Access the Experts TPA Digital Brochure 12/13
Portable Roadways Portable Walkways Pitch Covers
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• Introduction • Sectors • Products • Hire Fleet • Management Team • Service • Experience • Accreditations & Standards • Testimonials • Contact
Established in 2001, TPA Portable Roadways has experienced significant growth to become Europe’s largest supplier of access solutions.
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PURPOSE Access Provider
Established in 2001, TPA Portable Roadways has experienced significant growth to become Europe’s largest supplier of access solutions, providing unrivalled equipment rental & first class installations of Portable Roadways, Walkways and Stairways.
INTRODUCTION - Operating for over a decade within a broad spectrum of sectors including electricity transmission, rail, utilities, construction, stadium concerts and music festivals, TPA has become the trusted access partner for many of Europe’s prestigious household names and blue-chip companies. The Head Office is in Worksop, and is supported via satellite depots in Lesmahagow (Glasgow), Bridgwater (Somerset) and Aylesford (Kent), facilitating a prompt service within the UK. The depot in Port Laoise, is centrally located for distribution in Ireland and our branch network across Germany, allows us to service contracts throughout Mainland Europe.
Regular training & accreditation plays a vital role in its team’s personal development and ensures that TPA is spearheading the portable roadway industry. TPA’s commitment to its first class service delivery is further demonstrated by its gaining of numerous accreditations and recognised industry standards In fact, TPA now have full certification for its industry, namely ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, and BS 8901. TPA’s unique product range and industry experience ensures that it supplies the most suitable access solution, based not only on the clients bespoke needs, but the ground condition. TPA own a huge fleet of panels, which if laid end to end would stretch for approximately 83 kilometres; which is more than all of our competitors put together!
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SPECIALISTS
TPA’s team of Field Sales Engineers have many years of sector specific experience in all areas incluing rail, transmission, construction & crane hire, portable buildings, stadia, film & tv and events & festivals to ensure that we’re offering you the most relevant advice.
Events & Festivals
SECTORExcellence
Rail
Last year, over 25 million people walked safely across TPA’s portable roadway system to access some of the UK’s biggest events and festivals.
Utilities & Nuclear
TPA has a wealth of experience within the nuclear and biohazard industries having worked for several key companies in this sector. Our portable roadway systems are designed to support loads in excess of 1,200 tonnes.
From landslips and derailments to scheduled maintenance and repairs, TPA Portable Roadways have the equipment, the people and the know-how to keep you on track.
Transmission TPA’s unrivalled experience in providing access solutions to the transmission sector has helped us to seal ongoing contracts with the UK’s largest transmission networks.
Construction & Crane Hire
Whatever the location, whatever the load, TPA have a fleet of solutions to solve even the most challenging of access problems, inclusive of the crane hire and abnormal loads industry.
Stadia & Leisure TPA’s market leading range of plastic pitch cover systems are specifically designed for use in stadiums and large arenas during concert load-in and load-out.
Film & TV Whether you need hard standing for vehicles, equipment on location, or safe access for cast and crew, TPA has the solution.
Portable Buildings The staff within TPA have unparalleled experience in the portable buildings sector and have been instrumental in the installation of temporary access roads, bridges and stairways for the majority of the key market players.
EVENTS & FESTIVALS
• Events / Festivals / Roadshows • Sporting Events • Markets & Trade Shows
RAIL
• Landslips / Derailments • Maintenance • Repairs
CRANE HIRE
• Crane Access / Abnormal Loads • Riggermats / Protective Surfacing • Anti-Skid Systems / Pad Stands
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TRANSMISSION
• Replacing conductors / insulators • Refurbishment programmes • Installations of new lines
CONSTRUCTION
• Manoeuvring heavy plant, machinery and cranes • Ground Protection / Portable Roadways
PORTABLE BUILDINGS
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• Temporary Access Roads / Pedestrian Walkways • Stairways
STADIA
• Hard standing for vehicles, cranes, plant & machinery / pedestrian traffic • Safe access for concert & event contractors / Roadways & Walkways • Pitch protection ensures turf stays healthy beneath plastic tiles
FILM & TELEVISION
• Hard standing for vehicles/ Equipment on location • Safe access for cast and crew / Roadways & Walkways • Pad configurations/ Stabilising surfaces / Access to remote sites
PRODUCTExcellence Portable Roadways
Pitch Cover
Our unique product range ensures that we supply the most suitable access solution, based not only on your bespoke needs, but also on taking into consideration your ground condition.
terratrak plus® is designed to take the weight and stresses exerted by forklifts and 100 ton cranes as used in the outdoor concert business. terraflor® is light enough to be positioned by hand and with it’s overlapping design and unique locking system it creates a continuous surface free from gaps and other potential trip hazards.
