Water drains away (1st May 2012)

Heronrib matting is enhancing the guest experience at Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore, while they view the canals, picturesque bridges and architecture of 'Venice' on a new Gondola Ride.

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Bridging the gap for Swiss bank's bridge (1st April 2012)

The Raiffeisen Bank in Gossau, Switzerland is using Frontrunner XT matting to provide a safe passage for pedestrians on three footbridges which link the car-park to the bank's entrance. Previously the original steel bri

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Strong bonding (1st February 2012)

Providing slip protection and comfort underfoot, Tuff Spun Deck antifatigue matting is supplied in the UK by Plastic Extruders. Tuff Spun Deck comprises a closed cell PVC foam base incorporating a heavy duty wear top su

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Sandvik gets a grip (1st February 2012)

Tool manufacturer Sandvik Coromant has installed black Vynagrip matting with yellow edging in its Cirencester works.

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Quick liquid dissipation (1st November 2011)

Heavy duty Flexigrid matting manufactured by Plastic Extruders is being used to great effect over large areas of floor at Technical Fibre Products. The application needed a matting that could cope with the heavy use and

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Entrance matting (1st October 2011)

Frontrunner Plus entrance flooring from Plastic Extruders has recently been installed in the Hamburg branch of Germany's Sparda Bank, showing how the matting is suitable for challenging and awkward installations. The hi

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Wet wet wet (1st October 2011)

Heronrib barefoot and wetside matting from Plastic Extruders was showcased at the LIW Show. The open grid matting is designed to dissipate water and offer a safer and drier slip-resistant surface. It also offers anti-ba

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Comfort comes as no shock (1st September 2011)

Zedland ESD is a heavy duty antifatigue matting with integral antistatic protection, designed to shield both people and sensitive machinery.

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Technically tested (1st September 2011)

Heavy duty Flexigrid matting manufactured by Plastic Extruders is being used to great effect over large areas of floor at Technical Fibre Products. The application needed a matting that could cope with the heavy use and

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Matting guides (1st August 2011)

To meet the needs of specifiers interested in different sectors, Plastic Extruders has revamped its range of Matting Guides. The new Guides are split into six types of application: Workplace (Slip Resistant); Workplac

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Safety underfoot (1st August 2011)

The Dutch bank Rabobank Nijkerk in Amersfoort has installed slip resistant Grip Rock matting, by Plastic Extruders, after experiencing issues with customers slipping on the ceramic tiled ramp. Grip Rock is a safety matt

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No grape slip-ups (1st August 2011)

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

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Beware of imitations (1st August 2011)

Plastic Extruders has over 45 years' experience of designing, testing and making mattings for a diverse range of customers and locations.

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Tuff matting (1st April 2011)

New Tuff Spun Deck is the latest addition to the range of anti-fatigue mattings from Plastic Extruders.

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Modular matting pieces it together (1st April 2011)

Rubbagrid Solid from Plastic Extruders is a solid surface tile designed to cover floor areas of any shape in working environments, manufacturing plants, work and assembly stations, machine shops and laboratories.

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Handles extremes (1st April 2011)

Heronrib safety matting manufactured by Plastic Extruders is widely used both indoors and outside at The Blue Lagoon, Iceland's unique tourist destination.

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  It's a wrap (1st February 2011)

Manufactured in the UK by Plastic Extruders, Vynaband aids efficient unitisation of pallets for added safety when they are being moved or temporarily stored on site. The high performance PVC band is supplied in pre-seal

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Hygienic matting (1st February 2011)

A 'pop up' temporary swimming pool initiative designed to encourage Londoners to learn to swim has been installed with Heronrib safety matting.

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Grid safety underfoot (1st February 2011)

It is reported that accidents in the workplace are increasingly being reduced thanks to a tough and extra heavy duty matting created by international matting manufacturer, Plastic Extruders.

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Anti-slip matting modules (1st November 2010)

Black Vynagrip matting modules with a grey edging from Plastic Extruders are being used at Hunprenco Precision Engineering's plant in North Yorkshire to provide a safe, anti-slip surface for workers manning the large pr

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Photoluminescent matting shows the way (1st October 2010)

Photoluminescent Floorline matting is specially designed to provide an effective escape route guidance system that requires no illumination or maintenance. It is manufactured by Plastic Extruders with an integral photol

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Non-slip walkways (1st October 2010)

Crossgrip safety matting from Plastic Extruders is increasingly being used as a safe, all-weather and easy-to-lay solution for flat roofs, gantries and high level areas.

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Safety underfoot from grid matting (1st October 2010)

It is reported that accidents in the workplace are increasingly being reduced because of a tough and extra heavy duty matting created by international matting manufacturer, Plastic Extruders.

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Get tuff on fatigue (1st September 2010)

Edinburgh's Apex International Hotel is using Tuff Spun Wear matting to help its reception staff combat the problems of standing fatigue. Manufactured by Plastic Extruders, anti-fatigue modules have been laid behind all

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Safety studies (1st September 2010)

To prevent students slipping in the showers, the University of Manchester turned to specialist matting manufacturer Plastic Extruders. Its suggestion was to install Heronrib, following a previous solution for a similar

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Grid safety underfoot (1st September 2010)

Flexigrid from Plastic Extruders is specially designed for the harshest environments to provide safety and comfort underfoot and to minimise the risk of slipping and tripping. The matting has a deeply etched surface wh

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Standing easy (1st May 2010)

Zedland heavy duty antifatigue matting from Plastic Extruders, coupled with increasingly stringent Health & Safety requirements, is reported to be helping to overcome problems of fatigue for people who have to stand a

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Modular matting solution (1st March 2010)

International matting manufacturer Plastex has developed a cost effective solution to help workers who spend long periods of time on production lines or in packing and processing plants by introducing modules of Vynag

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Houston,we've solved the problem (1st March 2010)

Safety around the swimming pool complex of the Magnolia Independent School, near Houston in Texas, has been increased with the installation of Heronrib matting from Plastic Extruders. Manufactured in a bespoke magnolia

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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Mast style boom lift (1st October 2009)

New from JLG Europe is the Toucan 10E mast style boom lift.

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Mast style boom lift (1st October 2009)

New from JLG Europe is the Toucan 10E mast style boom lift.

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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

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Getting tough in Teeside (1st September 2009)

200sqm of tough Vynagrip matting has been laid by SABIC UK Petrochemicals in its North Tees plant on Teesside.

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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

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