
About Us We are leading suppliers of access solutions and geosynthetics We are a leading UK designer, manufacturer and supplier of specialist products for the civil engineering industry, including; access covers and systems, geosynthetics and bespoke steel solutions. Throughout the course of our 40 year history, our technical expertise and leadership have allowed us to develop a range of innovative products that give the specifier and contractor significant benefits. We design, manufacture and supply a full range of ductile iron access solutions, steel access covers from pressed steel for domestic use, fabricated products for commercial and industrial use, through to highly specialised bespoke access systems for utilities. Our established geosynthetic range of solutions for ground stabilisation, reinforcement, erosion control, drainage and environmental play an integral role in many building, civil and marine engineering projects throughout the UK and beyond. How Wrekin access covers are made The Wrekin family We’re a family-run firm with an impressive track record in using our high-level skills to produce specialist products for the civil engineering industry. Our innovative approach and commitment to quality and service shines through everything we do – that’s why we’re one of the UK’s leading design, manufacture and supply companies in our field. We deliver top class results time and again, as we have for the past 40 years. We are proud of our reputation for outstanding design, service, and our technical know-how. Our customers say they enjoy working with us because we always know about the next big thing. Interview with Simon Turner of experience in designing, manufacturing and servicing the civil engineering industry. 40years products, systems, services and solutions available to market. Providing solutions for wide ranging on-site issues. >500 growth since 2010, positioning Wrekin as the UK's leading supplier of ductile ironwork. 400% Our team Our growth is driven by our dedicated and experienced employees. Supporting the success of our people by developing their skills through training and nurturing their talent is firmly established within our business. We invest in our people and prioritise their safety, health and wellbeing. Our ‘Safety for Everyone’ campaign promotes zero harm and drives our own safety culture. We are proud to have been awarded OHSAS 45001:2018 for Occupational Health and Safety. We focus on good, solid reliable and friendly service with a smile and pride ourselves on our relationships with our customers. We are experts in what we do - we've got people in the business whose whole career has been in the access cover and geosynthetics markets. Meet key members of our Management Team Successful partnerships We have a diverse range of clients - with a wide range of requirements - and all are equally important to us. We are committed to understanding their needs in a constantly changing environment and we work to build relationships and trust - delivering products and solutions that offer real benefits. Developers We are involved from the outset, advising on the right solution to all challenges in the industry. We support developers through every stage, from meeting legislative requirements, such as Sewers for Adoption and HA 104/09, to the best way to incorporate trees into their developments. Local authorities Our clients rely and invest in our products to help them manage their transport infrastructure efficiently and effectively, while ensuring value for money and improvements in services. Collaborating with key stakeholders, including procurement officers, their engineers and contractors, we are committed to working together to deliver durable long-life solutions. Utilities We know how important it is to focus on solutions that are long-lasting and easy to install – ultimately causing minimal disruption to the network. We have an established ten-year partnership with Thames Water, delivering 1.2 million manholes across 100,000 kilometres of sewers over the past decade. Major contractors It is critical that the infrastructure of our major highways is robust, safe and low maintenance. We work with engineers throughout the life of the project – from discussing product options and providing samples to observing their installation onsite. We have worked with major contractors on the M60-M62 smart motorway and the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route. Distribution partners Developing relationships with our partners is crucial for the growth and reputation of our business. Operating nationwide, our dedicated teams take a proactive approach with a focus on real-time monitoring of orders, production and stock vailability. As an innovative and flexible supplier, we offer consolidated product loads, marketing and training support. Key clients and who we work with Our values It is our mission to be our customers' first choice for quality civil engineering products, putting customer relationships and innovative solutions at the heart of our business. Responsive We act quickly and positively. Straightforward We're easy to deal with and understand. Curious We're eager to learn and apply new things. Experts We're highly knowledgeable in what we do. Collaborators We connect and create with others, treating them fairly and respectfully. Trusted We're reliable and truthful. Accountable We're judged on what we do. Apply to join Wrekin “ Wrekin is about solutions developed specifically to solve the everyday headaches of our customers. With Wrekin you have access to products you won’t find anywhere else, and the ability to solve problems you probably thought were unsolvable. Simon Turner Commercial Director, Wrekin Products Ltd. You can rely on us As specialists in ground access and engineering solutions, all our products are manufactured under ISO 9001 quality management processes, we also hold ISO 14001 environmental management and ISO 45001 occupational health and safety accreditation. We invest thousands of hours into our products, through intensive research and development processes, product trials and post sales support and aftercare. So you can always rely on us to provide the reliable and durable solution you need. Approvals and Certification Success stories Related case study Junction 9 improvements for the M27 Wrekin secured the exciting opportunity to supply Unite manhole covers and ironwork installation systems to the county’s most significant infrastructure project in recent history. Hampshire County Council and Highways England have committed to funding a £23m infrastructure project, which will improve the M27 and benefit motorists for years to come. MJ Church Read the full Case Study Related case study Value Engineered Road for Oak Grange housing development The Wrekin Products geogrids team value-engineered a fit-for-purpose adoptable road for a new Derby housing development, working with the city council, William Davis Homes and S&L Groundworks. This project demonstrates how value engineering solutions such as geogrids can be used to solve general and site-specific issues for the housing sector. William Davis Homes Read the full Case Study Find out more about our key offers Manhole covers and gully grates These iron products are tough and built to withstand the increasing demands on our roads and infrastructure. Built from the strongest and most durable performing products that endure 90 tonne test loads, to the lowest class A15 pedestrian and cycle products. Steel access covers We have a full range available from pressed steel for domestic use to fabricated products for commercial and industrial use, through to highly specialised bespoke access systems for utilities. We have exceptional in-house design capabilities and knowledge, helping us to provide a comprehensive service, from site surveys to specific CAD drawings to deliver the most cost-effective solution. Geosynthetic products These products play an integral role in the majority of building, civil and marine engineering projects. We have a wealth of technical expertise in this sector and offer solutions for a broad range of applications - from ground stabilisation, erosion control, drainage and reinforcement to grass, tree root and environmental protection Our history From a small steel fabrication shop overlooking Shropshire’s famous Wrekin hill to an industry-leading and innovative £50 million turnover company with more than 100 patents, we have come a long way during our history. Here, you can find out more about our history and the development of iron, steel, and geotechnical products, as well as the time we supplied manhole covers to the 2012 London Summer Olympics and the famous Coronation Street cobbles. Explore our history Building sustainability into everything we do With the recently released IPCC report on climate change there has never been a more critical time to be aware of our impact on the environment - and Wrekin and the wider civil engineering industry takes its responsibilities extremely seriously. We are committed to working towards minimising the environmental impact of all our activities, from developing products that increase whole of life performance, to recycling and reducing waste and emissions wherever we can. Read our sustainability pledge More about us Onsite and offsite support Find out how we can support you, both onsite and throughout project specification, installation advice, project reviews and more. Approvals and Certification View all certificates including Kitemark, ISO and BSI, alongside membership and assessment bodies we work with. Environmental, Social and Governance Read our commitment to Environmental, Social and Governance along with our 2022 report. Careers Interested in working at Wrekin? Send your CV across to us. Contact Us Find out contact details or your local sales and technical support contacts. Policies Read our policies including data protection, modern slavery statement, privacy and many more. Contact us Whether you are looking for live project support, or are in the initial stages of specification, we are always on hand and happy to help. Share this page

