Glasdon UK Ltd

At the busy Promenade taxi rank in Cheltenham, cigarette ends were being discarded by customers and also taxi drivers. The cigarette ends were creating extra work for cleansing personnel and tarnished the aesthetic appearance of one of the town’s most popular streets. Following consultation between the Head of Environmental Health and Cleansing and the Local Hackney Carriage Association, David Wilson, Cheltenham Borough Council’s Waste and Cleansing Manager, was requested to address the problem.

An existing site cabin did not fit in with the imageHonda Racing Development wished to project for theircompany.Glasdon were contacted and after consultation anda site visit by our Regional Sales Manager, the Beaconrange was selected as the most appropriate solution.Glasdon were contacted and after consultation anda site visit by our Regional Sales Manager, the Beaconrange was selected as the most appropriate solution.

An increasing number of pupils at Christ the King Primary School in Blackpool were cycling to school, but the lack of a dedicated cycle parking area meant that bikes were being left along the fence outsidethe school. It was decided that a shelter should be installed so that cycle parking could be more easily controlled and security improved.Sarah Smith, the Headteacher, contacted Glasdon to discuss the options available. A site survey was undertaken by Glasdon and a location was identified that would be suitable for two Bi-Store shelters.Using Glasdon’s groundworks service meant that the required concrete base could be prepared at a convenient time for the school prior to installation of the shelters.

Bolton Institute of Higher Education identified a car parking problem within their grounds and wanted to formalise and tidy uptheir parking arrangements. In particular, one area of the staff car park was notorious for causing parking problems.As Bolton Institute currently use a range of Glasdon products, Wendy Heydon, DeputyProperty Services Manager, decided to contact Glasdon UK for additional product options.A Glasdon representative visited the site taking the Buffer™ Bollard for demonstration.

Clackmannanshire is situated in the central region of Scotlandand has a population of approximately 48,500. New housingdevelopments are being constructed regularly around thecounty and specific design features must be taken intoconsideration under development guidelines and Scottishlaw. As part of the Scottish Traffic Calming Regulations,traffic calming features such as speed humps, pinchpoints, chicanes and narrowing roads are a regular featureon Scottish roads.As an existing customer, Clackmannanshire Council were familiar with the extensiverange of products which Glasdon UK provides. Having previously used the blackAdmiral™ bollard for traffic calming schemes, aesthetically, the council wanted tomaintain the continuity of the design throughout the local authority

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is an area of high carownership. It was decided to implement cycle routes throughout the borough to promote the sustainable development of transport and to reduce reliance on car use by widening travel choice. The authority focused therefore on utility routes rather than purely leisure routes. It was important that the routes were signed effectively as there are a number of these in the area, including National Cycle Network Route 4 and the Round Borough Route 52. In addition, residents were parking on the grass verges, which was not only undesirable but dangerous once the footway had been widened for use as a cycle route.A combination of Glasdon ENSIGN™, NEOPOLITAN™20 andEDGELINER™ bollards was chosen by Windsor and Maidenhead.They opted for ‘shared route’ sign faces on the ENSIGN sign carrying bollard. Large easy-to-read route numbers were applied to the bollard stem. The NEOPOLITAN 20 bollards complete with stylish gold banding were used at drop crossings in the residential areas to prevent vehicles accessing the footway. The EDGELINER bollard was supplied with reflective red banding and was installed along the verges to prevent dangerous parking whilst clearly delineating the cycle routes.

Middlebrook Retail Park is situated in Horwich, Bolton. The site comprises of a large and developing shopping complex next to the New Reebok Stadium. Emerson Management Services Ltd are responsiblefor the maintenance of the grounds which includes 3 large car parks and a large area of pedestrian walkways, all requiring constant attention to public access and safety. The company required the need for effective signage to direct cars and pedestrians across busy areas ofcar park.The Glasdon Ensign Bollard, complete with an integral double-sided sign face, would be ideal for directing traffic and pedestrians through the car park area.

Nestlé identified a requirement for a new Transformer andSwitch Room that would be situated in close proximity to anew nitrogen plant.Mr Pat Walsh, Site Electrical Engineer for Nestlé, had usedGlasdon products on previous occasions. After makingcontact with Glasdon, Mr Walsh and the Chief Engineer forNestlé visited a local site to see an example of a suitableHousing in operation.It became immediately apparent that the Glasdon FortressSteel Housing system, with its excellent insulation and smartappearance, would be the ideal solution for Nestlé’s project.

Peter Burnell, Programme Manager at WHP Telecoms had this to say:‘Glasdon’s performance was exceptional. We urgently needed a Garrison Foul Weather Enclosure specifically designed for a high-altitude location. They were highly reactive, easy to deal with, and proactive in providing updates, all leading to the speedy delivery of this bespoke Garrison. This effectiveness allowed us to deliver for our client within challenging time frames and constraints. Thank you!’

As part of an upgrade scheme Manchester Airportidentified a need for two housings to accommodateelectric vehicle battery charging equipment. A quickdelivery and minimal site disturbance during installationwere two of their key requirements.Mr Tony Brereton, Project Manager at Manchester Airport,contacted Glasdon and a site meeting was arranged withthe Company’s local Area Sales Manager to discuss theproject in detail. Having looked at the wide choice ofGlasdon products available for protecting industrialequipment, the Garrison housing range was found tosatisfy all of Manchester Airport’s requirements.

Blackpool Borough Council have the typical climate associatedwith all coastal and exposed regions.When looking to update their Attendants Kiosks at variouslocal attractions including Crazy Golf courses and Public Parks,consideration had to be given to moving away from traditionalbuilding methods which are prone to weather-accelerateddeterioration.Glasdon were contacted and their Sales and Technical teamsgot to work straight away.Although Glasdon offer a diverse range of standard “Heritage”style buildings, a more perfect solution was seen to be aspecially designed, customised kiosk which would bestaccommodate the imposed size restriction of the project.

Gateshead Council, in the North East of England, has an ongoing programme of developing School Travel Plans throughout the Borough. Traffic Engineers, School Travel Advisors and Road Safety staff work in partnership with local schools to develop a package of both educational and physical road safety measures. The objective of the plan is to encourage children to walk and cycle to school and reduce the amount of cars on the road.Glasdon UK Limited were approached by Gateshead Council to discuss the development of a bespoke bollard, incorporating their logo, which could be used outside specific schools involved in the scheme. After looking at the extensive range of bollards available, the Neopolitan™ 150 bollard was subsequently chosen. Manufactured from Durapol® material, the bollard is long lasting and maintenance-free. It will not chip or rust and never needs painting.

As one of the busiest ports in the UK, Dover Harbour Board handles over 15 million passengers a year. The port of Dover has beenmanaged by Dover Harbour Board since 1606 and now incorporates a marina, two cruise terminals and passenger terminals feedingthe “roll-on roll-off” ferries which operate at the port.Dover Harbour Board required a new seat, in keeping with the style of the esplanade and vandal-resistant to withstand the extreme coastal weather conditions. Following close consultation and regularsite visits from a specially trained Glasdon Representative, Dover Harbour Board selected the Stanford™ Seat with brown Enviroplus® slats from the wide range of Glasdon seating available.