National Apprenticeship Week

National Apprenticeship Week

Well done Theo.  Our Apprentice Lab Technician has just passed with a Distinction! As this week is National Apprenticeship Week, it’s only correct that we put the spotlight on our Tiro Apprentice, Theo Buffery. Particularly as Theo has just attained a Distinction in...

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APS are recruiting A Factory Engineer! 

APS are recruiting A Factory Engineer! 

We're Recruiting A Factory Engineer We’re pleased to share that  Architectural Panel Solutions is on the lookout for an experienced Factory Engineer for our Hastings Headquarters.  This is an excellent opportunity to join our successful and ever expanding company....

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Juan Barato – Promotes to Technical Director

Juan Barato – Promotes to Technical Director

Juan Barato - Promotes to Technical Director We are thrilled to share the news that Juan Barato has been promoted to Technical Director.  Juan has been instrumental in developing the technical excellence of both our Petrarch reconstituted stone rainscreen panel offer...

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Introducing Nick Eckers Technical Manager

Introducing Nick Eckers Technical Manager

WELCOME TO THE TEAM NICK! WHEN DID YOU ACTUALLY JOIN APS? It’s been a couple of months now since I joined APS I’d say. It’s been a period of finding my feet really! Everyone within the Downer Framing team and the company as a whole has been very welcoming so far. HOW...

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We’re recruiting a Factory Engineer

We’re recruiting a Factory Engineer

We're Recruiting A Factory Engineer An opportunity has arisen for a Factory Engineer to join our successful and expanding company. With our new maintenance structure, we are looking for an electrically biased engineer who is up for the challenge of helping drive...

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Futureproof facades for education sector builds 

Futureproof facades for education sector builds 

Futureproof facades for education sector buildsIt’s for reasons like this that we feel twitter still has a place in today’s marketing communications. We can’t quite get the whole story across on Instagram. A picture doesn’t always tell a thousand words, and it...

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Introducing Aaron Iredale

Introducing Aaron Iredale

Introducing Aaron Iredale Earlier this month I had the opportunity of catching up with the team at APS. It’s been a while since I had the pleasure of talking with everyone in person. And this time the pleasure was twofold. I also had the chance to speak with two of...

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Hello and welcome to Jennifer

Hello and welcome to Jennifer

Please join me in saying hello and welcome to JenniferIt was a real pleasure to catch up with Jennifer, our new Factory Administrator, earlier this month. She shared some great insights into her role and also shared a little tip… which I will definitely be using from...

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TWO TWO FIVE Reaches new heights

TWO TWO FIVE Reaches new heights

TWO TWO FIVE Reaches new heights, thanks to Petrarch reconstituted stone facadeWe’d like to thank our esteemed distributor, CFS Nederland for this excellent Petrarch project reference. TwoTwoFive offers an affordable and luxurious living experience in the middle of a...

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APS Supports Women in Construction Week

APS Supports Women in Construction Week

APS Supports Women in Construction WeekAt Architectural Panel Solutions we’re celebrating Women In Construction Week. There are so many women who drive our company forward on a daily basis and so we’ll be taking the time this week to show some appreciation.From our...

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Introducing Theo Buffery – Our new APS Apprentice

Introducing Theo Buffery – Our new APS Apprentice

Introducing Theo Buffery - Our new APS ApprenticeSay hello to our new apprentice Thanks for taking the time to talk to me Theo. Vince tells me that it’s been extremely busy recently so I do appreciate you making some space in your schedule!How old are you Theo, if you...

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Coming very soon – NBS Source

Coming very soon – NBS Source

Coming very soon - NBS Source We're proud to announce that we have recently partnered with NBS, which means you can find Architectural Panel Solutions products on NBS Source. You will be able to find everything you need about our Petrarch engineered stone rainscreen...

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DOWNER RAINSCREEN WEBSITE NOW LIVE

DOWNER RAINSCREEN WEBSITE NOW LIVE

Downer Framing Website ow Live! Architectural Panel Solutions is thrilled to reveal that our new Downer framing website is now live. www.downerframing.com Downer Cladding Framing now has a dedicated website This is simply a first step, we have many more innovations...

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Shortlisted for the Façade Awards 2022

Shortlisted for the Façade Awards 2022

Petrarch reconstituted stone rainscreen shortlisted for awardWe’re thrilled to share Architectural Panel Solutions Petrarch engineered stone rainscreen facade has been shortlisted for an award at the Façade Awards 2022 - a celebration of the very best in façade design...

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welcome to our USA distributors Omnis

welcome to our USA distributors Omnis

A massive welcome to the UKThis week we’re really pleased to welcome our USA distributors Omnis and their partners for a tour of our UK factory and some of our key Petrarch projects. To mark the moment we thought we’d share some iconic stateside Petrarch projects.Some...

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Petrarch now comes with a 50 year warranty

Petrarch now comes with a 50 year warranty

Did you know?Petrarch now comes with a 50 year warranty!To celebrate 50 years of Petrarch we’ve introduced an impressive 50 year warranty. When you choose our engineered stone rainscreen facade, as part of a complete system, combined with our Downer framing. It’s...

