Killeen Elementary School

Surespan played a pivotal role in the development of the new East/West Ward Elementary School in Killeen, Texas.

This project, architected by Huckabee, aimed to merge two 60-year-old campuses into a single, modern learning environment. The design ethos centred around efficiency, functionality, and navigability, ensuring spaces were easy to traverse, classrooms modernised, and natural light maximised through strategic glazing.

The East/West Ward Elementary School is a testament to blending district design standards with forward-thinking architecture to create spatially efficient and equitable learning environments.

For this project, Surespan supplied five 35.5-inch x 35.5-inch Fire Rated Roof Hatches, each equipped with an integral guard hand railing. These hatches are noted for their thermal break and have been rigorously tested for 4-hour fire resistance, conforming to EN 1634-1:2014 standards.

The hatches utilise environmentally friendly materials, including non-combustible mineral and fireboard cladding. This choice not only enhances thermal efficiency but also aligns with sustainability goals.

Finished in a light grey polyester powder coating, the hatches offer an aesthetically pleasing solution that complements the school’s design. The durable coating ensures longevity, mirroring the building’s masonry veneer in maintaining the facility’s appearance and functionality over time.

Surespan’s bespoke fire rated roof hatches significantly contribute to the safety, sustainability, and aesthetic appeal of the East/West Ward Elementary School. This collaboration underscores Surespan’s commitment to delivering high-quality, innovative solutions tailored to the unique needs of educational environments. The project exemplifies how thoughtful design and specification can create conducive learning spaces that serve communities for years to come.

South Clyde Energy Centre

Surespan supplied a bespoke hydraulically operated double-leaf access cover package for the South Clyde Energy Centre, a major Energy-from-Waste facility under construction in Glasgow.

Centenario Ratones Lithium Plant

Project snapshot Project: Centenario Ratones Lithium Production Plant Location: Salar Centenario Ratones, Department of Los Andes, Salta Province, Argentina (3,800m above sea level) Client: Eramine Sudamérica S.A. (subsidiary of Eramet Group, France / Tsingshan, China) Delivery model: Direct supply, Ex Works. Client arranged logistics to Argentina. Scope: 2no. SRHE/50/DL electrically operated double-leaf roof access hatches (5000 x 5500mm structural opening), with electrical control boxes, battery back-up, key switch controls, painted finish, removable lifting eyes, spare actuators, and 5 days supervisory installation attendance. The project The Centenario Ratones plant is one of the most significant lithium projects in South America. Operated by Eramine Sudamérica S.A. — a joint venture between French mining group Eramet (50.1%) and Chinese steelmaker Tsingshan (49.9%) — the plant uses advanced Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technology to produce 24,000 tonnes of battery-grade lithium carbonate per year from brine pumped from beneath the salt flat. Representing an investment
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