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Highest slip resistance (1st October 2009)
Grip Rock, the new safety matting for kitchen frying areas and potentially dangerous floors has achieved an R13 rating on the DIN51130 standard – the highest rating possible with slip resistance in excess of a 35 degree angle.
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Slip-resistant walkways (1st December 2008)
Long lines of Vynagrip matting form a slip-resistant walkway between acid baths at Metro Plating of Uxbridge, a company that specialises in the anodising and coating of aluminium components.
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Removes standing stress (1st April 2008)
The DAMM brewery in Barcelona and a similar facility in Canada are two of the latest plants to install large areas of Firmagrip matting from Plastic Extruders.
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Anti-static matting in two versions (1st December 2007)
Two versions of anti-static matting are available from Plastic Extruders. Both are semi-conductive and give personnel low voltage protection against electrostatic discharge which is physically unpleasant and can affec
Grips at height (1st December 2007)
Safety precautions are essential to protect maintenance staff who need access to high level flat roofs, gantries and exposed areas.
Doing it for the kids (1st May 2009)
London's Science Museum is one of the latest facilities to install Vynastat electro-static discharge matting from Plastic Extruders.
Slip solution for ice grotto (1st May 2009)
Over 400sqm of Vynagrip matting from Plastic Extruders has been laid in Zermatt's famous ice grotto situated in the shadow of the Matterhorn comprising a 350m long tunnel hewn into the heart of the glacier, 20m below it
Kitchen matting (1st May 2009)
Slip resistant when wet or greasy, Grip Rock matting from Plastic Extruders is specifically designed for dangerous frying areas in kitchens.
Not slippery when wet (1st February 2009)
Grip Rock, introduced by Plastic Extruders at Domotex, is a new type of matting which is slip resistant when wet or greasy. It has been designed specially for the dangerous frying areas in kitchens. The hygienic matting
Dissipates spills (1st February 2009)
Liquid processors and drink manufacturers can have slip problems associated with spillages. Many, such as Chivas Regal in its Scottish distillery, have installed large sections of Plastic Extruders' Floorline matting be
Don't slip up on flooring (1st December 2008)
Slips and trips cause more trouble than anything else; the UK figure is about 20% of all recorded accidents. 700,000 hospitals beds are filled by people who slipped and were injured at work. In the USA, death from slippin
Walk this way (1st October 2008)
The steel-processing works of Corus Tewkesbury is one of the latest industrial plants to install large areas of Flexigrid high performance slip resistant matting from Plastic Extruders. According to Tony Huntbach, in c
On top of the class (1st June 2008)
Crossgrip matting from Plastic Extruders is playing an important role at the Jack Hunt School in Peterborough where it is laid on the flat roof of a sports extension.
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Slip-resistant (1st April 2008)
The latest version of Plastic Extruders' Vynagrip slipresistant and anti-fatigue matting has a deeper etched surface which is said to achieve the UK's highest rated slip resistant performance (R12 when tested to
Tiles for bare feet (1st April 2008)
Available from Plastic Extruders, Herontiles have a slip-resistant surface which makes them suitable for changing rooms, showers or other areas that encounter barefoot traffic.
Solves long standing problem (1st April 2008)
Standing Fatigue Solutions is a new data sheet published by Plastic Extruders. It is designed as a visual guide to solving the problem of standing fatigue which has been shown to be the cause of progressive bone damag
Anti-slip matting (1st August 2007)
The latest version of Vynagrip matting has an extra aggressive, deepetched surface. Plastic Extruders says this results in it achieving the UK's highest rated slip resistant performance (R12 when tested to DIN 51130). The ma
Mary rose workers on secure footing (1st August 2007)
Crossgrip safety matting from Plastic Extruders is playing a key safety role in conservation work aboard the Mary Rose, one of Henry VIII's favourite warships. Day and night, water soluble wax is sprayed onto the timbers. Th
Changing solutions (1st June 2007)
Slip-resistant Heronrib matting from Plastic Extruders is playing an important role in Rye Sports centre. The facility, operated by Freedom Leisure Group, has been refurbished with close attention to health and safety
Anti-fatigue mattings (1st April 2007)
Tuff Spun is one of a range of anti-fatigue mattings available from Plastic Extruders. The matting comprises high quality, closed cell PVC foam with a ribbed, slipresistant surface that is said to induce muscle flexing in th
Flat roof solution (1st February 2007)
Gripfit, has won a contract to double the size of the entrance matting for a major supermarket chain, without disrupting traffic flow. It will do this by fixing a secondary, securely surfacemounted mat beyond the existing ma
Slip problem solved (1st December 2006)
Howco Whitham, a steel stockholder in Sheffield, used to suffer slippery floor surfaces, particularly near workbenches. After examining several alternatives, the company solved the problem by laying slip-resistant Vynagrip m
Cushioned construction (1st October 2006)
A new, product-specific website has been launched by Plastic Extruders. The site details Heronair, an open grid matting that is of a cushioned construction. It is designed as a flexible, slip-resistant and antifatigue floor-c
Tough task for matting (1st October 2006)
Although normally used as a slip-resistant matting in heavy industrial environments, Flexigrid from Plastic Extruders has been used at Kiverton Park Steel in Sheffield to protect 1000kg steel coils and the factory floor from
Roof safety website (1st August 2006)
A website introduced by Plastic Extruders is expected to be of special interest to specifiers, building contractors, facilities managers and owners where safety at high level is a prerequisite.
