UK manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles is investing a further £100,000 in manufacturing technology to support production of plastic accessories and components for its concrete roofing systems.
The new 1+1 Dry Verge injection mould tool is designed to improve durability, reduce maintenance downtime and increase production capacity for commercial dry verge components and fittings.
UK-based Neptune Injection Limited designed and manufactured the bespoke tool for Russell Roof Tiles’ dedicated plastics facility in Burton upon Trent.
“We have invested more than £600,000 since 2021 in developing our uPVC accessories manufacturing facility and our new injection mould tool fits seamlessly into our operation,” said Daniel Hancox, corporate sustainability and development director at Russell Roof Tiles. “This latest upgrade will continue to help us deliver high-quality, fully integrated roofing systems for our customers.”
Accessories designed to fit
The plastics facility has been operating since 1997 and manufactures a range of profile-specific accessories for the company’s concrete tiles. The products are tested for resistance to wind uplift and water ingress, as well as for durability, to support consistent performance in new-build and refurbishment projects.
Russell Roof Tiles offers its own dry fix systems alongside ventilation products, fixings and underlay. Its accessories are designed to fit the company’s concrete tiles precisely, which matters because tile profiles and thicknesses can vary significantly between manufacturers.
Russell Roof Tiles’ dry fix system complies with BS 8612, the British Standard for dry-fixed ridge, hip and verge systems. Where the relevant components are specified and installed as part of the manufacturer’s complete roof system, they can be covered by the 15-year RussSpec Guarantee.
“We are delighted to have completed the design and manufacture of the new commercial 1+1 Dry Verge injection mould tool for Russell Roof Tiles,” said Gary Statham, director at Neptune Injection Limited. “Seeing the completed tool go straight into production and produce high-quality parts is a great demonstration of the precision engineering and manufacturing expertise we have here in the UK.
“Russell Roof Tiles is a well-established and respected name within the roofing industry, so we were particularly pleased to have the opportunity to work with them.”
Russell Roof Tiles continues to urge specifiers to check that their dry fix systems and accessories comply with the relevant British roofing standards. The company also recommends using tiles and accessories designed to work together rather than mixing components from different suppliers.
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