43F}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"Lees meer","url":"/nl-eu/resources/blogs/2024/01/why-atkore-unistruts-channel-support-systems-triumph","href":"/nl-eu/resources/blogs/2024/01/why-atkore-unistruts-channel-support-systems-triumph"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/70ddff046ba24f0cbd3916cd33e3ae79?v=95f41021","publishDate":"2024-01-30","Year":"2024","Month":"01","tags":["Commercieel en industrieel","Datacenteroplossingen","Unistrut","Unistrut Bouw"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Commercieel en industrieel","category":"market"},{"tag":"Datacenteroplossingen","category":"market"},{"tag":"Unistrut","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Unistrut Bouw","category":"brands"}],"locale":"nl-eu","type":"Blog","page_content":"In het dynamische landschap van de mechanische en elektrische (M&E) industrie ligt verandering niet alleen in het verschiet, maar past het zich vlak voor onze ogen aan. De Gouden Draad is populair in de industrie en wordt gevormd door de toewijding aan de veiligheid van gebouwen. Achter de schermen is er echter een revolutie aan de gang. Terwijl de normen in bouwveiligheidswetten worden aangescherpt, wordt er bij de inkoop steeds meer prioriteit gegeven aan veilige en op feiten gebaseerde ondersteuningssystemen.\n\nToonaangevende aannemers nemen het voortouw in deze verandering en leggen de nadruk op standaard workflows, vroegtijdige aankondigingen van betrokkenheid en proactieve dialogen met fabrikanten. Het doel? Slecht vakmanschap uitbannen, installaties standaardiseren en volledig traceerbare, bewijskrachtige systemen opzetten zodat fabrikanten de controle krijgen over prestaties en garanties.\n\nDeze transformatie brengt echter een nieuwe uitdaging met zich mee: een toestroom van geïmporteerde kanaalondersteuningssystemen die door distributeurs vaak van een nieuw merk worden voorzien. De risico's van deze trend kunnen niet worden overschat. BS6946 schrijft voor dat de stempel van de fabrikant en de referenties die voldoen aan de gestelde parameters duidelijk zichtbaar moeten zijn. Deze zelfcertificering heeft betrekking op cruciale aspecten zoals de afmetingen van het kanaal en de gebruikte materialen.\n\nHet probleem is dat steeds meer distributeurs marketingtactieken gebruiken waarbij ze zich voordoen als fabrikanten, wat een gevaarlijk scenario creëert voor de ondersteunende systemen bij de installatie van kanalen. Het verschil tussen een echte fabrikant en een distributeur die producten van een walserijen brandmerkt, is essentieel.\n\nAtkore Unistrut heeft bij de productie van kanaalsystemen controle over elke stap in het proces. Het streven naar kwaliteit is essentieel en zorgt ervoor dat we voldoen aan de BS6946-normen. Wanneer een walserij echter een kanaal voor een distributeur brandmerkt, is winst het belangrijkste motief. Dit gaat vaak ten koste van de kwaliteit om een gezonde marge te behouden.\n\nDe reis naar een veilig ondersteuningssysteem begint al in de staalfabriek. Atkore Unistrut gaat nog een stap verder en documenteert de materiaalcertificeringen nauwkeurig, waardoor we een onafgebroken bewijsspoor creëren. Deze toewijding zorgt ervoor dat het hele productieproces, van de staalselectie tot het eindproduct, traceerbaar en controleerbaar is en volledig in overeenstemming met de industrienormen. De gouden draad van verantwoording wordt naadloos geweven van de staalfabriek tot de uiteindelijke installatie en garandeert belanghebbenden dat elk element van het ondersteuningssysteem voldoet aan de vereiste specificaties.\n\nAnderzijds geven distributeurs die gestanste beugels of kanaalsystemen van walserijen importeren de controle over deze essentiële aspecten uit handen. Ze zijn geen eigenaar van het product en hebben ook niet de mogelijkheid om het productieproces te beïnvloeden of te overzien. De walserij is volledig verantwoordelijk voor de inkoop van materialen, de kwaliteitscontroles en het bepalen van de belastbaarheid. Dit gebrek aan controle leidt tot grote zorgen over de consistentie en betrouwbaarheid van het eindproduct.\nBovendien bevinden distributeurs zich bij een storing in een precaire positie. Omdat ze geen controle hebben over het fabricageproces, zijn ze afhankelijk van de fabrikant van de molen voor aansprakelijkheid. Ze kunnen dus niet onafhankelijk instaan voor de integriteit of de prestaties van producten. Deze afhankelijkheid kan leiden tot een mogelijk gebrek aan verantwoordelijkheid. Distributeurs kunnen namelijk te maken krijgen met de gevolgen van een storing zonder direct toezicht of invloed op de productiekwaliteiten die dergelijke incidenten hadden kunnen voorkomen.\n\nDe kanaalondersteuningssystemen die door Atkore Unistrut worden gefabriceerd zijn niet alleen een product voor de industrie, maar ook een partner die zich inzet voor de hoogste normen op het gebied van controle, verantwoordelijkheid en betrouwbaarheid. Dankzij de robuuste aanpak van Atkore Unistrut wordt elke stap, van materiaalselectie tot belastbaarheid, nauwkeurig beheerd. Hierdoor kunnen belanghebbenden erop vertrouwen dat de veiligheid niet in het gedrang komt tijdens het nastreven van winst.\n\nAangezien de M&E-industrie aan deze transformatieve reis begint, wordt de keuze voor Atkore Unistrut niet alleen een voorkeur, maar ook een verantwoorde investering in het bouwen aan een veiligere en veerkrachtigere toekomst.\n\nDanny Hall\nDirecteur verkoop M&E\nAtkore UK"},{"id":"701783F6B6AC4848B5C0CBC9A0E51F30","title":"Respecter les délais et le budget. ","description":"Une plus grande certitude en matière de coûts pour les installations de confinement d'allées","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{701783F6-B6AC-4848-B5C0-CBC9A0E51F30}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"Respecter les délais et le budget.","url":"/fr-eu/resources/blogs/2023/03/on-time-and-on-budget-aisle-containment-installations","href":"/fr-eu/resources/blogs/2023/03/on-time-and-on-budget-aisle-containment-installations"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/2945ed2096bf4d9ebda786e8e86cc900?v=c7a34c51","publishDate":"2023-03-29","Year":"2023","Month":"03","tags":["Centre de données","Marco","Unistrut"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Centre de données","category":"market"},{"tag":"Marco","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Unistrut","category":"brands"}],"locale":"fr-eu","type":"Blog","page_content":"Dans le prochain article de notre série de blogs, Mark Halsey, notre directeur mondial des produits, examine comment la construction modulaire hors site pour le confinement des allées des centres de données offre aux opérateurs une certitude en matière de coûts et de projets.\n\nSelon un rapport publié en 2020 par le cabinet international d'ingénierie et de conseil Arup[1], la construction hors site peut permettre de réaliser des économies allant jusqu'à 20 % pour les projets de centres de données. Ce rapport cite des facteurs tels que la réduction des coûts de main-d'œuvre, le raccourcissement des délais du projet, l'amélioration du contrôle de la qualité et la réduction des déchets.\n\nCependant, pour réaliser ces gains de temps et d'argent importants, il faut une planification minutieuse et travailler avec un fournisseur de renom qui peut donner des conseils tout au long du processus de mise en service et au-delà, sur la taille et l'agencement de la conception, pour aider à répondre aux demandes précises de refroidissement.\n\nVoici les principaux conseils de Mark pour la mise en service de votre système de confinement d'allée afin d'obtenir un retour sur investissement maximal.\n\n1. Concevoir correctement \nLes systèmes de confinement des allées peuvent être complexes à concevoir et nécessitent un haut niveau d'expertise technique pour atteindre à la fois la performance énergétique requise et le retour sur investissement à long terme. Les erreurs commises lors de la phase de conception peuvent entraîner des inefficacités à long terme ou des travaux de réfection, ce qui a un impact sur la maintenance en cours et sur les futures mises à niveau et remplacements. \nPar conséquent, lorsque l'on envisage les avantages de la fabrication hors site, il vaut la peine de consulter un concepteur et un fabricant expérimentés. Non seulement le fournisseur comprendra les exigences spécifiques de l'environnement du centre de données, mais il pourra également veiller à ce que tous les avantages de la construction modulaire - réduction des délais et de la complexité, certitude des coûts - puissent être pleinement exploités.\n\n2. Planifiez votre installation \nLa construction traditionnelle sur site peut entraîner des coûts inattendus en raison des retards, des retouches et du besoin de ressources supplémentaires. Il vaut la peine de coordonner la livraison et l'installation avec le fabricant pour s'assurer que les économies de temps réalisées lors de l'installation sont pleinement exploitées. \nPar exemple, les éléments préfabriqués hors site permettent de réduire la main-d'œuvre sur place, qui représente souvent une part importante du budget global du projet. Par rapport aux méthodes traditionnelles de construction en dur, les économies réalisées peuvent rapidement s'additionner, en minimisant le nombre de corps de métier sur le site. \nLe rapport d'Arup indique également que la construction hors site peut contribuer à atténuer certains des risques associés à la construction sur site, tels que les problèmes de sécurité, en retirant les éléments de construction traditionnels de l'environnement très actif du centre de données pour les placer dans une usine de fabrication soumise à un contrôle de qualité.\n\n3. Normaliser la conception \nPour rationaliser la chaîne d'approvisionnement et accélérer le passage de la commande à l'installation, envisagez de collaborer avec votre fabricant externe afin de normaliser la conception de votre système de confinement d'allée. \nCela peut avoir l'avantage supplémentaire de réduire les retards potentiels de la chaîne d'approvisionnement. Lorsque plusieurs commandes sont traitées simultanément, il est probable que le fabricant achète des stocks à l'avance, ce qui facilite le traitement des commandes \"à la demande\". \nEn outre, des conceptions modulaires intelligentes et reproductibles seront également conçues pour minimiser le nombre de composants différents nécessaires, ce qui constitue un autre facteur positif permettant d'accélérer le passage de la commande à l'installation.\n\n4. Donner la priorité au contrôle de la qualité : \nLa fabrication hors site offre un meilleur contrôle de la qualité que la construction sur site, mais il est toujours important de travailler avec votre fabricant pour s'assurer que tous les composants répondent à des normes de qualité strictes. \nTous les produits incorporés dans notre nouveau système de confinement des allées répondent aux spécifications mondiales des centres de données et sont conçus selon les méthodes DfMA (conception pour la fabrication et l'assemblage) et FEA (analyse par éléments finis). Cela garantit leur haute qualité et leur standardisation totale. \nFabriqué dans notre usine dont la qualité est contrôlée, chaque composant est coupé à la longueur souhaitée dans un environnement contrôlé et est donc d'une qualité éprouvée. \nTous les composants sont également fabriqués au Royaume-Uni ou en Europe et portent un numéro de lot. Cela garantit leur qualité et permet de remonter jusqu'au fabricant d'acier en cas de problème.\n\n5. Prévoir les mises à niveau futures : \nMême si vous n'avez pas besoin d'une capacité supplémentaire dans l'immédiat, il est important de concevoir votre système de confinement d'allée en tenant compte de la croissance future. Cela permet de minimiser le besoin de mises à niveau ou de remplacements coûteux à l'avenir. En outre, le recours à une fabrication hors site peut offrir une plus grande souplesse en termes de budgétisation du projet. Les coûts étant plus prévisibles, les opérateurs peuvent plus facilement ajuster leurs budgets et leurs ressources pour répondre à l'évolution des besoins du projet. Cela peut s'avérer particulièrement important dans le secteur des centres de données, où les besoins en capacité peuvent évoluer rapidement.\n[1] https://www.arup.com/perspectives/publications/research/section/offsite-manufacturing-in-data-centres\n \n "},{"id":"1396D739173E417F929A544A15A2BDB6","title":"S'épanouir dans un marché difficile et en constante évolution","description":"Carly Wills s'entretient avec Carl Jones, Président de la gestion et de la protection des câbles (International) chez Atkore, sur la vie au sein de l'entreprise.","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{1396D739-173E-417F-929A-544A15A2BDB6}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"Thriving in a Challenging and Changing Market","url":"/fr-eu/resources/blogs/2023/06/thriving-in-a-challenging-and-changing-market","href":"/fr-eu/resources/blogs/2023/06/thriving-in-a-challenging-and-changing-market"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/a5b838238c62447fb54f91cd038f3435?v=0e364b3d","publishDate":"2023-06-14","Year":"2023","Month":"06","tags":["Centre de données","Marco","Unistrut"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Centre de données","category":"market"},{"tag":"Marco","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Unistrut","category":"brands"}],"locale":"fr-eu","type":"Blog","page_content":"CW : Parlez-nous de vous et comment vous êtes arrivé dans ce secteur.\n\nCJ : Je suis dans ce secteur depuis environ 14 ans, et avant cela, j’étais dans la céramique industrielle. J'ai commencé dans l'automobile, en travaillant dans les opérations, et je suis devenu directeur général à l'âge de 30 ans. J'ai ensuite décidé de quitter l'automobile car je voulais interagir de manière plus rapprochée avec les clients, alors je suis allé dans une entreprise appelée Morgan Ceramics. Ensuite, je voulais prouver à moi-même que je pouvais reproduire mon succès initial, alors j'ai rejoint Atkore, qui venait tout juste d'être formé à l'époque, et en 12 mois, j'ai été nommé directeur général.\n\nLe défi de travailler avec des personnes de différentes cultures à travers le monde est quelque chose que j'apprécie vraiment dans mon travail. J'éprouve aussi une réelle satisfaction à nourrir les talents – cela m’a aidé à devenir un meilleur leader et me permet de consacrer plus de temps à la stratégie et à la croissance de l’entreprise.\n\nCW : Pour ceux qui ne le savent peut-être pas, pouvez-vous nous donner un aperçu du travail qu'Atkore réalise ?\n\n\nCJ : Nous fournissons un large portefeuille de produits pour les secteurs électriques de l’industrie de la construction. Nous le faisons par le biais de grossistes et de distributeurs électriques à travers le monde, et nous travaillons directement avec des clients finaux dans des marchés verticaux comme les centres de données, les semi-conducteurs, l’infrastructure électrique, et bien plus encore. Nous fabriquons tous nos produits et fournissons à 87 pays.\n\nL'un de nos plus grands axes d'attention est l'énergie renouvelable, qui constitue une partie clé de notre stratégie. Par exemple, toutes nos nouvelles usines utilisent des panneaux solaires, nous réutilisons l’énergie au sein de notre entreprise, et nos équipes de vente s'orientent vers des voitures électriques.\n\nCW : Parlez-nous de votre rôle actuel – de quoi êtes-vous responsable et à quoi ressemble une journée de travail typique ?