The case studies in this section are practical examples of some of the uses of our products. These case studies show the ease of transition from post painted steel to pre-finished steel and the associated benefits of using it.
We have worked closely with our customers to develop solutions to reduce manufacturing costs and take a leaner approach to production. These developments allow companies to be more productive and cost effective.
Corus offer ongoing service and testing to ensure that the systems continue to meet client's requirements.
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Electrolux Case Study
Aware of the efficiency benefits of using pre-finished steel, Electrolux began working with Corus to develop a material which would meet their requirements. They initially requested a product for their white cookers which would be suitable for piercing, bending and provide high scratch resistance. Corus recommended Motiva™ SE White which met this criteria.
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Design Wales 2005 Case Study
The annual Design Wales Awards are organised jointly between Corus and Design Wales. Design Wales provide free and independent advice on all aspects of design to businesses in Wales and are funded by the Welsh Assembly Government. Open to second-year product design students from various Universities across Wales, the competition has been sponsored by Corus since its inception four years ago.
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Design Wales 2006 Case Study
The annual Design Wales Awards are organised jointly between Corus and Design Wales. Design Wales provide free and independent advice on all aspects of design to businesses in Wales and are funded by the Welsh Assembly Government. The 2006 brief was to create an innovative interior lighting product that was environmentally friendly and using pre-finished steel.
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Design Wales 2007 Case Study
A ‘funky toaster’ and multi purpose washing machine have been declared winners at the 2007 Corus and Design Wales Eco Design Awards. The competition, which is now in its fifth year, invites product design students from the University of Wales Institute Cardiff, Glamorgan University and Swansea Institute of Higher Education to design products which follow eco-friendly design principles.
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Indesit Case Study
Following the success with their UK sites using pre-finished steel, Indesit Company specified pre-finished steel from Corus on a pan European basis, more specifically for their Italian None plant near Turin.
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New Designers 2006 Case Study
Corus Colors and Corus Packaging Plus worked together to get involved in the 2006 New Designers awards which showcase Britain’s most talented graduate designers.
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Thorn lighting case study
Over the last decade, Corus has worked closely with Thorn to develop a pre-finished steel solution which has led to nearly 70% of the manufacturing process being converted.
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