APRIL 2010
ACO CIVILS_LINK THE NEWS CHANNEL FOR THE CIVILS INDUSTRY
HEATHROW T5 SEE PAGE 9 FOR THE FULL STORY
ACO WATER MANAGEMENT: THE NEW NAME FOR ACO DRAIN AND BUILD, AND OTHER ACO NEWS See pages 4-6
SUSTAINABILITY: ACO VIENITE速, THE HIGH STRENGTH RECYCLED MATERIAL NOW IN ALL POLYMER CONCRETE PRODUCTS. See page 8
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Water Management
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WE’RE BACK!
ACO CIVILS_LINK RETURNS, WITH MORE PRODUCT AND INDUSTRY NEWS! I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for such a great response to the first issue of ACO Civils_Link! We’ve received lots of comments, feedback and requests. I’m glad many of you found it so useful and informative!
IN THIS ISSUE… NEWS 4-6 INDUSTRY AND ACO NEWS ACO Water Management, ACO’s new products, the ACO Academy trailer and ACO Vienite®.
This issue includes information on the rebranding of ACO Drain and Build - ACO Water Management (page 4). The Sector Focus features on sustainability, highlighting the inclusion of ACO Vienite®, a high strength recycled material found in all our polymer concrete products. You will also find a feature on our new ACO Stormwater Control products. Ed the Editor. edtheeditor@aco.co.uk
SECTOR FOCUS 7 ACO STORMWATER CONTROL
SOME OF YOU MAY ALREADY BE AWARE THAT WE HAVE RECENTLY CHANGED OUR NAME TO “ACO WATER MANAGEMENT”. An overview of the changes and the new business structure can be found in the news section on page 4. An additional change within our business and one focused on improving our customer service is that we have restructured our Commercial Team. The Sales Office has been divided into two areas. The “Order Generation” team, led by Peter Chown, will focus on processing all enquiries and supporting the Contractor/Distributor supply chain. Our Sales Office Manager Alessandra Marabese will manage our “Order Fulfilment” team, administering all activities involved with order intake. Managing the external sales force, as well as supporting me in key customer reviews and negotiations, will be Martin Neale (Northern Region) and Chris Green (Southern Region). All of the above have been implemented to improve on overall service. Should you wish any further explanation please do contact me. Meanwhile, I wish you well in 2010 and that we, here at ACO, can continue to support your business. Steve Durdant-Hollamby Commercial Director ACO Water Management
A range of ACO Stormwater Control systems designed to deal with the storage and control of accumulated water.
8 ACO VIENITE® ACO’s high strength recycled material now in all polymer concrete products.
PROJECT FOCUS 9 TERMINAL 5 Bespoke Drainage Checks-In!
OTHER FEATURES 10 ACO HIGHWAYS PACK How to meet the national highways and transport agencies (UK) and National Roads Authority (ROI) standards.
11 ACO DRAIN SPOTTER The exclusive Drain Spotter club is open! Start sending your ACO drain photos!
ACO Drain Dr Spotter
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NEWS
ACO WATER MANAGEMENT – THE NEW NAME FOR ACO’S EXTERNAL DRAINAGE In October 2009 ACO Technologies plc celebrated a quarter of a century as market leader in the drainage business. During the 25 years of ACO’s presence in the UK, there have been many changes both for us as a company and for our industry sector. In addition to ACO’s broadening product ranges, there have also been extensions to the ACO brand with names like ACO Build, ACO Building Drainage and ACO Wildlife and ACO Sport joining the original ACO Drain.
The combination of advances made in designing surface water management solutions and our own extensive range of associated products means that we feel it appropriate to change our trading name to ACO Water Management (AWM), with the sub-brand of “Drain” being replaced by “Civils + Infrastructure” and the sub-brand “Build” being replaced by “Urban + Landscape”. The name change will take place with immediate effect and the ACO brands will now follow this structure:
ACO Water Management Civils +Infrastructure
ACO Wildlife
ACO Water Management Urban + Landscape
ACO Sport
ACO Building Drainage
ACO Water Management Civils +Infrastructure
ACO Technologies plc
ACO Water Management
ACO Wildlife
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ACO Water Management Civils + Infrastructure
ACO Water Management Urban + Landscape
ACO Building Drainage ACO Sport
NEWS
ACO MULTIDRAIN PPD To support a wider variety of catchment depths, hydraulic capacities, and applications, this high strength polypropylene channel is now available in two additional widths: 150mm and 200mm. These sizes will complement the existing ACO MultiDrain® PPD 100mm system which was launched in 2008.
Channels are provided in shallow and constant depths for optimum performance and system design. The system is CE marked and fully certified to BS EN 1433:2002 from Load Class A 15 for pedestrian areas, up to and including Load Class D 400 suitable for parking of all types of road vehicles*.
