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Christchurch Earthquake Support Campaign Update July 2011

Following the Christchurch earthquakes Metrotile offered $250,000 of free metal roof tiles to the people of Christchurch.
This offer was made in April 2011 and so far nine of the applicants have had a free roof lot of metal tiles installed on their homes.

Please find below some of the feedback we received from some of the recipients of the Metrotile free roof tiles.

Dear Gary, THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR THE NEW ROOF - It looks awesome.
We had a few smaller aftershocks on Saturday night and we were amazed - NO SOUND!
YOU WILL NEVER KNOW WHAT THIS OPPORTUNITY HAS MEANT FOR US.
Kind regards
Rosemarie Clouston

Hi Gary, I am one of the fortunate recipients of your generous offer of free roof materials. My roof was finished today and is
amazing. It has totally changed the appearance of my home for the better and I have no doubt it has improved the value too.
We now have a safe, watertight, great looking roof.
Town and Country Roofing have done a fantastic job and were a pleasure to deal with. Thank you once again for your very kind offer.
Best regards
Linley Coulson

Hi Gary, I am delighted with the new roof and Pete who installed it is a really good guy, worked through the southerly storm
and got it finished last night The colour is fantastic, and surprised it is end of life, and not that far away from the new denim
blue on extension of house so really pleased.
Thank you very much for the materials you supplied and I sleep much better at night now knowing I have a light roof over our heads
Regards
Craig Taylor

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Christchurch Earthquake Support Campaign May 2011

Following the earthquakes of 04 September 2010 and 22 February 2011, Metrotile Roofing Systems offered the people of Christchurch 50 free roof lots of metal roof tiles. This support was provided to assist in the rebuilding of Christchurch and to help the city’s residents and small businesses get back on their feet. The free roof lots of metal roof tiles were allocated to the successful applicants on a first-in-first served “best fit” basis, taking into consideration their need, the ability to re-roof structurally sound buildings and the availability of suitable fully warranted, but end of line, Metrotile roofing stock.

Improved Metrotile Shingle profile

Metrotile introduces its newly redesigned Shingle profile, available from October 2008. Featuring a wider side and head laps to increase the lapping area tolerances between the shingles, and weeper holes to facilitate water egress, it offers improved weatherproofing and faster installation.

New Metrotile Classic profile

The updated Metrotile Classic range was introduced to the New Zealand market in 2008. Characterised by an angular, geometric design complete with sloping edges, the Metrotile Classic profile was designed to add a refined, elegant dimension to any style of architecture, from traditional and Mediterranean-style homes through to the most contemporary design.

Metrotile Shake profile update

Look out for the new Metrotile Shake profile, being introduced in January 2009. Its more defined vertical pressings give deeper shadow lines and improved water flow off the tiles. A flat section at the rear of each Metrotile Shake tile will improve the lapping areas and eliminate the need to stagger-lay the tiles. The overall result is faster installation and a more authentic shake-style appearance.

Metrotile’s Satin Finish

Metrotile has developed its own unique ‘satin acrylic colour-coating system’ for the Metrotile Shake, Metrotile Classic and Metrotile Bond profiles. Thicker than standard coil-coated products, the Metrotile satin finish has a lower sheen, making it more durable and less slippery under foot for installers. With less light reflection, it offers bolder colours.

New Belgian factory opens

Metrotile’s new factory in Tongeren, Belgium opened in November 2008. The 10,000m2 plant features increased capacity and the latest automated machinery, and will service the European, the Middle Eastern and African markets. The production department, storeroom and office are now located together under one roof.

Metrotile Japan

Expanding its presence in Asia, Metrotile is to open a subsidiary in Tokyo to service the Japanese market. This new venture is the result a partnership between Metrotile and a reputable Japanese company offering technical and sales expertise. The Tokyo office is set to open in February 2009.

New Zealand operations expand

To meet the increased local demand for Metrotile products, we have expanded our Auckland factory, extending the offices and increasing the factory space by 2,500m2. The installation of new machinery and automation has allowed for increased production capacity, and we’re now able to carry larger stocks of new profiles, resulting in reduced supply lead-times.

Project profile: Metrotile re-roofs Philippines country club

The Tagaytay Highlands Community in the Philippines was recently hit by a typhoon that severely damaged houses in its first residential project, Pinecrest Village, which bore the brunt of the storm. Designed by renowned architects Pablo Antonio and Nonoy Hubilla in the style of a Swiss Alpine village and built in 1994, Pinecrest contains 167 condominiums, many of which lost their roofs in the high winds.

Through its sole distributor in the Philippines, Multi-line, Metrotile was commissioned to replace the damaged roofs, which were originally built using fibre cement tiles. The re-roofing project began in June 2008 and incorporated 12,000m2 of new roofing.

Metrotile roofing systems can withstand hurricane-force winds of up to 190kph, making them an ideal solution for a typhoon-prone location such as the Philippines.

Project profile: Metrotile wins worldwide tender

Constructed over a three-year period, Richmond St Ann is a large residential and commercial development at Chukka Cove in Jamaica. Set on 200 hectares overlooking the Caribbean Sea, it incorporates more than 1000 residences in a series of gated communities, a school, shopping complex, parks, a medical centre and an office/industrial park. The world-class project by the Richmond Development Company was designed by Arthur Lowe from AG Lowe as a self-sustaining community with eco-friendly sewerage control, solar water heating and its own reliable water supply.

Metrotile was among a select group of suppliers chosen to provide products for the project. After winning a worldwide tender against US and Korean roofing companies, Metrotile Shake roofing was specified ‘to enhance the structural integrity of our residences,’ according to the development’s website. Four natural-looking colours: Weathered Timber, Forest, Ashwood and Beachwood, were selected to complement the architecture and provide wind, hurricane, fire and earthquake resistance. Energy-efficient and virtually maintenance free, Metrotile Shake roofing was a great match for this prestigious development.

As a lightweight roofing product, the use of Metrotile Shake roofing also helped reduce building costs for the project.

Project profile: Luxury hotel crowned by Metrotile

The new five-star Iberostar Rose Hall complex overlooks the stunning Montego Bay on the island of Jamaica. Incorporating three different resort options, the USD850 million development will eventually comprise 978 rooms.

Metrotile recently won a worldwide tender against six other international roofing companies to supply roofing products for the hotel and apartment complex. Metrotile tendered for the project in conjunction with its sole Jamaican distributor, Spectrum Systems, and won the tender to supply and install 15,000m2 worth of stone-coated shingles. The hotel’s developers, Spanish chain Iberostar, selected the low-profile Metrotile Shingle because of its affordability, durability and, importantly, its ability to withstand the hurricane winds that frequently sweep through the Caribbean. Metrotile Shingle in ‘Weathered Timber’ was chosen to complement the elegant colonial-style architecture and the property’s pale exterior colour palette.