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| With new amazing lead times & best sellers (Road Cones and Traffic Barriers) all in stock, it looks like we are steps ahead of the competition. But as we at Melba Swintex look forward to our best ever year, first lets have a recap of 2015: | |
JANUARYJanuary was the month we launched the Tuff Trench and it has really taken off, both here in the UK and overseas. |
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FEBRUARYIt’s taken a while but after the success of our Blow Moulded Traffic Barriers, it made sense to delve into the Crowd Control market. Thus the launch of the Boss Barrier. Although slow to start, it is now taking us into markets we have never been in before. |
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MARCHWe introduced a new price list which saw a removal of screen charges on signs. |
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APRILMelba Swintex exhibited at Traffex and gained huge interest in our new range of products |
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MAYYet another new product: this time we launched the Kerb Buddy, our new Blow Moulded Wheelchair Ramp. |
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JUNEThis time it’s the Flexi 500 Cone, the MPL 50 but in super flexible material. Squash it, squeeze it, squish it, it still pops back into its original shape. |
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JULYIn July we launched the Tuff Barrier – a new type of traffic barrier. Incorporating the Q-Clip, the barriers connect together in a linear row, When combined with the Cross-Trench support, the barriers become highly wind resistant. Compatible with the Master Barrier. |
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AUGUSTIn August we introduced our All Yellow Ramp. The original 5cm Melba Ramp, but with the same super flexible material used for the Flexi 500. It’s yellow all the way through. |
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SEPTEMBERAs the leaves started turning brown we introduced the Flexi Cylinder. Available in 460, 750 and 1000mm, a one piece Cylinder capable of returning upright after impact. Knock it, kneecap it, knobble it, it bounces back upright. |
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OCTOBERThe Road Rock! One of the most versatile products we have ever launched. Weigh down your barriers, put cylinders in them, make a wall out of them, the Swiss Army Knife of Traffic Management. |
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NOVEMBERThe final product launch of the year was the Ariane Twist-lock. Bigger than our standard Cylinder, it twists into our standard Cats-Eye base. |
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| Thanks to all our customers for making December the busiest one we have ever had. | |
Category: New Products
Melba Swintex has partnered up with the Business Growth Hub to make improvements within the business on entering new markets, improve our commitment to the environment, and to prioritise upcoming new products.
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The challenge:
The business was looking to break into international markets with a new export strategy as it was proving increasingly difficult to drive domestic sales. It also had a raft of new product ideas but the management team was unsure how to prioritise them and successfully take them to market. They also wanted to explore the feasibility of expanding their existing site, or possibly move to new local premises.[/pullquote]
Read the full Case Study published by Business Growth Hub Here.
If your road looked like this, this morning… it’s time for the Road Rock – our new traffic barrier weight.
The Road Rock is primarily designed to be a traffic barrier weight which is a ballast for our range of traffic barriers and fits the Gate, Master, Vision, Olympic and Tuff Barriers. Using two Road Rocks per barrier, or one when the barriers are in a boxed formation will make the barrier pass Class B Wind Speed Legislation (this is now mandatory in Scotland where barriers are left unattended for over 24 hours). However the Road Rock has a few surprises up its sleeve…
Huge Stability in Strong Winds
At 7.5kgs each the Road Rock can help protect you against barriers being uprooted by the winds. This can prevent damage to property and persons and potential litigation.
Wind Speed.
A minimum of 30Kg is needed for a barrier to withstand Class B Wind Speeds (17.6 m/s). At 15Kgs each, the Road Rock provides the precise weight needed, every time, to withstand these wind speeds.
Features
- 15Kgs in Weight
- Corporate ID can be embossed.
- Interlocking for continuous runs.
- Can be coloured to suit.
- Fits all Melba Swintex Barriers.
- Barriers pass Class B.
- No sandbags required for Class B & C
- Angular movement on interlocking
- Can house a Traffic Cylinder.
- Can double-up as a Delineator.
- Handle for easy lifting.
- Manufactured from 100% Recycled Material.
- Completely recyclable.
- Product can stack.
