Climate-smart steel from SSAB covers Sweden in Shanghai

Climate-smart steel from SSAB covers Sweden in Shanghai 

An energy-saving steel that can dissipate heat from solar radiation will enclose
the buildings at the Swedish pavilion at Expo 2010 in Shanghai next year. 
Prelaq Energy from SSAB is a newly developed Swedish façade and roofing sheet
which reduces the need for artificial indoor cooling in hot climates. 

The Swedish pavilion at Shanghai 2010 will house the Swedish exhibition, VIP
lounge, offices and other areas. The pavilion will consist of four buildings
which are to be constructed on a site in the European quarter, with the other
Nordic countries as closest neighbors. The architects have chosen Prelaq Energy
from SSAB for the roof and external walls. The Swedish pavilion is expected to
have thousands of visitors each day during the fair and will be an important
showcase for Sweden to display products and know-how. 

Prelaq Energy has qualities which contribute to reducing energy consumption in
buildings by up to 15 percent. The secret lies in the sheet's organic coating
mixtures and pigments which are able to regulate inward heat radiation and
contribute to a comfortable indoor climate. Prelaq Energy is available in a
number of colors. The colors provide different qualities with respect to thermal
dissipation. 

The result will be that the material in the walls and the roof can contribute to
saving energy for cooling and ventilation, and thereby lead to a reduced impact
on the environment. In addition to the external sheet which will be used for the
pavilion, SSAB has also produced a variant of Prelaq Energy for internal wall
cover. The steel has different characteristics and contributes, instead, to
reducing heating needs in times of cold weather. 

In order to create extra interest and character, the sheet will be perforated
with various patterns. The architects behind the pavilion want it to reflect the
interplay between city and nature and the hopefulness and strength which can be
created there. Nature has also been a source of inspiration in the development
of Prelaq Energy. The qualities of the material can be compared with leaves on
trees which act as a heat transfer medium in times of strong solar radiation. 

Read more about the world fair on: 
http://www.expo2010.se/
www.ssab.com  


Anders Sörman, Project Manager
Market Communication, SSAB Strip Products
Tel: +46 243-710 80
Cell phone: +46 70-221 93 26
E-mail: anders.sorman@ssab.com

SSAB is a global leader in value added, high strength steel. SSAB offers
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lighter and more sustainable world. SSAB employs 9,200 people in over 45
countries around the world and operates production facilities in Sweden and the
US. SSAB is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Nordic Exchange, Stockholm.