On this flood defence site, the previously installed steel access plates which were used to securely stow away flood defence doors had deformed which, together with their weight...
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Rail industry investment in composites on the rise
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Over the next six years, £47.9 billion is set to be spent on the operation, maintenance and renewal of railways as part of a government initiative to become more focused on issues that matter…
Fibrelite covers provide custom solution for the Royal Canadian Mint
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At the Royal Canadian Mint, conveyor belts and other machinery runs below floor level to conserve space.
Composites set a new standard for manual handling
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Over the last two years, a staggering 4.5 million working days were lost to workplace injuries. A fifth of these were caused by manual handling. One common activity which contributes to this…
Fibrelite simplifies BP site construction with new Fibrelite sump and KPS Piping
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BP approached us to provide a simple fill solution for their more compact UK sites. In response, we developed a new range of…
Fibrelite’s watertight manhole covers prevent damage to fuel tanks during flash flood in Istanbul
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Recent heavy rain and flash floods in Turkey’s Marmara region swamped transport networks, buildings and offices, causing widespread flooding…
Retrofit custom covers designed to fit into existing frames deliver cost and time savings
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Historically, trench and manhole covers have been manufactured from metal or concrete, which environmental factors can cause to crack…
Simplifying installation and fuel delivery in Romania
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A Romanian oil company approached us for an easy to install, reliable above ground fill point solution including associated internal equipment (pipework and fill caps) that would perform for…
New regulations could enable £16 billion UK composites industry growth
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A new position paper by the University of Southampton recognises the growing demand for composite materials and explores…
Concrete and composites: A powerful partnership
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Fibrelite has formed a number of strategic partnerships with major precast manufacturers in Europe and the USA to provide a range of covers to fit each company’s trench layouts.
Fibrelite Makes a Splash at Ports of Immingham & Gdańsk (Container Terminal DCT)
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Traditionally concrete and metal were the only materials able to provide the load ratings required for port access covers…