Products from the Kavalan range of PVC-free large-format materials have obtained global fire safety certification.
The products are Kavalan Sunlight Weldable and Kavalan Spiderweb 300 now boast Warringtonfire fire resistant certification Certifire TS62. Kavalan owner Taya Groups says this endorses Kavalan’s outdoor materials as a high-quality, trusted and responsible alternative to traditional PVC.
Stark Digital supplies Kavalan solutions in New Zealand. Dave Raos, managing director of Stark Digital, says, “Fire resistance really becomes an advantage with the PVC free when used for indoor advertising like drop banners or wall graphics. It is here that the requirement is more pressing for fire resistant rated product with new regulations introduced.”
Vincent Lin, vice president, Taya Groups, says the certification distinguishes PVC-free Kavalan building wrap materials from any competition. These products will now bear the Certifire mark. As a result, they can be used on any scaffolded buildings and construction sites. In addition, they have use for other promotional and branding applications.
Certifire, an independent, third party Level Five certification scheme, covers products and systems that embody “performance, quality, reliability, and traceability”. It has global recognition as a dependable barometer of fire safety. The scheme has application for the likes of architects, specifiers, contractors and building owners. Furthermore, it provides assurance that fire protection products and systems correctly installed will perform as required.
Lin says, “Kavalan is upholding its reputation as a pioneer, setting our products apart by acquiring the respected Warringtonfire Certifire certification. It will become a mandatory requirement for scaffolding and building wrap projects in the future.
“We are always looking for ways to substantiate the quality and sustainability of the Kavalan range. This includes our rigorous Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) assessments and the development of the industry’s first eco calculator for large format banner materials. Now, Certifire TS62 for Sunlight Weldable frontlit and Spiderweb 300 mesh banners adds to Kavalan’s unrivalled value proposition.”