\n\nCJ : Ce n’est certainement pas un horaire classique de 9h à 17h30 ! Par exemple, en raison des différents fuseaux horaires, je peux avoir une discussion très tôt le matin avec mon équipe en Nouvelle-Zélande, puis un appel très tard le dimanche avec mon équipe israélienne. Les lundis matins sont généralement les mêmes pour moi, car ils consistent à examiner les échanges économiques mondiaux. Je dois convertir la devise en dollars, puis à nouveau dans la devise locale, et cela change chaque jour, donc c’est généralement assez mouvementé ! À part cela, il n'y a pas de journée typique – et c’est la partie la plus excitante de mon travail. J’apprécie la manière dont mon travail pose constamment de nouveaux défis.\n\n\nCW : Quelles sont les meilleures choses à propos de votre rôle ? Quelles sont les plus grandes difficultés ?\n\nCJ : Le meilleur aspect est de traiter avec des marchés divers et des clients différents. Le plus grand défi est probablement la volatilité de la situation mondiale de nos jours – par ce que j’entends par là, les nombreux changements liés à la guerre, à l’inflation et aux problèmes économiques. Il y a un réel manque de stabilité sur le marché actuellement et c’est quelque chose de difficile, mais qui est finalement gratifiant lorsque nous travaillons ensemble en équipe pour traverser cela.\n\nCW : Comment la COVID-19 a-t-elle affecté l’industrie ? Quelles sont les choses positives qui en sont ressorties ?\n\nCJ : La pandémie a été terrible, mais d'une certaine manière, la construction en a probablement profité. Elle a renforcé l’industrie car elle a montré aux entreprises leurs faiblesses et les a forcées à examiner leurs processus de manière plus approfondie. Elle a aussi prouvé que l’on pouvait faire travailler les gens efficacement depuis chez eux. Cependant, je pense que les gens doivent passer du temps au bureau. La camaraderie et l'interaction humaine sont des éléments dont nous bénéficions tous.\n\nCW : En dehors de la COVID-19, quels ont été les plus grands changements dans l'industrie ces derniers temps ? Quels seront les plus grands changements à l'avenir ?\n\nCJ : Les plus grands défis actuels dans l’industrie sont de s’assurer que nous faisons tout notre possible pour être durables ; attirer les jeunes dans le secteur et nous assurer qu'ils sont aussi diversifiés que possible ; et traverser le climat économique actuel.\n\nCW : Quelles sont les prochaines étapes pour vous et pour Atkore ?\n\nCJ : Atkore se porte très bien et nous continuerons à investir dans des acquisitions et à développer notre activité tant du point de vue du chiffre d’affaires que des résultats nets. Dans ce cadre, je continuerai à nous aider à nous développer dans de nouveaux marchés verticaux, ainsi qu’à développer l’équipe pour m’assurer que nous avons des talents forts qui arrivent. Et j’espère qu’on aura un peu de plaisir en chemin !\n\nCW : Avez-vous des conseils de carrière pour ceux qui commencent dans l’industrie ?\n\nCJ : Mon conseil serait de ne pas se précipiter. Prenez le temps de trouver ce qui est bon pour vous en apprenant différents aspects de différentes positions. Ne vous enfermez pas dans un poste car cela peut vous limiter. Enfin, assurez-vous d’être à l’aise avec le numérique, mais rappelez-vous – les relations humaines restent essentielles.\n\nCW : Quels sont, selon vous, les produits ou technologies les plus passionnants qui arrivent sur le marché ?\n\nCJ : Le marché évolue et se dirige vers la préfabrication. Cela réduit le temps sur le chantier, augmente la qualité et accélère la livraison. Un exemple de cela est notre nouveau système Atkore Unistrut Aisle Containment, qui offre un moyen rapide et efficace de gérer la dissipation thermique. Bénéficiant de la fabrication hors site, chaque composant est découpé avec précision et subit un contrôle de qualité rigoureux pour offrir une installation simple sur site. Nous allons aussi assister à une continuation de la tendance des nouveaux produits issus de nouveaux matériaux. L’ère du galvanisé va s’estomper et de nouveaux matériaux vont le remplacer, étant plus esthétiques, plus écologiques et plus durables. Enfin, la numérisation continuera à croître et à infiltrer chaque domaine de l’industrie.\n\nCW : Quels sont vos centres d’intérêt en dehors du travail ?\n\nCJ : Comme tout le monde, il y a un moment où je dois relâcher la pression, et cela signifie souvent promener le chien sur la plage ou regarder un film. Je suis aussi à la salle de sport tous les mat.\n"},{"id":"3D725D41249748C89B0FE82D2EA432D6","title":"Avantages des systèmes modulaires de confinement d'allée","description":"La demande de capacité des centres de données augmente à un rythme exponentiel et le secteur doit faire face à une complexité croissante en matière de conception et de construction pour suivre le rythme.","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{3D725D41-2497-48C8-9B0F-E82D2EA432D6}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"Avantages des systèmes modulaires de confinement d'allée ","url":"/fr-eu/resources/blogs/2023/06/benefits-modular-aisle-containment","href":"/fr-eu/resources/blogs/2023/06/benefits-modular-aisle-containment"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/6371abfb053d45aaaecf3cae01f07a12?v=a96be149","publishDate":"2023-06-09","Year":"2023","Month":"06","tags":["Centre de données","Marco","Unistrut"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Centre de données","category":"market"},{"tag":"Marco","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Unistrut","category":"brands"}],"locale":"fr-eu","type":"Blog","page_content":"Les solutions préfabriquées, fabriquées hors site, contribuent à fournir un avantage concurrentiel, en offrant des délais de livraison plus rapides et une certitude en matière de coûts aux opérateurs de centres de données.\n\nQu'il s'agisse de couper le métal à différents angles, de percer, de disposer et de mettre à niveau, l'installation de systèmes de confinement des allées peut être une tâche à la fois longue et complexe. Cette complexité peut encore s'accroître si l'on tient compte de hauteurs de plafond plus élevées ou d'obstructions mécaniques, ainsi que des encombrements causés par d'autres corps de métier sur le site.\n\nCompte tenu des grandes longueurs de câbles qui doivent être acheminés et pris en charge, les opérateurs recherchent tous les avantages possibles pour construire à grande vitesse sans compromettre la qualité ou augmenter les coûts.\nAccélérer l'installation\n\nLorsque l'on examine les avantages de la construction hors site, il est important de déterminer l'étendue du service de conception et de construction proposé. La conception modulaire peut être définie de plusieurs manières et, bien que les éléments aient été coupés et préparés hors site, certaines conceptions peuvent encore nécessiter d'importants travaux sur site, tels que le soudage, pour achever l'installation.\n\nSi l'intention est de limiter, voire d'éliminer les méthodes traditionnelles de construction sur site, il est important de s'assurer que la conception modulaire choisie l'a été pour atteindre ce résultat. Il est essentiel de supprimer le plus grand nombre possible de tâches associées à la construction sur site si l'on veut que le projet atteigne la rapidité d'exécution promise.\n\nÉviter les reprises\n\nLes moyennes du secteur indiquent que les retouches peuvent coûter entre 5 et 9 % du coût total du projet.\nLes opérateurs doivent tenir compte des références de qualité du fournisseur pour s'assurer de la répétabilité. La fabrication hors site fait généralement appel à des équipements spécialisés, tels que des machines de découpe de précision et des systèmes de soudage automatisés. Cela permet de s'assurer que le système est construit dans une usine dont la qualité est contrôlée, et que chaque composant est coupé à la longueur voulue pour garantir des résultats précis et reproductibles.\n\nLe contrôle des lots est également un élément à prendre en considération, car il permet de garantir la qualité et la traçabilité jusqu'au fabricant d'acier en cas de problème.\n\nGarantir la sécurité des coûts\n\nLa rapidité d'installation n'est qu'un élément de l'équation. Les opérateurs recherchent également de meilleures garanties en matière de coûts.\n\nSelon un rapport publié en 2020 par la société internationale d'ingénierie et de conseil Arup, la construction hors site peut permettre de réaliser des économies allant jusqu'à 20 % pour les projets de centres de données. Le rapport cite des facteurs tels que la réduction des coûts de main-d'œuvre, le raccourcissement des délais du projet, l'amélioration du contrôle de la qualité et la réduction des déchets.\n\nLa construction traditionnelle sur site peut entraîner des coûts inattendus en raison des retards, des retouches et du besoin de ressources supplémentaires. Par exemple, la préfabrication d'éléments hors site permet de réduire la main-d'œuvre sur place, qui représente souvent une part importante du budget global du projet.\n\nLa réduction des déchets est un autre avantage clé. Les composants étant préparés hors site, ils peuvent être coupés et assemblés avec beaucoup plus de précision, ce qui permet de minimiser les déchets et les coûts d'élimination qui y sont associés.\n\nEn outre, le recours à la fabrication hors site peut offrir une plus grande souplesse en termes de budgétisation du projet. Les coûts étant plus prévisibles, les opérateurs peuvent plus facilement ajuster leurs budgets et leurs ressources pour répondre à l'évolution des besoins du projet. Cela peut s'avérer particulièrement important dans le secteur des centres de données, où les besoins en capacité peuvent évoluer rapidement.\n\nLe rapport d'Arup indique également que la construction hors site peut contribuer à atténuer certains des risques associés à la construction sur site, tels que les problèmes de sécurité, en retirant les éléments de construction traditionnels de l'environnement très actif du centre de données pour les placer dans une usine de fabrication soumise à un contrôle de qualité.\n\nStandardiser la conception pour rationaliser la chaîne d'approvisionnement\n\nLe délai d'achèvement d'un projet n'est pas seulement influencé par la vitesse à laquelle l'installation peut être réalisée sur place.\n\nLa collaboration avec les fournisseurs en vue de normaliser les conceptions et les équipements présente également l'avantage de réduire les retards potentiels de la chaîne d'approvisionnement. Lorsque plusieurs commandes sont traitées simultanément, il est probable que le fabricant achète des stocks à l'avance, ce qui facilite le traitement des commandes \"à la demande\".\n\nEn outre, des conceptions modulaires intelligentes et reproductibles seront également conçues pour minimiser le nombre de composants différents nécessaires, ce qui constitue un autre facteur positif permettant d'accélérer le passage de la commande à l'installation.\n\nEn conclusion\n\nL'utilisation de solutions standardisées et préfabriquées de confinement des allées peut conduire à des économies d'échelle, réduisant le coût unitaire et rendant le projet global plus rentable. La standardisation des conceptions et des équipements peut également rationaliser la chaîne d'approvisionnement et réduire les retards potentiels, ce qui contribue encore à la réduction des coûts.\nAvec la réduction du temps de construction et l'amélioration du contrôle de la qualité, les opérateurs peuvent réaliser des améliorations significatives.\n\nCrédits de l'article : https://datacentrereview.com/2023/04/the-benefits-of-modular-aisle-containment-systems/ "},{"id":"A837BAF2A5024166A5DAFB2185C79AF9","title":"PVS Solar Shelter Atkore Unistrut","description":"Découvrez le PVS Solar Shelter– Disponible dès maintenant ! Un tout nouveau produit conçu pour protéger votre équipement solaire des intempéries.","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{A837BAF2-A502-4166-A5DA-FB2185C79AF9}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"PVS Solar Shelter Atkore Unistrut","url":"/fr-eu/resources/blogs/2024/04/pvs-shelter","href":"/fr-eu/resources/blogs/2024/04/pvs-shelter"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/dbc7797cfc5c4c53a19de73f484fdd26?v=0cffa907","publishDate":"2024-04-08","Year":"2024","Month":"04","tags":["Commercial et industriel","Unistrut"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Commercial et industriel","category":"market"},{"tag":"Unistrut","category":"brands"}],"locale":"fr-eu","type":"Blog","page_content":"Cet abri offre une construction modulaire robuste avec un temps d’assemblage rapide.\n\n Durable et robuste, l’abri est doté d’un toit en zinc-magnésium de haute qualité et est fabriqué à partir de profilés Atkore Unistrut.\n Installation simple et rapide, le temps d’assemblage, du kit à plat à l’installation, est inférieur à 7 minutes.\n Une solution modulaire offrant un équilibre optimal entre prix et qualité.\n Des accessoires optionnels sont disponibles, notamment des supports de montage pour contrepoids et paniers à câbles, des plaques de connexion et des pièces d'ajustement pour toit incliné.\n Trois options d’abri sont disponibles : simple, double ou monté au mur, pour répondre aux exigences de chaque projet.\n Sécurité incendie améliorée : l’abri permet de stocker les équipements photovoltaïques en extérieur.\n Gain d’espace : l’installation extérieure de l’abri permet de libérer de l’espace précieux à l’intérieur d’un bâtiment.\n Une solution économique avec un temps d’assemblage rapide, une grande mobilité et un revêtement en zinc-magnésium pour une meilleure protection.\n\nAvec un toit recouvert de zinc-magnésium protecteur, le PVS Solar Shelter représente un choix durable pour l’avenir de notre planète. Il génère moins d’émissions de CO₂ que d’autres matériaux comme la galvanisation à chaud. De plus, ce revêtement offre une résistance accrue à la corrosion, garantissant une durée de vie plus longue et un meilleur aspect esthétique.\nPour plus d’informations sur ce nouveau produit, veuillez utiliser notre formulaire de contact."},{"id":"834CD811B15F4AD7991D16C90C93ADFB","title":"Défendez votre projet avec Atkore Defender™","description":"Un système complet d'ossature métallique de finition premium et de gestion des câbles.","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{834CD811-B15F-4AD7-991D-16C90C93ADFB}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"Défendez votre projet avec Atkore Defender™","url":"/fr-eu/resources/blogs/2024/09/defend-your-project-with-atkore-defender","href":"/fr-eu/resources/blogs/2024/09/defend-your-project-with-atkore-defender"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/53d57dc18f4c4b0490a355d2be055185?v=6664c6ff","publishDate":"2024-09-02","Year":"2024","Month":"09","tags":["Commercial et industriel","Centre de données","Unistrut"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Commercial et industriel","category":"market"},{"tag":"Centre de données","category":"market"},{"tag":"Unistrut","category":"brands"}],"locale":"fr-eu","type":"Blog","page_content":"Combien de fois vos installateurs pourraient-ils être plus productifs s'ils n'avaient plus à retoucher l'extrémité coupée de chaque profilé Unistrut ou chemin de câbles Atkore ? Combien de projets supplémentaires votre entreprise pourrait-elle remporter grâce à des produits capables de réduire les coûts globaux du projet ? Et si ces produits étaient également suffisamment durables pour les applications critiques telles que les tours de téléphonie mobile, les fermes solaires, les sous-stations électriques et bien d'autres encore soumises à des éléments corrosifs ?\nLa galvanisation à chaud (HDG) a longtemps été la norme, offrant un bon niveau de protection, mais le plus souvent elle ne protège pas l'acier pendant toute la durée de vie de l'installation. Vient ensuite l'acier inoxydable, qui offre une protection supérieure, mais à un prix beaucoup plus élevé. Il faut donc choisir entre la protection supérieure de l'acier inoxydable, mais à un coût plus élevé, et une protection moindre, mais à un coût nettement inférieur. Jusqu'à présent, il n'existait pas d'alternative efficace.