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10 Apr 2024

S-5! Expands Its Distribution Network in Australian and New Zealand Markets

S-5! Expands Its Distribution Network in  Australian and New Zealand Markets
S-5! Clamps & Brackets Attach Virtually Anything to Your Metal Roof

S-5!, the world’s leading authority on metal roof attachment solutions, continues to grow its distribution channel in Australia and New Zealand, driven by regional market growth in fall protection, solar and HVAC markets. 

A proven technology, S-5! has a global portfolio of 7.3 gigawatts of metal-roof solar arrays and can be found on some of the world’s notable buildings, such as the corporate headquarters for Apple, Google, IBM and NATO. S-5!’s Australian installations include five Costco stores and Crown Towers Hotel, Sydney Harbour’s tallest building. Stop by Stand P16 to meet the team and learn more about the benefits of this technology.

With inventory now conveniently held in-region through its Melbourne and New Zealand-based warehouses, S-5! has established distribution partnerships with Solar Partners NZ, Tradezone, Polyplas and RFI Technology Solutions, in addition to existing wholesalers MAK Fastener Specialists, Pty Ltd and Rapid Systems Solutions (RSS), owned by No. 1 Roofing and Building Supplies.

S-5! identified a gap in the market and the opportunity to scale within the Australian and New Zealand metal roofing, solar and HVAC industries. Commercial and residential owners understand the ease and cost benefits of metal roofing as a platform to mount solar PV, as well as other essential rooftop equipment and ancillary mechanicals. With S-5!’s attachment technology, virtually anything can be mounted directly to the seams or ribs of the roof, while preserving all warranties.

Australia and New Zealand's harsh weather conditions, ranging from strong winds to extreme temperatures, compound the need for such attachment solutions. Just a few years ago, S-5! introduced its PVKIT rail-less, direct-attach solar mounting solution to the region. Backed by a limited lifetime warranty, the PVKIT’s pre-assembled components enable solar installers to “direct-attach” PV modules to a metal roof.

The system cuts labour costs by 30+ percent by eliminating the assembly and installation required for traditional rail methods and lowering the number of components. In addition, the S-5! mountings weigh roughly 1.4kg/kWp compared with 8-10 kg/kWp for a railed mounting structure (an 85 percent reduction), with a 25 percent improvement in load distribution to the roof and structure. In terms of shipping and storage, S-5! is 10 percent of the volume of rails. These factors drastically cut freight, logistics, hoisting equipment and labour associated with long sections of rail.

S-5! also introduced its GripperFix mounting solution to the region, used to attach roof-mounted utilities, such as split system condensing units, duct supports, communication equipment and service walkways, ensuring a secure and dependable attachment solution that preserves the integrity of the roof and avoids destructive algae, corrosion and rust. 

“In addition to the competitive material costs, installers benefit from lower overhead expenditure on freight, warehousing, onsite labour while enjoying the brand association that comes with offering high-quality mounting solutions for metal roofs,” said Bernie Dombroski, managing director of Solar PartnersNZ.

“Rail-less systems are the way of the future and will revolutionise the way in which rooftop ancillaries are installed in APAC. Railed systems will always have their place and will not disappear; the S-5! rail-less revolution is simply a changing of the guard.”

Founded by a veteran metal roof expert, S-5! has been the leading authority on metal roof attachment solutions since 1992. S-5!’s zero-penetration clamps and lifetime brackets attach virtually anything to most metal roof types, while maintaining roof integrity and warranties. Made in the U.S.A., S-5! solutions are engineered for a variety of roof-mounted applications and are now installed on more than 2.5 million metal roofs worldwide, including 7.3 gigawatts of roof-mounted solar, providing strength and longevity never before seen. To learn more, visit www.au.s-5.com.

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