Bondor / Metecno has today announced a $20 million dollar investment in a state-of-the-art production facility in Campbellfield Melbourne, which is due to open later this year.
The establishment of this 20,000 square meter factory is a significant gain for the Australian manufacturing industry. It comes at a time when other manufacturers are closing down or relocating off shore resulting in a steady reduction in locally made products.
Bondor / Metecno’s General Manager, Geoff Marsdon said the factory is an important addition to the company’s existing facilities around Australia. It will facilitate a significant increase in manufacturing capacity and allow the Metecno product range to be manufactured closer to the important markets in southern Australia.
“We are pleased to invest in this project. Not only will it allow us to enhance our service and product offering to our customers, but it also demonstrates our commitment to the future of Australia’s manufacturing industry and the Australian economy,” said Geoff.
“The factory will primarily produce Polyisocyanurate (PIR) lightweight, thermally efficient, fire-retardant products.”
Construction of the facility, which has been undertaken by local builders Corplex Pty Ltd, is almost complete. Both the builders and JJ Roofing (installers of the roof panels) are very happy with the speed of build. Bondor / Metecno is utilising its own building products MetecnoSpan® (a PIR insulated roofing panel with fire-retardant core) and MetecnoInspire® (an insulated architectural facade system with fire-retardant core).
Salvatore Falleti, Project and Site Manager at Corplex Pty Ltd said Bondor / Metecno’s insulated building products have been easy to use.
“This is the first time I’ve used Bondor / Metecno’s products, they are of a very good quality and I have been surprised at how easy they are to install. It has made the build process much easier and meant that the factory has gone up very quickly,” said Salvatore.
Geoff explains why insulated panel roofing systems, such as the products used on this factory, are becoming an Australian standard.
“This trend has been driven by energy efficiency, installer safety and a better understanding of the relationship between employee comfort and the quality of their work output. Because of this we are seeing many clients choosing insulated roof panel systems,” said Geoff.
Bondor / Metecno has the largest range of insulated roofing products in Australasia and is experienced in supplying materials for many large-scale commercial projects, supplying everything from roofing to architectural facades. Bondor / Metecno is currently supplying MetecnoInspire® for the $200 million Narellan Town Centre redevelopment in NSW.
A video showcasing the factory build, specifically the roofing process, can be found on Bondor’s website at www.bondor.com.au
