Railway upgrades, infrastructure, installation & energy absorption

Steelway and group company Oleo International, have joined forces to offer a complete package of products, services and installation for energy absorption systems, such as buffers and dampers with bespoke access metalwork fabrications.

They are currently working together on the Baker Street project for London Underground Ltd., where they are supplying a Train Arrester System.

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Unlikely role played by the Steelway stretchers

This news story is taken from the Express and Star article dated Thursday January 28th, 2010, by Carl Chinn. To view the original page please click here.

Back in November, Black Country Memories featured the history of the long-established and important Wolverhampton firm of Steelway on the Bilston Road.

This pioneering company manufactured the Uk’s first pedestrian safety barriers, which were installed at the busy junction of Prince’s Square in July 1934.

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Pioneers who led the way for safety on the street

This article is taken from the Express and Star article dated Thursday November 12, 2009, by Carl Chinn. To view the original pages please click here.

"LAURA Eddowes is a sales estimator at the long-established and important Wolverhampton firm of Steelway and she has contacted me to tell me about a remarkable first both for the company and the city.

Laura writes that “regular users of the Bilston Road will be familiar with the Steelway factory, but what they may not be aware of is the company’s contribution to road safety.

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STEELWAY win Building Schools for the Future "Best Sustainable Product" Award

At the recent Interbuild Exhibition Steelway were awarded The Building Schools
for the future “Best Sustainable product” award for their outdoor play solutions.

Steelway were chosen because their products contributed towards creating a sustainable community and supported local regeneration. Their continuous product development and commitment to life cycle costing eradicates the need to replace their products for at least
25 years therefore minimising disruption.

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Steelway help with Building Schools for the future

Leading specialist fabrication company Steelway are exhibiting at Interbuild within the Building Schools for the Future section, Hall 5 – Stand B60.

Steelway excels in the manufacture of steel, aluminium and GRP products and have been supplying nurseries, schools, colleges and universities for over 80 years.

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Steelway launch High Security Access Cover

The new and approved access metalwork range of security access covers from Steelway Brickhouse are made from heavy gauge mild steel with a unique locking mechanism operable from above and below.

The standard range will cover single and multiple openings and the bespoke range will cover any special opening requirements.

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Restoring and recreating yesterday’s Products for Tomorrow

Steelway’s rail division Steelway Rail is experiencing an increase in demand for their expertise in the restoration and replication of Speartop fencing.

This type of fencing is still a common feature throughout the former GWR system and after years of neglect this traditional form of perimeter and security fencing is being given the facelift it deserves.

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Steelway strengthens expertise with new website launch

Leading specialist steel fabrication company Steelway have launched www.steelway.co.uk, a fast, streamlined, easy to use website to reflect the wealth of expertise across the companies 4 divisions.

The website includes over 180 comprehensive pages of products and projects coupled with detailed images, CAD diagrams and further information for the specifier. From fencing to access covers, the rail industry and architectural metalwork, a broad range of products are available in detail.

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Helping to Build Schools for the Future

Building Schools For The Future (BSF) is the largest ever government investment programme within the Education sector with the aim of rebuilding and renewing all of England's 3,500+ secondary schools and providing 21st century learning facilities to inspire and unite students, staff and the local community for generations to come.

Steelway Fensecure have embraced this government initiative by providing a whole host of products which include; security fencing, sports fencing, multisport and amenity products. All products are tailored to the education sector and exceed the required BSI Kitemark accreditations which assures teachers and project managers alike that they provide safe, sustainable solutions for years to come from site survey through to manufacture and installation.

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Safe and Secure with Bridor

Steelway Brickhouse have further enhanced their portfolio of access covers and security products with a range of high quality double skinned steel security doors.

Bridor, the new range of multi-purpose doors are extremely robust and suitable for a variety of internal and external applications. The range is manufactured and certified to a variety of security levels and sizes with bespoke options available on request. Bridor is made from Zintec Steel with a Dufaylite infill as standard and incorporates an integral anti jemmy strip to provide extra security. In addition to this is a 14 point locking system with 17.5mm door fixed dog bolts.

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Framework Agreement Strengthens Steelway's Position in the Utility Sector

Steelway, the Midlands based access metalwork specialists have
recently been awarded the framework for Fabricated Structures by United Utilities, to further compliment their existing Access metalwork framework agreements with both United Utilities & Thames Water.

The agreement comes at a time when the company have completed a number of high profile steelwork projects across the construction industry and are set to take advantage of the latest wave of government infrastructure investments. Steelway have over 80 years experience in access metalwork and have completed a vast range of projects including stairways, balustrades, spiral staircases, heavy duty gratings, platforms, duct covers and ladders in mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium and GRP for the water and other utility sectors.

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Steelway Rail, helping to restore Britain's Rail Infrastructure to its former glory

Steelway Rail the new specialist rail division of The Steelway Group is experiencing unprecedented growth in it’s new division thanks to it’s specialist knowledge of the rail industry and the massive investment by the government and Network rail in rail infrastructure during the past ten years.

The group’s recent purchase of heritage rail business PP Mackindale has further enhanced the company’s recognised position as a major provider of architectural metalwork and steel fabrication for the rail industry. The acquisition has given Steelway a unique portfolio of products that can now be manufactured in Cast Iron, Mild Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminium and GRP.

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It’s Not Just Fencing

The ‘to fence or not to fence’ debate has had further fuel added to it by the Commission for Architecture in the Built Environment who argue that where possible the contours and topography of the local landscape should determine whether play areas need to be fenced or not and that alternative means of boundaries should be considered before fencing is specified.

Whilst this ideology is to be applauded the reality of playground facilities and the environments in which they are located unfortunately dictate a more responsible approach.

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