Case Studies / News

		Hatching a plan for the oil industry When staff at National Oilwell Varco were unable to build tall manifold assemblies due to the restricted height of their Dunfermline factory, they turned to Surespan for help. Opening up the roof on a temporary basis was the solution. National Oil Well

		Lithuania Biomass Access Fortum wanted the simplest operation for a grab crane to gain easy access to the biomass plant so Surespan worked with engineering consultants AF Consult to come up with an effective solution. Lithuania Project

		Bespoke Glazed Access, Stratton House With glazing becoming a more prominent feature within building work, Surespan are increasingly being asked to provide specialist glazed access and ventilation solutions. Stratton House, London

		National Criminal Justice centre Surespan was chosen by Archial Architects to custom design a hatch to provide access to a Biomass storage plant at the new Criminal Justice Centre in Northampton. Criminal Justice centre

		Surespan goes solar All Surespan electrically operated roof hatches are now available using solar power technology, offering clients an environmentally friendly alternative. This technology can also be applied to Surespan's SRHG glazed roof hatches. Surespan goes solar

		Surespan launches NEW heavy duty access covers The UK's leading access hatch manufacturer Surespan has launched a new range of heavy duty access covers which are designed to take loadings of up to 16 tonnes. The aluminium alloy can take loadings ranging from 5 to 19 tonnes (FACTA class B to E) and are available in standard single and double leaf sizes. Surespan launches NEW heavy duty access covers

		National Star College, Cheltenham Leading access hatch manufacturer Surespan Limited is helping to achieve Biomass solutions by manufacturing access hatches used in Biomass plants. One client who has recently benefitted from this is the National Star College in Cheltenham. National Star College, Cheltenham

		Circle Hospital Bath, Bath Surespan was selected by internationally renowned architects Foster + Partners to design and manufacture two roof hatches for Circle Hospital Bath - the new Centre of Clinical Excellence in Bath which is due to open late 2009. Circle Hospital Bath, Bath

		Surespan's on top of the world Surespan is proud to have been involved in supplying the tallest building in the world, the Burj, with a 600mm diameter, polished grade 316 stainless steel simulated submarine hatch with handwheels. Located two meters from the top, it is used for maintenance access to the aircraft warning lights. The Burj, Dubai

		Technology Centre, Surrey Surespan was chosen to design and engineer the making of a 70m diameter glazed roof structure that would act as the roof for the visitors centre. The structure has two escape hatches, which would be used in the case of an emergency. Technology Centre, Surrey



		Surespan improves access at the Emirates Palace Surespan, the UK's leading manufacturer of access hatches, has supplied the only seven star hotel in the world with 60 roof and 40 floor access doors and panels with white powder coating, helping to improve access at one of the most impressive hotels and conference buildings ever built. Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi



		Halley Research Centre, Antarctica Surespan has been chosen to design and manufacture all the access hatches for the new £22million British Antarctic Research Station, Halley VI, in Antarctica, where scientists will be based to carry out research on the ozone layer. The 28 single and double leaf hatches along with 9 wall access panels, which are all fire rated, have been designed to provide scientists with easy access throughout the station and as an emergency exit. Halley Research Centre, Antarctica

		Kielder Observatory, Northumberland Surespan has supplied 140 degree opening hatch doors for the Kielder Observatory, the UK's latest astronomical facility in the north of England. Charles Barclay Architects commissioned Surespan to design and build two sets of hatch doors for the roof and the front of the Observatory's two rotating turrets - one to house a 20" Pulsar manual telescope and the other for a small Mead 14" telescope. Electrically operated using a remote control via 24v dc actuators, the hatch doors are specially designed to open in a specific sequence. Kielder Observatory, Northumberland

		The Glasshouse, Putney Surespan worked closely with Scott Brownrigg to design the roof lights to ensure they were in-keeping with the style of the contemporary building.They were set to automatically open with the touch of a button so residents could easily and safely step out onto their roof terrace. The Glasshouse, Putney

		Surespan improves access in Piccadilly Toilets Surespan has manufactured and supplied several access hatches as part of an ongoing refit of central London's busiest public toilets in Piccadilly Circus. The hatches are to replace cast iron covers which could only be opened by special machinery and meant that the toilets had to be closed for long periods. Engineers can now easily open the hatches to quickly carry out work without damaging the surrounding area. Surespan improves access in Piccadilly Toilets

		Surespan provides fire escape at Porto Metro Surespan has manufactured and supplied a series of fire escape hatches at Portugal's new €950 million underground Metro in Porto. The huge double leaf hatches automatically open if the fire alarm system is activated to allow passengers safe exit to ground level. In addition they can be manually opened with the touch of a button. Surespan provides fire escape at Porto Metro

		Surespan's Roof Access Package is a hit with customers Surespan, the UK's leading manufacturer of access hatches, has supplied their unique roof access package to a range of organisations across the UK, including Surestart and Goal Soccer Centres. The access package includes roof hatches, zip retractable access ladders, ceiling door panels and drop-down ladders and is designed to allow engineers safe access to the roof so that they can carry out maintenance work. Surespan's Roof Access Package is a hit with customers

		Surespan Access Heathrow's Terminal Five Surespan has manufactured and supplied a large access hatch in the engine house of Heathrow Airport's new terminal five. The three leaf hatch - which measures 6 x 3 metres - can take up to 5kN/m² loading. It has an electric actuator opening which can be activated remotely and is fire rated for up to two hours. Surespan Access Heathrow's Terminal Five

		Surespan Launches JAKDOR Website Surespan has launched www.jakdor.co.uk - a new website to showcase its Jakdor range of access panels. The Jakdor product range comprises ceiling and wall access panels to cover all types of internal and external voids. Surespan Launches JAKDOR Website