The high quality 1m black plastic channel unit forms the main component of the system, which is complemented by a wide choice of ACO Drainlock™ boltless locking gratings.
To receive literature on ACO MultiDrain® PPD, please complete the reply card and return.
PRODUCT UPDATE!
*Not suitable for carriageways of public roads or motorways.
ACO ACADEMY TRAILER TOUR 2010 The ACO Academy already offers a wide range of training courses for merchants and contractors. Now, with the addition of the new ACO Academy Trailer, we can demonstrate our product ranges and capabilities using a more hands on approach.
We will be touring throughout 2010 with the ACO Academy Trailer. The ACO Academy Trailer has been specifically designed for on-site training courses, CPD seminars and product demonstrations. The courses will provide guidance on specification and the application of ACO’s surface water management systems and highway drainage systems including a review of the latest legislation. The courses are designed for Merchants, Design Engineers and Installation teams.
THE TRAILER IS AVAILABLE FOR: • Bespoke training courses • Trade days • Exhibitions • Stockist and merchant events
TO BOOK THE ACO ACADEMY TRAILER OR FIND OUT MORE ABOUT PRODUCT TRAINING, PLEASE CONTACT NEIL HIGGINS, OF THE ACO ACADEMY, ON 01462 816666 OR EMAIL ACADEMY@ACO.CO.UK
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NEWS
NEW!
ACO LIGHTING SYSTEMS
We are pleased to announce the addition of two combined lighting-and-drainage systems to our product range. The following systems provide an aesthetically pleasing finish and an efficient surface water drainage solution, not to mention an attractive design feature.
ACO EYELEDS
ACO LIGHTPOINT The new ACO LightPoint lighting system (pictured below) is a combined lighting and drainage system designed for use in many applications including car parking, commercial buildings, and landscaped areas.
ECOBUILD 2010 Ecobuild 2010, the world's biggest event for sustainable design, construction and the built environment, took place from the 2nd-4th March at Earls Court, London. ACO were there showcasing our latest product ranges and services to thousands of contractors, engineers, consultants, architects and developers. Also, a dedicated Wildlife conference, Wildlife & the Built Environment, was sponsored by ACO in support of the ACO Wildlife product range. Please visit www.aco.co.uk to see the Ecobuild news story, and details on the products displayed.
A light duty drainage system suitable for domestic landscaping projects, the ACO Eyeleds system (pictured above) consists of two 500mm ACO Eyeled gratings and a 1m drainage channel. Each ACO Eyeled grating is fitted with 1 LED spotlight available in a choice of white or blue. All channel components are manufactured from high strength recycled polypropylene. The ACO Eyeleds lighting system is certified to BS EN 1433:2002 Load Class B 125.
ACO QMAX®
ACO Qmax® Access Chambers are a range of lightweight inspection chambers designed to provide fast and simple connection between any channel sizes within the ACO Qmax® range. ACO LightPoint is a high quality spotlight grating designed for use with the ACO MultiDrain™ MD channel drainage system. A single LED spotlight with stainless steel surround is installed in a 500mm ductile iron grating. A choice of white or blue spotlights is available, with RGB LED lighting technology available on request. The ACO LightPoint lighting system is certified to BS EN 1433:2002 Load Class D 400*. *not suitable for carriageways of public roads or motorways.
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PRODUCT UPDATE!
Manufactured from recycled Medium Density Polyethylene (MDPE), the system is available in two sizes; the shallow version is suitable for use with the ACO Qmax® 225 and 350 systems only, the deep version can be used with all channel sizes within the ACO Qmax® range. ACO Qmax® Access Chambers are provided complete with a selection of ductile iron covers and frames certified to BS EN 124 up to Load Class F 900.
SECTOR FOCUS - ACO STORMWATER CONTROL
ACO STORMWATER CONTROL ACO HAS LAUNCHED A RANGE OF ACO STORMWATER CONTROL SYSTEMS DESIGNED TO DEAL WITH THE STORAGE AND CONTROL OF ACCUMULATED WATER.
ACO Q-CEPTOR
ACO Q-BRAKE VORTEX NEW ACO STORMTANK NEW FOR 2010 FOR 2010
ACO Q-Ceptors are a range of oil separators available in a variety of chamber sizes and flow rates ideal for use in car parks, maintenance areas, and industrial and residential applications. Manufactured from polyethylene, the innovative single chamber design of the ACO Q-Ceptor is extremely compact and robust offering significant advantages in installation and handling costs over traditional GRP products. ACO Q-Ceptors are available in two performance classes as specified by BS EN 858-1:2002.
