Brandsafe provides a strong foundation of impact protection for Phase 2 of Orwell Logistics Park

Developer: Equation Properties

Architect: UMC Architects

Main Contractor: TSL Ltd

Orwell Logistics Park is strategically positioned on the A14, between Ipswich and the Port of Felixstowe. This site has been developed by Equation Properties and offers more than 1,000,000 sq. ft. of warehousing space across the 60 acre site, with individual units of up to 500,000 sq. ft. available.

Phase 2 of this development saw Brandsafe appointed by Main Contractor, TSL Ltd, to provide a range of impact protection systems and cycle storage solutions for Units 4 and 6. As part of this project, Brandsafe delivered a number of external and internal safety solutions.

Safety (Bollards) First

The Brandsafe range of Safety Bollards has been designed to cater for all possible applications. Here on this project, our Heavy Duty Potted Bollards and ImpactSAFE Bollards were specified for strategic impact protection.

These bollards, as well as our Safety Barriers, safeguard people and property against avoidable accidents, making sure that everyone gets to go home safely at the end of the day. They also protect the developer’s and building occupier’s investment by preventing HGV and other vehicle damage to the building, as well as other valuable assets.

Externally, over 35 Potted Bollards were cast into the ground to provide high level protection in busy yard areas, as well as around potentially vulnerable staircases and doorways. As specified by UMC Architects, these bollards are 219mm in diameter with a galvanised steel core for robust impact resistance.

For the internal doors, ImpactSAFE Bollards were deployed to protect people and the building itself from potential MHE impacts. These bolt-down bollards also provide additional floor surface protection with their built-in shock absorbing rubber buffers. On both bollard systems, the polymer covers are highly visible and low maintenance.

Ramping Up Protection

Access ramps can be high risk areas on sites such as these, which is why we always take the required precautions to ensure adequate protection. In this case, over 250 linear metres of Armco 760 Safety Barriers were installed by Brandsafe in conjunction with Pedestrian Handrail (HR50). Brandsafe’s Pedestrian Handrail system has a unique polymer sleeving, with its ergonomic design ensuring both comfort and pedestrian safety in all weather conditions.

We fitted these Armco Barriers with Armco Safety Ends and Armco Post Caps to ensure that the personnel using this site are protected from any sharp edges, as well as providing an extra level of visibility for vehicle operators.

We also made use of our Armco Safety Corners to create custom barriers around external plant requiring impact protection. These versatile polymer accessories allow us to easily configure bespoke layouts where other barrier systems might struggle.

The Finishing Touches

With the base layer of impact protection now in place, there were a few additional items that needed to be installed in order to prepare for handover. Potted Lamp Post Protectors were cast in to the car park and HGV yard areas to protect these posts from any accidental vehicle impacts.

Outside the main pedestrian building entrances, pairs of Glass Barriers were installed to safely guide foot traffic in and out of the building, while also adding an aesthetically pleasing touch to the entranceway.

Finally, 15 Cycle Shelters were installed across this site, providing useful infrastructure for the building occupiers and its employees. Both single and multi-tier shelters were included as part of this fit-out package, as Brandsafe provided these cycle storage solutions to maximise the available space.

George Howe, Head of Commercial Sales at Brandsafe, had this to say:

“We’re delighted to have completed another successful project with TSL Ltd and UMC Architects for Equation Properties. Brandsafe’s impact protection fit-out for Phase 2 of Orwell Logistics Park is another example of how our product range can be quickly and easily installed and adapted to meet the requirements of any site.

Of course, none of this would be possible without the dedication of our on-site Project Delivery Teams who, with their extensive knowledge and high level of workmanship, continue to make a real impact. Thanks for keeping everything on track and consistently delivering to a high standard for our clients.”

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Brandsafe is dedicated to delivering innovative, high-visibility safety solutions that combine functionality, sustainability and design excellence. Whether you are seeking proven impact protection systems, looking to learn more about our project capabilities, or simply want to explore how we work, we encourage you to take a closer look.

Visit our product range to discover safety bollards, barriers, and protection systems engineered for high-performance environments. For the latest industry insights, explore our blog and case studies, where you’ll find practical examples of how we support logistics, industrial and commercial projects across the UK.

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Working directly with an industry-leading 3PL provider, Brandsafe has designed, manufactured and installed a high-performance, bespoke impact safety solution at a new logistics warehouse in MK.

Developed by GLP, this newly-constructed site is a state-of-the-art 139,814 sq. ft. warehouse and logistics building.

This global logistics company are now operating this ‘Grade A Standard’ warehouse on behalf of its new occupier, a global automotive manufacturer.

Brandsafe was commissioned by the team at logistics company to provide a tailored pedestrian safety barrier and line marking solution for this new site.

With this being such a recently occupied building, it was crucial that Brandsafe were able to work around the requirements of the logistics provider and their end client.

Being a busy modern warehouse that has numerous forklift trucks and personnel operating in and around it at any given time, this logistics facility requires a robust and highly visible impact protection solution.

The Single Bumper Pedestrian Barrier can withstand head-on impacts of 11,000 J, which is the equivalent of a 3500 kg forklift truck travelling at 5.7 mph.

With the end client prioritising system performance in order to protect its staff and assets on-site, these polymer safety barriers were selected as the best fit for the task at hand.

