High Friction Surfacing in Southern Ireland
February 21, 2010 - posted in Antiskid, Awards, International News, Prismo Group, Road Safety, Safety Solutions
The most recent trial approved by the The National Roads Authority of Ireland (NRA) was on a very busy main road near Dublin which had seen 21 fatalities over the last 3 years. A significant contributing factor was a steep downhill section of Asphalt road approaching a junction where, particularly in wet conditions and heavy traffic, vehicles were unable to stop quickly enough.Tyregrip was specified and, to allow for the incline and prevent loss of Epoxy on such a steep slope, cellulose fibres were also recommended and added to the Epoxy mix.
This worked well and in very difficult traffic management conditions the 2000m2 downhill to the junction was completed over a two-day period in September and the NRA has already suggested that if it proves a success Tyregrip will be specified for the entire region.
Prismo II Road Studs
February 21, 2010 - posted in Awards, International News, Road Studs
Prismo II road studs have now been given full approval for use on all major roads in southern Ireland. Several sites have been won so far, totalling over 20,000 Prismo II studs and, thanks to the easy installation and significant cost saving over traditional cat’s eyes, they are proving hugely popular worldwide.
New Road Stud Sets the Pace
November 12, 2009 - posted in Awards, International News, Prismo Group, Prismo Traffic Products, Road Studs
Prismo Traffic Products has introduced a new moulded road stud that, in BSI road trials, has exhibited a remarkable retained retro-reflectivity and 100% location retention over a one-year period, which is significantly higher than that normally anticipated, or generally demanded for such road safety devices.
The technology behind the new product, branded ‘Stimsonite Model 980’, also designates the stud as the highest performing reflecting road stud currently available to highway engineers.
In trials, Stimsonite Model 980 exhibited 409 mcd/lux of retained retro-reflectivity after one year; more than twice that required by BSEN1463 R1, which demands a minimum of 150 mcd/lux for such surface applied markers.
The new stud is provided as a system, incorporating a specifically designed polymer modified bitumen adhesive for maximum retention and proven to perform above minimum requirements of BSEN1463 S1. The Stimsonite stud adhesive is provided in three grades, tropical, semi tropical and standard, to suit all climatic conditions for optimum retention.
Stimsonite model 980 is manufactured from extremely tough, injection-moulded, high impact resisting polymers and incorporates the most advanced air gap prismatic lens technology, protected by a highly abrasion resistant glass face. The stud’s 17cm reflective area includes a 35° reflecting face that will continue functioning even if subject to damage.
New Stimsonite 980 road stud represents an enhanced low cost engineering road safety solution and complies fully with BSEN 1463, parts 1 and 2, is manufactured to ASTM D4280 and is approved for use by the UK Highway Authorities.
It is available for application in the UK through Prismo Contracting Services, Tel: 0845 688 0155, E-mail: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Prismo Achieves Investors in People Recognition
October 21, 2009 - posted in Awards, International News, Prismo Group, Prismo Team
Prismo Road Markings Ltd., the UK’s leading road safety product manufacturer and contractor, has been granted ‘Investors in people’ (IIP) status at its first attempt. The award is formal recognition of the company’s philosophy of investment in its people through training and personal development reviews. IIP is the UK’s most successful framework for business improvement (through people) in the UK and Prismo now joins an exclusive group of employers eligible to use and display the sought after Investors in People logo and plaque and to enjoy its benefits. Commenting on the prestigious award, Rosie Shanks, Prismo Commercial Director, said “We are delighted to have acquired IIP recognition. As a company we remain committed to improving our performance through the focussed development of our people and their engagement in Prismo’s goals and objectives.” Simon Jones, Chief Executive of Investors in People UK, said “This is a fantastic achievement for Prismo. I would like to congratulate the company and its people on their commitment to continuous improvement. Investors in People, originally introduced in 1991, offers a flexible, practical and easy to use business improvement tool designed to help organisations and their people enhance performance and meet specific goals”.