\nLa solution\nHeureusement, Atkore propose désormais, sous sa marque Defender™, un revêtement de matériaux haut de gamme conçu pour être utilisé dans des environnements à forte corrosion. Cet ajout significatif à notre catalogue complet offre aux ingénieurs et aux entrepreneurs une alternative rentable à l'acier inoxydable pour les applications extérieures à forte corrosion.\nLa gamme de produits revêtus Atkore Defender™ permet de livrer des systèmes qui durent. Reconnu pour sa capacité à offrir des performances supérieures, le revêtement Atkore Defender™ surpasse la galvanisation à chaud en durent jusqu'à 3 fois plus longtemps avant d'atteindre le critère de défaillance de 5 % de rouille rouge*. Cela permet au produit revêtu d'Atkore Defender™ de conserver plus longtemps son apparence exempte de rouille, car ses propriétés d'autoréparation signifient que l'acier peut se re-protéger en cas de coupure ou de rayure.\nEn outre, construire avec Atkore Defender™ peut offrir des économies significatives sur la durée de vie d'un projet, permettant aux équipes d'éviter le remplacement et l'entretien coûteux qui pourraient autrement être nécessaires avec des types de revêtements d'acier moins importants.\nEn utilisant Atkore Defender™, les ingénieurs et les entrepreneurs peuvent bénéficier des principaux avantages suivants :\n\n Revêtement auto-cicatrisant - Les propriétés auto-cicatrisantes de l'Atkore Defender™ signifient que l'acier peut se re-protéger lorsqu'il est coupé ou rayé. Cela réduit le risque et l'inquiétude de voir le revêtement endommagé par inadvertance pendant l'installation et peut éliminer le besoin de retouches secondaires. Dans l'ensemble, cela permet de maintenir les projets sur la bonne voie, d'augmenter l'efficacité de la main-d'œuvre, de réduire les dépenses d'inspection de suivi et de maintenir la qualité.\n Rationalisation de l'installation - Les rails, plateaux et accessoires Atkore Unistrut enduits permettent d'éliminer le grippage des filets associé à la galvanisation à chaud.\n Idéal pour les environnements extérieurs corrosifs - Jusqu'à 3 fois les performances de la galvanisation à chaud*. Là où la rouille de la galvanisation à chaud peut se former sur l'extrémité coupée, Atkore Defender™ peut cicatriser avec le temps. Cela en fait la solution idéale pour les environnements corrosifs tels que les installations industrielles, les supports de toiture, l'encadrement des panneaux solaires, les autoroutes, les chemins de fer, les ponts, les structures de stationnement, les tours de téléphonie mobile, les sous-stations électriques, et bien d'autres applications.\n Une option rentable - Les produits à revêtement spécial Atkore Defender peuvent améliorer les économies globales du projet car ils éliminent le besoin d'alternatives en acier inoxydable.\n\nDes performances éprouvées\nFormulé pour résister au brouillard salin, à l'humidité élevée et à d'autres conditions environnementales extrêmes rencontrées dans les applications exigeantes et critiques, le produit revêtu Atkore Defender™ est idéal pour les projets de construction tels que les tours de téléphonie mobile, les sous-stations électriques, les installations agricoles, les transports, les ponts, les structures de stationnement, les chemins de fer, les plates-formes, l'encadrement des panneaux solaires, les supports de toiture et de nombreuses autres installations où les produits galvanisés à chaud pourraient ne pas être à la hauteur de la tâche.\n\nEn outre, pour aider les ingénieurs et les entrepreneurs à prendre confiance dans les revêtements Atkore Defender™, Atkore fournit également un ensemble complet d'outils pour leur évaluation, notamment :\n\n Des tests en laboratoire accrédités par une tierce partie et des normes ISO et ASTM pour étayer les déclarations de performance.\n Études de cas démontrant l'utilisation d'Atkore Defender™ en application.\n\nPourquoi utiliser Atkore Defender ?™\nLes avantages sont évidents : de meilleures performances et une réduction des coûts du projet.\nEn tant qu'Unistrut authentique et original, et avec un siècle d'expérience dans la gestion et la protection des câbles, la nouvelle ligne de produits revêtus Atkore Defender™ est exclusivement disponible chez Atkore. Englobant l'ossature métallique et la gestion des câbles, les longueurs et les accessoires sont fournis, offrant une tranquillité d'esprit complète du système.\nAvec cette dernière innovation, Atkore continue de se développer en tant que solution unique pour vos besoins en matière de gestion et de protection des câbles. Offrant un vaste portefeuille de marques leaders sur le marché et s'appuyant sur un siècle d'héritage et d'expertise, cette nouvelle version permet à Atkore de continuer à montrer la voie, en se renforçant en tant que leader du marché.\nContactez notre équipe dès aujourd'hui pour discuter de l'utilisation d'Atkore Defender™ sur votre prochain projet, cliquez ici."},{"id":"1B02E9FCE1034EBEA503D1963C79E43F","title":"La vérité dévoilée : pourquoi les systèmes de support de canaux Atkore Unistrut triomphent des alternatives importées","description":"Dans le paysage dynamique du secteur de la mécanique et de l'électricité (M&E), le changement ne se profile pas seulement à l'horizon ; il se produit sous nos yeux.","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{1B02E9FC-E103-4EBE-A503-D1963C79E43F}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"Blog","url":"/fr-eu/resources/blogs/2024/01/why-atkore-unistruts-channel-support-systems-triumph","href":"/fr-eu/resources/blogs/2024/01/why-atkore-unistruts-channel-support-systems-triumph"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/70ddff046ba24f0cbd3916cd33e3ae79?v=95f41021","publishDate":"2024-01-30","Year":"2024","Month":"01","tags":["Commercial et industriel","Unistrut","Centre de données","Unistrut Construction"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Commercial et industriel","category":"market"},{"tag":"Unistrut","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Centre de données","category":"market"},{"tag":"Unistrut Construction","category":"brands"}],"locale":"fr-eu","type":"Blog","page_content":"Dans le paysage dynamique du secteur de la mécanique et de l'électricité (M&E), le changement ne se profile pas seulement à l'horizon ; il se produit sous nos yeux. Le fil d'or qui tisse l'industrie est l'engagement en faveur de la sécurité des bâtiments ; en coulisses, une révolution est en train de s'opérer. Alors que la loi sur la sécurité des bâtiments renforce les normes, l'état d'esprit en matière de passation de marchés évolue vers la priorité accordée à des systèmes de soutien sûrs et fondés sur des données probantes.\n\nLes principaux entrepreneurs sont les fers de lance de ce changement, en mettant l'accent sur les flux de travail standard, les avis d'engagement précoces et les dialogues proactifs avec les fabricants. L'objectif ? Mettre fin aux malfaçons, normaliser les installations et mettre en place des systèmes de traçabilité et de preuves qui permettent aux fabricants de s'approprier les performances et les garanties.\n\nToutefois, cette transformation s'accompagne d'un nouveau défi : l'afflux de systèmes de soutien importés, souvent rebaptisés par les distributeurs. Les risques associés à cette tendance ne peuvent être surestimés. La norme BS6946 stipule que le cachet du fabricant, ainsi que les références répondant aux paramètres définis, doivent être évidents. Cette certification englobe des aspects cruciaux tels que les dimensions des canaux et les matériaux utilisés.\n\nC'est là que réside le problème : les distributeurs utilisent de plus en plus des tactiques de marketing pour se présenter comme des fabricants, ce qui crée un scénario dangereux pour les systèmes d'aide à l'installation des canaux. La distinction entre un véritable fabricant et un distributeur qui marque le produit d'un laminoir est essentielle.\n\nLorsqu'Atkore Unistrut produit des systèmes de caniveaux, il contrôle chaque étape du processus. L'engagement en faveur de la qualité est intrinsèque, garantissant la conformité aux normes BS6946. Toutefois, lorsqu'un laminoir marque un canal pour un distributeur, la motivation première est le profit, souvent au prix d'un compromis sur la qualité pour maintenir une marge confortable.\n\nLe voyage vers un système de support sûr commence dès l'aciérie. Atkore Unistrut va encore plus loin en documentant méticuleusement les certifications des matériaux, créant ainsi une piste de preuves ininterrompue qui commence avec les matières premières elles-mêmes. Cet engagement garantit que l'ensemble du processus de production, de la sélection de l'acier au produit final, est traçable, contrôlable et strictement conforme aux normes industrielles. Le principe de responsabilité est appliqué sans discontinuité de l'aciérie à l'installation finale, ce qui permet aux parties prenantes de s'assurer que chaque élément du système de soutien est conforme aux spécifications requises.\n\nEn revanche, les distributeurs qui importent des supports ou des systèmes de canalisation estampés en provenance de laminoirs renoncent à contrôler ces aspects essentiels. Ils ne sont pas propriétaires du produit et n'ont pas la possibilité d'influencer ou de superviser le processus de fabrication. L'approvisionnement en matériaux, les contrôles qualité et la détermination des capacités de charge sont du ressort exclusif du laminoir. Cette absence de contrôle soulève de sérieuses inquiétudes quant à la cohérence et à la fiabilité du produit final.\nDe plus, en cas de défaillance, les distributeurs se retrouvent dans une situation précaire. N'ayant pas le contrôle du processus de fabrication, ils deviennent dépendants du fabricant pour ce qui concerne la responsabilité. Par essence, ils ne peuvent pas se porter garants de l'intégrité ou de la performance du produit de manière indépendante. Cette dépendance introduit une lacune potentielle en matière de responsabilité, car les distributeurs peuvent se retrouver aux prises avec les conséquences d'une défaillance sans surveillance directe ni influence sur les qualités de fabrication qui auraient pu prévenir de tels incidents.\n\nEn choisissant les systèmes de support de canal fabriqués par Atkore Unistrut, l'industrie gagne non seulement un produit mais aussi un partenaire qui s'engage à respecter les normes les plus strictes en matière de contrôle, de responsabilité et de fiabilité. La robustesse de l'approche d'Atkore Unistrut garantit que chaque étape, de la sélection des matériaux aux capacités de charge, est méticuleusement gérée, donnant aux parties prenantes l'assurance que la sécurité n'est pas compromise dans la recherche du profit.\n\nAlors que le secteur de la M&E s'engage sur la voie de la transformation, le choix d'Atkore Unistrut n'est pas seulement une préférence, mais un investissement prudent dans la construction d'un avenir plus sûr et plus résilient.\n\nDanny Hall\nDirecteur des ventes M&E\nAtkore UK "},{"id":"1396D739173E417F929A544A15A2BDB6","title":"Erfolgreich in einem herausfordernden und sich verändernden Markt ","description":"Carly Wills spricht mit Carl Jones, President Cable Management and Protection (International) bei Atkore, über das Leben im Unternehmen.","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{1396D739-173E-417F-929A-544A15A2BDB6}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"Erfolgreich in einem herausfordernden und sich verändernden Markt","url":"/de-eu/resources/blogs/2023/06/thriving-in-a-challenging-and-changing-market","href":"/de-eu/resources/blogs/2023/06/thriving-in-a-challenging-and-changing-market"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/a5b838238c62447fb54f91cd038f3435?v=15cd07c9","publishDate":"2023-06-14","Year":"2023","Month":"06","tags":["Rechenzentren","Marco","Unistrut"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Rechenzentren","category":"market"},{"tag":"Marco","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Unistrut","category":"brands"}],"locale":"de-eu","type":"Blog","page_content":"CW: Erzählen Sie uns etwas über sich und wie Sie in die Branche gekommen sind.\n\nCJ: Ich bin seit etwa 14 Jahren in diesem Sektor tätig, und davor war ich in der Industriekeramik. Ich begann in der Automobilbranche, arbeitete im Betrieb und wurde im Alter von 30 Jahren General Manager. Dann beschloss ich, die Automobilbranche zu verlassen, da ich mehr mit den Kunden zu tun haben wollte, und wechselte zu einem Unternehmen namens Morgan Ceramics. Dann wollte ich mir selbst beweisen, dass ich meinen anfänglichen Erfolg wiederholen kann, und so kam ich zu Atkore, das damals gerade gegründet worden war, und wurde innerhalb von 12 Monaten zum Geschäftsführer ernannt.\n\nDie Herausforderung, mit Menschen aus verschiedenen Kulturen auf der ganzen Welt zu tun zu haben, ist etwas, das mir an meinem Job wirklich Spaß macht. Auch die Förderung von Talenten bereitet mir große Freude - sie hat mich zu einer besseren Führungskraft gemacht und lässt mir mehr Zeit, mich auf die Strategie und das Wachstum des Unternehmens zu konzentrieren.\n\nCW: Können Sie denjenigen, die es noch nicht wissen, einen Überblick über die Arbeit von Atkore geben?\n\nCJ: Wir liefern ein umfangreiches Produktportfolio für die Elektrobereiche der Bauindustrie. Wir tun dies über Elektrogroßhändler und Vertriebsstellen auf der ganzen Welt und handeln direkt mit Endkunden in vertikalen Märkten wie Rechenzentren, Halbleitern, elektrischer Infrastruktur und mehr. Wir stellen alle unsere Produkte selbst her und liefern in 87 Länder.\n\nEiner unserer größten Schwerpunkte sind die erneuerbaren Energien, die einen wichtigen Teil unserer Strategie bilden. So werden zum Beispiel alle unsere neuen Anlagen mit Solarpaneelen ausgestattet, wir verwenden Energie innerhalb unseres Unternehmens wieder, und unsere Vertriebsteams stellen auf Elektroautos um.\n\nCW: Erzählen Sie uns etwas über Ihre derzeitige Rolle - wofür sind Sie zuständig und wie sieht Ihr\nnormalen Arbeitstag aus?\n\nCJ: Es ist sicherlich kein normaler Arbeitstag von 9 bis 17.30 Uhr! Aufgrund der unterschiedlichen Zeitzonen kann ich zum Beispiel sehr früh am Morgen ein Gespräch mit meinem neuseeländischen Unternehmen führen und dann sehr spät an einem Sonntag mit meinem israelischen Unternehmen telefonieren. Der Montagmorgen ist für mich in der Regel derselbe, denn da muss ich mir alle Wirtschaftsdaten aus aller Welt ansehen. Ich muss die Währungen in Dollar und wieder zurück in die Landeswährung umrechnen, und das ändert sich jeden Tag, also ist es normalerweise ziemlich hektisch! Abgesehen davon gibt es keinen typischen Tag - und das ist für mich der spannendste Teil der Arbeit. Ich genieße es, dass mein Job immer wieder neue Herausforderungen mit sich bringt.\n\nCW: Was ist das Beste an Ihrer Arbeit? Was sind die größten Herausforderungen?\n\nCJ: Das Beste ist der Umgang mit den verschiedenen Märkten und den unterschiedlichen Kunden, die wir haben. Die größte Herausforderung ist wahrscheinlich die Unbeständigkeit der Weltlage in diesen Tagen - damit meine ich die vielen Veränderungen im Zusammenhang mit Krieg, Inflation und wirtschaftlichen Fragen. Der Markt ist derzeit nicht sehr stabil, und das ist zwar eine Herausforderung, aber letztlich auch eine Bereicherung, wenn wir als Team zusammenarbeiten, um diese Situation zu meistern.\n\nCW: Wie hat sich COVID-19 auf die Branche ausgewirkt? Welches sind die positiven Aspekte der Pandemie?