Portable Walkways Product innovation is key to TPA, so by listening to our clients’ needs we are continually designing and enhancing existing products to extend our product offering. This means that as well as being able to supply some of the more traditional aluminium pedestrian walkways, we also provide access to new market leading product innovations that are unique to TPA such as its terraplas plastic panel ground protection.
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DESIGN & INNOVATION Captive Nut System
Traction Control Integral
Unrivalled Strength.
Product innovation is key to TPA, so by listening to our clients’ needs we are continually designing and enhancing our existing product range. This means that we are able to supply a variety of the latest and market leading pedestrian walkway systems such as Aluminium HD Panels and Plastic terratrak plus and terraflor Panel Systems.
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Due to continual yearly investment TPA owns unrivalled stocks of plastic & aluminium pedestrian walkway products. TPA’S lightweight panels can be laid in large pad configurations and, depending on the ground conditions, are suitable to provide car parking areas. High visibility side and end ramps can be inserted to aid wheelchair access and prevent trip hazards.
TPA’s medium & heavy duty aluminium panel roadway systems are designed to provide road access for vehicles, plant and machinery and allows for loads of up to 40 tonnes to be carried safely. TPA’s unique captive nut design links the panels together in a secure fashion, which is a vital consideration if the installation is taking place at a remote or vulnerable site.
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TPA can use ‘cross plates’ during the installation, which again aids security of the product and reduces potential damage to tyres. TPA’s universal panel systems cater for a variety of ground conditions and access needs. Manufactured to a unique profile, the design is suitable for a diverse weight range including highway approved and abnormal loads alike.
TPA possess the UK’s largest stockholding of terraplas plastic Pitch Cover products, providing both medium (terraflor®) & heavy duty (terratrak plus®) applications. Images Show: TPA’s installation of terratrak plus at the Emirates Stadium - Summer of 2012.
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terratrak plus速 is the culmination of over 20 years of experience in the temporary roadway and flooring industries. Images illustrate the heavy duty plastic panel capabilities in its handling of both heavy plant/machinery and pedestrian traffic.
terratrak plus速 Heavy Duty Ground Protection
is the culmination of over 20 years of experience in the temporary roadway and flooring industries. terratrak plus速 is designed to take the weight and stresses exerted by forklifts and 100 ton cranes as used in the outdoor concert business.
essential elements for keeping grass healthy and green. terraflor® is also designed to prevent litter and non-desirable liquids from passing through to the turf.
terraflor® Portable Walkway
terraflor® is the latest system manufactured in the UK by Terraplas plc the World’s No.1 Turf Protection company. It is designed to protect the turfed playing areas at stadiums when they are being used for non-sporting events such as concerts.
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TPA’s team of trained welders and fitters constantly recon form its stock of aluminium panels to make sure each and every panel meets the companies exacting standards.
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TPA’s 83km of aluminium panels is more stock holding than all our competitors combined! Full UK, Scotland, Wales & Ireland Coverage with Europe covered by our depot in Germany. All TPA Installation Crews are CITB & CSCS accredited. Continual investment in our hire fleet ensures that we remain in pole market position. TPA’s unique product range and industry experience ensures that it supplies the most suitable access solution, based not only on the clients bespoke needs, but the ground conditions.
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TEAM
THE TPA TEAM - The employees at TPA have, between them, unrivalled experience within the portable roadway industry. The quality of its staff, as well as the company’s product promotion is paramount to its success. Regular training plays a vital role in its team’s personal development and ensures that TPA is spearheading the portable roadway industry. All TPA crew members and engineers are trained at the TPA Academy, where, when qualified, they receive a TVQ (TPA Vocational Qualification). All installation and recovery crew members are ECITB, CITB, CSCS accredited and TPA’s rail specialists possess PTS. ACCOUNT MANAGERS
TPA’s Nationwide Network of Field Sales Engineers possess wide experience in project management, key account management and customer relations. Our FSE’s are instrumental in ensuring the efficient management of our client accounts.
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Site inspections and specific contract needs will be administered by the TPA hire desk with additional support from Client Services and Operational Planning. Our Commercial Management Team possess vast experience and dedication.
