What does Sotech do?
Established in 1982, Sotech is leading designer and manufacturer of the Optima range of engineered metal rainscreen façade solutions and architectural fabrications, focusing on safety and sustainability. Operating from two production facilities in Peterlee, County Durham, with a total manufacturing space of 65,000sqft. The state-of-the-art facility includes a product showroom and training centre, enables efficient, high-volume production and provides clients with an immersive experience and understanding of the system and material options available.
Upholding an unwavering commitment to façade safety, Sotech conducts rigorous independent testing and pursues certifications to ensure that the Optima range adheres to the highest standards of safety and performance. This includes comprehensive fire tests conducted in the UK and Middle East, resulting in A1 non-combustible and A2 limited combustible rainscreen systems. Moreover, the Optima suite has successfully undergone stringent CWCT standard testing to simulate extreme building conditions, reaffirming Sotech’s dedication to excellence and innovation.
What makes Sotech great?
With over four decades of experience, Sotech continues to enhance the reputation of rainscreen cladding by providing detailed, project specific advice and ensuring the highest standards of safety and sustainability. Sotech prides itself on being a “safe pair of hands” in the industry, investing in cutting-edge technology and in-house training coupled with state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and emphasis on continuous improvement, Sotech maintains a leading position in the market.
Sotech’s dedication to excellence extends to its workforce, with significant investments in in-house training programs, ensuring a highly skilled and knowledgeable team. The company’s focus on continuous improvement in all aspects of its operations, from manufacturing processes to customer service. By building strong relationships with architects, specifiers, and contractors, Sotech ensures its solutions are innovative, practical, and aligned with the latest industry standards and trends. A customer-centric approach drives the company to consistently provide exceptional service and innovative solutions, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted and reliable partner in the industry. With showrooms at both its headquarters in Peterlee and the Building Centre in London, Sotech offers clients the opportunity to explore its product range firsthand, facilitating informed decision-making and showcasing its commitment to high-quality façade solutions.
What is your 5 year plan?
Our brand will remain strong by focusing on our core competencies and strategically expanding our product offerings, with a commitment to creating 100% bio-diverse and sustainable products while maintaining our reputation as a leader in the façade industry.
We will cultivate a global culture that values quality, inclusion, and success by engaging our employees and creating a supportive, values-based environment, all while our commitment to customer satisfaction drives us to consistently meet their needs with innovative solutions and exceptional service, reinforcing our reputation as a customer-centric company supporting our customers’ success through continuous improvement of our offerings.
What are you looking for from your EMN membership?
To continue our efforts to support local businesses, local schools and other local stakeholders whilst seeking best practice advice / sharing between members.
We as a company are already very active with EMN both with other members but also, going to the visits, open days and trade shows.
What information do you want to get out to members?
We are stronger together and the best way to learn is from someone already doing it. The north east needs to look after its own, break down some barriers and help each other.
What are you going to offer back to the community?
We will be an active member of the community, seeking and giving help wherever possible.