\n\nCJ: Die Pandemie war schrecklich, aber in gewisser Weise hat das Baugewerbe wahrscheinlich davon profitiert. Sie hat die Branche gestärkt, weil sie den Unternehmen ihre Schwächen aufgezeigt hat und sie gezwungen hat, ihre Prozesse genauer unter die Lupe zu nehmen. Außerdem hat sie bewiesen, dass man auch von zu Hause aus effizient arbeiten kann. Ich glaube jedoch, dass die Menschen Zeit im Büro verbringen müssen. Die Kameradschaft und die menschliche Interaktion sind Dinge, von denen wir alle profitieren.\n\nCW: Abgesehen von COVID-19, was waren die größten Veränderungen in der Branche in letzter Zeit? Was werden die größten Veränderungen in der Zukunft sein?\n\nCJ: Die größten Herausforderungen in der Branche bestehen derzeit darin, alles zu tun, um nachhaltig zu sein, jüngere Menschen für die Branche zu gewinnen und dafür zu sorgen, dass sie so vielfältig wie möglich sind, und das aktuelle Wirtschaftsklima zu überstehen.\n\nCW: Wie geht es für Sie und Atkore weiter?\n\nCJ: Atkore entwickelt sich sehr gut, und wir werden weiterhin in Akquisitionen investieren und unser Geschäft sowohl aus der Sicht des Umsatzes als auch des Gewinns ausbauen. In diesem Zusammenhang werde ich uns weiterhin dabei helfen, in neue vertikale Märkte zu expandieren und das Team weiterzuentwickeln, um sicherzustellen, dass wir über starke Talente verfügen. Und hoffentlich werden wir auf dem Weg dorthin auch ein bisschen Spaß haben!\n\nCW: Haben Sie einen Ratschlag für Berufseinsteiger in der Branche?\n\nCJ: Mein Rat wäre, dass es keine Eile gibt. Nehmen Sie sich Zeit, um herauszufinden, was das Richtige für Sie ist, indem Sie verschiedene Aspekte der unterschiedlichen Positionen kennen lernen. Legen Sie sich nicht auf eine Position fest, denn das kann bedeuten, dass Sie in eine Schublade gesteckt werden. Und schließlich sollten Sie sicherstellen, dass Sie digital versiert sind, aber denken Sie daran, dass Beziehungen immer noch wichtig sind.\n\nCW: Was sind Ihrer Meinung nach die spannendsten Produkte oder Technologien, die auf den Markt kommen?\n\nCJ: Der Markt verändert sich und bewegt sich in Richtung Vorfertigung. Dadurch wird die Zeit auf der Baustelle verkürzt, das Qualitätsniveau erhöht und die Lieferung beschleunigt. Ein Beispiel dafür ist unser neues Atkore Unistrut-Gangeinhausungssystem, das eine schnelle und effiziente Lösung für die Wärmeableitung bietet. Dank der Fertigung außerhalb des Werks wird jedes Bauteil präzise zugeschnitten und einer strengen Qualitätskontrolle unterzogen, um eine einfache Installation vor Ort zu ermöglichen. Auch der Trend zu neuen Produkten aus neuen Materialien wird sich fortsetzen. Das Zeitalter der Verzinkung wird abklingen, und neue Materialien werden sie ersetzen, die ästhetisch und ökologisch besser sind und länger halten. Und schließlich wird die Digitalisierung weiter zunehmen und alle Bereiche der Branche durchdringen.\n\nCW: Was sind Ihre Interessen abseits der Arbeit?\n\nCJ: Wie jeder andere auch, gibt es einen Punkt, an dem ich den Druck ablassen muss, und das bedeutet oft, mit dem Hund am Strand spazieren zu gehen oder einen Film zu sehen. Außerdem bin ich jeden Morgen um 6 Uhr im Fitnessstudio. Das war schon immer ein Hobby von mir, auch auf Reisen. Das gibt mir wirklich Ruhe, bevor mein Tag beginnt."},{"id":"3D725D41249748C89B0FE82D2EA432D6","title":"Vorteile von modularen Gangeinhausungssystemen","description":"Die Nachfrage nach Rechenzentrumskapazitäten wächst exponentiell, und die Branche sieht sich mit einer zunehmenden Komplexität bei Planung und Bau konfrontiert, um Schritt zu halten.","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{3D725D41-2497-48C8-9B0F-E82D2EA432D6}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"Vorteile von modularen Gangeinhausungssystemen","url":"/de-eu/resources/blogs/2023/06/benefits-modular-aisle-containment","href":"/de-eu/resources/blogs/2023/06/benefits-modular-aisle-containment"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/6371abfb053d45aaaecf3cae01f07a12?v=23ef9ace","publishDate":"2023-06-09","Year":"2023","Month":"06","tags":["Rechenzentren","Marco","Unistrut"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Rechenzentren","category":"market"},{"tag":"Marco","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Unistrut","category":"brands"}],"locale":"de-eu","type":"Blog","page_content":"Vorgefertigte Lösungen, die außerhalb des Standorts hergestellt werden, verschaffen den Betreibern von Rechenzentren einen Wettbewerbsvorteil, da sie kürzere Lieferzeiten und Kostensicherheit bieten.\n\nVom Schneiden von Metall in verschiedenen Winkeln über das Bohren bis hin zu Layout und Nivellierung kann die Installation von Gangbegrenzungssystemen eine zeitaufwändige und komplexe Aufgabe sein. Diese Komplexität kann sich noch erhöhen, wenn größere Deckenhöhen oder mechanische Hindernisse zu berücksichtigen sind und wenn es zu Engpässen mit anderen Gewerken vor Ort kommt.\n\nIn Verbindung mit den riesigen Kabellängen, die verlegt und gestützt werden müssen, suchen die Betreiber nach jedem möglichen Vorteil, um schnell bauen zu können, ohne Kompromisse bei der Qualität einzugehen oder die Kosten zu erhöhen.\n\nBeschleunigung der Installation\n\nBei der Betrachtung der Vorteile einer Off-Site-Konstruktion ist es wichtig, den Umfang der angebotenen Entwurfs- und Konstruktionsleistung zu ermitteln. Das modulare Design kann auf verschiedene Weise definiert werden, und auch wenn die Einzelteile außerhalb der Baustelle zugeschnitten und vorbereitet wurden, können einige Entwürfe immer noch erhebliche Vor-Ort-Arbeiten, wie z. B. Schweißen, erfordern, um die Installation abzuschließen.\n\nWenn die Absicht besteht, die traditionelle Bauweise vor Ort einzuschränken oder sogar zu eliminieren, dann ist es wichtig sicherzustellen, dass die modulare Bauweise so gewählt wurde, dass dieses Ziel erreicht wird. Die Beseitigung möglichst vieler Aufgaben, die mit dem Bau vor Ort verbunden sind, ist von entscheidender Bedeutung, wenn das Projekt die versprochene kurze Durchlaufzeit erreichen soll.\n\nVermeidung von Nacharbeit\n\nBranchenübliche Durchschnittswerte deuten darauf hin, dass Nacharbeit zwischen fünf und neun Prozent der gesamten Projektkosten kosten kann.\n\nUm die Wiederholbarkeit zu gewährleisten, sollten die Betreiber auf die Qualitätsnachweise des Lieferanten achten. Für die Fertigung außerhalb des Standorts werden in der Regel Spezialausrüstungen wie Präzisionsschneidemaschinen und automatische Schweißsysteme eingesetzt. So kann sichergestellt werden, dass das System in einer qualitätskontrollierten Fertigungsanlage hergestellt wird, in der jedes Bauteil auf die gewünschte Länge zugeschnitten wird, um genaue, wiederholbare Ergebnisse zu gewährleisten.\n\nAuch die Chargenkontrolle ist ein wichtiger Aspekt, denn sie gewährleistet die Qualität und die Rückverfolgbarkeit bis zum Stahlhersteller, falls es zu Problemen kommt.\n\nKostensicherheit bieten\n\nDie Geschwindigkeit der Installation ist nur ein Teil der Gleichung. Die Betreiber wünschen sich auch eine größere Sicherheit bei den Kosten.\n\nEinem Bericht des weltweit tätigen Ingenieur- und Beratungsunternehmens Arup aus dem Jahr 2020 zufolge kann der Bau von Rechenzentren außerhalb des Standorts zu Kosteneinsparungen von bis zu 20 % führen. Der Bericht führt Faktoren wie geringere Arbeitskosten, kürzere Projektlaufzeiten, verbesserte Qualitätskontrolle und weniger Abfall an.\n\nDie herkömmliche Bauweise vor Ort kann zu unerwarteten Kosten aufgrund von Verzögerungen, Nacharbeiten und dem Bedarf an zusätzlichen Ressourcen führen. Wenn beispielsweise Bauteile außerhalb der Baustelle vorgefertigt werden, kann der Arbeitsaufwand vor Ort reduziert werden, der oft einen erheblichen Teil des Gesamtprojektbudgets ausmacht.\n\nEin weiterer wichtiger Vorteil ist die Abfallreduzierung. Da die Bauteile außerhalb des Standorts vorbereitet werden, können sie mit viel größerer Präzision zugeschnitten und zusammengebaut werden, was sowohl den Abfall als auch die damit verbundenen Entsorgungskosten minimiert.\n\nDarüber hinaus kann die Herstellung außerhalb des Standorts eine größere Flexibilität in Bezug auf die Projektbudgetierung bieten. Da die Kosten besser vorhersehbar sind, können die Betreiber ihre Budgets und Ressourcen leichter an den sich ändernden Projektbedarf anpassen. Dies kann besonders in der Rechenzentrumsbranche wichtig sein, wo sich der Kapazitätsbedarf schnell ändern kann.\n\nIn dem Arup-Bericht wird auch darauf hingewiesen, dass die Off-Site-Konstruktion dazu beitragen kann, einige der mit der Konstruktion vor Ort verbundenen Risiken, wie z. B. Sicherheitsbedenken, zu mindern, indem die traditionellen Bauelemente aus der geschäftigen Umgebung des Rechenzentrums in eine qualitätskontrollierte Fertigungsstätte verlagert werden.\n\nStandardisierung des Designs zur Rationalisierung der Lieferkette\n\nDie Dauer bis zur Fertigstellung eines Projekts hängt nicht nur von der Geschwindigkeit ab, mit der die Installation vor Ort abgeschlossen werden kann.\n\nDie Zusammenarbeit mit Anbietern zur Standardisierung von Design und Ausrüstung hat auch den zusätzlichen Vorteil, dass mögliche Verzögerungen in der Lieferkette reduziert werden. Wenn mehrere Aufträge gleichzeitig abgewickelt werden, ist es wahrscheinlich, dass der Hersteller die Bestände vorzeitig kauft, so dass es einfacher ist, Aufträge \"auf Abruf\" zu bearbeiten.\n\nDarüber hinaus werden intelligente, wiederholbare, modulare Konstruktionen entwickelt, um die Anzahl der benötigten Komponenten zu minimieren; ein weiterer positiver Faktor, der eine schnellere Auftragsabwicklung ermöglichen kann.\n\nSchlussfolgerung\n\nDie Verwendung standardisierter, vorgefertigter Lösungen für die Gangeinhausung kann zu Skaleneffekten führen, die die Kosten pro Einheit senken und das Gesamtprojekt kostengünstiger machen. Die Standardisierung von Konstruktionen und Ausrüstungen kann auch die Lieferkette straffen und mögliche Verzögerungen verringern, was zu weiteren Kosteneinsparungen beiträgt.\n\nIn Verbindung mit der Verkürzung der Bauzeit und der verbesserten Qualitätskontrolle können die Betreiber erhebliche Verbesserungen erzielen.\n\nBildnachweis: https://datacentrereview.com/2023/04/the-benefits-of-modular-aisle-containment-systems/ "},{"id":"701783F6B6AC4848B5C0CBC9A0E51F30","title":"Pünktlich und budgetgerecht. ","description":"Größere Kostensicherheit bei der Installation von Gangeinhausungen","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{701783F6-B6AC-4848-B5C0-CBC9A0E51F30}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"Pünktlich und budgetgerecht. ","url":"/de-eu/resources/blogs/2023/03/on-time-and-on-budget-aisle-containment-installations","href":"/de-eu/resources/blogs/2023/03/on-time-and-on-budget-aisle-containment-installations"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/2945ed2096bf4d9ebda786e8e86cc900?v=96b15326","publishDate":"2023-03-29","Year":"2023","Month":"03","tags":["Rechenzentren","Marco","Unistrut"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Rechenzentren","category":"market"},{"tag":"Marco","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Unistrut","category":"brands"}],"locale":"de-eu","type":"Blog","page_content":"Einem Bericht des weltweit tätigen Ingenieur- und Beratungsunternehmens Arup[1] aus dem Jahr 2020 zufolge können bei Rechenzentrumsprojekten durch den Bau außerhalb des Standorts Kosteneinsparungen von bis zu 20 % erzielt werden. Dabei werden Faktoren wie geringere Arbeitskosten, kürzere Projektlaufzeiten, verbesserte Qualitätskontrolle und weniger Abfall genannt.\n\nUm diese erheblichen Zeit- und Kosteneinsparungen zu erzielen, ist jedoch eine sorgfältige Planung erforderlich, und die Zusammenarbeit mit einem renommierten Anbieter, der während des gesamten Inbetriebnahmeprozesses und darüber hinaus über die Größe und Auslegung der Anlage beraten kann, um den genauen Kühlbedarf zu erfüllen.\nHier sind Marks beste Tipps für die Inbetriebnahme Ihres Gangeinhausungssystems, um eine maximale Investitionsrendite zu erzielen.\n\n1. Richtig gestalten\n\nDie Planung von Gangeinhausungssystemen kann komplex sein und erfordert ein hohes Maß an technischem Fachwissen, um sowohl die geforderte Energieleistung als auch die längerfristige Rentabilität der Investition zu erreichen.  Fehler in der Entwurfsphase können längerfristig zu Ineffizienzen oder Nacharbeiten führen, die sich auch auf die laufende Wartung und künftige Aufrüstungen und Ersetzungen auswirken.\n\nWenn Sie also die Vorteile einer Off-Site-Fertigung in Betracht ziehen, lohnt es sich, einen erfahrenen Konstrukteur und Hersteller zu Rate zu ziehen. Der Lieferant kennt nicht nur die spezifischen Anforderungen der Rechenzentrumsumgebung, sondern kann auch sicherstellen, dass alle Vorteile der modularen Bauweise - von der Verringerung des Zeitaufwands und der Komplexität bis hin zur Kostensicherheit - voll ausgeschöpft werden können.\n\n2. Planen Sie Ihre Installation\n\nDie herkömmliche Konstruktion vor Ort kann zu unerwarteten Kosten aufgrund von Verzögerungen, Nacharbeiten und dem Bedarf an zusätzlichen Ressourcen führen. Es lohnt sich, die Lieferung und den Einbau mit dem Hersteller zu koordinieren, um sicherzustellen, dass die Zeitersparnis beim Einbau voll ausgeschöpft wird.\n\nWenn beispielsweise Bauteile außerhalb der Baustelle vorgefertigt werden, kann der Arbeitsaufwand auf der Baustelle reduziert werden, der oft einen erheblichen Teil des gesamten Projektbudgets ausmacht. Im Vergleich zu traditionellen Kleinserienbauweisen können sich die Kosteneinsparungen schnell summieren, da die Anzahl der verschiedenen Gewerke auf der Baustelle minimiert wird.\n\nIn dem Arup-Bericht wird auch darauf hingewiesen, dass die Off-Site-Konstruktion dazu beitragen kann, einige der mit der Konstruktion vor Ort verbundenen Risiken, wie z. B. Sicherheitsbedenken, zu mindern, indem die traditionellen Bauelemente aus der geschäftigen Umgebung des Rechenzentrums in eine qualitätskontrollierte Fertigungsstätte verlagert werden.\n\n3. Standardisierung des Designs\n\nUm die Lieferkette zu straffen und eine schnellere Auftragsabwicklung zu ermöglichen, sollten Sie mit Ihrem externen Hersteller zusammenarbeiten, um das Design Ihres Gangeinhausungssystems zu standardisieren.\n\nDies kann den zusätzlichen Vorteil haben, dass mögliche Verzögerungen in der Lieferkette reduziert werden.  Wenn mehrere Aufträge gleichzeitig abgewickelt werden, ist es wahrscheinlich, dass der Hersteller seine Bestände vorzeitig einkauft, was die Abwicklung von Aufträgen \"auf Abruf\" erleichtert.\n\nDarüber hinaus werden intelligente, wiederholbare, modulare Konstruktionen entwickelt, um die Anzahl der benötigten Komponenten zu minimieren; ein weiterer positiver Faktor, der eine schnellere Auftragsabwicklung ermöglichen kann.\n\n4. Priorisieren Sie die Qualitätskontrolle:\n\nDie Herstellung außerhalb des Standorts bietet eine bessere Qualitätskontrolle als die Konstruktion vor Ort. Dennoch ist es wichtig, mit dem Hersteller zusammenzuarbeiten, um sicherzustellen, dass alle Komponenten den strengen Qualitätsstandards entsprechen.\n\nAlle Produkte, die in unserem neuen Aisle Containment System enthalten sind, entsprechen den weltweiten Spezifikationen für Rechenzentren und werden nach DfMA- (Design for Manufacture and Assembly) und FEA-Methoden (Finite Element Analysis) entwickelt. Dies garantiert, dass sie sowohl qualitativ hochwertig als auch vollständig standardisiert sind.\n\nIn unserer qualitätskontrollierten Produktionsstätte wird jedes Bauteil in einer kontrollierten Umgebung auf die gewünschte Länge zugeschnitten und entspricht daher einem bewährten Standard.\n\nAlle Komponenten werden außerdem im Vereinigten Königreich oder in Europa hergestellt und mit einer Chargennummer versehen. Dies dient als Qualitätsgarantie und ermöglicht die Rückverfolgung zum Stahlhersteller, falls Probleme auftreten sollten.