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Cold Weather Working

A guide to cold weather working

10th December 2018

At Instarmac, it’s our priority to ensure that you always have the information and support that you need to help make the best use of our products. Cold weather and freezing temperatures can have an effect on storage, handling and the preparation of construction materials. Keep reading for some handy cold weather working tips to […]
eco-bed environmentally friendly bedding mortar

UltraScape introduces eco-bed – the new environmentally friendly bedding mortar

4th December 2018

UltraScape, part of the award-winning Instarmac Group plc, are delighted to announce the launch of their new environmentally friendly bedding mortar – eco-bed. Part of UltraScape’s world renowned Mortar Paving System, eco-bed is a fine bedding mortar manufactured to meet and exceed the strict requirements of British Standard 7533. UltraScape eco-bed offers offers all the […]
UltraScape used above Arctic Circle

UltraScape performs above Arctic Circle

3rd December 2018

Instarmac International’s Norwegian partner, Betomur AS, have supplied UltraScape’s BS 7533 Mortar Paving System to the Norwegian Public Roads Administration as part of their ongoing improvements to Bodo City Centre. The aim of the rejuvenation project is to make Bodo an attractive city to live and operate in. This will be achieved by developing efficient, […]
Christmas opening hours

Christmas Opening Hours

3rd December 2018

During the Christmas period, we will be open on the following days: Monday 24th December Thursday 27th December Friday 28th December Monday 31st December Wednesday 2nd January 2019 We will be closed on the following days: Tuesday 25th December Wednesday 26th December Tuesday 1st January We will resume normal business hours (8.00am – 5.30pm) from […]
pothole callouts reach three year high

Pothole callouts reach three year high

20th November 2018

In 2018, the RAC reported that drivers breaking down after hitting a pothole had reached a three year high. With claims of 31,000 potholes across 12,000 miles of Britain’s roads, awaiting repair and local authorities paying out £3.2 million in compensation claims in one year alone, a permanent solution to the pothole crisis has never […]
Instarmac awarded RoSPA Gold Medal Award

Instarmac awarded RoSPA Gold Medal Award for 6th Year

19th November 2018

An independent adjudication panel at RoSPA have once again awarded Instarmac Group plc with highly coveted Gold Medal Award.  The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has commended Instarmac’s Health & Safety processes and their continual improvement for the sixth year running. The judging panel of leading industry experts measure the performance of […]
changing the way we think about resources

Changing the way we think about resources

15th November 2018

In 2017, the Mineral Products Association (MPA) highlighted their growing concerns over the country’s shrinking aggregate reserves. Based on information provided by MPA members, the Annual Mineral Planning Survey Report (AMPS 2017) revealed that whilst sales of sand and gravel increased by 2.5% and crushed rock by 5.3%, reserves have remained worryingly low. Sand and […]
War_Memorial_to_Commemorate WW1 centenary

UltraScape helps village commemorate WW1 centenary

13th November 2018

2018 marks the centenary of World War One with millions of people taking part in Remembrance events up and down the country. Valuable funds have been raised for The British Legion with many villages and towns across the country taking part in activities to commemorate those who list their lives fighting in both World Wars. […]
Linear vs Circular Economy

Linear vs Circular Economy

13th November 2018

For many years, most manufacturers and production facilities have operated using a linear economy. This ‘take, make, dispose’ method of manufacturing means that instead of recycling the raw materials and any waste associated with the production process, they are disposed of instead. As you can imagine, not only does a linear economy product a huge […]
UltraTileFix launch training academy days

UltraTileFix launch Training Academy Days

8th November 2018

Whether you want to learn a new skill or brush up on the latest tiling techniques, UltraTileFix’s Training Training Academy Days are for you! Suitable for both experienced contractors and those beginning their tiling career, UltraTileFix’s Training Academy Days cover a wide range of topics including Subfloor Preparation, Application of Smoothing Underlayments and a Guide […]
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