One of
the UK’s leading utility protection manufacturers has launched a pioneering solution
to put damage prevention projects on the fast-track.

Developed and manufactured by Centriforce, the all-new Stokbord® Drum is set to transform the installation process of Stokbord Cover across the sector, providing a faster and safer solution.

Under the
new initiative, Stokbord Cover can now be supplied on a reel, enabling the
product to be rolled across a large area with minimal intervention, instead of
laying individual one metre Covers.

Offering
first-class safety and efficiency benefits, Stokbord Cover is renowned across
the industry for its ability to deliver heavy duty protection for buried
utilities, including gas, water, electricity and telecoms.

It also gives
a clear visual warning of the presence of underground pipes and cables.

Jonathan
Pearce, Head of Sales at Centriforce, said: “Working collaboratively with our
customers, we recognised that the amount of time spent in the trench was a
rising concern. 

“As a
result, the new Stokbord Drum system has been created to deliver a mechanical
rather than manual installation, keeping operatives safer and at the same time significantly
speeding up the process.

“It reduces
the manual labour involved and creates a lower risk environment as operatives
spend less time in the trench.�

As well
as supporting safety on site, Stokbord Drum also delivers a sustainable
solution as it is manufactured from recycled polyethylene waste.

Confidence
is further assured with the product tested against a vigorous in-house
programme, to ensure Stokbord Cover complies and conforms to internationally
recognised standards, such as ENA TS 12-23 and EN 12613.

Centriforce,
established over 40 years ago, is based in Liverpool and is at the forefront of
plastics recycling in the UK.

Trusted by civil engineering and utility companies world-wide, the company designs and manufactures damage prevention products and services to protect, locate and detect assets.

www.centriforce.com