ACS ties up deal with Hilti Group
The Leeds-based fixings business has formed a partnership with the global firm, combining ACS’s Certus brick façade system and Hilti’s modular framing system.
The partners said that together, the products offer the construction industry a fully integrated, seamless solution that enhances efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
Based in Cross Green Leeds, ACS Stainless Steel Fixings this year opened 10,000 sq ft of expansion space as it seeks further growth.
A heavyweight supplier to the global construction industry, Hilti is headquartered in Liechtenstein. It turns over CHF6bn a year and employs 32,000 people worldwide.
Certus is described as the first A1 non-combustible product with a 60-year design life. It is suitable for both full facades and as a hybrid solution in tandem with traditional brickwork.
The partnership is intended to give architects, contractors, and developers access to a comprehensive package under one roof, from framing to façade, simplifying the construction process and ensuring compliance with the stringent requirements of the Building Safety Act.
Matt Freeman, engineering director at ACS, said: “We are thrilled to announce this partnership with Hilti – a collaboration that represents a major step forward for the construction industry.
“By combining our innovative Certus system with Hilti’s world-class modular framing, we are delivering a fully integrated solution that simplifies construction, enhances safety, and supports sustainability. It’s a collaboration built on shared values, and we’re excited to lead the way in offering customers a seamless, cutting-edge approach to building for the future.”
Certus has been used at the Gascoigne Neighbourhood, London. Credit: via Cubed Thinking
Hilti’s lead engineer, Enis Brkic, added: “By partnering with ACS, we’re offering a complete solution to our customers. This partnership combines Hilti’s innovation and productivity standards with ACS’s unique product development approach.
“We share the same values – safety, sustainability, and excellence – and together, we’re leading the way for positive change in the industry.”
ACS said that its Certus system has undergone rigorous testing to ensure flawless integration with Hilti’s framing. It said the system provides architects with greater design freedom while enabling contractors to meet the highest durability and safety standards.
Hilti’s key accounts manager, Joanna Judges, emphasised the importance of the partnership in light of the industry’s evolving regulatory landscape adding: “Since the Grenfell Tower tragedy, the construction industry has faced new and complex challenges.
“Our collaboration with ACS bridges that gap, providing a unified solution that simplifies compliance, reduces costs, and offers peace of mind. The Certus system, paired with Hilti’s framing, allows for flexible design and all-weather installation – a revolutionary step forward.”
