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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Operational Update

Tufcoat are still open and continuing to provide our services. All office staff have been working from home since 19th March, with our installations team following the government guidelines to provide work for “key services” hospitals etc. We will continue to monitor and follow the government guidelines regarding the current lock down in place and …

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Preventing moisture buildup inside shrink-wrap

Some projects can be prone to moisture buildup inside shrink-wrap during storage or transportation. Our customers and installation teams utilise Tufcoat shrink-wrap to protect a variety of large objects ranging from modular units to helicopters and boats which can require ventilation. During the planning of recent project where units were planned to be stored outside …

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Considerate Constructors Scheme 2017

Tufcoat scoops Bronze National Company Award from Considerate Constructors Scheme

Considerate Constructors Scheme 2017 National Company Award winners are selected from the top performing registered companies monitored between the 1 August 2016 and the 31 July 2017. Tufcoat Ltd won a Bronze Award in the £250k to <£3.5m turnover category. Demonstrating the highest levels of consideration towards the public, its workforce and the environment through …

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shrink-wrap without scaffolding

Can you use shrink-wrap without scaffolding on construction projects?

Whether you can answer this question yes or no comes down to two factors: Can the area to be shrink-wrapped be accessed safely? Of particular note, is whether it is safe once the shrink-wrap is in position. What is the shrink-wrap going to be attached to? Sky-hooks have still not been perfected. [metaslider id=4368] We …

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Tufcoat printed shrink-wrap Plymouth House - JEM Scaffolding

Tufcoat launch world-first digitally printed shrink wrap for scaffolding projects.

Tufcoat, suppliers and installers of shrink-wrap sheeting based in Plymouth, have completed their innovative world-first project using their latest product to market, Tufcoat Wraphix™ Printed Shrink-wrap. This combines state of the art digital printing with our 300µm Flame retardant scaffold shrink-wrap which allows branded shrink-wrap for any advertising or marketing. The innovation is a real …

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Considerate Contractors Scheme

Considerate Constructors Scheme

As a registered company and supplier of the Considerate Constructors Scheme, Tufcoat shares the Scheme’s code and reflects it value in both the projects it completes and products supplied to its customers. Considerate Contractors Scheme The Considerate Contractors Scheme’s five-point Code of Practice states that sites, companies and suppliers must  Care about Appearance Respect the Community Protect the Environment …

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Achilles RISQS Audit

Tufcoat Ltd is proud to announce that we have successfully passed the Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme, Achilles RISQS Audit, achieving 3 stars. Our profile is now available for RISQS buyers to view online via the Achilles RISQS portal. RISQS (Rail Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme) is the UK rail industry’s registration and pre-qualification scheme.  It is a single …

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New appointments to Tufcoat shrink-wrap Scotland

Tufcoat have expanded our weather protection and environmental containment operations in Scotland and have made key appointments at our Glasgow base. Shrink-wrap Scotland With over 30 years combined experience, Tufcoat’s Scottish Supervisors have worked on major projects from offshore shrink-wrapping for Burntisland in Methil and Invergordon shipyard to the Forth Rail Bridge encapsulation. Investment in …

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Final seal scaffold containment

Final seal provides absolute scaffold containment

When a project requires full containment of residue and debris, a shrink-wrap final seal provides the ideal solution. This process creates a join between areas where substances could escape, such as gaps between the shrink wrap sheeting and the floor, wall or ceiling of the structure. Non – slip floorboards can also be installed as …

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Boat covers for exhibition movements

Marine Shrink Wrap FAQs

What type of sheeting should I use for marine shrink wrapping? Our 190µm sheeting is ideal for marine shrink wrap applications. The film comes in 7 different sizes, so is suitable for a wide variety of marine projects big or small. All the Shrink wrap sheeting and accessories you need are available through wholesale, and we can also …

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