Case Studies
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Emco makes theatrical entranceEntrance matting specialists, Emco, have provided a unique matting system for a new theatre complex in Llandudno. The contemporary design of the North Wales Theatre & Conference Centre, Venue Cymru, includes two entrances off the seafront promenade, comprising of both exterior and interior matting areas. Architects, SMC Hickton Madeley were keen to extend the striking design concept of the building and it’s interior, to the entrance matting. Crucial in complementing the interior and exterior scheme was an entrance that enhanced rather than clashed. Intrinsic to the design of entrance matting was the desire to have a black coloured finish, which proved to be difficult to source. Emco’s bespoke design service were able to provide the perfect solution by anodising all the natural aluminium profiles in a black finish.Exterior wells of the Emco Diplomat system were fitted with black rubber inserts to provide removal of harmful grit and dirt particles in all weather conditions. The secondary interior dirt barrier was fitted with anthracite coloured hard wearing tufted carpet to continue the theme. This system provides optimum clean off and reduction in footbourne moisture levels, aiding in the reduction of slips and trips, whilst keeping cleaning and maintenance to a minimum yet sustaining a high quality finish. The 103 sqm system now provides a stunning entrance to the theatre complex. |
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Emco prevent an A&EFollowing the success of the installation at St. John’s Hospital, Livingston and acknowledged benefits by the Health & Safety Executive at a meeting earlier in 2007, Emco, the innovative entrance matting specialists, were specified as the suppliers for the new matting system at Monklands Hospital, Airdrie. Completed in May 2007, the main criteria were to ensure that the system achieved the maximum levels of moisture and dirt removal, with the overall goal to minimise the possibility of slips and trips and to STOP dirt and moisture entering the hospital.The HSE states ‘”as supplied” products do not take into account degradation, wear, maintenance and use…’ Emco addresses these factors offering tailor made entrance systems using its practical and stylish matting. These matting systems are not only hardwearing – with some ranges withstanding vehicular traffic, they are also easy to clean and maintain. Two variants were specified from the Marschall 517 range for the Monklands Hospital project, which were strategically arranged throughout the vast entrance foyer of the hospital, to maximise the cleaning effect. Thus adhering to the HSE guidelines that, ‘…the position of matting should coincide with the way pedestrians actually use the entrance. The positions and dimensions should prevent short-cut routes that avoid the matting.’ (www.hse.gov.uk/slips) The primary area comprises of matting equipped with Marschall 517/CBR, which consists of parallel strips of nylon bristle bundles offering a first line of defence that allows for a more aggressive and effective removal of dirt and foreign particles. The remainder of the foyer was finished in Marschall 517/R, a hard wearing coarse fibre inlay which would ensure any remaining foot bourne moisture and fine dirt particles are removed prior to entry into the newly refurbished reception area. As a HSE recommended prevention for slips and trips, entrance matting is also a practical and cost effective solution. Due to the success of the aforementioned installation, from November 1st; the Maintenance Services Manager of Monklands Hospital, Mr David Craig, has received funding approval for the remaining 11 entrances to be installed with Emco matting systems. |
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Emco elected for Scottish ExecutiveProlific entrance matting specialists EMCO UK have installed a matting system at the Scottish Executive offices, in Edinburgh. The delegated government for Scotland, established in 1999, is responsible for the day-to-day concerns and issues relating to the people of Scotland. The building needed a matting system that would work efficiently at the entrance, reducing maintenance and hazards and improving the general aesthetics of the foyer.The existing matting proved a jeopardy to general health and safety due to undulations in the surface of the mat and ineffective moisture removal, thus causing slip and trip hazards both on and beyond the matting system. Appointed by contractors, Gordon & Haliday Flooring, in association with Dalkia ETS, the EMCO system needed to resolve these problems, with moisture absorption being a key part of the criteria. The extremely heavy-duty matting was selected from EMCO’s Marschall range, suitable for areas with high-density pedestrian traffic. The recessed, weather resistant matting ensures that the tread surface is both safe and efficient. The coarse fibres of the Marschall carpet matting are slip resistant, removing both moisture and dirt particles en route. EMCO manufacture a wide range of customised and standard entrance matting systems to meet the demands of any housing or commercial application. |
