Halifax Vogel Group subsidiary, Alucobond Architectural , has added Terracade Terracotta facade system to its range of architectural and building products, securing exclusive distribution rights for the brand in Australia, New Zealand and Thailand.

Alucobond Architectural was appointed by manufacturer Austral Bricks as the exclusive distributor of the entire Terracade facades range, including Terracade TN, Terracade XP Smooth and Terracade XP Linear, starting from 1 January 2010.

Bruce Rayment, Alucobond Architectural's CEO, said that the distribution agreement would maximise the potential of Terracade facades in the Australian and New Zealand building and architecturalmarkets.

“With a proven record in successfully distributing facade systems, Alucobond Architectural will grow the Terracade range with dedicated service, easy all in one supply of tiles, railings and accessories, and strong representation across Australia, New Zealand and Thailand from our specialist facade sales team,” said Mr Rayment. 

Terracade Terracotta facades are is ideal for use in the construction of buildings and the redesign of existing structures, large or small, and are available in a range of natural earthly colours. 

Terracade Terracotta facades feature a unique design that allows it to be used on buildings that are up to 40 storeys high. The natural properties of Terracotta facades provide colour fastness, durability and a long life maintenance free finish.

“Terracade has been specified and installed into some amazing and iconic buildings in the past few years, often alongside Alucobond, and Alucobond Architectural looks forward to further increasing the brand’s profile and desirability to designers in 2010 and beyond,” said Mr Rayment.

The complete range of Terracade Terracotta facades can be ordered from Alucobond Architectural offices and warehouses in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Auckland and Bangkok.