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Irish Examiner Article July 2014

Arkoni expands into Irish market

British specialist building services firm Arkoni has expanded into the Irish market via the signing of a joint-venture product partnership with Dublin-based firm Linham Construction.

The move is the Yorkshire-based firm’s first foray outside of the UK, although it has completed project work on behalf of Ireland-based clients in the past. The company — which has annual sales of around £5m (€6.2m) — provides various bespoke architectural and metalwork products for commercial, residential and public sector construction projects.

It specialises in a range of fire-rated and steel glazing systems, installing high-grade fire resistant glazing for buildings, capable of withstanding heat of 1,000 degrees.

Arkoni has worked on many of Britain’s most famous buildings including the Tate Gallery, the O2 Arena in London and Manchester United’s Old Trafford stadium.

The company’s target in Ireland will be, mainly, on the recovering commercial construction sector.

The most recent Ulster Bank PMI — the lead barometer for the health of the Irish construction sector — showed May as being the ninth consecutive month of sectoral growth, with the commercial area leading the recovery.

“We foresee only growth across Ireland in the short-to-medium term, with our profile set to expand in partnership with Linham,” commented Arkoni founder and managing director Mark Prentice.

In essence, Arkoni Ireland will act as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Linham — the Fairview-based commercial and public sector-focused contractor — which will exclusively use Arkoni’s regulatory approved products on projects here. The partnership agreement will give Arkoni’s Irish business the remit of providing fully-certified fire-rated security and steel glazing systems for a growing number of public and private building projects across the entire island of Ireland.

“Arkoni’s manufacturing skills are a highly attractive proposition on this side of the Irish Sea and we are already seeing significant orders coming in,” noted Linham and Arkoni Ireland managing director Frank Flynn.

Business and Leadership Article July 2014

UK firm Arkoni enters Irish market through joint venture with Linham Construction

Dublin firm Linham Construction has linked up with West Yorkshire-based metalworking firm Arkoni to form a new joint venture company in Ireland.

Arkoni Ireland will provide fire-rated, security and steel glazing systems for public and private building projects across Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Founded in 1991, Arkoni employs 50 people and supplies a range of fire-rated and steel glazing systems as well as architectural and bespoke metalwork solutions for commercial, residential and public sector construction projects across Great Britain.

Linham Construction was established in 1995 and provides construction-related services in Ireland. It employs around 15 full-time staff, but the workforce can go up to 50 including sub-contractors during busy periods.

“This is a great opportunity for Arkoni and Linham to introduce the highest spec fire glazing solutions into the Irish market,” said Arkoni Ireland MD Frank Flynn.

“Arkoni’s manufacturing skills are a highly attractive proposition on this side of the Irish Sea and we are already seeing significant orders coming in.”

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Arkoni Ltd is widely recognised within the construction industry as one of the leading manufacturers and installers of fire-resistant glazing systems.

As a registered FIRAS accredited installer we are able to offer our customers real peace of mind on all our fire rated glazed installations. Our FIRAS accreditation means that systems installed by Arkoni will be backed up by the relevant test report verifying performance levels up to 180 minutes in some instances.

Fire rated door, screen and curtain walling systems subdivide internal thoroughfares into separate fire compartments which means that fire will be contained in one small area and be prevented from spreading for the duration specified by the fire rating.

Our integrity only systems will maintain their stability and integrity throughout the fire rating period but do not stop radiant heat. These systems offer a more economical answer to passive fire protection where integrity only is required and are usually measured 30/0, 60/0, 90/0, 120/0 and 180/0 minute fire ratings, the first two being the most popular and cost effective. Some systems are not available in the higher fire ratings so contact Arkoni for further information

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Utilising precision steel and stainless steel and the very latest in glass technology, Arkoni provides a clear route forward when it comes to fire safety, with our systems satisfying both British and European fire standards (including BS476 part 22 1987 and a range of EN standards)

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When it comes to fire-rated glazing systems our unrivalled knowledge, design expertise and manufacturing capability really do offer you a clear path to fire safety.

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