\n\n5. Planen Sie für künftige Upgrades:\n\nAuch wenn Sie vielleicht nicht sofort zusätzliche Kapazitäten benötigen, ist es wichtig, dass Sie Ihr Gangeinhausungssystem im Hinblick auf künftiges Wachstum planen. Dies kann dazu beitragen, den Bedarf an kostspieligen Aufrüstungen oder Ersetzungen zu einem späteren Zeitpunkt zu minimieren. Darüber hinaus bietet die Fertigung außerhalb des Werks eine größere Flexibilität bei der Budgetierung des Projekts. Da die Kosten besser vorhersehbar sind, können die Betreiber ihre Budgets und Ressourcen leichter an die sich ändernden Projektanforderungen anpassen. Dies kann besonders in der Rechenzentrumsbranche wichtig sein, wo sich der Kapazitätsbedarf schnell ändern kann.\n\n[1] https://www.arup.com/perspectives/publications/research/section/offsite-manufacturing-in-data-centres"},{"id":"A837BAF2A5024166A5DAFB2185C79AF9","title":"PVS Solar Shelter Atkore Unistrut","description":"Entdecken Sie den brandneuen Atkore Unistrut PVS Solar Shelter – Jetzt verfügbar!","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{A837BAF2-A502-4166-A5DA-FB2185C79AF9}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"PVS Solar Shelter Atkore Unistrut","url":"/de-eu/resources/blogs/2024/04/pvs-shelter","href":"/de-eu/resources/blogs/2024/04/pvs-shelter"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/dbc7797cfc5c4c53a19de73f484fdd26?v=408a7115","publishDate":"2024-04-08","Year":"2024","Month":"04","tags":["Unistrut","Kommerziell und industriell"],"category":["brands","market"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Unistrut","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Kommerziell und industriell","category":"market"}],"locale":"de-eu","type":"Blog","page_content":"Dieser Unterstand bietet eine robuste, modulare Konstruktion mit einer schnellen Montagezeit.\n\n Langlebig und robust – der Unterstand verfügt über ein hochwertiges Dach aus Zink-Magnesium und wird aus Atkore Unistrut-Profilen gefertigt. \n Einfache und schnelle Installation – die Montagezeit vom Flachpaket bis zur Installation beträgt weniger als 7 Minuten.\n Eine modulare Lösung mit optimalem Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis.\n Optionale Zubehörteile sind erhältlich, darunter Montagesockel für Gegengewichte und Drahtkörbe, Verbindungselemente und Anpassungsstücke für geneigte Dächer.\n Drei Unterstand-Optionen verfügbar: Einzel-, Doppel- oder Wandmontage, passend für verschiedene Projektanforderungen.\n Erhöhte Brandsicherheit – ermöglicht die Lagerung von PV-Anlagen an einem Außenstandort.\n Platzersparnis – die externe Installation des Unterstands spart wertvollen Platz im Gebäudeinneren.\n Eine wirtschaftliche Lösung mit schneller Montage, hoher Mobilität und einer Zink-Magnesium-Beschichtung für langfristigen Schutz.\n\nMit einem Dach, das mit schützendem Zink-Magnesium beschichtet ist, stellt der PVS Solar Shelter eine nachhaltige Wahl für die Zukunft unseres Planeten dar. Er verursacht weniger CO₂-Emissionen als alternative Materialien wie das Feuerverzinken. Zudem bietet die Beschichtung eine verbesserte Korrosionsbeständigkeit, eine längere Lebensdauer und eine ansprechendere Optik.\nFür weitere Informationen zu dieser Neuveröffentlichung nutzen Sie bitte unser Kontaktformular."},{"id":"834CD811B15F4AD7991D16C90C93ADFB","title":"Atkore Defender™","description":"Verteidigen Sie Ihr Projekt mit Atkore Defender™","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{834CD811-B15F-4AD7-991D-16C90C93ADFB}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"Verteidigen Sie Ihr Projekt mit Atkore Defender™","url":"/de-eu/resources/blogs/2024/09/defend-your-project-with-atkore-defender","href":"/de-eu/resources/blogs/2024/09/defend-your-project-with-atkore-defender"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/53d57dc18f4c4b0490a355d2be055185?v=9c494c2e","publishDate":"2024-09-02","Year":"2024","Month":"09","tags":["Rechenzentren","Kommerziell und industriell","Unistrut"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Rechenzentren","category":"market"},{"tag":"Kommerziell und industriell","category":"market"},{"tag":"Unistrut","category":"brands"}],"locale":"de-eu","type":"Blog","page_content":"Einer umfassenden Systemlösung aus hochwertigem Metallrahmen und Kabelmanagement\nWie viel produktiver könnten Ihre Installateure sein, wenn sie nicht mehr das abgeschnittene Ende jeder Atkore Unistrut oder Kabelrinne ausbessern müssten? Wie viele Projekte könnte Ihr Unternehmen mit Produkten gewinnen, die die Gesamtprojektkosten senken können? Und was wäre, wenn diese Produkte auch für kritische Anwendungen wie Mobilfunktürme, Solarfarmen, Umspannwerke und viele andere, die korrosiven Elementen ausgesetzt sind, langlebig genug wären?\nFeuerverzinktes Stahlblech (HDG) ist seit langem der Standard, der einen guten Schutz bietet, aber in den meisten Fällen nicht für die gesamte Nutzungsdauer der Anlage ausreicht. Dann gibt es noch rostfreien Stahl, der einen besseren Schutz bietet, aber viel teurer ist. Die Abwägung bestand also darin, ob man den besseren Schutz von Edelstahl zu höheren Kosten oder einen geringeren Schutz zu deutlich niedrigeren Kosten haben wollte. Bis jetzt gab es keine wirksamen Alternativen.\nDie Lösung\nGlücklicherweise bietet Atkore jetzt unter der Marke Defender™ eine erstklassige Materialbeschichtung an, die für den Einsatz in Umgebungen mit hohem Korrosionsrisiko entwickelt wurde. Diese wichtige Ergänzung unseres umfassenden Katalogs bietet Ingenieuren und Bauunternehmern eine kostengünstige Alternative zu Edelstahl für hochkorrosive Außenanwendungen.\nDie Atkore Defender™ beschichtete Produktlinie ermöglicht die Lieferung von Systemen, die lange halten. Die Atkore Defender™-Beschichtung ist für ihre überragende Leistung bekannt und übertrifft die feuerverzinkte Beschichtung, indem sie bis zu dreimal so lange hält, bevor sie das 5%-Rotrost-Kriterium* erreicht. Dies ermöglicht es Atkore Defender™ beschichteten Produkten, ihr rostfreies Aussehen länger zu behalten, da ihre selbstheilenden Eigenschaften bedeuten, dass der Stahl sich selbst wieder schützen kann, wenn er geschnitten oder zerkratzt wird.\nDarüber hinaus kann die Verwendung von Atkore Defender™ zu erheblichen Einsparungen während der gesamten Lebensdauer eines Projekts führen, da die Teams so den Austausch und die kostspielige Wartung vermeiden können, die bei weniger hochwertigen Stahlbeschichtungen erforderlich wären.\nDer Einsatz von Atkore Defender™ bietet Ingenieuren und Bauunternehmern die folgenden Vorteile:\n\n Selbstheilende Beschichtung - Die selbstheilenden Eigenschaften von Atkore Defender™ bedeuten, dass sich der Stahl bei Schnitten oder Kratzern selbst wieder schützen kann. Dies reduziert das Risiko und die Sorge, dass die Beschichtung während der Installation versehentlich beschädigt wird, und kann die Notwendigkeit von Nachbesserungen eliminieren. Insgesamt trägt dies dazu bei, Projekte im Zeitplan zu halten, die Arbeitseffizienz zu erhöhen, die Kosten für Nachprüfungen zu senken und die Qualität zu erhalten.\n Rationalisierung der Montage - Beschichtete Atkore Unistrut-Rinnen, -Wannen und -Zubehörteile verhindern das Verkleben von Gewinden, wie es bei feuerverzinktem Stahl vorkommt.\n Ideal für korrosive Umgebungen im Freien - bis zu 3-mal leistungsfähiger als feuerverzinkt*. Wo sich bei feuerverzinktem Stahl Rost an den Schnittflächen bilden kann, kann Atkore Defender™ mit der Zeit heilen. Dies macht es zur idealen Lösung für korrosive Umgebungen wie Industrieanlagen, Dachträger, Solarpanelrahmen, Autobahnen, Eisenbahnen, Brücken, Parkhäuser, Mobilfunktürme, Umspannwerke und viele weitere Anwendungen.\n Eine kosteneffiziente Option - die speziell beschichteten Produkte von Atkore Defender können die Gesamtkosten des Projekts senken, da sie den Einsatz von Alternativen aus Edelstahl überflüssig machen.\n\nBewährte Leistung\n\n\nDie Atkore Defender™-Beschichtungen sind so konzipiert, dass sie Salzsprühnebel, hoher Luftfeuchtigkeit und anderen extremen Umwelteinflüssen in anspruchsvollen und kritischen Anwendungen standhalten. Sie eignen sich ideal für Bauprojekte wie Mobilfunktürme, Umspannwerke, landwirtschaftliche Anlagen, Transportmittel, Brücken, Parkhäuser, Bahnhöfe, Plattformen, Solarmodulrahmen, Dachstützen und viele andere Installationen, bei denen feuerverzinkte Produkte der Aufgabe möglicherweise nicht gewachsen sind.\n\nUm das Vertrauen von Ingenieuren und Bauunternehmern in Atkore Defender™-Beschichtungen zu stärken, bietet Atkore außerdem ein umfassendes Instrumentarium für deren Bewertung an:\n\n Akkreditierte Labortests durch Dritte sowie ISO- und ASTM-Normen zur Absicherung der Leistungsansprüche.\n Fallstudien, die den Einsatz von Atkore Defender™ in der Anwendung demonstrieren.\n\nWarum sollte man Atkore Defender™ verwenden?\nDie Vorteile liegen auf der Hand: Bessere Leistung und höhere Projektkosteneinsparungen.\nAls das Original von Unistrut und mit einem Jahrhundert Erfahrung im Bereich Kabelmanagement und -schutz ist die neue beschichtete Produktlinie Atkore Defender™ exklusiv bei Atkore erhältlich. Sie umfasst Metallrahmen und Kabelmanagement, Längen und Zubehör und bietet ein komplettes System, bei dem man sich keine Sorgen machen muss.\nMit dieser jüngsten Innovation baut Atkore seine Position als Komplettanbieter für Kabelmanagement und Kabelschutz weiter aus. Atkore bietet ein umfangreiches Portfolio an marktführenden Marken und kann auf eine jahrhundertelange Erfahrung und Expertise zurückgreifen. Mit dieser neuesten Entwicklung setzt Atkore seinen Weg fort und stärkt seine Position als zuverlässiger Marktführer.\nKontaktieren Sie unser Team noch heute, um den Einsatz von Atkore Defender™ bei Ihrem nächsten Projekt zu besprechen. Klicken Sie hier."},{"id":"1B02E9FCE1034EBEA503D1963C79E43F","title":"Die Enthüllung der Wahrheit: Warum die Kanalsysteme von Atkore Unistrut den importierten Alternativen überlegen sind","description":"In der dynamischen Landschaft der mechanischen und elektrischen (M&E) Industrie zeichnet sich nicht nur ein Wandel ab, sondern er vollzieht sich auch direkt vor unseren Augen.","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{1B02E9FC-E103-4EBE-A503-D1963C79E43F}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"Why Atkore Unistruts Channel Support Systems Triumph","url":"/de-eu/resources/blogs/2024/01/why-atkore-unistruts-channel-support-systems-triumph","href":"/de-eu/resources/blogs/2024/01/why-atkore-unistruts-channel-support-systems-triumph"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/70ddff046ba24f0cbd3916cd33e3ae79?v=95f41021","publishDate":"2024-01-30","Year":"2024","Month":"01","tags":["Kommerziell und industriell","Rechenzentren","Unistrut","Unistrut Bau"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Kommerziell und industriell","category":"market"},{"tag":"Rechenzentren","category":"market"},{"tag":"Unistrut","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Unistrut Bau","category":"brands"}],"locale":"de-eu","type":"Blog","page_content":"In der dynamischen Landschaft des Mechanik- und Elektrosektors (M&E) ist der Wandel nicht nur am Horizont zu sehen, sondern er vollzieht sich direkt vor unseren Augen. Der rote Faden, der sich durch die gesamte Branche zieht, ist das uneingeschränkte Engagement zur Gebäudesicherheit, und hinter den Kulissen vollzieht sich eine Revolution. Mit der Anhebung der Standards durch das Gebäudesicherheitsgesetz verschiebt sich die Beschaffungsprioritäten hin zu sicheren, evidenzbasierten Aufnahmesystemen.\n\nGroße Bauunternehmen sind die Vorreiter dieses Wandels und legen Wert auf standardisierte Arbeitsabläufe, frühzeitige Ankündigungen und einen proaktiven Dialog mit den Herstellern. Das Ziel? Ein Überkommen mangelhafter handwerklicher Verarbeitung, die Standardisierung von Installationen und die Einführung vollständig rückverfolgbarer, nachweisbarer Systeme, die es den Herstellern ermöglichen, für ihre Leistung die Verantwortung zu übernehmen und Garantien zu bieten.\n\nDoch inmitten dieser Transformation entsteht eine neue Herausforderung – der Zustrom importierter Trägersysteme, die oft von Vertriebspartnern umetikettiert werden. Die mit diesem Trend verbundenen Risiken können nicht hoch genug eingeschätzt werden. Die Norm BS6946 schreibt vor, dass der Herstellerstempel zusammen mit Nachweisen, die die festgelegten Parameter erfüllen, deutlich erkennbar sein muss. Diese Selbstzertifizierung umfasst so wichtige Aspekte wie die Abmessungen der Kanäle und die verwendeten Materialien.\n\nUnd genau hier liegt das Problem: Händler nutzen zunehmend Marketingtaktiken, die die als Hersteller darstellen, was für Trägersysteme von Kanalinstallationen gefährliche Szenarien schafft. Die Unterscheidung zwischen einem echten Hersteller und einem Händler, der ein Walzwerkprodukt einfach umetikettiert, ist entscheidend.\n\nWenn Atkore Unistrut Kanalsysteme herstellt, kontrolliert das Unternehmen jeden Schritt des Prozesses. Das Engagement für Qualität ist unverzichtbar und gewährleistet die Einhaltung der BS6946-Normen. Wenn jedoch ein Walzwerk Kanäle für einen Händler umetikettiert, ist das Hauptmotiv der Gewinn – oft auf Kosten der Qualität.\n\nDer Weg zu einem sicheren Trägersystem beginnt bereits im Stahlwerk. Atkore Unistrut geht mit der sorgfältigen Dokumentation der Materialzertifizierungen noch einen Schritt weiter und schafft eine lückenlose Nachweisführung, die bei den Rohstoffen selbst beginnt. Diese Verpflichtung stellt sicher, dass der gesamte Produktionsprozess, von der Auswahl des Stahls bis hin zum Endprodukt, rückverfolgbar und überprüfbar ist und den Industriestandards in genauester Weise entspricht. Der rote Faden der Verantwortlichkeit verläuft nahtlos vom Stahlwerk bis zur Endinstallation und gibt allen Beteiligten die Gewissheit, dass jedes Element des Trägersystems die erforderlichen Spezifikationen erfüllt.\n\nHändler, die gestanzte Ausleger oder Rinnensysteme aus Walzwerken importieren, geben die Kontrolle über diese wesentlichen Aspekte aus der Hand. Sie sind weder Eigentümer des Produkts, noch haben sie die Möglichkeit, den Herstellungsprozess zu beeinflussen oder zu überwachen. Die Materialbeschaffung, die Qualitätskontrolle und die Bestimmung der Belastbarkeit liegen allein in den Händen des Walzwerks. Dieser Mangel an Kontrolle gibt Anlass zu erheblichen Bedenken hinsichtlich der durchgängigen Qualität und Zuverlässigkeit des Endprodukts.\nAußerdem befinden sich die Händler im Falle eines Ausfalls in einer prekären Lage. Ohne Kontrolle über den Herstellungsprozess sind sie in Bezug auf die Haftung auf das Walzwerk angewiesen. Sie können daher nicht unabhängig für die Intaktheit oder Leistung des Produkts garantieren. Diese Abhängigkeit schafft eine potenzielle Verantwortungslücke, da Händler mit den Folgen eines Ausfalls konfrontiert werden könnten, ohne direkte Aufsicht oder Einfluss auf die Fertigungsqualität gehabt zu haben, die solche Vorfälle hätten verhindern können.\n\nMit den von Atkore Unistrut hergestellten Kanalträgersystemen erhält die Branche nicht nur ein Produkt, sondern auch einen Partner, der sich in Bezug auf Kontrolle, Verantwortlichkeit und Zuverlässigkeit den höchsten Standards verpflichtet hat. Die Robustheit des Ansatzes von Atkore Unistrut stellt sicher, dass jeder Schritt, von der Materialauswahl bis hin zur Traglast, sorgfältig überwacht wird. Dies gibt allen Beteiligten die Gewissheit, dass die Sicherheit nicht zugunsten von Profit aufs Spiel gesetzt wird.\n\nJetzt, da der M&E-Sektor diese Transformation beginnt, wird die Wahl von Atkore Unistrut nicht nur zu einer Präferenz, sondern zu einer klugen Investition in den Aufbau einer sichereren und resilienteren Zukunft.