& SERVICES ucts and services in the flooring industry... F. BALL INTRODUCES NEW-
SIZE RECYCLABLE BOTTLE F. Ball and Co. Ltd. is continuing its efforts to tackle plastic waste by introducing a new 20-litre size recyclable bottle for the reformulated version of its popular Styccobond F41 carpet tile tackifier.
The new-sized bottles are made from 95%–98% recycled plastic and can be reprocessed as many as 10 times.
This follows F. Ball’s replacement of its 5 litre plastic bottles for gauging liquids, primers and tackifiers with recycled alternatives – a change that will remove over 100 tonnes of virgin plastic material from the waste stream every year.
The move to recycled packaging is part of the company’s ongoing commitment to reducing packaging waste,
GRADUS IS TOP OF THE LINE AT THE OLD OAK
COMMON DEPOT A huge project has recently been completed to deliver a new train depot at Old Oak Common for the Elizabeth line in London.
Built by Taylor Woodrow, the four-year project saw the redevelopment of railway land at Old Oak Common to provide maintenance, stabling and office accommodation for the new fleet of trains that will eventually run from Reading and Heathrow through to Shenfield and Abbey Wood.
As part of this development, Gradus’ carpet tiles and barrier matting were specified to provide a hardwearing yet aesthetically pleasing solution for the high-traffic flooring needs within the offices.
Cityscene carpet tiles were chosen in complementary Basalt and Granite shades. Emphasis carpet tiles in a contrasting red colour create a bold and interesting pattern, whilst also helping people to navigate the corridors.
twitter.com/TContractFloors
particularly waste plastic because of the adverse effects it has on wildlife and the wider environment. It is part of the company’s initiatives to ensure the sustainability of its business practices and manage its environmental impact, for which it has been awarded ISO 14001 certification.
Commenting on the introduction of the recycled bottles, F. Ball Managing Director Mark Hughes said: “The introduction of the new F41 bottles is a continuation of our efforts to minimise the impact our activities have on the environment. These include investing in energy saving technologies, generating power from renewable energy sources and the conservation of the natural environment surrounding our Staffordshire headquarters.”
Styccobond F41 is also available in 5 litre recyclable bottles and 15
litre rectangular buckets and has recently been reformulated to provide increased coverage capabilities, a faster drying time and increased tack. It is also significantly easier to apply as a result of reduced viscosity.
www.f-ball.co.uk or follow on Twitter @FBallUK
https://twitter.com/FBallUK
entrance areas. The matting increases public safety by decreasing the amount of moisture and soil tracked in, helping to minimise slip accidents. It will also prolong the appearance of the surrounding floorcoverings and reduce cleaning and maintenance costs.
Jerry Scott, Taylor Woodrow Project Director for Old Oak Common Depot, said: “With footfall expected to be high at the new depot, we needed a flooring solution that would not only look good, but would also help to increase public safety and decrease maintenance costs. The products provided by Gradus fit the bill perfectly and they’ve managed to add to the overall ambience of the depot too, a great solution.”
Esplanade 6000 primary barrier matting and Boulevard 6000 secondary matting were installed throughout the
The facility includes a main depot building and nine maintenance roads. Transport for London (TfL) and Bombardier have begun operations at the new Elizabeth line depot with more trains being delivered ahead of the Elizabeth line opening in autumn 2019.
www.gradus.com PRODUCTS & SERVICES | 45
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60
