November 2006 

Ward is pleased to announce the launch of Ward XL200, a new durable pre-coated metal outer skin option for its popular Trapezoidal IP1000, DR1000 and DW range of insulated panels.

Ward XL200 is an extremely resilient and colourfast coated metal system suitable for external use on commercial, industrial, retail and leisure buildings, making it one of the very best systems available on the market today. With a life expectancy of 40 years and a warranty of up to 30 years to first maintenance, Ward XL200 offers reassurance to specifiers and building owners alike.

The Ward XL200 range comprises 28 colours with a textured surface that will complement other pre-coated cladding products currently available on the market. This offers significant choice to specifiers and contractors, combined with outstanding performance, durability and colourfastness.

Key benefits of Ward XL200 include:

• Colourfastness and durability match the best in the market
  
• Resistance to corrosion, chemical attack, ultra-violet light, humidity and abrasion making it suitable for every popular application
  
• Maintenance-free coating system which cuts costs for the building owner
  
• Material can be used on roof slopes down to 1.0 degree
  

Ward XL200 has one of the most comprehensive warranties in the market place comprising:

• Up to 40 years’ life expectancy
  
• Cut edge protection for full-life of the warranty
  
• Single point system warranty - means easy traceability and management for the building owner
  
• Warranty is transferable
  

Tim Clark, Sales Director of Ward Insulated Panels said: “The launch of Ward XL200 is an exciting time for the company as it demonstrates our commitment to product innovation and to producing quality products for the construction Industry. Ward XL200 presents specifiers and contractors with a range of unrivalled benefits offering complete confidence and assurance when specifying the Ward IP1000, DR1000 and DW range of products.’’

New Ward XL200 Colour Charts are now available, featuring embossed colour chips of the colour range together with technical information to aid specification and identification of colours.

To download or request a hardcopy of the Ward XL200 Colour Selector click here.