\n\nDanny Hall\nVerkaufsleiter M&E\nAtkore UK"},{"id":"1396D739173E417F929A544A15A2BDB6","title":"Thriving in a Challenging and Changing Market","description":"Carly Wills speaks to Carl Jones, President Cable Management and Protection (International) at Atkore, about life at the company.","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{1396D739-173E-417F-929A-544A15A2BDB6}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"Thriving in a Challenging and Changing Market","url":"/en-au/resources/blogs/2023/06/thriving-in-a-challenging-and-changing-market","href":"/en-au/resources/blogs/2023/06/thriving-in-a-challenging-and-changing-market"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/a5b838238c62447fb54f91cd038f3435?v=7dd4a27f","publishDate":"2023-06-14","Year":"2023","Month":"06","tags":["Data Centres","Unistrut"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Data Centres","category":"market"},{"tag":"Unistrut","category":"brands"}],"locale":"en-au","type":"Blog","page_content":"CW: Tell us about yourself and how you got into the sector.\n\nCJ: I’ve been in the sector for around 14 years, and prior to that I was in industrial ceramics. I started off in automotive, working in operations, and became General Manager at the age of 30. I then decided to leave automotive as I wanted to deal more closely with customers, so I moved to a company called Morgan Ceramics. I then wanted to prove to myself that I could replicate my initial success, so I joined Atkore, which had just been formed at the time, and within 12 months I was made Managing Director.\n\nThe challenge of dealing with people from different cultures around the world is something I really enjoy about my job. I also take real satisfaction from nurturing talent – it’s helped me become a better leader and allows me more time to focus on strategy and growing the business.\n\nCW: For those who may not know, can you give us an overview of the work that Atkore does?\n\nCJ: We supply a large portfolio of products for the electrical sectors of the construction industry. We do this through electrical wholesale and distribution outlets across the globe, and we deal directly with end-customers within vertical markets like data centres, semiconductors, electrical infrastructure, and more. We manufacture all of our products and supply to 87 countries.\n\nOne of our biggest focuses is renewable energy, which forms a key part of our strategy. For example, all of our new plants use solar panels, we reuse energy within our business, and our sales teams are moving towards electric cars.\n\nCW: Tell us about your current role – what are you responsible for and what does the\nnormal working day consist of?\n\nCJ: It’s certainly not a regular 9-5.30! For example, because of the different time-zones, I could be having a discussion very early in the morning with my New Zealand business, and then a very late call on a Sunday with my Israeli business. Monday mornings are generally the same for me, as they involve looking at all the economic exchanges across the world. I have to convert the currency into dollars and back into local currency and it changes every day, so it’s usually quite hectic! Apart from that, there’s no typical day – and that’s the most exciting part of the job for me. I relish the way my job constantly poses new challenges.\n\nCW: What are the best things about your role? What are the most challenging?\n\nCJ: The best thing is dealing with the diverse markets and the different customers we have. The biggest challenge is probably the volatility of the world situation these days – by which I mean the many changes happening relating to war, inflation, and economic issues. There’s a real lack of stability in the market now and that’s something that’s challenging but ultimately rewarding when we work together as a team to manage our way through it.\n\nCW: How has COVID-19 affected the industry? What are the positives to come from the pandemic?\n\nCJ: The pandemic was terrible, but in some ways, construction probably benefitted from it. It made the industry stronger because it showed businesses their weaknesses and forced them to look at their processes more. It also proved that you can have people working efficiently from home. However, I do think people need to spend time in the office. The camaraderie and human interaction are things we all benefit from.\n\nCW: Aside from COVID-19, what have been the biggest changes across the industry in recent times? What will be the biggest changes in the future?\n\nCJ: The biggest challenges in the industry right now are ensuring we’re doing everything we can to be sustainable; attracting younger people into the industry and making sure they’re as diverse as possible; and weathering the current economic climate.\n\nCW: What’s next for you and for Atkore?\n\nCJ: Atkore is performing very well and we’ll continue to invest in acquisitions and grow our business from a top line and bottom-line perspective. As part of that, I’ll continue to help us grow into new vertical markets as well as developing the team to make sure we’ve got strong talent coming through. And hopefully we’ll have a bit of fun along the way!\n\nCW: Do you have any career advice for anyone starting out in the industry?\n\nCJ: My advice would be that there’s no rush. Take the time to find what’s right for you by learning different aspects of different positions. Don’t fix yourself in one position as this can mean you get pigeonholed. Finally, make sure you’re digitally savvy, but remember – relationships are still vital.\n\nCW: What do you think are the most exciting products or technologies coming to the market?\n\nCJ: The market is changing and moving in the direction of prefabrication. This reduces time on site, increases quality levels, and speeds up delivery. An example of this is our new Atkore Unistrut Aisle Containment System, which provides a fast and efficient means to manage heat dissipation. Benefitting from off-site manufacturing, every component part is precision cut and undergoes rigorous quality control to deliver a simple on-site installation. We’re also going to see a continuation of the trend for new products from new materials. The age of galvanising will fade and new materials will replace it that are aesthetically better, environmentally better, and last longer. Finally, digitisation will continue to grow and infiltrate every area of the industry.\n\nCW: What are your interests away from work?\n\nCJ: Like anyone, there’s a point when I have to release the pressure, and that often means walking the dog on the beach or watching a movie. I’m also in the gym every morning at 6am. It’s always been a hobby of mine, even when travelling. It gives me real peace of mind before my day starts.\n "},{"id":"3D725D41249748C89B0FE82D2EA432D6","title":"Benefits of Modular Aisle Containment Systems ","description":"Modular Aisle Containment Systems help keep up with growing demand for data centre capacity.","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{3D725D41-2497-48C8-9B0F-E82D2EA432D6}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"Benefits Modular Aisle Containment","url":"/en-au/resources/blogs/2023/06/benefits-modular-aisle-containment","href":"/en-au/resources/blogs/2023/06/benefits-modular-aisle-containment"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/6371abfb053d45aaaecf3cae01f07a12?v=f6469db5","publishDate":"2023-06-09","Year":"2023","Month":"06","tags":["Data Centres","Unistrut"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Data Centres","category":"market"},{"tag":"Unistrut","category":"brands"}],"locale":"en-au","type":"Blog","page_content":"Prefabricated solutions, manufactured off-site, are helping to provide competitive advantage, offering faster delivery times and cost certainty to data centre operators.\n\nFrom cutting metal at various angles, drilling, layout and levelling, installation of aisle containment systems can be both a time-consuming and complex task. This complexity can be increased further when accommodating higher ceiling heights or mechanical obstructions, as well as factoring in any congestion caused with other trades on-site.\n\nCoupled with the huge lengths of cable runs that need to be routed and supported, operators are looking for every advantage they can to build at speed without compromising on quality or increasing cost.\n\nSpeeding up installation\n\nWhen considering the benefits of off-site construction, it is important to establish the breadth of the design and build service being offered. Modular design can be defined in several ways and, while component parts may have been cut and prepared off-site, some designs may still require significant on-site works, such as welding, in order to complete the installation.\n\nIf the intention is to limit, or even eliminate traditional on-site stick-building methods, then it is important to ensure that the modular design chosen has been selected to achieve this outcome. Removing as many of the tasks associated with on-site construction as possible is vital if the project is to achieve the fast turnaround promised.\n\nAvoiding rework\n\nIndustry averages suggest that rework can cost between five to nine per cent of the overall project cost.\n\nOperators should consider the supplier’s quality credentials to provide assurance of repeatability. Off-site manufacturing will typically involve specialised equipment, such as precision cutting machines and automated welding systems. This can provide assurances that the system is built in a quality-controlled manufacturing facility, with each component cut to the desired length to ensure accurate, repeatable results.\n\nBatch control is also a consideration, providing assurance of quality and traceability back to the steel manufacturer in the event of any issues.\n\nDelivering cost certainty\n\nSpeed of installation is only one part of the equation. Operators are looking for greater assurances over cost too.\n\nAccording to a 2020 report by global engineering and consulting firm Arup, off-site construction can result in cost savings of up to 20% for data centre projects. It cites factors such as reduced labour costs, shortened project timelines, improved quality control, and reduced waste.\n\nTraditional on-site construction can result in unexpected costs due to delays, rework, and the need for additional resources. For example, with component parts prefabricated off-site, on-site labour can be reduced, which often represents a significant proportion of the overall project budget.\n\nWaste reduction is another key benefit. Because the component parts are prepared off-site, they can be cut and assembled with much greater precision, minimising waste as well as the associated disposal costs.\n\nFurthermore, using off-site manufacture can provide greater flexibility in terms of project budgeting. Because costs are more predictable, operators can more easily adjust their budgets and resources to meet changing project needs. This can be especially important in the data centre industry, where the need for capacity can change rapidly.\n\nArup’s report also notes that off-site construction can help to mitigate some of the risks associated with on-site construction, such as safety concerns, by taking the traditional build elements away from the busy data centre environment to a quality-control manufacturing plant.\n\nStandardising the design to streamline the supply chain\n\nThe length of time to project completion is not only impacted by the speed at which installation can be completed on-site.\n\nWorking with providers to standardise designs and equipment also has the added benefit of reducing potential supply chain delays. With multiple orders being handled simultaneously, it is likely that the manufacturer will be purchasing stock ahead of schedule, making it easier to handle orders ‘on demand.’\n\nIn addition, intelligent, repeatable, modular designs will also be engineered to minimise the number of different components parts required; another positive factor which can enable a faster order-to-install completion.\n\nIn conclusion\n\nThe use of standardised, prefabricated aisle containment solutions can lead to economies of scale, reducing the cost per unit and making the overall project more cost-effective. Standardising designs and equipment can also streamline the supply chain and reduce potential delays, further contributing to cost savings.\n\nCoupled with the reduction in build time and improved quality control, operators can realise significant improvements.\n\nArticle credits: https://datacentrereview.com/2023/04/the-benefits-of-modular-aisle-containment-systems/ "},{"id":"701783F6B6AC4848B5C0CBC9A0E51F30","title":"On-time and On Budget Aisle Containment Installations","description":"Mark Halsey, our Global Product Director considers how modular, off-site construction for data centre aisle containment is providing cost and project certainty for operators.","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{701783F6-B6AC-4848-B5C0-CBC9A0E51F30}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"On-time and On Budget Aisle Containment Installations","url":"/en-au/resources/blogs/2023/03/on-time-and-on-budget-aisle-containment-installations","href":"/en-au/resources/blogs/2023/03/on-time-and-on-budget-aisle-containment-installations"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/2945ed2096bf4d9ebda786e8e86cc900?v=22372e44","publishDate":"2023-03-29","Year":"2023","Month":"03","tags":["Data Centres","Unistrut"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Data Centres","category":"market"},{"tag":"Unistrut","category":"brands"}],"locale":"en-au","type":"Blog","page_content":"According to a 2020 report by global engineering and consulting firm, Arup[1], off-site construction can result in cost savings of up to 20 per cent for data centre projects. It cites factors such as reduced labour costs, shortened project timelines, improved quality control, and reduced waste.\n\nHowever, achieving these significant time and cost efficiencies requires careful planning, working with a reputable provider that can advise throughout the commissioning process and beyond on the size and layout of the design, to help meet the precise cooling demands.\n\nHere are Mark’s top tips for commissioning your aisle containment system to achieve maximum return on investment.\n\n1. Design correctly\n\n\nAisle containment systems can be complex to design and require a high level of technical expertise to achieve both the energy performance required as well as the longer-term return on investment.  Errors made during the design stage can result in longer-term inefficiencies or rework, impacting on ongoing maintenance and future upgrades and replacement too.\n\nSo, when considering the benefits of off-site manufacturing, it’s well worth consulting an experienced designer and manufacturer. Not only will the supplier understand the specific demands of the data centre environment but can also ensure that all of the benefits of modular construction – from reducing time and complexity, to achieve cost certainty – can be realised fully.\n\n2. Plan your installation\n\nTraditional on-site construction can result in unexpected costs due to delays, rework, and the need for additional resources. It is well worth coordinating delivery and installation with the manufacture to ensure the time savings in installation are realised fully.\n\nFor example, with component parts prefabricated off-site, on-site labour can be reduced, which often represents a significant proportion of the overall project budget. Compared to traditional stick-build methods, the costs savings can soon add up – minimising the number of different trades on site.\n\nArup's report also notes that off-site construction can help to mitigate some of the risks associated with on-site construction, such as safety concerns, by taking the traditional build elements away from the busy data centre environment to a quality-control manufacturing plant.