ACS Stainless Steel Fixings Limited has formed a dynamic industry partnership with global construction leader, The Hilti Group – a collaboration that aims to advance industry standards, focusing on improving building safety and promoting best practice.
At the core of the partnership is ACS’s award-winning Certus™ modular brick façade system and Hilti’s advanced modular framing system. Together, they offer the construction industry a fully integrated, seamless solution that enhances efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Certus™ is the first A1 non-combustible product with a 60-year design life and it boasts vast versatility – being suitable for both full facades and as a hybrid solution in tandem with traditional brickwork.
The partnership will give architects, contractors, and developers access to a comprehensive package under one roof, from framing to façade, simplifying the construction process and ensuring compliance with the stringent requirements of the Building Safety Act.
Speaking of the news, Matt Freeman, Engineering Director at ACS, said: “We are thrilled to announce this partnership with Hilti – a collaboration that represents a major step forward for the construction industry.
“By combining our innovative Certus™ system with Hilti’s world-class modular framing, we are delivering a fully integrated solution that simplifies construction, enhances safety, and supports sustainability. It’s a collaboration built on shared values, and we’re excited to lead the way in offering customers a seamless, cutting-edge approach to building for the future.”
Hilti’s Lead Engineer, Enis Brkic, added: “By partnering with ACS, we’re offering a complete solution to our customers. This partnership combines Hilti’s innovation and productivity standards with ACS’s unique product development approach. We share the same values – safety, sustainability, and excellence – and together, we’re leading the way for positive change in the industry.”
Hilti’s Key Accounts Manager, Joanna Judges, emphasised the importance of the partnership in light of the industry’s evolving regulatory landscape adding: “Since the Grenfell Tower tragedy, the construction industry has faced new and complex challenges. Our collaboration with ACS bridges that gap, providing a unified solution that simplifies compliance, reduces costs, and offers peace of mind. The Certus™ system, paired with Hilti’s framing, allows for flexible design and all-weather installation – a revolutionary step forward.”
ACS’s Certus™ system has undergone rigorous testing to ensure flawless integration with Hilti’s framing, it offers the A1 non-combustible rating, plus its industry-first 60-year design life – providing architects with greater design freedom while enabling contractors to meet the highest durability and safety standards.
Both ACS and Hilti are committed to driving innovation, sustainability, and excellence in the construction sector. This partnership reflects a shared mission to offer cutting-edge solutions and reshape the future of the industry.
Article originally published on 15th October 2024