About Us

We are leading suppliers of access solutions and geosynthetics

We are a leading UK designer, manufacturer and supplier of specialist products for the civil engineering industry, including; access covers and systems, geosynthetics and bespoke steel solutions.

Throughout the course of our 40 year history, our technical expertise and leadership have allowed us to develop a range of innovative products that give the specifier and contractor significant benefits.

We design, manufacture and supply a full range of ductile iron access solutions, steel access covers from pressed steel for domestic use, fabricated products for commercial and industrial use, through to highly specialised bespoke access systems for utilities.

Our established geosynthetic range of solutions for ground stabilisation, reinforcement, erosion control, drainage and environmental play an integral role in many building, civil and marine engineering projects throughout the UK and beyond.

How Wrekin access covers are made

The Wrekin family

We’re a family-run firm with an impressive track record in using our high-level skills to produce specialist products for the civil engineering industry. Our innovative approach and commitment to quality and service shines through everything we do – that’s why we’re one of the UK’s leading design, manufacture and supply companies in our field.

We deliver top class results time and again, as we have for the past 40 years. We are proud of our reputation for outstanding design, service, and our technical know-how. Our customers say they enjoy working with us because we always know about the next big thing.

Interview with Simon Turner

of experience in designing, manufacturing and servicing the civil engineering industry.: 40years
products, systems, services and solutions available to market. Providing solutions for wide ranging on-site issues.: >500
growth since 2010, positioning Wrekin as the UK's leading supplier of ductile ironwork.: 400%

Our team

Our growth is driven by our dedicated and experienced employees. Supporting the success of our people by developing their skills through training and nurturing their talent is firmly established within our business.

We invest in our people and prioritise their safety, health and wellbeing. Our ‘Safety for Everyone’ campaign promotes zero harm and drives our own safety culture. We are proud to have been awarded OHSAS 45001:2018 for Occupational Health and Safety.

We focus on good, solid reliable and friendly service with a smile and pride ourselves on our relationships with our customers. We are experts in what we do - we've got people in the business whose whole career has been in the access cover and geosynthetics markets.

Meet key members of our Management Team

Successful partnerships

We have a diverse range of clients - with a wide range of requirements - and all are equally important to us.