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Emco provides an Emergency ServiceIn July 2006, innovational entrance matting specialists EMCO UK provided St. John’s Hospital in Livingston, with a radical new look to its exterior and interior matting. The specification was to provide a matting system that would prevent damage to the safety flooring beyond the entrance into the hospital, adhere to the NHS Health and Safety initiative of combating slips, trips and falls and create an entrance area that was distinguished from the hospital flooring throughout.After months of planning and an 18-month trial on a smaller entrance area, the hospital’s Estates Manager, Bill Mooney was satisfied that the system could significantly reduce the level of contamination in the hospital corridors. The EMCO 3 zone matting system was then specified; as the latest development from EMCO UK it creates 3 distinct areas using 3 different types of matting creating an innovative entrance to the hospital. The 3-zone matting system comprises of EMCO Marschall matting in the exterior and intermediate areas and EMCO Attaché TT within the foyer of the hospital. The Marschall 542S has a load bearing capacity of 2000kgs/100cm2, far in excess of the load of a laden ambulance vehicle, thus ideal for the hospital entrance. Alternating rubber and nylon brush strips and a newly developed stainless steel inverted ‘omega’ section strip, act as both a drain gully and brush off for coarse dirt. The intermediate section is inlaid with a tufted carpet strip, which removes excess moisture and finer dirt particles. Finally, in the ‘clean off’ zone a hybrid of polymide/nylon yarn carpet acts as a final brush off area. This material not only collects potentially contaminating particles, ‘…but the texture of the matting also makes it safer for people and cuts down on slips, trips and falls.’ Bill Mooney has said that since going live in November 2006 the Barrier Matting systems performance in the first few months of winter has been very encouraging. The system will be monitored regularly this year and a performance case study will be submitted to the Health Facilities Scotland Flooring Group. |
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Emco do nothing by halves at the Victoria QuarterLeading the way in innovative entrance matting, Emco have supplied yet another successful system, this time at the Victoria Quarter in Leeds. Known as the ‘Knightsbridge of the North’ the Grade 2 listed shopping centre was in need of a new matting system, that would address both Health & Safety guidelines on reducing slips or trips, whilst at the same time, establishing and asserting the centre’s stylish corporate image.Housing the likes of Vivienne Westwood, Paul Smith, Prada, Louis Vuitton and Harvey Nichols, the Victoria Quarter has a high-class profile that needed to be adhered to and reflected throughout the building. The existing matting was in poor quality and failing to achieve adequate removal of footborne dirt and moisture. Emco were tasked to provide a solution that went above and beyond dealing with these practical matters, as the client also wanted to incorporate the VQ logo into the matting, expressing the prestige and identity of the centre. Entrances to the shopping centre are open 24hours a day and are subject to all weather conditions. Restricted by the Grade 2 listing, Emco were not allowed to extend the existing short walk off area, therefore they had to maximise the performance of the matting system. Emco used a combination of rubber and carpeted matting, from it’s Marschall brand, to achieve maximum clean off and lessen moisture levels, thus reducing the prominent issue of slips and trips within the retail sector. The heavy duty rubber matting was used in the first 600mm of the entrance, where a durable, weatherproof, hardwearing surface is required. The remainder of the matting area was finished in a complementary coarse fibre carpet. A main stipulation of the brief was to adopt a brass colour within the matting system to be in keeping with the traditional Victorian architecture. Inserting the grey VQ logo, Emco used brass anodised aluminium profiles within both the rubber and carpeted sections. Ultimately Emco were able to install a system that was practical yet stylish, achieving all aspects of the detailed and demanding brief. |
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Emco UK Dives in with a Grate ServiceEmco UK have supplied Sir Charles Parson School in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne with overflow grating for their new indoor hydrotherapy and swimming pool. As a school for children with severe and multiple learning difficulties, Sir Charles Parson's required a surface that was easy to maintain, would not act as a haven for bacteria, or cause obstruction when dealing with the children's access in and out of the pool.Emco UK secured the contract with P F Burridge & sons Ltd, (Principal Contractor) due to the exceptional performance characteristics of their products and their ability to supply and complete the bespoke system well within a short lead-time. The cost effective grating system is not only slip resistant but, unlike other products, it is malleable and can be rolled up allowing easy maintenance and cleaning. Constructed from hard, durable PVC that can withstand high impact, the solid profile of the grating deters the harbouring of bacteria. The Emco system also features unique, rigid mitred corners, which avoid the necessity to join corners on site. The project also required the maximum 500mm width gratings which Emco were able to supply without a centre support to facilitate increased drainage capacity. The system is available in yellow, white, beige and the grey, which was chosen for Sir Charles Parson School. Emco are well known in the UK for their entrance matting systems but they have also been manufacturing a wide range of overflow gratings, cover gratings, hygiene matting and accessories for swimming pools for more than 20 years. |
