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Keeping the outside out

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:56:58 PST

Frontrunner Brush Wide sample

Frontrunner Brush Wide from Plastic Extruders Ltd is designed for use as heavy duty external entrance matting. Part of the Frontrunner Entrance Flooring System range, the mat has an extra wide grid and nylon insterts that make it particularly suitable as a temporary or permanent barrier against heavy soiling in bad weather and winter.

Crossgrip TPO: New roof walkway matting

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 16:45:08 PST

Crossgrip TPO roll

Plastex is excited to announce the launch of Crossgrip TPO.

Compatible with many roof coverings, such as EPDM, TPO, PVC and modified bitumen, Crossgrip TPO is constructed from non-porous TPO in a unique design of special cross-directional top ribs with an embossed surface. This provides permanent slip resistance and a surer underfoot grip for a wide range of high level applications.

Safe roofs on Epsom Hospital

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:57:17 PST

Crossgrip matting installed on Epsom Hospital's roof

Crossgrip walkway matting, manufactured by Plastic Extruders Ltd, has recently been specified and installed by Burren & Whitaker Construction Ltd over some flat rooftops of Epsom Hospital.

Crossgrip is designed as a very safe and easily loose laid solution for rooftops, gantries and high level walkways. It provides a slip resistant surface and protects of the roof membrane.

Growing safety matting at Wisley

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:15:07 PST

Vynagrip matting at RHS Wisley glasshouse

Multiple rolls of Vynagrip slip resistant mats have been installed throughout the Royal Horticultural Society's Glasshouse Nurseries at RHS Wisley.

Wisley's new Glasshouse was constructed in 2007 and is serviced by four large glasshouses which grow all the plants for the stunning displays.

Job done at Domotex

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:43:22 PST

Plastex stand at Domotex 2012

January 2012 show Plastex's 12th consecutive showing at Domotex in Hannover. This year we were showing our new Frontrunner Brush Wide matting and it created a real hit with visitors.

Jean-Pierre Azzoppard, Export Manager at Plastic Extruders, comments: "After many years participating at Domotex, it is amazing to see how much interest we still get in our Frontrunner Entrance Flooring System; its durability, unique construction and range of applications being the main attractions".

Tariq and Trevor: Two times forty

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:43:38 PST

We are delighted to congratulate two members of staff who have joined the Plastex 40 year club - that's 40 years of service: Tariq Dean (left), Production Foreman, and Trevor Williams (right), Warehouseman.

No language barrier

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:26:40 PST

Welcome to Sabrina Betti, Marketing Co-ordinator who joined Plastex UK in August last year.

Italian by birth and with a Masters' Degree in Marketing and Management from Loughborough University, Sabrina is a real asset to our marketing and communications department. In addition, she is fluent in English, Spanish and French!!

Frontrunner fights entrance dirt at Heathrow

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:45:29 PST

Frontrunner Plus at Ramada Jarvis Hotel, Heathrow

The Ramada Jarvis Heathrow has installed Frontrunner Plus, part of the Frontrunner entrance flooring system, at both of its public entrances.

It's no shock it's comforting

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:43:00 PST

Zedland anti-fatigue matting

Zedland ESD is a heavy duty anti-fatigue matting with integral anti-static protection designed to shield both people and sensitive machinery alike.

Zedland ESD forms one of a series of mattings, developed by Plastic Extruders Ltd, to ameliorate standing fatigue for people who have to work on manufacturing or production lines, behind counters, in process control or workrooms.

Plastex exploring the potential of the South American market

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 11:07:12 PST

With an increasing number of enquiries coming from Brazil, Plastex has recently decided to explore the potential of the South American country by joining a trade mission to Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro organised by the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry. During the trip, Peter O'Sullivan, Plastex's Sales Director, spoke to Richard Tyler, The Daily Telegraph's Enterprise Editor about the company's opening forray into the South American market and it's hopes for the future. (read the full interview here)

Stopping grapes causing gripes

Sun, 10 Apr 2011 10:59:32 PST

Specially modified Flexigrid matting, manufactured by Plastic Extruders Ltd, is helping to provide an anti-fatigue and hygienic surface for fresh fruit importer and packer Griffin & Brand.

This long established supplier to major supermarkets had a problem with grapes falling onto the floor, being squashed and causing a slip hazard. This was originally solved with wooden duckboards which allowed the grapes to fall through the gaps. When the duckboards needed to be replaced, the company wanted a better alternative which would be more hygienic and easier to move for cleaning.

