
Understand the link between poor ironwork installations and pothole creation in our new whitepaper. Potholes - More than a surface issue Get your copy Our markets Highways, Infrastructure and Rail Exciting new major road building and improvement projects are taking place or being planned for the future throughout the UK, linking up our regions and supporting economic growth. With investment being made to remedy our infrastructure and to tackle the congestion in our cities, towns and villages, we are well positioned to offer unique solutions and innovation needed to spearhead the way. OUTSTANDING SERVICE AND PRODUCTS As new developments continue to gather momentum across the UK, contractors are looking for innovative ways to recoup time and money. Wrekin can assist in these developments by using our skills in improving site efficiencies. Our mission is to take industry and client issues and tackle them innovatively, producing products that solve problems, improve standards and lead the industry in product life. As an example we’re incredibly proud of our Unite range of manhole covers and gully grates and how its pioneering design has 350,000 installations with 0 reported failures. Combined with a range of compliant products and systems, partnering with the Wrekin contract division saves time and money while enhancing health and safety. average UK spend on repair and maintenance of infrastructure. £8.7billion to be spent in 2021-2022 on economic infrastructure projects. £27billion The UK aims to be net zero emissions by 2050 and 78% of the way by 2035. 0emissions Unique ranges providing innovative solutions Our ironwork range includes Unite Simply the best performing manhole cover and gully grating range on the market. Full of features that combine to give Unite the longest life and the lowest whole life cost of any range available. Highway The extensive Highway range of manhole covers and gully gratings delivers reliable installation and prolonged life with a solution for every scenario, with options and accessories available that improve installations. TriStar TriStar manhole covers and gully gratings all meet the requirements of BS EN 124:2015. TriStar includes innovative design features that mark it out from the competition. Vault Vault secure access covers are commonly used on motorways to secure valuable communication assets, which are particularly important in the development of smart motorways. Success stories Junction 9 improvements for the M27 Wrekin conducted a successful consultation process to secure the exciting opportunity to supply Unite manhole covers and ironwork installation systems to the county’s most significant infrastructure project in recent history. Highways England have committed to funding a £23m infrastructure project, which will improve the M27 and benefit motorists for years to come. It is no secret that peak-time traffic on the M27 – a critical strategic corridor in south Hampshire – creates queues and congestion at Junction 9, which often extends to the motorway. However, the plan includes widening the carriageway as a means to improve traffic flow and reduce journey times in the area, with work due to complete in summer 2022. Read the full story Building sustainability into everything we do 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 take 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. Environmental, Social and Governance Delivering class-leading solutions with impressive Net Zero vision Downloads Solutions for Highways and Infrastrcture Brochure-pdf A supportive team We have developed a strong reputation in the civil engineering services sector thanks to our skilled teams wealth of experience. We offer the best technical expertise with exceptional customer support. Our team works with asset owners, developers, main contractors, ground workers and local authorities throughout a construction scheme’s lifecycle, including: Initial project support Listening and working with customers to fully understand their requirements. We provide pre-tender and tender support to lend a competitive edge. Product specification Our technical experts and value engineering service means that you have access to the best advice and support. Design schemes Our talented team provides full design services, with the added bonus of supporting documentation and drawings. Advice and site meetings We understand the value of regular site meetings, helping to improve communication, giving installation advice and ensuring each project is completed successfully, right down to the project review View all of our services 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. Related case study Ensuring a smooth commute between Northern Ireland’s biggest cities The Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland committed to funding a £185m ‘flagship’ infrastructure project to upgrade the A6, with the aim of reducing congestion and improving road safety. Richard Stewart, Regional Director ‑ UK North & Ireland at Wrekin Products, explains how a combination of excellent service and just in time deliveries secured an exciting opportunity to supply Highway® manhole covers and gully grates to such a significant project. Department for Infrastructure Graham Construction Farrans Read more Related case study Solving Virgin Medias Failing Manhole Cover Issue Virgin Media were experiencing serious problems with a manhole cover situated in a bus lane on Essex Road in Islington. Complaints from local residents and business owners were escalating and relationships with the local authority were becoming strained. Wrekin Products proposed the use of their Unite™ manhole cover and frame together with the UniPak™ bedding system. Virgin Media Read more Share this page