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we’re pleased to introduce Petrarch Planx

we’re pleased to introduce Petrarch Planx

As part of our 50th year celebrations, we're pleased to introduce Petrarch PlanxTo celebrate 50 years of our engineered stone rainscreen, Petrarch, we’re pleased to reveal we’ve added a brand new product to our portfolio. Actually revealed earlier in the month by our...

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International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day

To celebrate International Women's Day and WICW 2022, we caught up with some of APS's own key women in construction. Last year it was Sandie and Janette who stepped into the spotlight, this week we've had the pleasure of catching up with Coral and Judi, to find out...

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ANS Global – Lidl Richmond

ANS Global – Lidl Richmond

ANS Global – Lidl RichmondANS Global turn to Downer the Original Helping Hand Framing System We’re extremely pleased to be able to include this latest project in our Downer framing portfolio. ANS Global is one of our valued clients, who we’ve had the privilege of...

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Petrarch turns 50!

Petrarch turns 50!

Petrarch turns 50!Unlocking the potential for 50 years We can’t quite believe our engineered stone rainscreen is now 50. Time flies when you’re transforming buildings worldwide. This year marks an exciting new era for Petrarch. Since 1972 our unique panel has been...

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We’re a Facade Awards – award winner!

We’re a Facade Awards – award winner!

We’re a Facade Awards - award winner!We’re pleased to announce that we’ve won the award for ‘Best Use of Fibre Cement Cladding’, in this years Facade Awards 2021. The Broxbourne School is a 'beacon of excellence for modern education.' A vibrant and contemporary...

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Our brand is growing, and so is our team!

Our brand is growing, and so is our team!

Our brand is growing, and so is our team!Next year marks 50 years since the launch of our engineered stone rainscreen facade, Petrarch. As part of our strategic development and to help us remain on track to achieving our vision, we’re pleased to welcome on board 4 new...

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A Petrarch premiere!

A Petrarch premiere!

A Petrarch premiere!We’re pleased to announce that our engineered stone rainscreen, Petrarch, has recently made its debut at the Filmworks. Capturing all the ‘the glamour and splendour of the roaring twenties’ this scintillating scheme has now taken the lead in our...

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A brand new look. A brand new website

A brand new look. A brand new website

Petrarch unlocks the potential of its very own brand!We’ve been busy just recently, unlocking the potential of our own brand. Our Petrarch engineered stone cladding has been tested and trusted by architects and contractors worldwide for near on 50 years, so it was...

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International Mother Earth Day

International Mother Earth Day

APS Celebrates International Mother Earth Day with a Petrarch showcasePetrarch Engineered Stone clad Technology & Innovation Centre achieves BREEAM Excellence. We’re doffing our hats to Mother Earth on International Mother Earth Day, by taking a closer look at one...

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Petrarch’s BBA Certificate – Renewed

Petrarch’s BBA Certificate – Renewed

Petrarch's BBA Certificate - RenewedWe're pleased to announce that Petrarch's BBA Certification has been renewed. With all of those demanding BBA boxes ticked. Take a look. Designed to exacting BBA standards  ‘BBA certification gives our clients the assurance that...

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Say hello to our Women in Construction

Say hello to our Women in Construction

Say hello to our Women in ConstructionAs we’ve celebrated International Women's Day #IWD2021 and Women in Construction Week this week, #WIC2021 we wanted to pay tribute to ‘our’ women in construction at APS. As a manufacturer of architectural products, #facades and...

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APS Introduces New ‘Bite-Size’ CPD’s

APS Introduces New ‘Bite-Size’ CPD’s

APS Introduces New 'Bite-Size' CPD's...We're really pleased to introduce 'Bite Size' and a whole suite of webinars designed to work around you. Because we've all had our fill of visual meetings, we've created new 20 min presentations which anyone can fit in. Take a...

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Merry Christmas from APS

Merry Christmas from APS

Step back in time this Christmas, with APS At some point this year haven’t we all wished we could go back to before 2020 happened? To a time where things felt more festive and we could actually go out and party? Stop wishing, and let's go back in time together......

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APS puts the spotlight on the Education Sector

APS puts the spotlight on the Education Sector

APS puts the spotlight on the Education Sector This month we're putting the focus on the Education Sector at Architectural Panel Solutions, with these three impressive Petrarch projects. Petrarch - perfect for Education Sector projects When it comes to searching...

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APS Offers a Helping Hand

APS Offers a Helping Hand

APS offers a Helping Hand with BBA certified Downer framing. At APS we're well known for our premium cladding solutions, such as our very own, UK manufactured Petrarch cladding; yet it seems our BBA certified Downer  framing solutions need some awareness. Hence...

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Feethams House

Feethams House

Petrarch creates the perfect image for Feethams House APS is pleased to reveal ‘Feethams House’ - A sleek and modern business development, which highlights the elegant appeal of our Petrarch reconstituted stone cladding panels. Part of an ambitious project in...

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