The complete low embodied carbon building envelope, uniquely designed, fully guaranteed.
We do not engage in the balancing allocation of emission reduction or offsetting activities as a solution to achieve Net Zero, we believe this needs to be tackled from the outset. Outset not Offset.
The use of Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) technology in the manufacture of steel utilises scrap steel combined with heat generated from an electric arc between electrodes. This method of manufacturing steel can remove up to 99.9% of the carbon emissions typically generated during production, turning waste material into new material. In essence, it is Steel Reborn®.
Our Steel Reborn® product range is the cornerstone of the Protex® Voyage System.
The Protex Voyage System offers an EAF based alternative for both the internal and external profiled sheets which can significantly reduce the embodied carbon within a project.
Our deep-rooted partnerships with the world’s leading mills enables us to ensure we have the most advanced external finishes range available on the market to satisfy your low embodied carbon building envelope needs.
Mission XP40R® is the latest upgrade within our Steel Reborn® range. XP40R® utilises Electric Arc Furnace Technology within the manufacture of the substrate to reduce the GWP figure for the product by 60%. The performance and specification of the recycled steel substrate remains identical to the typical blast furnace steel used within the standard XP40® product along with an identical coating specification. To ensure XP40R® is controlled through the life of the project, the external embossment has been updated to include the new Steel Reborn® R logo.
Our collaboration with SSAB Swedish Steel began over a decade ago, initially with SSAB Dobel as a key supplier of polyesters and plastisol products in the UK market. SSAB subsequently rebranded their coated products for the building envelope into the GreenCoat® range, marking a significant shift away from plastisol-based products towards more sustainable paint systems. Utilising a substantial portion of Swedish rapeseed oil instead of fossil oil, their patented Bio-based Technology (BT) coating represents a pioneering solution in the market, tailored for exterior building applications including roof and wall systems.
Our enduring partnership with SSAB has positioned Firth Steels as the UK’s exclusive metal building envelope supplier of SSAB Zero. SSAB Zero denotes steel manufactured from 100% recycled steel, produced using Electric Arc Furnaces (EAF) powered 100% by renewable energy sources. The scope 1 & 2 emissions for the steel substrate are reduced to world leading 0kgCO2e. The painting/coating process for GreenCoat® Pural BT is expected to add a maximum of 800kgCO2e/tonne, representing a reduction of over 70% from UK norms. Ongoing development is pushing the boundaries to reduce this further.
We work with industry leading partners to create a site assembled system from a catalogue of verified, tested and approved components.
Our carefully curated directory of Protex® Voyage approved suppliers.
Each component within the system can be uniquely specified to suit the individual projects requirements. Sustainability, fire, thermal and acoustic performance combined with a buildings use, location and surrounding environment will all impact the projects design requirements.
The Protex® Voyage Systems have been tested and certified by world leading testing houses including Warrington Fire, BRE Global and to Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB). The internationally respected Loss Prevention Standards known as LPS gives confidence that the systems comply with the LPC Design guide for the external fire protection of buildings.
The integration of industry leading suppliers into the Protex® family has enabled the creation of the Protex® Approved Scheme. With the combined expertise, customer service, and specialist products and manufacturing capabilities, Protex® Approved aims to provide a solution for every building envelope.
Approved through constant assessment and accreditation.
