Every day of the week, month, and year, we at LION Safety are supporting infrastructure companies and buyers to get the best quality traffic management equipment at the best possible price. In all of these conversations safety is our priority. It goes without saying that great traffic management equipment protects 3 people. The worker, the public and the company. We always get asked who provides the best, who provides the cheapest, who can deliver the fastest and who can ultimately get me everything I need for a robust traffic management system.
The honest answer is it's a difficult question to answer because every company has their niche in the market that they stand out on whether it be for price, delivery, safety or design aspect.
Traffic management equipment covers everything from barriers to cones, pedestrian walk-way systems, signage, traffic solutions and spill containment.
Over the many years of trading in the UK there has been literally hundreds of companies that have come into the market and either found their place and stayed, or not found their place and left. There are 3 companies we feel are deserving of a mention in the traffic management equipment field and they are named below. They are ranked in no particular order however they have stayed around for a long time, they have serviced thousands of infrastructure companies and their products are all affordable.
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Melba Swintex: Located in Lancashire, Melba Swintex is the world’s leading manufacturer of temporary traffic management products. They have a solid commitment to the environment, and 90% of their product range is produced from recycled material. All of their products are manufactured to UK and International standards.
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Oxford Plastics: Located in Oxfordshire, Oxford Plastics is a leading British manufacturer of site safety products. Their award-winning range of safe and simple temporary products are designed to be compliant with the latest codes of practice.
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JSP: Located in Oxford, JSP has over 50 years of experience in manufacturing and a dedicated research and development team. JSP provide their customers and ultimately their consumers with exceptional product & value add solutions thanks to their market-driven focus and best-in-class manufacturing. JSP are a trusted choice for quality road safety products with a devoted team committed to excellence, and responsive to bespoke demands.
With the many providers, manufacturers and suppliers of traffic management equipment available in the UK, these 3 companies that have been named are a drop in the huge ocean of supply. We do feel however they are deserving of a mention given their commitment to sustainability, providing a constant steady stream of supply and great value for money.
As always if you are looking for a new provider of traffic management equipment or are just starting out, then do your research.
Great traffic management equipment and products do save lives, keeping both workers and the public safe. It transforms work environments, traffic flow and operational costs and provides a protective environment around those working outdoors in the extremes.
Do your research, be informed and think about the long term. Links to the above-mentioned manufacturer websites can be found below. If you have any questions, we are always here to help you to take the best decision.
