Press Release Kitchen accessoires World first: COMPAIR ® STEEL flow – metal air duct system Non-flammable, extremely sturdy and fully compatible, the new metal air duct system from the world market leader Naber opens up entirely new planning variants for extractor hoods. With the new metal ducts, Naber meets the globally increasing demand for non- flammable technical building equipment. The system, which is available in the usual 150 mm dimensions as a flat duct (222 x 89 mm) and round duct, meets the highest demands when it comes to tightness due to the all-round lip seals which are integrated into the system components. The assembly is just as simple as with COMPAIR ® flow (plastic ducts). COMPAIR ® STEEL flow is fully recyclable and therefore particularly sustainable. New installation variants through high point loadability Thanks to the galvanized, 0.6 to 0.8 mm thick steel plate and the specially designed cross-section, COMPAIR ® STEEL flow is particularly sturdy. The flat duct with its variably integrated centre bar has a permissible point load of 100 kilograms. This makes additional, exciting installation variants possible. For example, laying in floor structures of concrete or wet fill. For multi-storey buildings, this means that the exhaust air duct can be laid in the floor structure of the floor above. Also for downdraft systems in kitchen islands, the best possible exhaust air solutions in terms of technology and design are made possible if the duct is invisibly routed below the flooring. Of course, all the familiar duct routing scenarios are also possible: concealed on top of kitchen elements, in the base area and in suspended ceilings. Lowest pressure losses COMPAIR ® STEEL flow achieves the same perfect flow results as the proven COMPAIR ® flow and COMPAIR ® bion air duct systems from Naber. The guide elements integrated into the round bends provide for aerodynamically optimal flow and 80% lower pressure losses than with standard ducts. Thanks to the high