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A Smart Step-Up from Howe Green
April 26, 2016
Work has been well underway since 2007 on the $4.45 billion project which is set to transform New York City Subways into the 21st Century. The Metropolitan Transport Authority (MTA) reported 1.75 billion trips were made using the overcrowded, outdated subway system in 2014. This number was set to rise year on year making updates to the system vital.
Much like the subway systems in New York, the London Underground has been an integral part of London’s transportation system for 150 years. With a reported 1.3 billion passengers of the Tube each year, regular updates and refurbishment works to the circuit of stations are crucial.
Manufacturer Howe Green, best known for high-quality access covers for floor, walls and ceilings, also creates bespoke metal work solutions for a variety of applications. The company recently supplied custom-fabricated staircase risers for refurbishment works at London Underground’s Greenford Station, home of the original step-free access project which was re-established with the opening of an innovative inclined elevator in October 2015.
Howe Green supplied over 100 bespoke risers for specialist contractor D&D Rail to install. The competitively priced solution was made to their specification from 316-grade stainless steel and delivered within days.
Howe Green are continually investing in design software and machinery, which enables the accurate and cost-effective manufacture of special purpose access covers, corner guards and trims in unique sizes and shapes.
“Our experience and manufacturing capabilities make it possible for us to not have to charge a premium for bespoke work,” commented Richard Centa, Sales and Marketing Director at Howe Green. “From simple metal risers like those at Greenford to complex tree grilles at One Hyde Park, we provide solutions that fit perfectly, helping to save time and money at the installation stage and creating the best result for aesthetics and performance.”
Company: Howe Green US
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