\n\n3. Standardise the design\n\n\nTo streamline the supply chain and enable faster order-to-install completion, consider working with your off-site manufacturer to standardise the design of your aisle containment system.\n\nThis can have the added benefit of reducing potential supply chain delays.  With multiple orders being handled simultaneously, it is likely that the manufacturer will be purchasing stock ahead of schedule, making it easier to handle orders ‘on demand.’\n\nIn addition, intelligent, repeatable, modular designs will also be engineered to minimise the number of different components parts required; another positive factor which can enable a faster order-to-install completion.\n\n4. Prioritise quality control:\n\nOff-site manufacture offers improved quality control compared to on-site construction, but it's still important to work with your manufacturer to ensure that all components meet strict quality standards.\n\nAll products incorporated into our new Aisle Containment System meet global data centre specification and are designed according to DfMA (Design for Manufacture and Assembly) and FEA (Finite Element Analysis) methods. This provides a guarantee that they are both high-quality and fully standardised.\n\nBuilt in our quality-controlled manufacturing facility, every component is cut to the desired length in a controlled environment and is therefore of a proven standard.\n\nAll components will also be manufactured in the UK or Europe and stamped with a batch number. This acts as a guarantee of their quality and enables them to be traced back to the steel manufacturer in the event of any issues.\n\n5. Plan for future upgrades:\n\nWhile you may not need additional capacity immediately, it's important to design your aisle containment system with future growth in mind. This can help to minimise the need for costly upgrades or replacements further down the line. Furthermore, using off-site manufacture can provide greater flexibility in terms of project budgeting. Because costs are more predictable, operators can more easily adjust their budgets and resources to meet changing project needs. This can be especially important in the data centre industry, where the need for capacity can change rapidly.\n\n[1] https://www.arup.com/perspectives/publications/research/section/offsite-manufacturing-in-data-centres"},{"id":"1B02E9FCE1034EBEA503D1963C79E43F","title":"The Unveiling Truth: Why Atkore Unistrut's Channel Support Systems Triumph Over Imported Alternatives","description":"In the dynamic landscape of the Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) sector, change is not just on the horizon; it's adapting before our very eyes.","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{1B02E9FC-E103-4EBE-A503-D1963C79E43F}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"Blog","url":"/en-au/resources/blogs/2024/01/why-atkore-unistruts-channel-support-systems-triumph","href":"/en-au/resources/blogs/2024/01/why-atkore-unistruts-channel-support-systems-triumph"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/70ddff046ba24f0cbd3916cd33e3ae79?v=95f41021","publishDate":"2024-01-30","Year":"2024","Month":"01","tags":["Commercial and Industrial","Unistrut","Data Centres","Unistrut Construction"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Commercial and Industrial","category":"market"},{"tag":"Unistrut","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Data Centres","category":"market"},{"tag":"Unistrut Construction","category":"brands"}],"locale":"en-au","type":"Blog","page_content":"In the dynamic landscape of the Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) sector, change is not just on the horizon; it's adapting before our very eyes. The Golden Thread, weaving through the industry, is the commitment to building safety, and behind the scenes, a revolution is unfolding. As the Building Safety Act levels up standards, the procurement mindset is shifting towards prioritising safe, evidence-based support systems.\r\nMajor contractors are spearheading this change, emphasising standard workflows, early engagement notices, and proactive dialogues with manufacturers. The goal? To eradicate poor workmanship, standardise installations, and establish fully traceable, evidenced systems that empower manufacturers to take ownership of performance and warranties.\r\nHowever, amidst this transformation, a new challenge emerges—the influx of imported channel support systems, often rebranded by distributors. The risks associated with this trend cannot be overstated. BS6946 mandates that the manufacturer's stamp, along with credentials meeting the set parameters, must be evident. This self-certification encompasses crucial aspects such as, channel dimensions and materials used.\r\nHere lies the problem: distributors are increasingly using marketing tactics to present themselves as manufacturers, creating a hazardous scenario for channel installation support systems. The distinction between a true manufacturer and a distributor branding a rolling mill's product is critical.\r\nWhen Atkore Unistrut produces channel systems, they exercise control over every step of the process. The commitment to quality is intrinsic, ensuring compliance with BS6946 standards. However, when a rolling mill brands channel for a distributor, the primary motive is profit—often at the cost of compromising quality to maintain a healthy margin.\r\nThe journey towards a secure support system begins right at the steel mill. Atkore Unistrut goes above and beyond by meticulously documenting material certifications, creating an unbroken trail of evidence that starts with the raw materials themselves. This commitment ensures that the entire production process, from the selection of steel to the final product, is traceable, auditable, and in strict accordance with industry standards. The golden thread of accountability is woven seamlessly from the steel mill to the end installation, providing stakeholders with the confidence that each element of the support system meets the required specifications.\r\nOn the other hand, distributors importing stamped bracketry or channel systems from rolling mills relinquish control over these essential aspects. They are not owners of the product, nor do they have the ability to influence or oversee the manufacturing process. The sourcing of materials, the quality checks, and the determination of load capabilities rest solely in the hands of the rolling mill. This lack of control raises significant concerns about the consistency and reliability of the end product.\r\nFurthermore, in the event of a failure, distributors find themselves in a precarious position. Without control over the manufacturing process, they become reliant on the mill manufacturer for liability. In essence, they cannot independently vouch for the product's integrity or performance. This reliance introduces a potential gap in accountability, as distributors may find themselves grappling with the consequences of a failure without direct oversight or influence on the manufacturing qualities that could have prevented such incidents.\r\nIn choosing Atkore Unistrut-manufactured channel support systems, the industry gains not just a product but a partner committed to the highest standards of control, accountability, and reliability. The robustness of Atkore Unistrut's approach ensures that every step, from material selection to load capabilities, is meticulously managed, providing stakeholders with the confidence that safety is not compromised in the pursuit of profit.\r\nAs the M&E sector embarks on this transformative journey, choosing Atkore Unistrut becomes not just a preference but a prudent investment in building a safer and more resilient future.\r\nDanny Hall\r\nDirector of M&E Sales\r\nAtkore UK "},{"id":"1396D739173E417F929A544A15A2BDB6","title":"Thriving in a Challenging and Changing Market","description":"Carly Wills speaks to Carl Jones, President Cable Management and Protection (International) at Atkore, about life at the company.","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{1396D739-173E-417F-929A-544A15A2BDB6}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"Thriving in a Challenging and Changing Market","url":"/en-nz/resources/blogs/2023/06/thriving-in-a-challenging-and-changing-market","href":"/en-nz/resources/blogs/2023/06/thriving-in-a-challenging-and-changing-market"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/a5b838238c62447fb54f91cd038f3435?v=0a5a9154","publishDate":"2023-06-14","Year":"2023","Month":"06","tags":["Data Centres","Unistrut"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Data Centres","category":"market"},{"tag":"Unistrut","category":"brands"}],"locale":"en-nz","type":"Blog","page_content":"CW: Tell us about yourself and how you got into the sector.\n\nCJ: I’ve been in the sector for around 14 years, and prior to that I was in industrial ceramics. I started off in automotive, working in operations, and became General Manager at the age of 30. I then decided to leave automotive as I wanted to deal more closely with customers, so I moved to a company called Morgan Ceramics. I then wanted to prove to myself that I could replicate my initial success, so I joined Atkore, which had just been formed at the time, and within 12 months I was made Managing Director.\n\nThe challenge of dealing with people from different cultures around the world is something I really enjoy about my job. I also take real satisfaction from nurturing talent – it’s helped me become a better leader and allows me more time to focus on strategy and growing the business.\n\nCW: For those who may not know, can you give us an overview of the work that Atkore does?\n\nCJ: We supply a large portfolio of products for the electrical sectors of the construction industry. We do this through electrical wholesale and distribution outlets across the globe, and we deal directly with end-customers within vertical markets like data centres, semiconductors, electrical infrastructure, and more. We manufacture all of our products and supply to 87 countries.\n\nOne of our biggest focuses is renewable energy, which forms a key part of our strategy. For example, all of our new plants use solar panels, we reuse energy within our business, and our sales teams are moving towards electric cars.\n\nCW: Tell us about your current role – what are you responsible for and what does the\nnormal working day consist of?\n\nCJ: It’s certainly not a regular 9-5.30! For example, because of the different time-zones, I could be having a discussion very early in the morning with my New Zealand business, and then a very late call on a Sunday with my Israeli business. Monday mornings are generally the same for me, as they involve looking at all the economic exchanges across the world. I have to convert the currency into dollars and back into local currency and it changes every day, so it’s usually quite hectic! Apart from that, there’s no typical day – and that’s the most exciting part of the job for me. I relish the way my job constantly poses new challenges.\n\nCW: What are the best things about your role? What are the most challenging?\n\nCJ: The best thing is dealing with the diverse markets and the different customers we have. The biggest challenge is probably the volatility of the world situation these days – by which I mean the many changes happening relating to war, inflation, and economic issues. There’s a real lack of stability in the market now and that’s something that’s challenging but ultimately rewarding when we work together as a team to manage our way through it.\n\nCW: How has COVID-19 affected the industry? What are the positives to come from the pandemic?\n\nCJ: The pandemic was terrible, but in some ways, construction probably benefitted from it. It made the industry stronger because it showed businesses their weaknesses and forced them to look at their processes more. It also proved that you can have people working efficiently from home. However, I do think people need to spend time in the office. The camaraderie and human interaction are things we all benefit from.\n\nCW: Aside from COVID-19, what have been the biggest changes across the industry in recent times? What will be the biggest changes in the future?\n\nCJ: The biggest challenges in the industry right now are ensuring we’re doing everything we can to be sustainable; attracting younger people into the industry and making sure they’re as diverse as possible; and weathering the current economic climate.\n\nCW: What’s next for you and for Atkore?\n\nCJ: Atkore is performing very well and we’ll continue to invest in acquisitions and grow our business from a top line and bottom-line perspective. As part of that, I’ll continue to help us grow into new vertical markets as well as developing the team to make sure we’ve got strong talent coming through. And hopefully we’ll have a bit of fun along the way!\n\nCW: Do you have any career advice for anyone starting out in the industry?\n\nCJ: My advice would be that there’s no rush. Take the time to find what’s right for you by learning different aspects of different positions. Don’t fix yourself in one position as this can mean you get pigeonholed. Finally, make sure you’re digitally savvy, but remember – relationships are still vital.\n\nCW: What do you think are the most exciting products or technologies coming to the market?\n\nCJ: The market is changing and moving in the direction of prefabrication. This reduces time on site, increases quality levels, and speeds up delivery. An example of this is our new Atkore Unistrut Aisle Containment System, which provides a fast and efficient means to manage heat dissipation. Benefitting from off-site manufacturing, every component part is precision cut and undergoes rigorous quality control to deliver a simple on-site installation. We’re also going to see a continuation of the trend for new products from new materials. The age of galvanising will fade and new materials will replace it that are aesthetically better, environmentally better, and last longer. Finally, digitisation will continue to grow and infiltrate every area of the industry.\n\nCW: What are your interests away from work?\n\nCJ: Like anyone, there’s a point when I have to release the pressure, and that often means walking the dog on the beach or watching a movie. I’m also in the gym every morning at 6am. It’s always been a hobby of mine, even when travelling. It gives me real peace of mind before my day starts.\n "},{"id":"3D725D41249748C89B0FE82D2EA432D6","title":"Benefits of Modular Aisle Containment Systems ","description":"Modular Aisle Containment Systems help keep up with growing demand for data centre capacity.","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{3D725D41-2497-48C8-9B0F-E82D2EA432D6}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"Benefits Modular Aisle Containment","url":"/en-nz/resources/blogs/2023/06/benefits-modular-aisle-containment","href":"/en-nz/resources/blogs/2023/06/benefits-modular-aisle-containment"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/6371abfb053d45aaaecf3cae01f07a12?v=be2b5d68","publishDate":"2023-06-09","Year":"2023","Month":"06","tags":["Data Centres","Unistrut"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Data Centres","category":"market"},{"tag":"Unistrut","category":"brands"}],"locale":"en-nz","type":"Blog","page_content":"Prefabricated solutions, manufactured off-site, are helping to provide competitive advantage, offering faster delivery times and cost certainty to data centre operators.\n\nFrom cutting metal at various angles, drilling, layout and levelling, installation of aisle containment systems can be both a time-consuming and complex task. This complexity can be increased further when accommodating higher ceiling heights or mechanical obstructions, as well as factoring in any congestion caused with other trades on-site.