A.J Wells Rail Brochure by A.J Wells & Sons

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A.J WELLS & SONS LTD An introduction to our company.

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BENEFITS OF VITREOUS ENAMEL

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Gloucester Road Westminster Mural 12 - 13 London Overground 14 - 15 Overground Supergraphics 16 Piccadilly Circus 17 Morden 18 Southern Rail 19 Southeastern Railway 20 - 21 Southern Heritage 22 Stratford Poster Frames 23 The Newcastle Metro 10 - 11

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A . J W E L L S & S O N S LT D We have the largest enamel facility in the UK, with a full range of capabilities in-house - including: site survey, CAD design, laser cutting, metal fabrication, graphic design, colour-matching, screen-printing, electrical assembly and installation. We offer unrivalled capacity for enamel signs, cladding, interpretation panels and special commissions.

A.J WELLS & SONS LTD, was founded in 1972 and is a privately owned, family controlled, British company that specialises in the design and manufacture of high quality vitreous enamel products and wood burning stoves (Charnwood). We also import fair trade tiles (Bodj) and pumice chimney (Anki). Run by second and third generations of the family, we are dedicated to providing products of enduring design and of the highest quality. OUR BUYING POLICY In our quest for quality we source our raw materials from only the very best companies. We aim to build strong relationships with our suppliers so that we can be confident in their quality, to maintain our high standards. We unashamedly buy British wherever possible. It is our view that it is environmentally unsustainable to transport heavy materials around the world, on the grounds of small savings, when the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest materials are available here in the UK.

OUR COMMITMENT TO SERVICE As a family company service is of utmost importance to us. All customers in our enamel business have dedicated project management contacts to ensure any questions can be answered quickly. OUR ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY At A.J Wells & Sons Ltd we operate a policy of caring for the environment in all aspects of the business; from the products we design, to the way we package them, to the way we transport them, to the way we deal with disposal of waste. We are proud to be accredited with ISO 14001. Our in-house services include: VITREOUS ENAMELLING A state of the art enamelling plant including colour matching laboratory, glass milling, spray shop and furnacing for sheet steel and cast iron applications.

LASER PROFILING & METAL FABRICATION Metal and laser workshop for manufacturing bespoke and tray panels. GRAPHIC GENERATION AND SCREEN PRINTING Full screen making facilities and print studios offering screen print, transfer application and cut vinyl. DESIGN STUDIO Offering artworking and graphic design services. Also incorporating resident artist studios. ELECTRICAL & ILLUMINATION Electrical workshop for back-lit and illuminated products. Full framing services are also available. SITE SURVEYS & INSTALLATION Signage and architectural surveys and installation are undertaken for all areas. Approved by Transport For London and registered with the UK rail industry.

BENEFITS OF VITREOUS ENAMEL A vitreous enamel finish is achieved by fusing glass particles to sheet metal by firing it at temperatures in excess of 800°C. The result is a surface finish that is incredibly hardwearing to all the elements.

LONGEVITY: Enamel lasts up to 4 times longer than standard powder coated panelling. The robust and vibrant qualities of enamel make it unrivalled in surface finishing.

CHEMICAL RESISTANT: Enamel is resistant to virtually all alkali, acids, organic solvents, detergents, neutral saline solutions and is unaffected by kerosene.

GRAFFITI RESISTANT: Graffiti can be easily removed using solvents without affecting the graphics or enamel making it an unrivalled product for the urban environment.

COLOUR-FAST: Enamel stays as vibrant as the day it was produced regardless of the weather conditions. Where standard surface finishes will fade or peel over time enamel is resistant to light, ultra violet (UV) radiation, industrial pollutants, salt sea air and hail.

HYGIENIC: The smooth, hard surface of enamel eliminates the absorption of dirt and grease and the presence and growth of bacteria and mould. In this respect enamel outperforms other materials and coatings, including stainless steel.