Class 1 separators are designed to achieve discharge concentrations of less than 5mg/litre of oil under standard test conditions. These separators are required for discharges to surface water drains and the water environment. Class 2 separators are designed to achieve discharge concentrations of less than 100mg/litre of oil under standard test conditions. They are suitable for dealing with discharges where a lower quality requirement applies, for example where the sewer provider allows discharges to the foul system. Both Class 1 and Class 2 ACO Q-Ceptors are available as bypass or full retention separators.
ACO Q-Brake Vortex is a vertical flow control unit designed to regulate stormwater flow before it discharges into sewer networks or watercourses.
Manufactured from grade 304 stainless steel, each ACO Q-Brake Vortex is individually configured to suit specific performance criteria. The ACO Q-Brake Vortex unit is based on the fluid mechanics principle of the forced vortex which permits flow regulation without any moving parts. ACO Q-Brake Vortex is fitted with an integral bypass gate which, in the event of a blockage, can be opened so the unit can be drained of water. A stainless steel wire attached to the bypass door is run to cover level and provides control of the bypass gate. Once the water level within the manhole subsides the unit can be cleared.
ACO StormTank is the first modular storm water infiltration and attenuation system to fully overcome the problems created by silt build up and provision of tank access for inspection and maintenance – a major issue in securing system adoption and planning approval. Manufactured from recyclable plastic, the lightweight material makes ACO StormTank easy to handle and quick to install. Each cell has a 97% void ratio reducing the cost associated with excavation and aggregates compared with traditional gravel based solutions.
The ACO Design Services department can utilise Micro DrainageÂŽ software to assist with the design and analysis of any ACO Q-Brake Vortex installation.
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NEW! SECTOR FOCUS - SUSTAINABILITY
ACO VIENITE® ACO now include its new high strength recycled material in all its polymer concrete products!
ACO MULTIDRAIN™ MD
ACO S RANGE
ACO have been working for more than two years on the development of a recycled raw material that delivers product performance that matches or exceeds the performance of traditional polymer concrete. This investment has resulted in the new high strength recycled material which meets all the most rigorous strength and durability tests necessary for the ACO product range. ACO Vienite® is almost identical in appearance to traditional polymer concrete. It uses high levels of recycled material in its composition while retaining, and in some areas exceeding, the performance characteristics of ACO’s traditional material. ACO Vienite® has another important aspect: it is recyclable and need never end up as costly landfill at the end of its useful life. ACO ROADDRAIN®
Manufactured from ACO Vienite®, ACO's high strength recycled material, this tough one-piece channel drainage system is ideal for heavy duty road and warehouse applications. The system is strong and robust in design and the absence of separate gratings eliminates the risk of loss or vandalism. ACO RoadDrain® carries the BSI Kitemark and is certified to BS EN 1433:2002 Load Class F 900.
Manufactured from ACO Vienite®, ACO's high strength recycled material, this polymer concrete general purpose drainage system is available in a range of channel widths and constant, shallow and sloping depths. The channels are equipped with cast-in UltraSTEEL™ galvanised or stainless steel edge rails. A wide range of traditional and discreet slot drainage gratings, solid covers and cross footpath drainage units is available.
ACO PARKDRAIN®
Manufactured from ACO Vienite®, ACO's high strength recycled material, ACO ParkDrain® is a tough onepiece drainage channel suitable for light to medium duty use in car parks, pedestrian and hard landscaped areas. ACO ParkDrain® is lightweight and simple to install.
Manufactured from ACO Vienite®, ACO's high strength recycled material, ACO S Range is a channel drainage system designed for use in heavy duty applications. Integral cast iron edge rails provide maximum protection for the channel body and the system has a choice of slotted, Heelguard™, intercept and solid cover ductile iron gratings to ensure a wide variety of applications are catered for.
ACO KERBDRAIN®
Manufactured from ACO Vienite®, ACO’s high strength recycled material, ACO KerbDrain® is an award winning one-piece combined kerb and drainage system suitable for highway, car parking and SUDS applications. The system carries the BSI Kitemark™, is certified to Load Class D 400 BS EN 1433:2002 and complies fully with the Specification for Highway Works, Clause 516. Based on traditional HB1 and HB2 kerb profiles, the system is suitable for new and renovation projects and has a full range of product accessories to provide a comprehensive solution for highway drainage.
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ACO PROJECT FOCUS
BESPOKE DRAINAGE CHECKS-IN!
