Update December 2019

Bacacier is a leading supplier of steel roofing, cladding and flooring applications for industrial and commercial buildings in France. In 2012, the company created a new entity – Bacacier 3S – to work closely with architects who were building or refurbishing buildings in the centres of cities around Europe. Using organic coated steels from ArcelorMittal Europe – Flat Products, Bacacier 3S has developed a range of signature products specifically for the urban environment. One of the latest is the New York range which allows architects to play with shapes and shades using a ‘toolbox’ of solutions.

“The idea for Bacacier 3S came when Jean-Christophe Vigouroux, CEO of our parent company Bacacier, met France’s best-known contemporary designer – Philippe Starck – back in 2011,” explains Julien Faisandier, managing director of Bacacier 3S. “That inspired us to create the Starck® range, the first in the Bacacier 3S portfolio. The range is designed as a toolkit which allows architects to design truly unique projects. It includes an exclusive colour palette, panels in five different designs, and a range of accessories.”

Mix and match approach

From there the Bacacier 3S family grew to include Cadence^® and epure^®. Like the Starck^® range, these products are based on different steels from ArcelorMittal Europe – Flat Products notes Julien Faisandier: “The exact grade we use depends on the aesthetics required by the customer, and the type of environment where the building is located. We use a lot of Granite^® HDS and HDX, particularly in metallic colours.”

The Cadence^® range includes 11 profiles with squared standing seams, and 11 profiles with triangular seams. The products can be mixed and matched to create a specific design. The finish of these panels can be very tactile thanks to the use of ArcelorMittal products such as Granite^® Quartz.”

The epure^® range is a standing seam solution from Bacacier 3S and utilises Granite^® Storm from ArcelorMittal. It gives architects four zinc colour options and standing seam panels in four different widths.

The latest in the series is New York which represents a real change for Bacacier 3S. “New York uses a special folding technique and allows architects to play with shapes and shades,” says Julien Faisandier.

The random ribs of Cadence^® give each building a unique look

Product consistency and support highly valued

The consistency of ArcelorMittal’s offer is a key consideration for Bacacier 3S notes Julien Faisandier: “When we send a sample to an architect, it can take 18 months for them to place an order. ArcelorMittal’s ability to produce consistent products – sometimes years apart – is something we value greatly.”

Throughout the development of the Bacacier 3S family, the company has had a lot of support from ArcelorMittal’s Global R&D teams explains Julien Faisandier: “They provide a wealth of samples and advice at every stage in our development cycle.”