HEAT, FIRE AND THERMAL SHOCK RESISTANCE: Enamel is resistant to temperature differentials of between -40°C and 650°C and can withstand rapid cooling without releasing any toxic gasses.

RESISTANCE TO CORROSION: Enamel ensures that the structural integrity of the steel is maintained and potential damage to the substrate is avoided. Panels stay intact even in extreme marine conditions. DIELECTRIC PROPERTIES: Enamel has a high degree of electrical resistance and acts as an excellent insulator, especially at room temperature.

RESISTANCE TO ABRASION: The surface of enamel resists mechanical abrasion and prevents scratching, either accidental or intentional. Enamel is also impervious to attack and damage by rodents and insects LOW MAINTENANCE: The surface requires very simple and only periodic maintenance. Enamel is anti-static and extremely easy to clean.

COST EFFECTIVE: A combination of resilience, vibrancy, low maintenance and exceptional longevity makes enamel one of the most cost effective surface finishes available. ENVIRONMENTAL: The elements that are used to produce both the enamel and the steel base contain very little polluting substances and are fully recyclable.

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GLOUCES TER ROAD CLIENT: Transport for London TYPE: Underground Station DATE: 1992

Gloucester Road Station was one of the first London Underground stations that A.J Wells re-signed. A combination of traditional heritage signage and new Roundel and directional signage was produced as part of a refurbishment in the early 1990s. This project is a good example of the durability and longevity of vitreous enamel. The current condition of the enamelled signage at Gloucester Road Station is testament to the durability of vitreous enamel. The signage and framing 8

still looks as good today as it did when it was first installed in 1992. A.J Wells have continued to re-sign and re-furbish stations across London Underground, producing all 8 types of enamelled and illuminated signage including suspended, hanging, wallmounted, trackplates, line diagrams, frieze panels and roundels.

KEY FEATURES: • Platform roundel signage • Directional signage • Heritage signage A.J WELLS SERVICES: • Enamelling • Metal fabrication • Graphic generation & screenprinting • Framing • Installation • Site Survey • Heritage Restoration

WESTMINSTER MURAL CLIENT: Transport for London TYPE: Underground Station DATE: 2006

A mural celebrating the partnership between Westminster station and the Royal Navy Frigate HMS Westminster was unveiled at Westminster station on April 27th 2006 by London Underground Chief Operating Officer, Mike Brown, and the ship’s captain, Commander Andrew Betton.

HMS Westminster and feel that both ship

The photographic design, measuring 3m by 1.5m, is situated in the central ticket hall of Westminster station, and features two of the station’s staff, Maria Sheikh and Danny Molloy, who have both visited the Type 23 frigate and her crew. As official sign makers for the London Underground we were asked to create the mural in vitreous enamel. The artwork was printed using a CMYK 4 colour screen printing process. Due to the size of the piece the printing process was extremely challenging. It is one of the largest hand printed enamel artworks ever produced. George McInulty, Service Director for the Jubilee, Northern and Piccadilly lines said: “We are very proud of our association with 10

and station display the best of modern engineering and team work. This mural is a wonderful way to update and capture the partnership between our great organisations and will be a welcome and permanent addition to the ticket hall at Westminster.”

KEY FEATURES: • HMS Westminster/ Westminster underground station parnership mural • Large format 4 colour process screen-printing A.J WELLS SERVICES: • Enamelling • Screen-printing • Metal fabrication • Framing • Installation

L O N D O N OV E R G R O U N D CLIENT: Transport for London LOCATION: London DATE: 2008 - 2010

A.J Wells are currently working alongside Transport For London on the rebranding of the London Overground. The project includes initial site surveying and design work through to the fabrication and installation of new vitreous enamelled signage and external LED illuminated super-graphics for a number of the new Overground stations. In addition to new line diagrams, frieze runs, freestanding monoliths and framing the work has also included the refurbishment of existing enamel cladding artwork.

