Economic Responsibility

Solar Thermal System

Increasing sales and revenue by acting socially and environmentally responsible – this is what MONIER strives for when we commit ourselves to economic sustainablity. We constantly enrich our offerings with innovative products that ensure sustainable construction that is environmentally sound, produced under the strictest measures for environmental quality. Life-cycle analyses of each specific product provide the basis for us to further develop protective measures for nature.

Moreover it is the customer who demands roofing products and materials being consistent with nature, protecting and preserving it while at the same time delivering additional roof functionalities. Energy efficiency, innovative insulation and healthy house ventilation while saving costs is not a contradiction, but a natural consequence when it come to the environmental quality of our roofing systems.

Here are just a few examples:

United Kingdom

  • Photovoltaic & Solar thermal devices: Zero carbon, roof integrated energy sources for electricity generation, hot water provision and heating systems. Redland leads the market with its 2nd generation Solar PV Tiles to match five of our most popular tiles.
  • Cambrian Slate: Resin bonded slate using waste slate from Welsh quarries. Using an exothermic reaction when mixed with resin, no further energy is required to form a natural-looking product.
  • Roofing components: A broad offer of high-tech components with various functionalities serving our customers’ needs for insulation, ventilation, energy generation and cost savings.

International

  • Auranox technology: Innovative concrete roof tiles with the Auranox surface break down air pollution for a better quality of life.
  • CoolRoof technology: A system of high performance roofing components which reflects heat and reduces heat retention. A sustainable system to save energy, reduce cost and protect the environment.
  • Social housing: MONIER has developed a roofing system for the low cost housing segment in emerging markets. These efforts help demonstrate that quality roofing materials are not just affordable but also able to improve the living conditions of disadvantaged citizens.