In its new corporate film, Schüco demonstrates that the solutions for a secure future have been here for some time. It presents people who realise their ideas. Luminaries from the Arts, science, business, sport… in short, creative minds from Germany and all over the world. Everyone can help to protect our blue planet.

Schüco received the “Award of Excellence Gold” (category: industrial, technical/business) for this corporate film at the “Accolade Competitions” in California, USA.

Schüco aluminium system: Windows and non-ventilated façades with ProSol TF
As insulating glass and non-ventilated façades, the Schüco ProSol TF thin-film photovoltaic module takes on the central functions of the building envelope, combining energy generation with an attractive design. ProSol TF can be used with semi-transparent designs (level of transparency up to 20 %) in both window units and areas with a view to the outside; as opaque glazing it is ideal for spandrel units.

Schüco solar energy system:
MPE PV modules in the MS 96 series
The Schüco MPE PV modules in the MS 96 series with black anodised frames and dark Tedlar foil backing are distinguished by monocrystalline solar cells with cell efficiency levels up to 15 % that optimise the space available. This ensures that maximum outputs are achieved. Two cross struts on the reverse allow the PV modules to have an increased load-bearing capacity in wind and snow.

Schüco PVC-U system: Range of colours with Schüco Corona TopAlu
Externally mounted aluminium cover caps are an attractive design feature for PVC-U window and door systems. The Schüco Corona TopAlu system combines the best of two materials: the excellent thermal insulation of PVC-U and the particularly high-quality look and high level of resistance of aluminium. The options for powder coating, textured colour coating, anodised colours and wet paint coating offer enormous design flexibility. The comprehensive product range contains aluminium cover caps for all Schüco Corona profile systems.

Office buildings: Citadele, Riga
The Latvian capital of Riga has an historic centre that has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. One of its newest buildings, however, offers a surprising juxtaposition of striking cubism and colour. One of the city’s most famous sons, architect Meinhard von Gerkan, managed to convince the building authorities, with the agreement of UNESCO, to approve his modern design. The result is the most modern and multi-functional building in the entire Baltic. Citadele in Riga.

Design: Meinhard von Gerkan GMP and "Vincents Arhitekti"
Schüco systems: FW 50+, AWS 65, ALB passive large louvre blades

At Intersolar in Munich from 8 – 10 June 2011, Schüco will present ground-breaking new developments for solar in Hall B3 Stand 310. On the stand measuring more than 1000 m², experience Energy³: saving energy – generating energy – networking energy. We look forward to meeting you there!

Exhibitions and events from May to June 2011
Here is an overview of forthcoming exhibitions:

> Interzum - Cologne, Germany from 25 - 28 May 2011
> Batimat Expovivienda - Buenos Aires, Argentina from 31 May – 4 June 2011
> Provada - Amsterdam, the Netherlands from 7 – 9 June 2011
> Intersolar Europe - Munich, Germany from 8 – 10 June 2011

We look forward to meeting you there!

On the Ball for Climate Protection: Dustin Johnson
Golf experts expect Dustin Johnson to have a great career. The 26-year-old American, who grew up in South Carolina and now lives in Florida, is a new Schüco brand ambassador. Starting immediately he will wear the logo of Schüco, the leading provider of Green Technology for the Blue Planet and Clean Energy from Solar and Windows, a company which is active in more than 75 countries. Finishing an outstanding fourth in the Ballantine’s Championship in South Korea (April 28 – May 1), Johnson had an excellent debut as a Schüco brand ambassador.

Schüco is the new premium partner of the German Golf Association
The German Golf Association and Schüco International KG are joining forces with immediate effect. As the new, official premium partner, Schüco – the leading provider of innovative building envelopes – will sponsor the second largest umbrella sporting association in Europe. This further extends the Schüco commitment to golf that began back in 2008. Both parties hope to profit through the partnership from multiple synergies with their common goal of promoting German golf. The German Golf Association and Schüco will also promote networking on the golf scene with a range of communication measures.

Success for Future Award: Winners of the Schüco Green Building Award 2011 announced
The winners of the “Success for Future Award” have been confirmed. There were two categories to the “Schüco Green Building Award” – for architects and students. The prize is intended to honour buildings that show how ecology, economy and aesthetics can be combined without compromise. In the “Architects” category, the award went to Behnisch Architekten from Stuttgart for the “Unilever headquarters for Germany, Austria & Switzerland” in Hamburg. The “Students” category was won by the team from TU Darmstadt (Darmstadt Technical University) headed by Professor Manfred Hegger with their “surPLUShome” plus energy house.