Safe Crossgrip flies high

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:17:51 PST

Crossgrip safety matting has recently been installed on the roofs of two buildings which both serve airports - The Heathrow/Windsor Marriott Hotel at Langley, near Slough, and at Manchester Airport.

At Manchester Airport, Project managers DTZ appointed contractors Weatherproofing Advisors to repair some areas of the roof of office building '4M'. It has been refurbished with Crossgrip matting to provide safe walkways used for maintenance and to provide access to the rooftop services. Here, the matting's deeply etched open grid surface provides permanent high slip resistance even in the worst weather conditions.

Big solution for small feet

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:26:32 PST

Camping de Paal, one of Europe's largest camping sites, had a problem with their large indoor pool and childrens' wet play area. The problem was that there was a large area of steel floor grating, where children play with water toys, which was very difficult to walk on and slippery. To overcome the problem, rubber tiles were laid but, within six months, these had deteriorated, and clogged the water filters, not only because of the pool's chlorine but also because of wear by the metal below.

Leed compliance for Plastex Entry Matting

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 17:29:56 PST

Leed ratings in reference to entry matting is based on Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control and states the following:

Intent
To minimize building occupant exposure to potentially hazardous particulates and chemical pollutants.

Frontrunner XT solves a stony problem

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:27:27 PST

Frontrunner XT matting is solving a stony problem of access into Folkestone's University Centre. The Centre, a partnership between Canterbury Christ Church University and the University of Greenwich, is housed in the beautifully refurbished former Glassworks.

The problem for the University Centre was how to provide safe access for students and, in particular, for those with disabilities when entering across the old cobbled courtyard. In addition, as this was the designated emergency exit, a safe and easy walkway needed to be created.

Matting gets tough on Teesside

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:13:45 PST

200sqm of tough Vynagrip matting has been laid by SABIC Petrochemicals in its UK Teesside plant. When complete, the plant will be the largest in the world for the manufacture of low density polyethylene. The Vynagrip matting, supplied by Plastex distributor Arco Teesside and in a special bespoke yellow colour, has been used for both the main workshops in the Aromatics manufacturing, as well as for all weather access on the exterior loading jetties and mooring dolphins.

Zed Chex makes standing easier

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:18:49 PST

Standing for long periods, particularly on hard floors, induces fatigue and reduces productivity. Cold and damp underfoot conditions will also increase standing discomfort. For staff dealing with aircraft wheels at British Airways' engineering/maintenance facility within Heathrow airport, this problem has been overcome by equipping each work station with a module of Zed Chex to provide anti fatigue relief and to create a resilient underfoot surface. This helps to reduce physical problems of progressive bone damage, varicose veins, poor circulation and water retention, as well as back problems.

Environmental Information

Fri, 15 May 2009 10:59:00 PST

Official environmental policy statement

All of our PVC matting products are made from plasticised polyvinyl chloride formulation.

There has been some controversy about the use of PVC, but all detailed scientific studies have concluded that it has an environmental impact similar to, or better than, other plastics.

The raw materials for PVC are salt (57%) and oil or gas (43%). Because of its relatively low oil or gas content, the production of PVC involves using less of our limited oil reserves than is necessary for most other plastics.

REACH Statement

Fri, 15 May 2009 10:47:46 PST

REACH is an EC regulation (EC 1907/2006) on chemicals. It deals with the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of Chemical substances. The aim of REACH is to improve the identification of the intrinsic properties of chemical substances. At the same time, the innovative capability of the EU chemicals industry should be enhanced. The benefits of the REACH system will come gradually, as more substances are registered.

Following the publication of Annex 1 to the above, Plastex confirm that all PVC base compounds used in the manufacture of its products do not contain Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) plasticizer.

Heronrib part of Rye Sports Centre refurbishment

Mon, 11 May 2009 12:21:15 PST

Heronrib has been installed throughout the refurbished Rye Sports Centre

Slip resistant Heronrib matting is playing a vital role in the Rye Sports Centre. This facility, one of several operated by the Freedom Leisure Group, has been refurbished with close attention paid to health and safety. The reason for installing the matting throughout the changing-rooms is to reduce any danger of slipping on the wet floor tiles.

Heronrib is the well proven solution for reducing accidents associated with slipping, particularly around swimming-pools, in changing-rooms and shower areas. The open grid format has raised profile underbars which allow water to drain away easily in all directions.