We are committed to understanding their needs in a constantly changing environment and we work to build relationships and trust - delivering products and solutions that offer real benefits.

Developers

We are involved from the outset, advising on the right solution to all challenges in the industry. We support developers through every stage, from meeting legislative requirements, such as Sewers for Adoption and HA 104/09, to the best way to incorporate trees into their developments.

Local authorities

Our clients rely and invest in our products to help them manage their transport infrastructure efficiently and effectively,
while ensuring value for money and improvements in services. Collaborating with key stakeholders, including procurement officers, their engineers and contractors, we are committed to working together to deliver durable long-life solutions.

Utilities

We know how important it is to focus on solutions that are long-lasting and easy to install – ultimately causing minimal disruption to the network. We have an established ten-year partnership with Thames Water, delivering 1.2 million manholes across 100,000 kilometres of sewers over the past decade.

Major contractors

It is critical that the infrastructure of our major highways is robust, safe and low maintenance. We work with engineers throughout the life of the project – from discussing product options and providing samples to observing their installation onsite. We have worked with major contractors on the M60-M62 smart motorway and the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route.

Distribution partners

Developing relationships with our partners is crucial for the growth and reputation of our business. Operating nationwide, our dedicated teams take a proactive approach with a focus on real-time monitoring of orders, production and stock vailability. As an innovative and flexible supplier, we offer consolidated product loads, marketing and training support.

Key clients and who we work with

Our values

It is our mission to be our customers' first choice for quality civil engineering products, putting customer relationships and innovative solutions at the heart of our business.

Responsive

We act quickly and positively.

Straightforward

We're easy to deal with and understand.

Curious

We're eager to learn and apply new things.

Experts

We're highly knowledgeable in what we do.

Collaborators

We connect and create with others, treating them fairly and respectfully.

Trusted

We're reliable and truthful.

Accountable

We're judged on what we do.

Apply to join Wrekin

“

Wrekin is about solutions developed specifically to solve the everyday headaches of our customers. With Wrekin you have access to products you won’t find anywhere else, and the ability to solve problems you probably thought were unsolvable.

Simon Turner

Commercial Director, Wrekin Products Ltd.

You can rely on us

As specialists in ground access and engineering solutions, all our products are manufactured under ISO 9001 quality management processes, we also hold ISO 14001 environmental management and ISO 45001 occupational health and safety accreditation.

We invest thousands of hours into our products, through intensive research and development processes, product trials and post sales support and aftercare. So you can always rely on us to provide the reliable and durable solution you need.

Approvals and Certification

Success stories

Related case study

Junction 9 improvements for the M27

Wrekin secured the exciting opportunity to supply Unite manhole covers and ironwork installation systems to the county’s most significant infrastructure project in recent history. Hampshire County Council and Highways England have committed to funding a £23m infrastructure project, which will improve the M27 and benefit motorists for years to come.

MJ Church

Read the full Case Study

Related case study

Value Engineered Road for Oak Grange housing development

The Wrekin Products geogrids team value-engineered a fit-for-purpose adoptable road for a new Derby housing development, working with the city council, William Davis Homes and S&L Groundworks. This project demonstrates how value engineering solutions such as geogrids can be used to solve general and site-specific issues for the housing sector.

William Davis Homes

Read the full Case Study

Find out more about our key offers

Manhole covers and gully grates

These iron products are tough and built to withstand the increasing demands on our roads and infrastructure.

Built from the strongest and most durable performing products that endure 90 tonne test loads, to the lowest class A15 pedestrian and cycle products.

Steel access covers

We have a full range available from pressed steel for domestic use to fabricated products for commercial and industrial use, through to highly specialised bespoke access systems for utilities.

We have exceptional in-house design capabilities and knowledge, helping us to provide a comprehensive service, from site surveys to specific CAD drawings to deliver the most cost-effective solution.

Geosynthetic products

These products play an integral role in the majority of building, civil and marine engineering projects.

We have a wealth of technical expertise in this sector and offer solutions for a broad range of applications - from ground stabilisation, erosion control, drainage and reinforcement to grass, tree root and environmental protection

Our history

From a small steel fabrication shop overlooking Shropshire’s famous Wrekin hill to an industry-leading and innovative £50 million turnover company with more than 100 patents, we have come a long way during our history.

Here, you can find out more about our history and the development of iron, steel, and geotechnical products, as well as the time we supplied manhole covers to the 2012 London Summer Olympics and the famous Coronation Street cobbles.

Explore our history

Building sustainability into everything we do

With the recently released IPCC report on climate change there has never been a more critical time to be aware of our impact on the environment - and Wrekin and the wider civil engineering industry takes its responsibilities extremely seriously.

We are committed to working towards minimising the environmental impact of all our activities, from developing products that increase whole of life performance, to recycling and reducing waste and emissions wherever we can.

Read our sustainability pledge