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Emco departs and arrives at Manchester AirportInnovative entrance matting designers and manufacturers, Emco, have recently completed an installation at Manchester Airport. Contractors, Gariff Construction, appointed Emco for their ability to work successfully alongside both their own, and the airport's management teams. Due to the large amounts of pedestrian traffic passing through the airport at all times of the year, timing was paramount to keep disruption to a minimum. 120sq/m of Emco's Marschall matting was laid in all entrance areas, both arrivals and departures, in four separate sessions over a four-month period, between November 2005 and March 2006, to avoid peak summer holiday travel.Marschall 522 S/R is an extremely hardwearing roll up entrance matting, designed to withstand vehicular traffic. Emco installed a rigid, aluminium chassis, underlaid with impact sound insulation. This was then fitted with a tread surface of recessed, durable weather resistant coarse fibres, with an anthracite rib colour. The Marschall range consists of systems for all seasons, suited to areas of heavy traffic. As part of a partnering scheme, Emco was also responsible for supplying the recently developed Doncaster Robin Hood Airport with its entrance matting system. A similar system has also been installed at Luton Airport. |
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A Matter of Retail Therapy for EmcoInnovative entrance matting designers and manufacturers, Emco, have recently completed an installation at Manchester Airport. Contractors, Gariff Construction, appointed Emco for their ability to work successfully alongside both their own, and the airport's management teams. Due to the large amounts of pedestrian traffic passing through the airport at all times of the year, timing was paramount to keep disruption to a minimum. 120sq/m of Emco's Marschall matting was laid in all entrance areas, both arrivals and departures, in four separate sessions over a four-month period, between November 2005 and March 2006, to avoid peak summer holiday travel.Marschall 522 S/R is an extremely hardwearing roll up entrance matting, designed to withstand vehicular traffic. Emco installed a rigid, aluminium chassis, underlaid with impact sound insulation. This was then fitted with a tread surface of recessed, durable weather resistant coarse fibres, with an anthracite rib colour. The Marschall range consists of systems for all seasons, suited to areas of heavy traffic. As part of a partnering scheme, Emco was also responsible for supplying the recently developed Doncaster Robin Hood Airport with its entrance matting system. A similar system has also been installed at Luton Airport. |
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Emco makes an entrance at new Birmingham landmarkLeading entrance matting manufacturer, Emco has supplied and installed a mat from its Diplomat range in Birmingham’s newest landmark building. The first 18 storeys of the 40 storey Beetham Tower contains a 211 bedroom Radisson SAS Hotel. The foyer of the hotel has access onto the busy Holloway Circus and required an efficient entrance matting system to act as a barrier against dirt, grit and moisture. The Diplomat system is constructed of coarse fibre strips which are mounted on Aluminium profile carriers. Gaps between the strips enable harmful grit particles to drop into a well below which can be easily cleaned.The entrance to the Radisson SAS hotel included revolving and conventional glass doors and extended to an area of 15 square metres. Emco provided a complete customised package from manufacture through to installation of the Diplomat system. A similar installation has also been specified for the new Radisson SAS hotel on Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile. |
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Entrance matting solution for listed buildingEntrance matting specialists, Emco, have installed a bespoke entrance system at Devon County Council’s principle civic building. County Hall is a Grade Two Star listed building in Exeter, which required an entrance matting system to act as a dirt barrier and also cope with the variations in floor depths. The existing coir matting had become a potential hazard to the less able and did not meet the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act.Further to a site visit, Emco recommended and installed a bespoke system consisting of six diplomat mats of varying depths. Aluminium profile carriers were fitted with coarse black fibre strips to contrast with the surrounding grey carpet and enable the partially sighted to distinguish between the two surfaces. The carriers were installed at 3mm gaps to enable grit particles to fall into a well below for easy cleaning. The narrower than normal gap also prevents heels of shoes being trapped and provides a more even surface for wheelchairs and mobility aids. The complete installation took place over one weekend to prevent disruption during normal working hours.. |