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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.

New road construction

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.

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Unite Manhole cover installed on M27
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.

Sustainability

Building sustainability into everything we do

There has never been a more critical time to consider the impact of infrastructure on the environment. Wrekin, along with the wider civil engineering industry, takes this responsibility extremely seriously. We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint through innovation, quality design and responsible manufacturing. From developing products that increase whole-life performance to recycling materials and reducing waste, every improvement helps us move towards a more sustainable future.

As the effects of climate change become more apparent, the UK is facing increased rainfall intensity and more frequent flash flooding. These conditions put additional strain on underground networks and road infrastructure. Wrekin’s Unite range has been developed to address these challenges. Our retrofittable seal plates provide an added layer of protection where and when it's needed, preventing water ingress and odour escape while maintaining the performance and integrity of chambers during extreme weather events.

Our sustainability focus extends beyond product performance to the entire lifecycle. As highlighted in our pothole whitepaper, correctly specified and installed ironwork dramatically reduces the likelihood of early-life failure and reinstatement defects. This “right first time” approach helps lower long-term maintenance costs while driving down whole-life carbon emissions, a benefit independently verified through our BRE-verified Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs).

Data collection to analyse performance is critical to overcoming some of challenges faced. Our ID bolt location, has been designed to accommodate antennae and data-capturing equipment for monitoring, chamber logging and network management. This feature supports the integration of smart technologies, enabling operators to gather real-time performance data and respond proactively to environmental events.

By combining intelligent engineering with practical innovation, Wrekin is helping the industry prepare for a changing climate, delivering solutions that protect infrastructure, extend service life and contribute to a more resilient, low-carbon future.

A supportive team

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

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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.

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