Thames Valley Park is a high-tech business park and home of Oracle. 

The corporation was opening a temporary exhibition site which included a kiosk, a hospitality suite, site cabins, an accessible toilet, a control cabin and an innovation lab with a demo railway station to showcase the capabilities of their technical software.

Sustainable temporary ramp solutions were required for the duration of the site hire contract.

The client selected our Rapid Ramp System over a timber alternative due to its sustainability benefits and ability to be recycled.

Timber ramps are generally single-use and often discarded after installation. In contrast, Rapid Ramp Systems are fully reusable and 100% recyclable, significantly reducing waste and offering greater long-term value.

The drawings illustrate the ramps in various configurations, lengths, and widths.

These were produced in-house, based on site measurements and the specification provided by the customer.

The drawings allowed the contractor to visualise accurately how the ramp systems would appear once installed.

The installation was completed over a two-week period.

Ramped access was provided to the kiosk, hospitality suite, control cabin, accessible toilet, and site cabins.

All platforms were constructed with a 1:15 gradient to ensure safe, DDA-compliant access throughout the site. As the control cabin had an elevated threshold, additional support was required beneath the ramp. This was achieved by cross-bracing the platform legs using longer-length tubes for added stability.

Once the exhibition came to an end, the systems were dismantled, removed from site, and returned to our warehouse, ready to be reused as part of our recycled stock rotation.

FEATURES INCLUDED:

• Trombone Ends - Fitted to the ends of the Rapid Ramp to reduce the risk of clothing snagging.
• Mesh Platform - A self-draining surface that allows rainwater to pass through, preventing puddles and improving safety.
• Standard Continuous Handrail - Provides uninterrupted support along the ramp, enhancing user stability and confidence.
• Black Powder Coated Finish - A durable, non-conductive, non-slip surface that resists scratches and is tougher than conventional paint.
• Infill Handrail  - Prevents users from climbing through or falling between gaps in the handrail.
• Yellow Tread - Improves visibility of ramp edges and level changes, especially for users with visual impairments.
• Rest Platform - Installed every 5 metres to provide users with a space to pause and rest, in line with accessibility guidelines.
• 1100mm High Rail - Fitted to level sections to offer additional safety and support.

We dedicate ourselves to reducing the impact our products, services, and activities have on the environment. It is increasingly clear that we need to transition to a low-carbon economy, and with our reusable components, and sustainable benefits, we are rapidly working towards this.

Measures presently implemented include:

✓ At every stage of the manufacturing process, we use the full capacity of the transport available. This reduces the number of trips between the manufacturing facilities and the warehouse. Plus, it decreases the emissions created per product.

✓ All used cardboard is recycled.

✓ All office and warehouse staff are local. Home working is possible, and staff are encouraged to use public transport.

✓ When possible, region-specific Rapid Ramp fitters are utilised to reduce emissions from long car journeys.

✓ The modular Rapid Ramp & steps are 100% recyclable and reusable, reducing waste and maximizing the life value of the products.

✓ All Rapid Ramp components are stocked in our warehouse and manufactured in the UK, rather than overseas.

✓ Damaged components unsuitable for our reconditioned rotations are recycled. The material can be melted down and recast into other items.

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