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New California Target Store Features MeTecno USA®
Panels Red-painted Panels Provide Protection, Desired Aesthetics
MeTecno USA-Morin Division metal panels combine with Target's signature red to
create a sleek aesthetic and modern appeal at Westfield Plaza Bonita Mall's new
Target location.
Nearly 57,000 square feet of panels add an all-around updated look to the store
and surrounding mall. Products include MeTecno USA-Morin Division's Standing
Seam Series, Concealed Fastener Series, Button Punch Series and Exposed Fastener
Series.
Each product offers unique, distinctive styling while providing outstanding
proven performance. Target chose MeTecno USA-Morin Division's aluminum Standing
Seam Series for this project because of the product's superior resistance to
corrosion.
"With the store only two miles from the ocean, corrosion resistance was a top
priority when specifying a cladding material," explains architect Gregory
Enzweiler of SGPA Architecture and Planning. "We decided to specify MeTecno
USA's products due to the durable, quality aluminum used on their metal panels,
and we're very pleased with the results." Additionally, Enzweiler noted that the
panels provided the aesthetics the Westfield Design team desired for the large
expanse of cladding required.
The Concealed Fastener Series and Exposed Fastener Series can be fabricated from
aluminum, galvanized steel, Galvalume(r) or stainless steel. Coatings come in 16
colors to enhance appearance and provide increased weather resistance. The
store's aluminum panels have an extra layer of colorful, custom-coated
protection against the corrosive, salt-laden atmosphere - all the while
supporting the retailer's strong branding day and night, in fair weather or
foul.
The project architect, SGPA Architecture and Planning, was recently recognized
as a green business by the San Diego Area Green Business Program. Fittingly,
MeTecno USA's metal panels can contribute up to eight points toward the USGBC
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design(r) certification. Many of MeTecno
USA's metal panels also contain recycled content, as much as 60% in its
stainless steel products.
"The metal wall panels contribute a fresh, modern twist to the traditional
Target store," explains Rachel Scholan, Marketing Manager of MeTecno USA. "We
are pleased to help add an updated look to the store while providing premium
functionality and corrosion resistance."
The project team consists of architect SGPA Architecture and Planning, San
Diego, CA, installer California Sheet Metal, National City, CA, and general
contractor Westfield LLC, Santee, CA. Westfield also owns the facility.
MeTecno USA maintains the distinctive ability to provide customers with a
variety of insulated composite panels and architectural single element metal
wall and roof product options from multiple plants across the country. Each
division offers unique methods technology, products and services, and is
available to assist with all of your metal panel needs. Going beyond aesthetics,
MeTecno USA products contain a high-degree of recycled content and are readily
recyclable at the end of their long service life. As a weather-resistant,
energy-efficient addition to the building envelope, MeTecno USA products
consistently contribute to USGBC Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
credits and overall LEED building certification.
About MeTecno USA:
MeTecno USA is a worldwide leader in the manufacturing of metal panels,
providing unsurpassed service to the entire North American market as well as
export destinations. The four divisions of MeTecno USA - API, ASI, Benchmark and
Morin - focus on design requirements for applications with factory-engineered
insulated composite panels and architectural single element metal wall and roof
panels. MeTecno USA serves the needs of the architectural,
commercial/industrial, cold storage and food processing markets. Visit
http://www.MeTecnoUSA.com
for more information.
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