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Hoyez ... specialist in demountable partitions.

Bafco caters to every commercial need

01 September 2002

Bafco Contract Material Solutions (BCMS) of the UAE supplies and installs a range of demountable and relocatable partitions, covering almost every conceivable commercial requirement.

Its aluminium systems are supplied by Hoyez of France and its steel systems by Methis of Italy.

"We are a projects-orientated company," says general manager Sibtain Malik, "and as such we have to be ready to meet all possibilities. Some projects, especially public sector ones, prefer steel partitions for their perceived rigidity, whilst most private sector jobs call for the greater flexibility afforded by aluminium. In either case, our partners give us the products that meet and exceed market requirements."

Partitions are probably one of the most essential elements in any office or commercial development. But why use steel or aluminium demountable partitions? The answers are simple, according to Malik. "They are a better investment compared to traditional systems such as plasterboard and masonry. The partition wall offers real savings in the cost of painting, cladding, doors, equipment and, since erection is faster, you get reduced building site time. Both the Hoyez and Methis systems fit this bill."

He continues: "There is also a much lower handling cost because the partition wall is an industry fabricated element and this ensures that its operating cycle can be optimised: from erection to use, updating and final disposal. Office layout changes are simple and quick with almost all components fully reusable. The design process using partition walls is much simplified.

"As a general rule, there is no need for building licences if the area has to be remodelled later. The available space, without the strictures of masonry structures, can be easily modified to meet changing needs and all this without disturbing everyday office activities. Space becomes a basic resource in the true meaning of the expression, fully available for improved efficiency or a renewed company image.

"The partition wall permits efficient electric, telephone, computer, water and air-conditioning system management. Utility line inspection is total, user-friendly, fast and low cost. And from an investment point of view, the office layout can be decided and personalised if the building or space is to be sold with evident advantages for both the investors and the users of the office space."

Hoyez

For over 45 years, Hoyez has been supplying partitions for office and industrial use. With the advent of aluminium profiles in the mid-1960s, Hoyez became one of the world leaders in demountable partitions. "Having developed several patented technologies, Hoyez are the specialists in demountable partitions," Malik says.

In conjunction with BCMS, Hoyez offers versatile and attractive partitioning solutions for the Middle East market.

"The Hoyez system is aesthetically pleasing, provides value for money, offers design flexibility and is quick and easy to install and relocate," says Malik.

He elaborates: "There are three partitioning systems: Avant Garde, Elegance and Prestige. Each fulfils the belief that partitioning systems should be easy to assemble, aesthetically superior and offer value for money. The ranges don't just offer various budgetary options, they are also designed in different styles.

"Hoyez partitions are by far one of the best at adapting to a purely aesthetic criterion. They are designed to allow a reconfiguration of the panel arrangement without modifying the framework. All three systems are easily assembled and can be relocated without any special tools. The whole process is achieved without damage to the attached elements.

"The partitions are made from tubular aluminium frames and the range and flexibility of them makes them a preferred choice in corporate offices as well as industrial and open spaces. With superb acoustic and construction qualities, customers can be confident of finding the right solution for auditoriums, corporate headquarters, schools, cafes, production facilities, storage warehouses and of course offices."

Methis

"Methis provide partition walls that divide a room, thanks to their flexibility," says Malik. "The Methis system helps provide storage space and furnish an area adding value to any space, whilst ensuring utmost privacy. It is a high-performance steel system, which is simple to install or re-install, sound proof, fire resistant and fully integrated with wiring management."

"When a steel-based system is called for, Methis is a clear choice," he says. "Apart from the great aesthetics and superb build quality, you get the only system in the Middle East that provides beautifully integrated storage units. The entire office can be seamlessly designed to provide maximum utility and space."

"Methis meets the needs of its users by expanding the environmental and production quality of the work and reducing management and maintenance costs. By adding Methis partitions to our list of global suppliers, Bafco Contract Material Solutions continues to provide unbeatable quality as well as customer satisfaction, placing us on a confident and solid position in the market," Malik concludes.