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Interiors
Gradus is best in class with wall protection solutions at
the University of Liverpool Veterinary School
Gradus has supplied wall protection systems as part of a refurbishment project at the University of Liverpool’s Veterinary School,
based at the Leahurst campus in the Wirral helping to improve the aesthetics of the building and reduce ongoing maintenance
costs.
The Small Animal Teaching Hospital is part of the University of Liverpool’s Institute of
Veterinary Science and employs over 350 staff, including over 100 veterinary surgeons,
and 280 students. The facility is one of the largest and most innovative veterinary
hospitals in Europe and plays a key role in educating veterinary students, teaching them the
very latest theory and techniques.
As part of the building’s refurbishment and upgrade, Gradus specified standard PVC-u corner
guards and wall guards to protect both circulation areas as well as individual rooms.
Corners are one of the most vulnerable parts of a building and when left exposed they can suffer
damage from a multitude of sources including trolleys and other mobile equipment. The PVC-u
corner guards specified will help to reduce ongoing maintenance costs and maintain interiors by
absorbing damage and deflecting impact.
The dual height wall guards were selected in a clay colour to contrast with the walls at the
veterinary school. This helps to aid navigation whilst modernising the interior and giving the
environment a more relaxed, less institutional feel.
Wall protection systems supplied by
Gradus at University of Liverpool’s
Veterinary School.
Maria Morgan, Product Manager at Gradus, said: “Gradus wall protection systems are ideal for use
in busy working environments such as The Small Animal Teaching Hospital. Our corner and wall
guards will help to minimise maintenance costs and prolong the lifespan of the facilities interior
by preventing damage to wall coverings, paintwork and equipment.”
Gradus has over 20 years of experience in supplying and fitting wall protection solutions and can
manage your next project from specification to installation.
For more information, or to request a hard copy of the new wall protection brochure, please
contact Gradus Technical Support on 01625 428922 or visit www.gradus.com
Heckmondwike shortlisted for best product award by
national trade magazine
Heckmondwike, one of the UK’s leading carpet manufacturers, has been shortlisted
in trade magazine Tomorrow’s FM’s annual awards for its Supacord fibre bonded
carpet range.
The national magazine, which is read by facilities managers across the UK, selects the top
50 companies that manufacture products and services that it feels are worthy of
winning the prestigious ‘best product/service title’..
A full list of entries is released in a Guide produced by the magazine in January and readers are
invited to vote online for who they believe deserves to win. Three winners then receive a trophy,
which will be presented in March 2018.
Heckmondwike Supacord
fibre bonded carpet
Jeremy Broadhead, Commercial Manager at Heckmondwike FB, said: “We are really pleased to have been shortlisted for this prestigious award.
Our Supacord range is very well established and widely specified for education and commercial projects – what really makes it stand out is the
42 different colour choices within the range. We’re really excited to see the results of the online voting!”
Rebekah Thompson, Editor of Tomorrow’s FM magazine, said: “We’d like to congratulate Heckmondwike for being shortlisted. We reviewed
hundreds of companies’ products and services, so it is a real achievement for Supacord. We wish them and all the other shortlisted companies
all the best in the final voting stage.”
Used in classrooms for over 40 years, Supacord is considered the number one carpet solution for schools, colleges and universities. It has an A+
BREEAM rating, offers anti-static and anti-slip properties and a reduction in impact noise. Like all Heckmondwike’s products, Supacord can be
cut on-site without the risk of fraying, allowing individual flooring designs to be created and installed with ease.
Heckmondwike carpet tiles are British-made and provide outstanding performance, as well as being backed by a 10 year limited wear warranty,
which means they can be specified in complete confidence.
Sample cards are available on request by calling 01924 413637 or by visiting the website www.heckmondwike-fb.co.uk.
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