News https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/news/ Mon, 29 Apr 2024 03:36:24 +0000 Joomla! 1.5 - Open Source Content Management en-gb Success again at Chelsea https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/success-again-at-chelsea/ https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/success-again-at-chelsea/ Tom Massey has been awarded a Silver Gilt medal for his fabulous garden for the Lemon Tree Trust at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

]]> sarah@amitywebsolutions.co.uk (Sarah Bowden) News Wed, 23 May 2018 18:40:17 +0000 Curved concrete in Dorchester https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/curved-concrete-in-dorchester/ https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/curved-concrete-in-dorchester/ Specialist Precast Products are pleased to have worked with Galliford Try in producing the cast stone product for a truly individual building.

]]> sarah@amitywebsolutions.co.uk (Sarah Bowden) News Thu, 04 Jan 2018 13:35:56 +0000 It's GOLD again! https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/its-gold-again/ https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/its-gold-again/ We are delighted to say that this year we were involved with the Linklater garden for Maggies at the Chelsea Flower Show which was the very proud recipient of a GOLD medal.

]]> sarah@amitywebsolutions.co.uk (Sarah Bowden) News Tue, 30 May 2017 10:30:50 +0000 UKCSA Awards https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/ukcsa-awards/ https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/ukcsa-awards/ Martyn was recently at the UKCSA (United Kingdom Cast Stone Association) AGM and Awards Ceremony, presenting awards for ‘Excellence in the Use of Cast Stone’ in the UK.

]]> sarah@amitywebsolutions.co.uk (Sarah Bowden) News Mon, 10 Apr 2017 14:13:26 +0000 Concrete Society Lunch https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/concrete-society-lunch/ https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/concrete-society-lunch/ SPP recently attended the Concrete Society Wales Region Annual Spring Lunch at the SWALEC stadium in Cardiff.

]]> sarah@amitywebsolutions.co.uk (Sarah Bowden) News Mon, 27 Feb 2017 11:40:02 +0000 Happy Christmas! https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/happy-christmas/ https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/happy-christmas/ We would like to wish all our clients, suppliers, staff and friends all good wishes for a merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year.

]]> sarah@amitywebsolutions.co.uk (Sarah Bowden) News Mon, 19 Dec 2016 11:00:07 +0000 DIY SOS at Great Ormond Street Hospital https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/diy-sos-at-great-ormond-street-hospital/ https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/diy-sos-at-great-ormond-street-hospital/ We are delighted that the recent DIY SOS programme about Great Ormond Street, filmed at around the time of the Chelsea Flower Show, has now been aired on BBC 1.

]]> sarah@amitywebsolutions.co.uk (Sarah Bowden) News Mon, 21 Nov 2016 10:04:31 +0000 Concrete Society Autumn Lunch https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/concrete-society-autumn-lunch/ https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/concrete-society-autumn-lunch/ Ray was pleased to host a table at the recent All Black Legends Lunch, hosted by The Concrete Society in association with the Wooden Spoon charity.  

]]> sarah@amitywebsolutions.co.uk (Sarah Bowden) News Mon, 31 Oct 2016 10:37:45 +0000 SPP joins British Precast https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/spp-joins-british-precast/ https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/spp-joins-british-precast/ We are pleased to announce that we have been accepted as full members of British Precast, the trade association of the British precast industry, as a result of growing the business.

]]> sarah@amitywebsolutions.co.uk (Sarah Bowden) News Mon, 26 Sep 2016 10:37:42 +0000 First workshop employee to achieve award https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/first-workshop-employee-to-achieve-award/ https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/first-workshop-employee-to-achieve-award/ We are pleased to announce that our first workshop employee has achieved the Concrete Practice award - the first of many, we hope.

]]> sarah@amitywebsolutions.co.uk (Sarah Bowden) News Tue, 23 Aug 2016 09:24:55 +0000 The future is bright for SPP https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/the-future-is-bright-for-spp/ https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/the-future-is-bright-for-spp/ Ray Lazenby, SPP's Technical Director, has assumed the position of Managing Director, with Martyn Fear taking on the role of Chairman.