The Road Rock has a couple of other features as well.
The Road Rock has a nose to tail link similar to that seen on the Road Runner, this makes it possible to create a continuous run and implement the base as a delineator. A cavity within the centre of the Road Rock permits a twist-to-lock cylinder to be attached.
The Road Rock also has the ability to be embossed with a corporate logo, the design enables the base to stack, and at 15Kg in weight, the Road Rock is manufactured from 100% recycled PVC, which is also 100% recyclable.
Melba Swintex is bringing back its custom moulded Fencing Foot after many customer requests.
Fencing Feet Bases
You’ll be Head Over Heels with our Quality.
Available in three sizes – 25kgs, 18kgs and 13kgs.
The Tuff Fencing Foot
A one piece compression moulded base, manufactured from recycled material. The base is completely recyclable, boasting high durability and strength. The product is a single man lift, with specially designed handles either side, which allows carrying with ease.
Temporary Fencing Feet ensure the safety and stability of fencing panels and are an essential requirement when assembling a temporary metal fencing system.
It is essential that temporary fencing has a strong base, as although your system will only be installed for a short period of time, it will still need to withstand high winds and possible tampering.
It features six holes which the panels can easily be fit into and the holes are also suitable for vehicle gates. They are an excellent component for the steel hoarding system.
The fencing feet makes a robust, shock proof product which will last much longer than a traditional concrete block. Its innovative design makes it easy to carry and handle.
This product is 100% recyclable.
Colours Available
Fencing feet can be embossed and painted in full which is great for stopping theft as they can be easily identified, or for a money saving alternative – the ends can be colour coated (known as tipping – see image below).
Coloured Fencing Feet.
Standard Fencing Foot.
Features
• Manufactured from recycled PVC.
• Handles at either side for easy lifting.
• Two slots for Fork lift entry.
• 6 location points for fence posts.
• Bases stack with each other.
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| March was our best month to date, partly because of a 400% increase in Sales of our Olympic Barrier, our top of the range traffic barrier!We’re hoping to progress even more throughout the year and keep smashing our sales figures. |
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Olympic BarrierThe Olympic Barrier offers the complete versatile system for utility and construction applications with hinged side wings designed to rotate and self lock at every 90°. This unique feature allows contractors to create configurations to protect temporary pathway excavations and road works of all kinds. |
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Traffex 2015We’re at Traffex next week, come visit us at stand F12 and see our new product range, including the new Wheelchair Ramp and our Crowd Control Barrier, well named The Boss Barrier. As well as the old favourites; the Q-Sign, our most popular temporary road sign, and our amazing range of Traffic Road Cones. |
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the Boss Barrier. |
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| The Boss Barrier is a brand new approach to managing busy public areas, including festivals, marathons, and events. The barrier is manufactured from HDPE, which makes it incredibly durable and strong. | ||
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Melba Swintex will be at Traffex this year. |
Traffex returns to Hall 5 at the NEC Birmingham on the 21 – 23 April, 2015, and is set to be the most important event for the international traffic management, road safety, parking, road maintenance and transport infrastructure industries. Melba Swintex will be showcasing their products, such as the new Boss Barrier, and the Tuff Trench cover. |
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Melba Swintex specialise in the manufacturing of Temporary Traffic Management Systems within the plastics industry. We have a wealth of experience in design and manufacture, and work alongside our customers to provide customised products for industry. |
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Brand New Printer. |
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New Sign Size. |
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We’re always impressed when customers like our products but some really like our new Tuff Trench Cover. A video of one being thrown in the air and bouncing on the ground may sound dull… but add a little music and everything changes !!
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the Boss Barrier. |
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The Boss Barrier is an innovative approach to managing busy public areas, such as festivals, marathons, and events. This crowd control barrier is manufactured from recyclable blow moulded High Density Polyethylene, which boasts incredible durability and strength. |
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Melba Swintex specialise in the manufacturing of Temporary Traffic Management Systems within the plastics industry. We have a wealth of experience in design and manufacture, and work alongside our customers to provide customised products for industry. |