KEY FEATURES: • New Overground branding • Station refurbishment • Urban regeneration A.J WELLS SERVICES: • Survey, manufacture and installation • Vitreous enamel signage and panels • Manufacture of super-graphic illumination • Freestanding monoliths • Powder coated framing • Temporary vinyl signage

OV E R G R O U N D S U P E R G R A P H I C S CLIENT: Transport for London TYPE: Overground Stations DATE: 2009

As part of the new London Overground scheme A.J Wells worked closely with Transport For London on the external Super Graphic illuminated signage for new and refurbished train stations. *The letters were designed, fabricated and hand assembled in-house at A.J Wells using low energy LED technology. In addition to the Super Graphics new enamelled station signage was also manufactured by A.J Wells. *A.J Wells provided TFL with a one stop shop including site survey, design, manufacture and installation.

KEY FEATURES: • Environmental energy efficient signage • New Overground branding • Station refurbishment • Urban regeneration A.J WELLS SERVICES: • Metal fabrication and laser profiling • Low energy illumination & framing • Site survey & Installtion • Bespoke designwork

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CLIENT: Transport for London TYPE: Station signage DATE: 2005 -2007

The station included all 8 LUL standard types of enamelled and illuminated signage including suspended, hanging, wall-mounted, trackplates, line diagrams, frieze panels and roundels.

Piccadilly Circus is one of London’s most famous underground stations. A.J Wells re-signed the station with a combination of traditional heritage signage and new Roundel and directional signage as part of a refurbishment in 2005.

KEY FEATURES: • Platform roundel signage • Directional signage • Heritage signage A.J WELLS SERVICES: • Graphic generation & screenprinting • Enamelling • Metal fabrication • Framing

MORDEN

Morden underground station is a prime example of vitreous enamel signage and cladding working together to create dominating platform signage. The station includes a number of different types of standard underground signage including freestanding roundels, line diagrams, illuminated exit signs and

platform end signs. The station also displays vitreous enamel cladded pillars. The photographs above were taken in November 2010 - five years after initial manufacture and installation demonstrating the longevity and vibrancy of vitreous enamel.

CLIENT: Transport for London TYPE: Station signage DATE: 2005

KEY FEATURES: • Enamel cladded signage • Illuminated signage • Freestanding roundels A.J WELLS SERVICES: • Metal Fabrication • Enamelling • Framing • Illumination

SOUTHERN RAIL CLIENT: Southern rail LOCATION: Southern England DATE: 2005 - 2008

In 2005 A.J Wells completed the entire site surveying, manufacture and installation of the new vitreous enamelled signage for the Southern network (142 stations in total). The project was part of a total re--brand of the railway network previously known as SouthCentral. The signage included platform signage, directional signage and mapping panels right through to doorplate and safety signage. Vitreous enamel was specified throughout the scheme due to the durable, vandal resistant and non-fade qualities. 5 years later, the signs are as good as new. KEY FEATURES: • Complete re-brand of the Southern network • Survey, manufacture and installation for all 142 stations A.J WELLS SERVICES: • Site surveying • Vitreous enamel signage and panels • Installation

S O U T H E A S T E R N R A I LWAY CLIENT: South Eastern railways TYPE: Station signage DATE: 2006

London Waterloo East station was one of the first SouthEastern train stations to be re-signed as part of a total re-brand of the network in 2006. A.J Wells completed the entire site surveying, manufacture and installation of the new vitreous enamelled signage including platform signage, directional signage and mapping panels right through to doorplate and safety signage. Vitreous enamel was specified throughout the scheme due to the durable, vandal resistant and non-fade qualities. 4 years later, the signs are as good as new. KEY FEATURES: • Re-brand of the SouthEastern network • Survey, manufacture and installation. A.J WELLS SERVICES: • Site surveying • Vitreous enamel signage and panels • Installation

S O U T H E R N H E R I TAG E CLIENT: Isle of Wight Rail (Southern) TYPE: Heritage station signage DATE: 2007

As part of the Southern Rail re-brand in 2007 A.J Wells completed the site surveying, manufacture and installation of the new vitreous enamelled signage for the Isle of Wight heritage rail network (a total of 7 stations).