]]> sarah@amitywebsolutions.co.uk (Sarah Bowden) News Tue, 23 Aug 2016 08:57:11 +0000 It's all about football https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/its-all-about-football/ https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/its-all-about-football/ Basking as we are in the reflected glory of Wales' fantastic football team at Euro 2016, we thought this was a good time to mention our recent work with Notts County Football Club.

]]> sarah@amitywebsolutions.co.uk (Sarah Bowden) News Tue, 12 Jul 2016 06:49:00 +0000 Chelsea garden moves to Great Ormond Street Hospital https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/chelsea-garden-moves-to-great-ormond-street-hospital/ https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/chelsea-garden-moves-to-great-ormond-street-hospital/ We mentioned in our Chelsea news item that the gold medal winning Chris Beardshaw garden was being transferred to Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital after the Chelsea show.  

]]> sarah@amitywebsolutions.co.uk (Sarah Bowden) News Wed, 15 Jun 2016 08:04:11 +0000 Two Golds and a Silver Gilt https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/two-golds-and-a-silver-gilt/ https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/two-golds-and-a-silver-gilt/ We have been working with three Chelsea designers this year and this morning we are delighted to announce that their gardens have won two Gold Medals and a Silver Gilt.

]]> sarah@amitywebsolutions.co.uk (Sarah Bowden) News Tue, 24 May 2016 07:37:28 +0000 We've been busy! https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/weve-been-busy/ https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/weve-been-busy/ We haven't posted any news for a while - but that's because we've been extra busy! This year we are supplying elements of three show gardens at Chelsea - involving water, decorated panels and wood effect benches.

]]> sarah@amitywebsolutions.co.uk (Sarah Bowden) News Tue, 03 May 2016 07:38:08 +0000 Eggcellent ideas https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/eggcellent-ideas/ https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/eggcellent-ideas/ It's Easter, so obviously our thoughts turned to eggs - it's amazing what you can do with different mixes...

]]> sarah@amitywebsolutions.co.uk (Sarah Bowden) News Thu, 24 Mar 2016 15:21:17 +0000 Two lunches and a rugby shirt https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/two-lunches-and-a-rugby-shirt/ https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/two-lunches-and-a-rugby-shirt/ On Friday 18th March Specialist Precast Products were represented at two regional Concrete Society Lunches.

]]> sarah@amitywebsolutions.co.uk (Sarah Bowden) News Mon, 21 Mar 2016 11:32:18 +0000 In honour of St Patrick's Day... https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/in-honour-of-st-patricks-day/ https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/in-honour-of-st-patricks-day/ As it's St Patrick's Day it seems like a good time to mention that recently we were delighted to welcome renowned garden designer Diarmuid Gavin to the SPP factory.

]]> sarah@amitywebsolutions.co.uk (Sarah Bowden) News Thu, 17 Mar 2016 12:05:16 +0000 International Women's Day https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/international-womens-day/ https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/international-womens-day/ In a strongly male dominated industry we are proud to say that 20% of our workforce are women so to celebrate International Women's Day we thought we'd post a picture of one of our staff, Mia Beechey. Mia is a key part of our research and development projects.

]]> sarah@amitywebsolutions.co.uk (Sarah Bowden) News Tue, 08 Mar 2016 10:32:43 +0000 Concrete with love https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/concrete-with-love/ https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/concrete-with-love/ A little something for Mothers Day...  The (inedible) cupcakes and delicate hearts show the intricate detail that can be achieved with specialist moulds and mix designs.

]]> sarah@amitywebsolutions.co.uk (Sarah Bowden) News Thu, 03 Mar 2016 13:30:14 +0000 All you need is concrete... https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/all-you-need-is-concrete/ https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/all-you-need-is-concrete/ If you're not sure what to give your loved one this Valentine's Day, how about concrete hearts and roses?