\n\nCoupled with the huge lengths of cable runs that need to be routed and supported, operators are looking for every advantage they can to build at speed without compromising on quality or increasing cost.\n\nSpeeding up installation\n\nWhen considering the benefits of off-site construction, it is important to establish the breadth of the design and build service being offered. Modular design can be defined in several ways and, while component parts may have been cut and prepared off-site, some designs may still require significant on-site works, such as welding, in order to complete the installation.\n\nIf the intention is to limit, or even eliminate traditional on-site stick-building methods, then it is important to ensure that the modular design chosen has been selected to achieve this outcome. Removing as many of the tasks associated with on-site construction as possible is vital if the project is to achieve the fast turnaround promised.\n\nAvoiding rework\n\nIndustry averages suggest that rework can cost between five to nine per cent of the overall project cost.\n\nOperators should consider the supplier’s quality credentials to provide assurance of repeatability. Off-site manufacturing will typically involve specialised equipment, such as precision cutting machines and automated welding systems. This can provide assurances that the system is built in a quality-controlled manufacturing facility, with each component cut to the desired length to ensure accurate, repeatable results.\n\nBatch control is also a consideration, providing assurance of quality and traceability back to the steel manufacturer in the event of any issues.\n\nDelivering cost certainty\n\nSpeed of installation is only one part of the equation. Operators are looking for greater assurances over cost too.\n\nAccording to a 2020 report by global engineering and consulting firm Arup, off-site construction can result in cost savings of up to 20% for data centre projects. It cites factors such as reduced labour costs, shortened project timelines, improved quality control, and reduced waste.\n\nTraditional on-site construction can result in unexpected costs due to delays, rework, and the need for additional resources. For example, with component parts prefabricated off-site, on-site labour can be reduced, which often represents a significant proportion of the overall project budget.\n\nWaste reduction is another key benefit. Because the component parts are prepared off-site, they can be cut and assembled with much greater precision, minimising waste as well as the associated disposal costs.\n\nFurthermore, using off-site manufacture can provide greater flexibility in terms of project budgeting. Because costs are more predictable, operators can more easily adjust their budgets and resources to meet changing project needs. This can be especially important in the data centre industry, where the need for capacity can change rapidly.\n\nArup’s report also notes that off-site construction can help to mitigate some of the risks associated with on-site construction, such as safety concerns, by taking the traditional build elements away from the busy data centre environment to a quality-control manufacturing plant.\n\nStandardising the design to streamline the supply chain\n\nThe length of time to project completion is not only impacted by the speed at which installation can be completed on-site.\n\nWorking with providers to standardise designs and equipment also has the added benefit of reducing potential supply chain delays. With multiple orders being handled simultaneously, it is likely that the manufacturer will be purchasing stock ahead of schedule, making it easier to handle orders ‘on demand.’\n\nIn addition, intelligent, repeatable, modular designs will also be engineered to minimise the number of different components parts required; another positive factor which can enable a faster order-to-install completion.\n\nIn conclusion\n\nThe use of standardised, prefabricated aisle containment solutions can lead to economies of scale, reducing the cost per unit and making the overall project more cost-effective. Standardising designs and equipment can also streamline the supply chain and reduce potential delays, further contributing to cost savings.\n\nCoupled with the reduction in build time and improved quality control, operators can realise significant improvements.\n\nArticle credits: https://datacentrereview.com/2023/04/the-benefits-of-modular-aisle-containment-systems/ "},{"id":"701783F6B6AC4848B5C0CBC9A0E51F30","title":"On-time and On Budget Aisle Containment Installations","description":"Mark Halsey, our Global Product Director considers how modular, off-site construction for data centre aisle containment is providing cost and project certainty for operators.","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{701783F6-B6AC-4848-B5C0-CBC9A0E51F30}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"On-time and On Budget Aisle Containment Installations","url":"/en-nz/resources/blogs/2023/03/on-time-and-on-budget-aisle-containment-installations","href":"/en-nz/resources/blogs/2023/03/on-time-and-on-budget-aisle-containment-installations"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/2945ed2096bf4d9ebda786e8e86cc900?v=bf37e5d2","publishDate":"2023-03-29","Year":"2023","Month":"03","tags":["Data Centres","Unistrut"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Data Centres","category":"market"},{"tag":"Unistrut","category":"brands"}],"locale":"en-nz","type":"Blog","page_content":"According to a 2020 report by global engineering and consulting firm, Arup[1], off-site construction can result in cost savings of up to 20 per cent for data centre projects. It cites factors such as reduced labour costs, shortened project timelines, improved quality control, and reduced waste.\n\nHowever, achieving these significant time and cost efficiencies requires careful planning, working with a reputable provider that can advise throughout the commissioning process and beyond on the size and layout of the design, to help meet the precise cooling demands.\n\nHere are Mark’s top tips for commissioning your aisle containment system to achieve maximum return on investment.\n\n1. Design correctly\n\nAisle containment systems can be complex to design and require a high level of technical expertise to achieve both the energy performance required as well as the longer-term return on investment.  Errors made during the design stage can result in longer-term inefficiencies or rework, impacting on ongoing maintenance and future upgrades and replacement too.\n\nSo, when considering the benefits of off-site manufacturing, it’s well worth consulting an experienced designer and manufacturer. Not only will the supplier understand the specific demands of the data centre environment but can also ensure that all of the benefits of modular construction – from reducing time and complexity, to achieve cost certainty – can be realised fully.\n\n2. Plan your installation\nTraditional on-site construction can result in unexpected costs due to delays, rework, and the need for additional resources. It is well worth coordinating delivery and installation with the manufacture to ensure the time savings in installation are realised fully.\n\nFor example, with component parts prefabricated off-site, on-site labour can be reduced, which often represents a significant proportion of the overall project budget. Compared to traditional stick-build methods, the costs savings can soon add up – minimising the number of different trades on site.\n\nArup's report also notes that off-site construction can help to mitigate some of the risks associated with on-site construction, such as safety concerns, by taking the traditional build elements away from the busy data centre environment to a quality-control manufacturing plant.\n\n3. Standardise the design\n\nTo streamline the supply chain and enable faster order-to-install completion, consider working with your off-site manufacturer to standardise the design of your aisle containment system.\n\nThis can have the added benefit of reducing potential supply chain delays.  With multiple orders being handled simultaneously, it is likely that the manufacturer will be purchasing stock ahead of schedule, making it easier to handle orders ‘on demand.’\n\nIn addition, intelligent, repeatable, modular designs will also be engineered to minimise the number of different components parts required; another positive factor which can enable a faster order-to-install completion.\n\n4. Prioritise quality control:\n\nOff-site manufacture offers improved quality control compared to on-site construction, but it's still important to work with your manufacturer to ensure that all components meet strict quality standards.\n\nAll products incorporated into our new Aisle Containment System meet global data centre specification and are designed according to DfMA (Design for Manufacture and Assembly) and FEA (Finite Element Analysis) methods. This provides a guarantee that they are both high-quality and fully standardised.\n\nBuilt in our quality-controlled manufacturing facility, every component is cut to the desired length in a controlled environment and is therefore of a proven standard.\n\nAll components will also be manufactured in the UK or Europe and stamped with a batch number. This acts as a guarantee of their quality and enables them to be traced back to the steel manufacturer in the event of any issues.\n\n5. Plan for future upgrades:\n\nWhile you may not need additional capacity immediately, it's important to design your aisle containment system with future growth in mind. This can help to minimise the need for costly upgrades or replacements further down the line. Furthermore, using off-site manufacture can provide greater flexibility in terms of project budgeting. Because costs are more predictable, operators can more easily adjust their budgets and resources to meet changing project needs. This can be especially important in the data centre industry, where the need for capacity can change rapidly.\n\n[1] https://www.arup.com/perspectives/publications/research/section/offsite-manufacturing-in-data-centres"},{"id":"1B02E9FCE1034EBEA503D1963C79E43F","title":"The Unveiling Truth: Why Atkore Unistrut's Channel Support Systems Triumph Over Imported Alternatives","description":"In the dynamic landscape of the Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) sector, change is not just on the horizon; it's adapting before our very eyes.","url":{"class":"","querystring":"","id":"{1B02E9FC-E103-4EBE-A503-D1963C79E43F}","anchor":"","target":"","title":"","linktype":"internal","text":"Blog","url":"/en-nz/resources/blogs/2024/01/why-atkore-unistruts-channel-support-systems-triumph","href":"/en-nz/resources/blogs/2024/01/why-atkore-unistruts-channel-support-systems-triumph"},"image":"https://dam.atkore.com/api/public/content/70ddff046ba24f0cbd3916cd33e3ae79?v=95f41021","publishDate":"2024-01-30","Year":"2024","Month":"01","tags":["Commercial and Industrial","Unistrut","Data Centres","Unistrut Construction"],"category":["market","brands"],"tagswithcategory":[{"tag":"Commercial and Industrial","category":"market"},{"tag":"Unistrut","category":"brands"},{"tag":"Data Centres","category":"market"},{"tag":"Unistrut Construction","category":"brands"}],"locale":"en-nz","type":"Blog","page_content":"In the dynamic landscape of the Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) sector, change is not just on the horizon; it's adapting before our very eyes. The Golden Thread, weaving through the industry, is the commitment to building safety, and behind the scenes, a revolution is unfolding. As the Building Safety Act levels up standards, the procurement mindset is shifting towards prioritising safe, evidence-based support systems.\r\nMajor contractors are spearheading this change, emphasising standard workflows, early engagement notices, and proactive dialogues with manufacturers. The goal? To eradicate poor workmanship, standardise installations, and establish fully traceable, evidenced systems that empower manufacturers to take ownership of performance and warranties.\r\nHowever, amidst this transformation, a new challenge emerges—the influx of imported channel support systems, often rebranded by distributors. The risks associated with this trend cannot be overstated. BS6946 mandates that the manufacturer's stamp, along with credentials meeting the set parameters, must be evident. This self-certification encompasses crucial aspects such as, channel dimensions and materials used.\r\nHere lies the problem: distributors are increasingly using marketing tactics to present themselves as manufacturers, creating a hazardous scenario for channel installation support systems. The distinction between a true manufacturer and a distributor branding a rolling mill's product is critical.\r\nWhen Atkore Unistrut produces channel systems, they exercise control over every step of the process. The commitment to quality is intrinsic, ensuring compliance with BS6946 standards. However, when a rolling mill brands channel for a distributor, the primary motive is profit—often at the cost of compromising quality to maintain a healthy margin.\r\nThe journey towards a secure support system begins right at the steel mill. Atkore Unistrut goes above and beyond by meticulously documenting material certifications, creating an unbroken trail of evidence that starts with the raw materials themselves. This commitment ensures that the entire production process, from the selection of steel to the final product, is traceable, auditable, and in strict accordance with industry standards. The golden thread of accountability is woven seamlessly from the steel mill to the end installation, providing stakeholders with the confidence that each element of the support system meets the required specifications.\r\nOn the other hand, distributors importing stamped bracketry or channel systems from rolling mills relinquish control over these essential aspects. They are not owners of the product, nor do they have the ability to influence or oversee the manufacturing process. The sourcing of materials, the quality checks, and the determination of load capabilities rest solely in the hands of the rolling mill. This lack of control raises significant concerns about the consistency and reliability of the end product.\r\nFurthermore, in the event of a failure, distributors find themselves in a precarious position. Without control over the manufacturing process, they become reliant on the mill manufacturer for liability. In essence, they cannot independently vouch for the product's integrity or performance. This reliance introduces a potential gap in accountability, as distributors may find themselves grappling with the consequences of a failure without direct oversight or influence on the manufacturing qualities that could have prevented such incidents.\r\nIn choosing Atkore Unistrut-manufactured channel support systems, the industry gains not just a product but a partner committed to the highest standards of control, accountability, and reliability. The robustness of Atkore Unistrut's approach ensures that every step, from material selection to load capabilities, is meticulously managed, providing stakeholders with the confidence that safety is not compromised in the pursuit of profit.\r\nAs the M&E sector embarks on this transformative journey, choosing Atkore Unistrut becomes not just a preference but a prudent investment in building a safer and more resilient future.\r\nDanny Hall\r\nDirector of M&E Sales\r\nAtkore UK "}]}