At ACO, materials used to manufacture our drainage products are carefully selected for their superior durability in the conditions of each particular application. Harsh commercial environments and heavy traffic urban environments require durable, well-designed drainage products suited to the conditions…
For those of us unordained in the technical world of drainage, choosing the right trench drainage system requires some thought. In the drainage industry, terms like mechanical keying, anti-shunt lugs, integrally cast-in steel rails and knockouts are thrown around willy-nilly.…
In a recent article, we looked at how to reduce public falls and accidents. One point we championed for the reduction of public falls was the need for small slotted slip-resistant grates in public areas. Well, it looks like legislators…
ACO’s Heelsafe® Anti-Slip grates comply with a number of Australian and International Standards for pedestrian, wheelchair, bicycle and cane use. The slip resistant grates are available in a range of designs to suit individual application requirements, with a maximum slot…
Whether light rainfall is frequent or heavy rain pours deluge on the pavement, surface drainage is necessary to prevent damage to pavement and property, and reduces safety hazards caused by the ponding of water. However, there is some diversion within…
With global climate change causing more frequent extreme weather events such as droughts and heavy rainfall, water management solutions require a serious and innovative approach. Drainage systems in ageing buildings risk falling short of hygiene safety standards, especially around kitchens…
When selecting a product or service we are often looking for the complete package, not only searching for the most cost effective and most suitable service, we want to know that we are working with companies who go above and…
Our culture surrounding trips or falls has changed dramatically, gone are the days of having an accident and only having ourselves to blame. Influenced by the suing culture of overseas countries, the number of lawsuits and filed against businesses, local…
Let’s face it, it’s not the most glamorous topic to talk about, but is necessary to every single commercial and residential property. The increase in rapid changes in weather conditions has led towards the implementation of more secure and robust…
How much rain is too much? While the northern Brazilian coastal town of Recife swells with water after a torrential downpour, the scene isn’t completely disastrous inside Arena Pernambuco, nearly an hour outside of town in a newly built area.…