]]> sarah@amitywebsolutions.co.uk (Sarah Bowden) News Sun, 14 Feb 2016 09:10:13 +0000 New benches at Chippenham Campus https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/new-benches-at-chippenham-campus/ https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/new-benches-at-chippenham-campus/ We are proud to have been part of the £21m renovation at the Chippenham Campus of Wiltshire College, led by Wilmott Dixon.

]]> sarah@amitywebsolutions.co.uk (Sarah Bowden) News Mon, 08 Feb 2016 11:39:25 +0000 The Concrete Society National Awards https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/the-concrete-society-national-awards/ https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/the-concrete-society-national-awards/ Martyn Fear, Managing Director of SPP, in his role as National President of the Concrete Society, recently presided over the National Concrete Awards.

]]> sarah@amitywebsolutions.co.uk (Sarah Bowden) News Tue, 17 Nov 2015 09:39:40 +0000 Investing in the future https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/investing-in-the-future/ https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/investing-in-the-future/ SPP is investing in the future with a new overhead gantry chain, improving our ability to handle large units in the factory.

]]> sarah@amitywebsolutions.co.uk (Sarah Bowden) News Mon, 02 Nov 2015 10:05:13 +0000 New team member at SPP https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/new-team-member-at-spp/ https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/new-team-member-at-spp/ We are delighted to announce that Lynne Elvins, a Design Strategist and Project Manager, has joined the team at Specialist Precast.

]]> sarah@amitywebsolutions.co.uk (Sarah Bowden) News Tue, 29 Sep 2015 10:12:59 +0000 Director appointed as President of The Concrete Society https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/director-appointed-as-president-of-the-concrete-society/ https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/director-appointed-as-president-of-the-concrete-society/ We are delighted to announce that Martyn Fear, Managing Director of Specialist Precast Products, has been appointed President of The Concrete Society.

]]> sarah@amitywebsolutions.co.uk (Sarah Bowden) News Tue, 11 Aug 2015 07:21:19 +0000 Eco-Element at the Royal Welsh Show https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/eco-element-at-the-royal-welsh-show/ https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/eco-element-at-the-royal-welsh-show/ We are delighted to have supplied the Eco-Element floor tiles to Coed Cymru for the spectacular 'Pavilion @ RWAS' which was unveiled to the public at the Royal Welsh Show yesterday. Eco-Element is a new material made with a combination of cementitious binders and waste wood product - it can either be indistinguishable from other concrete finishes, or the embedded recycled wood waste can be shown as a visible texture, as in these tiles.

]]> sarah@amitywebsolutions.co.uk (Sarah Bowden) News Tue, 21 Jul 2015 08:25:55 +0000 Art installation in Abergavenny https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/art-installation-in-abergavenny/ https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/art-installation-in-abergavenny/ We were pleased to have worked in conjunction with Philippa Robbins, artist in residence at Stormy Castle, in the creation of ‘Flock’ at the Art Shop’s new Chapel space in Abergavenny.

]]> sarah@amitywebsolutions.co.uk (Sarah Bowden) News Fri, 05 Jun 2015 18:43:00 +0000 Gold medals at the Chelsea Flower Show https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/gold-medals-at-the-chelsea-flower-show/ https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/gold-medals-at-the-chelsea-flower-show/ It’s a golden day!

This year we were involved with two gardens at the Chelsea Flower Show - the Telegraph Garden working for Mark Dale and Eric Barrett of Graphic Relief and the Homebase Garden, working for Pat Hastings and Pat O’Neill of Brett Landscaping Products.

]]> sarah@amitywebsolutions.co.uk (Sarah Bowden) News Tue, 19 May 2015 11:25:00 +0000 Preparing for Chelsea Flower Show https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/preparing-for-chelsea-flower-show/ https://www.specialistprecastproducts.co.uk/preparing-for-chelsea-flower-show/ We are hard at work preparing for two gardens at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show. These are the cast concrete products ready to be shipped:

]]> sarah@amitywebsolutions.co.uk (Sarah Bowden) News Fri, 08 May 2015 08:45:00 +0000