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Heads of the Valleys

  • FCC Construcción

  • Heads of the Valleys

  • Manhole cover

  • Highway

We have played a role in the A465 Heads of the Valleys upgrade - one of the UK’s largest road infrastructure improvement projects, located in South Wales. The scheme aims to enhance safety, improve journey times and increase capacity along this vital strategic route linking the Midlands with South West Wales.

We were selected to supply more than 3,000 high-performance access covers and gully gratings to the multi-year scheme, which is being delivered by FCC Construcción, one a major international construction company. Our extensive involvement highlights our ability to deliver high-volume, technically robust solutions to major infrastructure developments.

Products required

D400 Highway Manhole Covers

1137

D400 Highway V Gully Grates

1097
Heads of the Valleys
Heads of the Valleys

Chosen for quality

Our drainage products were chosen for their quality, fit and function, which are essential on a high-traffic route such as the A465. With durability and performance top of mind, our access covers and gratings are designed to withstand the demands of modern infrastructure and offer ease of installation on site.

Working closely with the procurement and site teams at FCC Construcción, we ensured seamless delivery and ongoing support throughout. Our logistics network enabled timely, reliable deliveries which helped maintain the pace of construction across the scheme.

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Wrekin's access covers and gully gratings have consistently been delivered in terms of quality, fit and function. Delivery has always been reliable and on schedule – which is critical for a scheme of this scale. Wrekin’s products are performing exactly as expected on site, and the team has been great to work with throughout.

Jonathan Lewis

Senior Procurement Lead, FCC Construcción

Haydn Probert, regional sales manager at Wrekin Products, said: “Our involvement in the Heads of the Valleys project is a testament to our commitment to delivering high-quality drainage solutions. We take great pride in supporting major infrastructure schemes that improve safety and connectivity for communities. The performance and durability of our products ensure they meet the demanding needs of these projects, while our ongoing collaboration with FCC Construcción has been essential to the successful design of the scheme.”

We maintain a strong track record of supporting key infrastructure projects with innovative and dependable products. Our contribution to the Heads of the Valleys upgrade is a clear demonstration of how we help build safer, stronger and better-connected communities across the UK.

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