Brandsafe designed, manufactured and installed over 80 metres of this bespoke safety barrier system for the logistics client at this site to provide outstanding warehouse protection.

Through our PAS 13 certified barrier testing with TUV Nord, we know that this product deflects 224mm on average when struck head-on by an 11,000 J impact force.

This knowledge allowed us to plan safe pedestrian routes and walkways with logistics warehouse with confidence throughout this facility.

To highlight the key pedestrian routes for vehicle operators and pedestrians alike, Brandsafe provided these safety barriers in a high visibility Safety Yellow finish.

Brandsafe also installed a number of Pedestrian Safety Gates onto these barriers at key intersections throughout the warehouse.

In particular, there was a custom layout in the Loading Bay Area where multiple Pedestrian Safety Gates were needed in quick succession to facilitate the safe movement of personnel.

Alongside the pedestrian safety barriers, over 300 linear metres of Line Marking were also installed by Brandsafe to clearly demarcate the warehouse’s pedestrian walkways.

A full breakdown of the Line Marking provided by Brandsafe at this site is as follows:

• 362 linear metres of Yellow Pedestrian Walkway Lines (100mm wide)
• 26 square metres of Pedestrian Zebra Crossings
• 12 No. ‘Walking People’ Floor Indicators
• A 6.5m x 6.5m Yellow Cross Hatch Box (with 1.5m centres)

Our ImpactSAFE Bollards with their steel cores and polymer covers were also installed to protect vulnerable external doorways and assets in the HGV Yard and Loading Bay Areas.

To ensure the best possible application of this new Line Marking, the Brandsafe Installation Team prepared the warehouse floor with a combination of vacuum recovery floor grinders, hand grinding and shot blasting machines.

This thorough floor preparation process removes any existing loose material and leaves the substrate open and free from surface contaminants.

All of the Internal Line Marking and ‘Walking People’ Floor Indicators were installed using a thixotropic epoxy resin by way of a brush and roller system, which was then allowed to cure undisturbed for a number of hours as per industry best practice.

The ultimate goal of this project was to provide a high-performance safety system for leading logistics company and their client, all without disrupting the operations of a newly opened site.

To achieve this, Brandsafe attended site multiple times, before during and after the initial installation process to make sure that everything was installed perfectly first time.

The client had taped out initial pedestrian walkway routes, which Brandsafe were then able to work to once they had been proven as the correct solution for the building’s layout.

Due to the critical timing of this project in the building lifecycle, the Brandsafe Install Teams would often operate ‘out of hours’ at weekends to accommodate the client’s requirements.

This flexible approach allowed Brandsafe to deliver this project on-time and with minimal disruption to the operational capacity and effectiveness of this new warehouse.

The Brandsafe Project Team then conducted a final site visit to ensure that all products had been installed to the satisfaction of the end client.

“We are extremely pleased with the impact safety systems that Brandsafe delivered for this site. The Brandsafe team were noted as being a pleasure to work with throughout the project.

The client told us, ‘It’s refreshing to deal with a supplier that consults with us regularly and fully tailors their solutions to meet the exact requirements of our site.’

Brandsafe met all deadlines for both the logistics company and their client, and we are extremely proud of the level of service provided to support the success of this project.”

“We’re delighted to partner with XPO Logistics on this project and take great satisfaction in delivering an installation of this importance and magnitude to their expectations.

It’s also further proof that the Brandsafe combination of product performance, service and expertise is currently unmatched in the marketplace.

We always strive to provide an end-to-end consultative approach when working with our customers at Brandsafe, and it’s great to see this realised in such a seamless way at this site.”

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At over 500,000 sq. ft. Amazon Mansfield is a major logistics warehouse at the Summit Park development.

Brandsafe were tasked with making it safe for its new occupier, with impact protection installed internally and externally.

External Protection Requirements

Given the scale of the development at Summit Park in Mansfield, there were always going to be a number of areas requiring impact protection.

As with other Amazon sites, we needed to make sure that the car parks, access ramps, hub offices, gatehouse and the pedestrian and HGV service yards were protected.

Brandsafe selected the following products to achieve this:

• Handrail 50 in pedestrian yard and gatehouse
• Armco 760 barriers with handrail, fishtail safety ends and corners in yellow
• Demountable dropcore bollards - 1260mm and 1560mm
• 3M High-vis bollards - 1300mm high bollards with polymer extension to 3000mm
• 50mm and 75mm speed bumps
• HLGV and domestic wheel stops
• Flexible delineators - 1000mm high

Internal Protection Requirements

Inside the building, Brandsafe have to ensure that the dock, access and warehouse doors are covered, as well as the lift doors, sprinkler systems, ducts, cabinets and pedestrian walkways.

To protect all of these aspects, we make use of the following products:

• Bollards - 1000mm and 1300mm high with polymer cover kits, supplied with impactsafe baseplate pads
• Lift door protection - supplied with 1000mm high schocksafe pad
• Pedestrian guardrail with access gates, supplied with appropriate signage
• Handrail 50 for the mezzanine
• Secure cages for the sprinkler systems - 3000mm x 7000mm x 3000m at 2040mm high
• SEG+ 3 rail guardrail systems for duct and cabinet protection

For more information about the products used in the project, please contact us.