January 2001ASTRON BUILDINGS S.A.1 STEEL

January 2001ASTRON BUILDINGS S.A.2 STEEL as a construction material

January 2001ASTRON BUILDINGS S.A.3 Steel can be cut, drilled, welded, bent, trimmed, roll-formed, stamped and die-formed... Steel is very versatile STEEL as a construction material

January 2001ASTRON BUILDINGS S.A.4 Steel offers the possibility to create buildings with very wide clear spans STEEL as a construction material

January 2001ASTRON BUILDINGS S.A.5 Steel accepts almost all loads and stresses... Steel is light Compared to other construction materials, steel has low transportation volume Protected correctly, steel has a very long life STEEL as a construction material Steel is strong

January 2001ASTRON BUILDINGS S.A.6 Many architects prefer steel It can be easily combined with other materials such as glass, bricks, concrete Steel is adaptable STEEL as a construction material

January 2001ASTRON BUILDINGS S.A.7 Easy to extend buildings Easy to modify facades STEEL as a construction material Steel is flexible

January 2001ASTRON BUILDINGS S.A.8 Worldwide, steel has the biggest market share as the material for structures for industrial buildings Probably also as the material for roofs and walls STEEL as a construction material

January 2001ASTRON BUILDINGS S.A.9 San Sebastian, Manila (Philippines) STEEL as a construction material

January 2001ASTRON BUILDINGS S.A.10 Steel is strong, steel is tough Vibration (cranes) Earthquake zones: Japan, Mexico, Philippines, Turkey Subsidence STEEL as a construction material

January 2001ASTRON BUILDINGS S.A.11 There is almost no waste In the end, it can all be recycled Steel is environmently friendly STEEL as a construction material

January 2001ASTRON BUILDINGS S.A.12 Systems are often associated with Norms: inflexible, fixed dimensions, not adaptable, etc. Building systems are flexible STEEL in the building system However, the contrary is true

January 2001ASTRON BUILDINGS S.A.13 Single-source responsibilty - all parts fit together Systematic approach to solutions 35 years of knowledge and experience Dimensional freedom thanks to sophisticated CAD programs STEEL in the building system ASTRON Building Systems

January 2001ASTRON BUILDINGS S.A.14 In a system, all parts are interdependent Every part plays its own role But every part also works together with the other parts STEEL in the building system

January 2001ASTRON BUILDINGS S.A.15 not traditional steel builders ASTRON Builder/Dealers are STEEL in the building system

January 2001ASTRON BUILDINGS S.A.16 ASTRON Builder/Dealers can provide complete buildings up to a turn-key service to the customer STEEL in the building system

January 2001ASTRON BUILDINGS S.A.17 ASTRON Builder/Dealers work with the customer to plan and sell the building they solve the details... STEEL in the building system

January 2001ASTRON BUILDINGS S.A.18 Shipyard in China: height 28 m STEEL in the building system

January 2001ASTRON BUILDINGS S.A.19 The components are the result of 35 years of development and refinement by ASTRON There are proven standard details to put them togetherThe system is optimized, functional Its long lasting, solid, proven in over references STEEL in the building system

January 2001ASTRON BUILDINGS S.A.20 Customised solutions Work done in the factory Numbered parts Erection - simple - fast - safe STEEL in the building system Flexible construction method: 1001 possibilities but based on proven details

January 2001ASTRON BUILDINGS S.A.21 The principles exist (offers clients security) Principles will be adapted to each project ASTRON uses proven solutions After 35 years there are almost no new situations Building system means: STEEL in the building system

January 2001ASTRON BUILDINGS S.A.22 STEEL in the building system

January 2001ASTRON BUILDINGS S.A.23 Primary and secondary structures 3 wall and 4 roof systems Thermal insulation Noise protection Inside sheeting Functional and architectural accessories All flashings All fasteners and sealants Crane beams and rails Mezzanines ASTRON Building Systems are complete STEEL in the building system

January 2001ASTRON BUILDINGS S.A.24 ASTRON SECURITY guarantee