Understand the link between poor ironwork installations and pothole creation in our new whitepaper. Potholes - More than a surface issue Get your copy

Our markets

Highways, Infrastructure and Rail

Exciting new major road building and improvement projects are taking place or being planned for the future throughout the UK, linking up our regions and supporting economic growth.

With investment being made to remedy our infrastructure and to tackle the congestion in our cities, towns and villages, we are well positioned to offer unique solutions and innovation needed to spearhead the way.

OUTSTANDING SERVICE AND PRODUCTS

As new developments continue to gather momentum across the UK, contractors are looking for innovative ways to recoup time and money. Wrekin can assist in these developments by using our skills in improving site efficiencies.

Our mission is to take industry and client issues and tackle them innovatively, producing products that solve problems, improve standards and lead the industry in product life. As an example we’re incredibly proud of our Unite range of manhole covers and gully grates and how its pioneering design has 350,000 installations with 0 reported failures.

Combined with a range of compliant products and systems, partnering with the Wrekin contract division saves time and money while enhancing health and safety.

Highway manhole cover installed in road on newbuild housing estate

average UK spend on repair and maintenance of infrastructure.: £8.7billion
to be spent in 2021-2022 on economic infrastructure projects.: £27billion
The UK aims to be net zero emissions by 2050 and 78% of the way by 2035.: 0emissions

Unique ranges providing innovative solutions

Our ironwork range includes

Success stories

Junction 9 improvements for the M27

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

It is no secret that peak-time traffic on the M27 – a critical strategic corridor in south Hampshire – creates queues and congestion at Junction 9, which often extends to the motorway. However, the plan includes widening the carriageway as a means to improve traffic flow and reduce journey times in the area, with work due to complete in summer 2022.

Read the full story

Building sustainability into everything we do

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 take 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.

Environmental, Social and Governance Delivering class-leading solutions with impressive Net Zero vision

Downloads

Solutions for Highways and Infrastrcture

Brochure-pdf

A supportive team

We have developed a strong reputation in the civil engineering services sector thanks to our skilled teams wealth of experience. We offer the best technical expertise with exceptional customer support. Our team works with asset owners, developers, main contractors, ground workers and local authorities throughout a construction scheme’s lifecycle, including:

Initial project support

Listening and working with customers to fully understand their requirements. We provide pre-tender and tender support to lend a competitive edge.

Product specification

Our technical experts and value engineering service means that you have access to the best advice and support.

Design schemes

Our talented team provides full design services, with the added bonus of supporting documentation and drawings.

Advice and site meetings

We understand the value of regular site meetings, helping to improve communication, giving installation advice and ensuring each project is completed successfully, right down to the project review

View all of our services

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.

Related case study

Ensuring a smooth commute between Northern Ireland’s biggest cities

The Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland committed to funding a £185m ‘flagship’ infrastructure project to upgrade the A6, with the aim of reducing congestion and improving road safety. Richard Stewart, Regional Director ‑ UK North & Ireland at Wrekin Products, explains how a combination of excellent service and just in time deliveries secured an exciting opportunity to supply Highway® manhole covers and gully grates to such a significant project.

Department for Infrastructure Graham Construction Farrans

Related case study

Solving Virgin Medias Failing Manhole Cover Issue

Virgin Media were experiencing serious problems with a manhole cover situated in a bus lane on Essex Road in Islington. Complaints from local residents and business owners were escalating and relationships with the local authority were becoming strained. Wrekin Products proposed the use of their Unite™ manhole cover and frame together with the UniPak™ bedding system.

Virgin Media