A series of unique, high performance channel drainage systems designed and manufactured by ACO Technic, the bespoke product development division of surface water management specialist ACO Technologies, were installed across Heathrow’s award winning Terminal Five. As well as helping to overcome some significant challenges posed by the site’s design, the systems have played a key role in creating some of the terminal’s striking public areas. “As ACO has a separate bespoke division, ACO Technic, we were able to work with a dedicated team
that quickly determined that our proposals were feasible. Not only were they able to develop a purpose-built kerb drainage system for the deck, we were also able realise bespoke designs for other drainage systems across the terminal complex” says Guy Collingwood, Consulting Engineer at TP Consulting. A total of 1752 metres of the kerb drainage system were installed within the set-down area and along the vehicle entry and exit ramps from ground level. Based on ACO’s Queen’s Award winning KerbDrain system, two unit sizes were developed for the critical passenger set-down/pick-up area on level six of the multi storey car park, directly opposite the main terminal building. Another bespoke system was developed for the ground floor plaza area between the terminal building and the multi-storey car park. “Here we needed a drainage concept that could help us meet the architect’s aesthetic requirements,” explains Guy Collingwood. “This is an extremely visually
sensitive area. The objective was to create a surface that could unobtrusively accommodate water features, lighting and drainage, allowing the granite slabs covering the plaza to cleanly intersect with the main car park and terminal structures.” Again, two bespoke systems were manufactured for the plaza area, based on the ACO Brickslot system. Also, a number of standard ACO products were used across the Terminal 5 complex. Two standard channels with locked cast iron gratings were installed around the bus pull-ins and ticket barriers within the multi storey car park. And drainage to the main staff car park is provided by 660 metres of ACO Qmax® 225 and 350 high capacity slot drainage systems; selected because of their attenuation performance and speed of installation.
TO SEE THIS AND OTHER ACO CASE STUDIES, PLEASE SEE THE ACO WEBSITE, WWW.ACO.CO.UK
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ACO PRODUCT SUPPORT
ACO HIGHWAYS PRODUCT RANGE: COMBINED KERB AND DRAINAGE PRODUCTS CERTIFICATION PACK ACO have created a new highway product certification pack to help highway contractors, designers, and installers with specification of highway drainage products. The pack includes all the documentation required to meet the requirements of the Highways and Transport Agencies (UK) and National Roads Authority (ROI) for ACO KerbDrain® and ACO RoadDrain®, including: • IAN 117/08 compliance. • TS IA 28 compliance. • ITT certification by a Notified Body. • Full BS EN 1433:2002 D 400 compliance.
• BSI Kitemark (KM 538858). • BS EN ISO 9001:2000 registered company by BSI (UKAS). • BS EN ISO 14001:2004 registered company by BSI (UKAS). • Manufactured from recycled material: ACO Vienite®. • HSE compliance for manual handling. • HSE compliance for mechanical handling. • CE marking.
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To find out more about highway drainage certification, please phone our Design Services Department on 01462 81666. To receive a copy of the ACO Combined kerb drainage products Certification Pack please complete the reply card and put it in the post.
ACO KERBDRAIN® AND ACO ROADDRAIN® ARE FULLY CERTIFIED FOR HIGHWAY USE.
ACO PRODUCT SUPPORT DRAIN SPOTTER
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ACO Eyeleds
ACO Q-Ceptor
ACO Q-Brake Vortex
ACO DRAIN SPOTTER YOUR EYE ON THE GROUND Yes, it’s time to start walking about with your eyes fixed to the ground and a camera at the ready – The ACO Drain Spotter competition has begun!
Highways Certification Pack
ACO Drain Dr Spotter
How to enter?
What happens to your entry?
What do you win?
Are you currently installing or working on a project with ACO products? Do you know of any interesting projects with ACO products? We want you to send your photos of ACO drainage products, for example the photos here.
All entries will be judged by our Spotter-in-Chief (a professional photographer). Remember, we’re looking for exciting high quality photos of ACO products shown in interesting construction projects or locations.
To enter the ACO Drain Spotter competition, send your best shot as a Jpeg e-mail attachment along with your name, company details, project details and telephone number to drainspotter@aco.co.uk*.
The best snaps will be displayed in the Drain Spotter gallery, featured in a future issue of ACO Civils_Link - You’ll receive a £20 High Street Voucher if your photo features! The top three entries will receive a prize…
The winner of the competition will receive a fantastic compact digital camera! The runner up gets a family portrait gift experience worth £80 and third place wins a £20 booklet of developing and printing vouchers – to bring all your Drain Spotter photos to life!
WIN!
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ACO Technologies plc
ACO Water Management: Civils + Infrastructure A division of ACO Technologies plc ACO Business Park, Hitchin Road, Shefford, Bedfordshire SG17 5TE Tel: 01462 816666 Fax: 01462 815895 e-mail Sales: customersupport@aco.co.uk e-mail Technical: technical@aco.co.uk website: www.aco.co.uk
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