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Battersea Rail Bridge access

Tufcoat overcomes difficult bridge access challenge

The Battersea Rail Bridge, one of central London’s oldest bridges, recently began renovation work to increase its life span by at least 100 years. Tufcoat were contracted by Rainham Industrial Services to encapsulate the scaffold structure around one of Battersea Rail Bridges’ arch sections while grit blasting took place. A full case study on Tufcoat’s […]

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Shrink wrapping for 10 Years

10 Year Anniversary

Tufcoat celebrates its 10 year anniversary in July, we’re striving to grow and develop our business further to ensure we enjoy even greater success over the next decade. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank the customers and staff that have been invaluable to our success. Tufcoat has grown financially year upon

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Silver Jubilee Bridge Grit Blasting Containment

Tufcoat reduces ecosystem disruption during Silver Jubilee Bridge Grit Blasting

The Silver Jubilee Bridge, originally built in 1961, required strengthening work to be carried out which involved the additions of new steel and concrete repairs. Tufcoat were contracted to provide shrink wrap encapsulation of the scaffolding to contain debris from grit blasting. A full case study on Tufcoat’s shrink wrapping of the project can be

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bird deterrent for temporary shipbuilding shelter

Bird Deterrent for Temporary Shipbuilding Shelter

Tufcoat were approached by Piriou to encapsulate their 44 metre naval training ship. Due to the shipyard’s proximity to the sea, the structure presented an obvious habitat for seagulls and a bird deterrent for temporary shipbuilding shelter was required. Tufcoat have previous experience with the problem of seagulls perching on the top of the shrink wrapped structures,

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Airbus shrink wrap training

Tufcoat delivers high flying standards with Airbus shrink wrap training

Tufcoat have shown innovative methods of ensuring we always match our customer’s service expectations. This was demonstrated through the Airbus Shrink Wrap training courses Tufcoat delivered to workers as part of the A380 wing set projects. Since the first brief from Airbus in 2005 Tufcoat have delivered training sessions designed specifically for the A380 wing

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Tufcoat shrink wrap helps to solve Environmental Concerns Within Waterside Construction

Tufcoat Eliminates Environmental Concerns within Waterside Construction

Professionals working on and conducting construction projects need to be fully aware of their environmental obligations and the benefits that can be found through employing good practice. This will provide benefits through every stage from; feasibility studies through to design, construction planning and actual works on the site. This is because most pollution incidents are

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Plymouth-Business-Awards-2012

Tufcoat commended at Plymouth Herald Business Awards for innovation and diversity

Success, diversity and innovation were celebrated in style at The Plymouth Herald Business Awards. TV personality Esther Rantzen joined the city’s brightest business minds for the black-tie ceremony at the Holiday Inn on Thursday 12th April 2012. The glamorous event recognised the breadth and brilliance of the city’s entrepreneurs – from a global telecommunications firm

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