Leading manufacturer of energy efficient Sandwich Panels and high quality Zinc Aluminium, Metecno Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd, has yet again contributed to the construction industry by investing in a brand new continuous panel line for mineral wool (rock wool) sandwich panels.

The new line is equipped to manufacture mineral wool panels using high density mineral wool blocks which are fire proof and sound proof. The new production line is now supplying the market with mineral wool (rock wool) sandwich panels with world class quality.

Mineral wool also known as rock wool is made of basalt, a volcanic stone. Rock wool is non-combustible with a melting point of more than 1000 degrees-Celsius. They are particularly suitable for thermal insulation, fire protection and sound reduction/absorption. It is inorganic and contains no nutritious substances. Therefore, it will not be affected by micro-organisms. Rock wool also does not rot and attracts no vermin. Mineral wool is non-combustible, causes no smoke development and produces no toxic gases.

Metecno high density mineral wool sandwich panels has a 2 hour plus fire rating which makes it the only class - ‘A’ fire rated material in this product category.

Apart from that rating, mineral wool is also a class - ‘A’ sound absorption material which is widely used in high noise environments to insulate sound.

With the above properties, Metecno mineral wool panels will be the ideal construction solution for any type of construction that requires both fire safety and sound insulation.

Metecno mineral wool (rock wool) sandwich panels are available as the following specialised products: Roof Panels (Metecno Hipertec roof panel), Perforated Roof Panel (Metecno Hipertec Roof - sound proof panel), Wall Panels (Metecno Hipertec wall panel), Hidden Fastener Wall Panel (Metecno Hipertec super wall panel), Perforated Wall Panel (Metecno Hipertec Wall - sound proof panel).

“Metecno has always introduced novel products to the market as well as invest in new technology to provide better quality and environmentally friendly products. This time we have introduced a sandwich panel capable of withstanding extreme heat and absorb extreme sound. The products are manufactured from a state of the art continuous line. These panels will help safeguard buildings against fire and insulate against sound pollution. We are confident that the introduction of the new panel line will be a success like our other products, said Metecno Lanka Director/CEO Anuksha Sri Nammuni.

Sandwich panels have become the roofing and walling product of choice for the construction industry because of its many advantages and the mineral wool (rock wool) sandwich panel will be a value added product in the sandwich panel category.

“All of our products are fast moving due to their extremely useful nature. I can recommend Metecno products with confidence to anybody based on the results of the stringent quality checks and the comments received from clients who have already used the product,” added Anuksha.

The other product range of Metecno Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd includes: Polyurethane sandwich panels, EPS sandwich panels, single skin roofing sheets, single skin cladding sheets, rain water accessories, sandwich panels, aluminium foil, purlins, glass wool, galvanised roofing mesh, translucent sheets and roofing tiles.