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STOCKHOLM: The biggest attraction of Shanghai Expo 2010 next year is going to be its pavilion that will be enclosed by an energy-saving steel called Prelaq. Energy.The roofing sheet is capable of dissipating heat from solar radiation reducing energy requirements by 15% thus reducing the need for artificial indoor cooling in hot climates.

The Swedish pavilion at Shanghai 2010 will house the Swedish exhibition, VIP lounge, offices and other areas. The pavilion will consist of four buildings which are to be constructed on a site in the European quarter, with the other Nordic countries as closest neighbors. The architects have chosen Prelaq Energy from SSAB for the roof and external walls. The Swedish pavilion is expected to have thousands of visitors each day during the fair and will be an important showcase for Sweden to display products and know-how.
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Prelaq Energy’s reduced energy consumption is possible because of the sheet's organic coating mixtures and pigments which are able to regulate inward heat radiation and contribute to a comfortable indoor climate. Prelaq Energy is available in a number of colors. The colors provide different qualities with respect to thermal dissipation, the company said.

The result will be that the material in the walls and the roof can contribute to saving energy for cooling and ventilation, and thereby lead to a reduced impact on the environment. In addition to the external sheet which will be used for the pavilion, SSAB has also produced a variant of Prelaq Energy for internal wall cover. The steel has different characteristics and contributes, instead, to reducing heating needs in times of cold weather.

In order to create extra interest and character, the sheet will be perforated with various patterns. The architects behind the pavilion want it to reflect the interplay between city and nature and the hopefulness and strength which can be created there. Nature has also been a source of inspiration in the development of Prelaq Energy. The qualities of the material can be compared with leaves on trees which act as a heat transfer medium in times of strong solar radiation.

SSAB is a global leader in value added, high strength steel. SSAB offers products developed in close cooperation with its customers to reach a stronger, lighter and more sustainable world. SSAB employs 9,200 people in over 45 countries around the world and operates production facilities in Sweden and the US. SSAB is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Nordic Exchange, Stockholm. (Courtesy: Businesswire)

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