DEDICATED OPERATIONS TEAM
CLIENT SERVICES TEAM & ADMINISTRATORS
Our field based operations teams posses unrivalled experience within the industry and are managed by the best in the industry, ensuring that your installation is delivered via TPA’s audited ‘First Class Service’ from start to end.
TPA’s internally trained client services & administration teams are responsible for drafting our client job packs incorporating our detailed quotation, plan drawings, risk assessment and method statements.
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TPA’s team of experienced Field Sales Engineers know only too well that ground conditions as well as the weather are subject to change and for this reason we encourage a site survey prior to client installations. This enables TPA to visit the site, offer advice on ground protection, access routes, and any environmental issues that may need to be considered. TPA’s main depot in Worksop is supported by a network of other depots including bases in London and Lanarkshire, Scotland; ensuring TPA is ideally placed to service the entire UK alongside mainland Europe utilising its fleet of specialist installation and recovery vehicles. TPA believes strongly in working in partnership with its customers and is happy to be benchmarked against Performance, Quality, Health and Safety and Environmental Key Performance Indicators.
Operating for over a decade within a broad spectrum of sectors including electricity transmission, rail, utilities & nuclear, construction & crane hire, portable buildings, stadia & Leisure and Film & TV, TPA has become the trusted access partner for many of Europe’s prestigious household names and blue-chip companies.
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In the majority of cases TPA are an integral part of the initial site infrastructure, laying the access route for the rest of the site traffic, be it vehicle or pedestrian.
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Since TPA’s inception over a decade ago, the company has facilitated on behalf of clients an increasing number of first class portable access installations within demanding site environments and high profile events, festivals and concerts across a wide spectrum of operating sectors. TPA has become the trusted access partner for many of Europe’s prestigious household names and blue-chip companies. At TPA we appreciate that managing a site or event, regardless of its size and workforce, can be a stressful time for clients; timing is critical, and the logistics need to finely hone to meet the planning schedule. TPA understands the need to adhere to your schedules and deadlines, whilst being flexible in case the weather turns inclement. TPA’s outstanding experience and client satisfaction, supported by a plethora of testimonials, has meant that it partners a multitude of organisations. TPA’s experienced operations crew work as part of client’s logistics teams, ensuring that the project is delivered on time and to the first class standard that clients should expect from the market leader.
In the majority of cases TPA are an integral part of the initial site infrastructure, laying the access route for the rest of the site traffic, be it vehicle or pedestrian.
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CCREDITATIONS
The health and safety of TPA’s people and those that we interact with, is of paramount importance to TPA. We adopt a “Safety First” mentality, and work tirelessly to ensure that our modus operandi is continuously reviewed for potential improvement. Our team of in-house safety team work diligently in partnership with our external safety consultants and auditors, CQMS, to introduce the safest working practises. Often we introduce new products that have been designed with safety in mind and have been awarded The Queens Award for Enterprise for our product innovation. We take our environmental responsibilities seriously and endeavour to act in an appropriate manner in order to reduce our impact on the ecosystem. To this end we: Collect and recycle the rain water in 100,000 litre containers and utilise it to wash our panels. Installation vehicles are Euro 4 & 5 emission compliant and are part of a 5 year replacement scheme. All installation and recovery staff are ECITB, CITB and CSCS accredited.
•Accredited Investors in People - Bronze Award •Quality Management System ISO 9001:2008 •Environmental Management System ISO 14001:2004 / 2012 1 •BS8901 | Sustainability Management Systems •OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety •Recipient of The Queen’s Award for Enterprise •Winners of Regional and National Training award •Achilles Utilities Verification and Assessment Scheme (UVDB) •Achilles Rail Sector Link-up •Builder’s Profile (UK) Limited •The Event Services Association prize winner •Sustainable Environmental Event Management BS
TPA Head Office is in Worksop, and is supported via satellite depots in Lesmahagow (Glasgow), Bridgwater (Somerset) and Aylesford (Kent), facilitating a prompt service within the UK. The depot in Port Laoise, is centrally located for distribution in Ireland and our branch network across Germany, allows us to service contracts throughout Mainland Europe.
CONTACT
Access TPA for all your Portable Access needs 24/7/365: T 0870 - 240 - 2381 F 0870 - 240 - 2382 E enquiries@tpa-ltd.co.uk W www.tpa-ltd.co.uk
TPA Portable Roadways Ltd Head Office Dukeries Mill Claylands Avenue Worksop Nottinghamshire S81 7DJ