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News Release from: Marshalls plc | Subject: Keyblok Machine Laid
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 25 October 2006
Marshalls Keyblok Machine Laid
transforms NEC
Marshalls supplied 57,000m2 of its Keyblok Machine Laid 45 Degree herringbone concrete block paving for three car parking areas at Birmingham's NEC.
Marshalls plc, the UK's leading hard landscaping transformation company, has supplied 57,000m2 of its Keyblok Machine Laid (ML) 45 Degree herringbone concrete block paving for three car parking areas at Birmingham's NEC (National Exhibition Centre) The contract worth in excess of GBP500,000 for Marshalls was started in July and completed in September
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 13 Dec 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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After listening to Marshalls and Weldon about the significant time savings mechanically laid concrete block paving could achieve and the added aesthetics the specification was changed to Keyblok ML.
Two specialist mechanical concrete block paving contractors worked in tandem to complete the project, Tolly Paving and On Level Paving.
Work on the project progressed efficiently with the contractors achieving fully installed areas of up to 1,500m2 per day using multiple installation machines.
This was assisted by automating the screed installation, compacting and sanding in components of the process.
Over the long term, concrete block paved surfaces are appreciably more cost effective than asphalt, offering a sustainable whole life value.
Marshalls concrete block paving has better long-term cost due to the inherent flexibility and strength in the surface, infrequent and simple maintenance, ease of reinstatement following works, and its recycling capability.
In addition, considering the immediate aesthetic impact a Marshalls block paved surface makes to a project; the product clearly stands out as the best overall value choice for both the public realm and commercial users alike.
Marshalls and Weldon Construction have also worked closely to reach sustainable solution in reducing packaging and recycling pallets and waste shrink wrap.
Marshalls Keyblok ML 45 Degree Herringbone, installed layer by layer, consists of 64 blocks covering an area of 1.28m2.
It is ideal for both public and commercial areas such as roads, car parks or industrial applications.
The product is available in an extensive colour range and is 200x100x80 in size.
Injecting innovation into new product development and investing in revolutionary manufacturing techniques cements Marshalls' market leading position.
Our vision, to deliver the products customers require, on time, every time, is supported by Marshalls teams of design, technical and customer service experts, ensuring the company can service clients' needs from project and design conception right the way through to installation and maintenance.
Marshalls always advocates the use of suitable handling equipment with all of its product range.
Protection of the workforce and general public is a high priority in the construction industry and Marshalls supports any technology that reduces risk.
Machine lay enables vast areas of block paving to be laid by a minimal number of skilled operatives in a safe and controlled manner.
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