So, what exactly is ACTIVATE™ technology?
As a simple description, currently COLORSTEEL® is made up of a steel substrate with an Aluminium Zinc (AZ) metallic alloy coating, before the paint system is applied. Patent protected ACTIVATE™ Technology introduces to COLORSTEEL® a new Aluminium, Zinc & Magnesium (AM) metallic coating. Unlike traditional AZ coatings, which offer robust protection, the addition of magnesium in the AM coating significantly assists in slowing down corrosion, extending the corrosion to perforation lifespan of COLORSTEEL®. ACTIVATE™ technology was specifically designed to deliver enhanced corrosion resistance.
Although AM metallic alloy coatings have been available internationally for a while, not all AM coatings are made the same way. The magic in our ACTIVATE™ technology is around the strategic positioning of the magnesium compounds at the top and bottom of the coating, to deliver enhanced corrosion resistance, enabling a sizeable step change in the warranties offered, now up to 50 years.
Replacing both COLORSTEEL ENDURA® & MAXX®, one of the standout features of COLORSTEEL MAXAM® is its versatility. Whether your project is on the coast, inland, in a geothermal area, or in an industrial environment, COLORSTEEL MAXAM® is designed to perform exceptionally well across all these conditions. This simplifies the selection process, ensuring you have a reliable, high-performance solution without the guesswork. We will continue to offer COLORSTEEL ALTIMATE® for our Extremely Severe environments, and DRIDEX® will be available on both MAXAM® and ALTIMATE®.
Inspired by our home; the beautiful, diverse, and ever-changing landscape of Aotearoa, New Zealand, we’re proud to introduce 4 new colours to our COLORSTEEL® Standard colour palette. These colours reflect the golden hues of our beaches, to the soft muted tones of our native forests, and crisp cool shades of our alpine ranges.
StonePeak Matte™, TuiTuft™, SandScape™ and SandBar™ are designed to seamlessly integrate with New Zealand’s unique environment, allowing your projects to reflect the stunning natural beauty that surrounds us. Embrace the versatility and timeless elegance of the Sand to Summit Series and bring a touch of Aotearoa into your spaces.
View the all new COLORSTEEL® standard colour palette here.