Etex Group looks to drive innovation in offsite construction

A global building materials company is leveraging the "flexibility and proven benefits of panelised building systems" in its new venture. 

Etex Group aims to drive innovation in the construction industry with the launch of its new brand, Remagin, which will see its existing offsite construction companies create a comprehensive, full-service business that meets customer demand and drives performance.

Remagin brings together the collective capabilities of Yorkshire-based Sigmat, County Durham-based EOS and Ireland-based Horizon.

Patrick Balemans, head of New Ways division, Etex Group, said: “As part of our sustained efforts to contribute to a better future, we continuously look to evolve what we do and how we do things.

“I’m proud to announce the launch of our new commercial brand, Remagin, which offers highly efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable integrated building systems that surpass those of traditional construction methods.”

The new commercial branding is part of a broader growth strategy which will see the turnover of the combined companies across the UK and Ireland more than double between now and 2030 – with significant employment opportunities in various roles for local people.

By combining their design and engineering expertise, testing and certification capacity, along with manufacturing and installation know-how, the new brand will offer industry leading, lightweight, factory-assembled panels and associated services, all based on sustainable, light gauge steel framing (LGSF).

Remagin’s integrated building systems offer an end-to-end project solution, making the company well-placed to accelerate the scale and impact of offsite construction. 

Remagin is well suited to serve sectors as diverse as housing, flats and apartments, retirement living, care homes, hotels, student accommodation, education and health.

Scott Bibby, country manager Ireland and UK, explained: “This is an exciting time in the development of not just our own business but the wider offsite construction sector. 

"Due to the flexibility and proven benefits of panelised building systems, things are really taking off and by combining our joint strengths we are confident we can accelerate and maximise sector growth."

He added that as well as building on the solid foundations established by Sigmat, EOS and Horizon Remagin is backed by Etex Group with its significant R&D and testing capacity and materials expertise. 

"We’re in a strong position to add significant life-cycle value and sustainability benefits to our customers,” Bibby said.