An inside look at production in our foundry 19 July 2022 Have you ever wondered how a manhole cover is made? It's an exhaustive and complex process that takes time to complete properly. At Wrekin our state of the art foundry is fully utilised to ensure we only supply the highest quality end product every time. Today, we give you a look behind the curtain. Our production spotlight video gives you an inside view into the inner workings of an active foundry. Follow one of our access covers on its journey from design to physical product, including: Material selection Quality control steps Production of product patterns Processing of the end product And much more... Ductile iron solutions Manhole covers Gully grates Kerb units Surface boxes A15 B125 C250 D400 E600 F900 B125 C250 D400 D400 Grade A Grade B D400 Unite Manhole Covers The most robust manhole cover range, packed full of features which combine to give Unite the longest life and lowest whole life cost available. Unite D400 Gully Grates Our premium Unite D400 gully grate combines new technology with proven features to deliver a super long-life and the lowest whole-life cost of any D400 gully grate. Highway Manhole Covers Highway is the most comprehensive range on the market with a huge variety of shapes, sizes and options, including our HaloHinge covers, which enable single person lifting. Highway Gully Grates The Highway range offers our most extensive variety of gully grates, including three flange, four flange and V gully grates. Highway D400 Surface Boxes Our Highway D400 surface boxes come with indexed covers, enlarged frame corners and are 70+ PSRV tested. Tristar D400 Manhole Covers Tristar D400 ductile iron access covers fully comply with BS EN 124:2015 and carry the BSI Kitemark. Tristar contains innovative design features that mark it out from the competition. Tristar Gully Grates The Tristar range of gully grates are our most competitive range to date. Our straight bar hinged gully grates address many of the most common issues related to cost-effective products. Tristar Surface Boxes Our surface boxes are all manufactured from highly durable ductile iron, which offers high strength and light performance in robust enclosures. SafeSeal Manhole Covers A15, B125 and C250 manhole covers which all incorporate a single labyrinth seal, helping to prevent odour escapes and water ingress. Cargo F900 Manhole Covers Cargo access covers are engineered to endure immense loads, providing a reliable solution for shipping, aviation, and industrial sectors with durability, strength, and dependability. Hercules 400kn Manhole Covers Ideal for scenarios that require extra-large 400kn manhole covers. Hercules offers a cost-effective alternative to fabricated steel solutions. Vault D400 Manhole Covers Exceeds the requirements of LPS 1175 SR3, providing security for valuable communication assets used in the development of smart motorways and the control of matrix signs. Force D400 Manhole Covers Round, hinged, robust manhole covers, utilising our unique anti-debris technology to ensure a simple and easy lift every time. H2GO Kerb Unit A D400 kerb and drainage unit intended for site fitment onto a Gully Chute Connector unit used in a Group 3 location. Latest news and blogs The importance of site visitations when specifying steelwork Blog 11 August 2025 Due to a lack of regulations and agreed industry standards, specifying the right steelwork for a project can be a minefield. Richard Lovatt, Wrekin Products, discusses the importance of expert site visitations when it comes to engineering cost-effective, long-lasting, and practical solutions. Article Scaling up our utilities offering amid water market dominance We have recently added to its utilities team after strengthening its position as the UK’s leading ironwork supplier to major water companies. Led by Dave Sanders, our utilities team now contains multiple team members. Jul 29, 2025 Article Securing our roads: Our enhanced solution to combat ironwork theft Multigrate, our easy-to-install and temporary solution to keep roads open and safe when vital gully grates have been stolen or damaged has been enhanced. Jul 14, 2025 The Essential Role of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for Sustainable Construction Blog 01 July 2025 EPDs are comprehensive documents that provide transparent, verified information about the environmental impact of construction materials across their entire lifecycle. Latest news and blogs Share this page
