Sustainability

SIG plc regard the issue of sustainability as a core social, as well as corporate, responsibility.

The manufacturer of the Speedline metal systems has been recognised by the award of BS ISO 14001:2004 for it’s Environmental Management System and the Steel Construction Sustainability Charter and were the first cold roll-forming company to be awarded the prestigious Gold standard.

It is recognised that Environmental Responsibility is a local as well as global issue.  The Speedline manufacturing process has been awarded a Local Authority Borough Platinum Environmental Charter Award following an audit of Environmental management procedures and awards of BS ISO 14001:2004.

If you are designing your building to BREEAM please note:

  • Speedline metal components are manufactured under managements systems certified as meeting the requirements of:
    – ISO 9001:2015
    – ISO 14001:2015
    – ISO 45001:2018
  • Speedline metal components are rated Very Good under BES 6001 responsible sourcing of products.
  • Speedline partitions with plasterboard are A rated to the BRE Green Guide 2007

Environmental Impact of Steel Production and Processing and recycled contents are available on request.

Speedline will continue to pursue sustainability as a key business objective through manufacturing processes.  The cornerstone of this is the societal, economic and environmental sustainability review of operations carried out in the SPeAR Report from Arup.  This report gives both an assessment of the current environmental position as well as identifying key areas for improvement in the future.

 

CE Marking

All relevant profiles conform to BS EN 14195:2005.  The products within this range are intended for use as metal framing components within building construction works in conjunction with gypsum plasterboard where the assembly is non load bearing.  The reaction to fire is Euroclass A1, being no contribution to fire.  All relevant products are ink marked with the official CE logo.

 

ACCREDITATIONS

Information Hub All Resources

Speedline product data sheets (PDS) provide detailed information about our products including technical specifications, features, usage information, benefits, components, and applications.

Product Data Sheets
Installation Guidelines

An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is a document that communicates a product’s environmental impact throughout its life cycle.

Environmental Product Declaration

The Declaration of Performance is a key part of the Construction Products Regulation. It provides information on the performance of a product.

Declaration of Performance

The Speedline Drywall Systems manual is a guide to offer you the best dry lining solution for your project utilising the extensive, independently tested range of Speedline Drywall Systems.

Drywall Manual

From the initial concept of your project, we can provide full technical support, including specification advice and provide NBS clauses and specific design details.

Technical Support

Each combination of Speedline metal, plasterboard and insulation has a unique system reference number.  This unique reference number allows you to download all relevant information.

Data Sheets

Correct installation and specification of Speedline Drywall Systems and components is the responsibility of the contractor and design team.  Construction should be in accordance to all relevant regulatory requirements and appropriate UK construction guidance and guidelines.

Standards

Speedline Systems Assurance is a dedicated warranty covering a comprehensive range of drywall solutions, offering peace of mind for clients, specifiers and contractors.

Systems Assurance