OAKVILLE,
ON – November 24, 2011 - The biggest players in the international construction industry gathered
for the Big 5 tradeshow in Dubai from November 21-24, 2011, one of the largest
shows of its kind with over 2500 exhibitors and 30,000 construction products
from 75 countries. Among the exhibitors was Canadian firm OpenAire, the world’s
leading designer, manufacturer and installer of custom retractable roof
enclosures and operable skylights.
For more
than 30 years, the Big 5 has been a key business platform for the building and
construction industry, providing a unique opportunity for buyers and sellers of
construction products and services to source an astounding array of
technologies, innovations and techniques. This year’s theme was "Building
Tomorrow’s Skylines.” For OpenAire, a company specializing in modern design,
green building and sustainable operation, the future-focused theme was the
perfect showcase for the unparalleled benefits of operable roofs and enclosures
to a global audience.
"The
Big 5 was the ideal place to show the world our solutions for everything from
water parks and community centres to hotels and shopping malls, "says Mark
Albertine, President, OpenAire. "It’s a chance to establish relationships
with top builders and architects and contribute to the growth of communities
around the world. Our enclosures are actually known for increasing local growth
and tourism; by partnering with world-renowned builders, the possibilities are
endless.”
OpenAire
showcased unique applications from around the world, including their work on
the Aquatoria in Donetsk, Ukraine which will be the largest retractable
aluminum-domed indoor waterpark in the world. (View Aquatoria under
construction!) OpenAire also launched their newest offering, the modern
multi-pane skylight. This operable, maintenance-free panel opens up to 65% of
the skylight area to provide natural light, ventilation and unbeatable appeal.
(Watch the skylight in action!)
In
addition to showing projects, Albertine presented a seminar on the company’s
breakthrough products. Titled "Energy-Efficient, LEED-Certified
Aluminum Enclosures and Retractable Skylights – A Grand Alternative to
Traditional Construction,” the seminar highlighted the significant green
benefits of OpenAire solutions. Projects incorporating an OpenAire retractable
roof or enclosure can earn LEED points, offering tremendous energy savings and
lower life cycle costs. Plus, the aluminum and glass structures require zero
maintenance, and the appealing 2 spaces they create offer lots of daylight,
outdoor views and result in dramatically increased usage.
OpenAire’s
presence at this high-profile tradeshow has already got people talking.
Builders in the Middle East and beyond are intrigued by the possibilities that
an OpenAire structure can provide. By showcasing their expertise in creating
visually appealing, enjoyable, sustainable destinations, OpenAire is cementing
their status as the global leader in innovative structures with unlimited
applications.
Learn
more about OpenAire at www.openaire.com.
CONTACT:
Mark
Albertine, President
1 800 267
4877
sales@openaire.com
www.openaire.com
About
OpenAire
OpenAire
has been designing and manufacturing beautiful, high-quality, environmentally conscious
retractable roof enclosures and skylights for over 20 years. Their commercial
projects include the Americana Indoor Water Park in Niagara Falls, Canada, Big
Splash Island in French Lick, Indiana, and the Palms Casino & Resort in Las
Vegas. By combining your unique vision with OpenAire’s expertise, incredible
venues are a reality.