Coltman Precast goes from strength to strength

Coltman Precast Concrete Ltd is continuing to build on its reputation as one of Britain’s largest independent suppliers of structural precast concrete products to the building and construction industry.

The West Midlands based company is a major supplier of precast concrete components to the housing, commercial, industrial, health and leisure sectors of the construction industry nationwide.

Established in 1972, Coltman’s product range includes prestressed hollowcore wideslab, solid prestressed wideslab, staircases, landings, balconies, terracing and wall units.

Its customers include some of the country’s leading names in architecture, construction, civil engineering, housebuilding and property development and it has been involved in numerous prestige projects, ranging from multi-million pound city redevelopments and quality housing to civic cultural centres and premier sports arenas.

Some previous typical projects have included the supply of precast concrete stair units for Redrow Homes, Rugby; hollowcore flooring, precast concrete staircases and purpose-made balconies for Fairview Homes on a number of their sites in London and the South East; as well as the provision of precast floors and stairs for student accommodation in Leicester and Nottingham.

Operating from a 10 acre site in Sutton Coldfield, Coltman produces in excess of 114,250 tonnes of precast concrete each year, consisting of 250,000 square metres of prestressed hollowcore flooring and 4,000 cubic metres of bespoke concrete precast concrete products.

Whilst its product range includes many standard components, some of the output is devoted to the production of bespoke items for specialist projects.

The company has ISO 9001: 2000 Quality Assurance and ISO 14001 Environmental Management System accreditation and every precast product is subject to continuous inspection and testing by the Quality Control department, with daily tests carried out by quality control teams. Products are also selected at random for more severe testing, often to complete destruction, to ensure they fully meet the most stringent design requirements.

Safety is another vital consideration at Coltman and this begins at the initial product design stage. Consideration is given by designers to risk-reduction during the handling, lifting and placing of the finished precast concrete products.

Coltman’s emphasis on both quality and safety is maintained with a comprehensive on-site installation service, including the provision of a suitable and passive fall arrest system in the form of air bags or safety netting. A competent and CITB trained site team install the units in accordance with the Code of Practice for Safe Erection of Precast Concrete – all of which explains the company’s good safety record.

Coltman Precast Concrete is a member of the British Safety Council, The British Precast Concrete Federation and the Precast Flooring Federation.

Under its well-established management team of Nigel Gilbert and Ian Gould, who have been with the company 19 years and 26 years respectively, the company faces a bright future. “As an independent company we have enjoyed planned, consistent growth and have built up an enviable reputation for the quality of our products and service, as well as for the excellent relationships which we have developed with our customers”, said Nigel Gilbert.

“We give each project the special care and attention to detail needed to ensure that our products meet the most exacting of requirements. We understand the needs of our customers and the importance of delivering the right product of the right quality, on time, every time”, added Ian Gould.

For more information about Coltman Precast Concrete products and a copy of the company brochure contact: Robin Horton, Sales & Marketing Manager, Coltman Precast Concrete Ltd, London Road, Canwell, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B75 5SX. Tel: 01543 480482. Fax: 01543 481587. Email: robin.horton@coltman.co.uk Web: www.coltman.co.uk

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Coltman Precast Concrete is one of the largest independent suppliers of precast concrete products to the housing, commercial, industrial, health and leisure sectors of the construction industry nationwide.

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