Reduces risk of slips (1st August 2006)
As almost one fifth of all industrial accidents are caused by employees slipping, the provision of a flexible, slip-resistant surface underfoot is vital. At the same time, precautions need to be taken to relieve the physical
Matting boosts weary workers (10th July 2006)
Standing tiredness is no longer a problem for workers at the Marley building group thanks to hardwearing ZedTred matting from Plastic Extruders.
From Newsletter Stories
Slip-resistant (1st February 2006)
High performance walkways made in flexible 100% PVC are said by Plastic Extruders to provide safety for maintenance personnel working at height and protection for the flat roofing membrane.
Slippery problem solved by matting (1st December 2005)
Weir Strachan is one of Europe's leading companies involved with the defence and nuclear industries.
NEW TOP SURFACE FOR SAFETY MATTING (29th June 2005)
Plastic Extruders’ Vynagrip industrial safety matting now has a new top surface that increases its slipresistance by more than 70%
Slip-resistant mat (1st April 2005)
Two factories in Norway have installed 200m2 of Zedtred matting from Plastic Extruders beside their production lines.
Stops shower slip-ups (1st February 2005)
A slip-resistant floor covering from Plastic Extruders has solved a recurring problem in the accommodation blocks at the University of Brighton.
Cracking static (1st February 2005)
A new floor matting is available from Plastex to cope with the problem of electro-static discharge in the workplace. Static buildup not only gives personnel unpleasant effects, but can affect or damage electrical components.
NEW HEAVY DUTY SAFETY MATTING (1st December 2004)
Flexigrid 2002 from Plastic Extruders is a hardwearing matting for use in heavy industrial areas. It is said to be particularly suitable for production processes that generate dirt, grime and spillages of oil, liquids or metal debris.
Slip-resistance (1st December 2004)
Winchester Cathedral has solved a recurring problem with the help of Heronair matting from Plastic Extruders.
MATTING HELPS TO CUT FATIGUE (1st October 2004)
Long-term standing can be debilitating and tiring, especially when the floor surface is hard. This can result in a slowing in production and loss of concentration.
Stops the slide (1st August 2004)
MICE/Domino, a printer specialising in silkscreen work had a problem of slipping when the floor became wet from oily or liquid spillage.
Preventing Slips & Trips - A testing situation (1st June 2004)
Architect Christopher Sykes looks at a major specification concern and particularly how safety matting manufacturer Plastic Extruders tackles the problem
CATALOGUE FEATURES ANTI-FATIGUE MATS (1st June 2004)
A new range of anti-fatigue floor coverings are included in the latest catalogue from Plastic Extruders.
HARD WEARING MAT RESISTANT TO OIL (1st April 2004)
Firmagrip from Plastic Extruders is a close mesh matting with an extra aggressive slip-resistant surface.
Matting flies high (1st February 2010)
Crossgrip safety matting from Plastic Extruders has been installed on the roofs of two buildings serving airports - The Heathrow/Windsor Marriott Hotel and Manchester Airport.
No standing for health problems (1st February 2010)
To help overcome health problems from prolonged standing at work, employers can use anti-fatigue matting. Zed Chex from Plastic Extruders is designed to relieve fatigue caused by long periods of standing or walking on h
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Matting makes a splash (1st February 2010)
The Dubai American Academy located in the Al Barsha area of Dubai has recently installed Heronrib slip resistant matting around its two swimming pools and in its changing-rooms.
Getting tough in Teeside (1st November 2009)
200sqm of tough Vynagrip matting has been laid by SABIC UK Petrochemicals in its North Tees plant on Teesside.
Crisp and safe (1st November 2009)
Blue slip resistant Vynagrip matting from Plastic Extruders is being used in the production line of the new Mackies' Crisps brand.
For tough environments (1st October 2009)
Flexigrid and Firmagrip, are two forms of slip-resistant matting available from Plastic Extruders. Manufactured from post industrial recycled vinyl the matting is designed to be resistant in the toughest industrial envi
Mast style boom lift (1st October 2009)
New from JLG Europe is the Toucan 10E mast style boom lift.
New matting for New York (1st October 2009)
One of America's top leisure centres New York's Chelsea Piers Sports and Entertainment Centre, has recently installed Heronrib slip resistant matting to mitigate the problems of safety and hygiene around its large swimm
Getting tough in Teeside (1st September 2009)
Stepping up comfort (1st September 2009)
A Swedish company specialising in the manufacture of insulated medical cases for the transportation of human organs has improved comfort in its production areas by laying long lengths of anti-fatigue and slip resistant