The signage included station and platform signs, directional signage and mapping panels right through to doorplate and safety signs. Vitreous enamel was specified not only for it’s durable non-fade qualities but it is also a requirement for stations with heritage status.

KEY FEATURES: • Southern rail heritage stations A.J WELLS SERVICES: • Metal fabrication and laser profiling • Vitreous enamelling • Surveying • Installation

S T R AT F O R D P O S T E R F R A M E S CLIENT: Transport for London TYPE: Station poster framing DATE: 2010

In addition to station signage and cladding panels A.J Wells specialise in the manufacture of bespoke framing systems. This example from Stratford shows a freestanding tripod unit to house latest travel information, maps and advertisement posters. Framing systems are available in an array of different configurations all finished using a shot peemed stainless steel material. KEY FEATURES: • Durable framing system • Bespoke freestanding tripod signage A.J WELLS SERVICES: • Metal Fabrication • Sand Blasting • Enamelling 22

N E WC A S T L E M E T R O CLIENT: Nexus Public Transport Authority TYPE: Metro Station Cladding DATE: 2004

For the 250th anniversary of the birth of the wood engraver Thomas Bewick, Nexus (the public transport authority for The Tyne and Wear Metro) launched ‘The Bewick Commission’ which facilitated the installation of contemporary artwork at its stations.

cladding panels formed a 22 metre long panoramic mural.

A.J Wells produced 31 vitreous enamel panels decorated with engravings created by Hilary Paynter RE. The 2 x 1 metre

The cladding panels were officially unveiled in June 2004

Hilary’s intricate engravings were scanned and enlarged to ten times their original size before they were screenprinted onto the enamel panels.

KEY FEATURES: • Hilary Paynter RE engravings • Panoramic cladding A.J WELLS SERVICES: • Enamelling • Metal fabrication • High resolution scanning (5,166 dpi) • Graphic generation & screenprinting

VA N D A L R E S I S TA N T E N A M E L Graffiti can be easily removed from vitreous enamelled panels using solvents without affecting the graphics or enamel. This makes it an unrivalled product for the urban environment. 1

As a demonstation a vitreous enamel line diagram panel is placed alongside a pre-coated aluminium roundel and a powder coated aluminium directional sign.

All 3 signs are graffitied with spray paints ...

... and scratched with keys and coins. The vitreous enamel cannot be marked.

This represents the kind of vandalism that these signs could be subjected to in the urban environment.

The paint is left for 1 hour to dry before being wiped with standard graffiti removing chemicals

The chemical agent removes the spray paint with relative ease ...

... but in doing so the graphics on the pre-coated and powdercoated aluminium are also affected and start to wipe off.

The graphics on the vitreous enamel however remain intact and unaffected.

Regardless of how hard the panel is scrubbed it remains in pristine condition.

The enamel panel is restored to its orginal condition with no damage to the surface.

In the working enviroment the pre-coated and powder-coated aluminium signage would need replacing as the graphics are severly damaged.

T H E R E S U LT S - B E F O R E

BEFORE Pre-coated aluminium printed to face - graffitied with spray paint and scratched with keys.

BEFORE Powder-coated aluminimum printed to face graffitied with spray paint and scratched with keys.

BEFORE Vitreous enamel - graffitied with spray paint and scratched with keys.

T H E R E S U LT S - A F T E R

AFTER Cleaned with graffiti removing solvents. The scratches are clearly visible and the artwork is removed.

AFTER Cleaned with graffiti removing solvents. The artwork has been removed.

AFTER Cleaned with graffiti removing solvents. The panel is back to its original condition- good as new.

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