Groundforce Company Profile
Groundforce is part of the Vp plc group of companies and provides a range of total solutions to the construction industry dealing in shoring, formwork, piling, pipe stoppers, air pressure testing, pump hire and sale and trenchless technology and temporary bridging. The head office is in Harrogate and there are depots across the UK, Ireland and Germany. Groundforce has been a leading supplier of equipment to some of the most prestigious construction projects in the UK including the Channel Tunnel, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and the Olympic stadium.
Groundforce has over 25 years of experience and has built up an extensive portfolio of products and services which have been developed to satisfy the stringent safety requirements of today’s market in the UK and Ireland. Through the divisions of Groundforce Shorco, Piletec, Stopper Specialists, U Mole, Shorflo and Groundforce Bridge, the company remains at the forefront of the construction industry.
Services
Groundforce's client base benefits from a range of professional services which include:
- A comprehensive technical support service which is offered by a dedicated team of qualified civil engineers who are located throughout the UK.
- Groundforce Online is a facility which enables clients to check account details in real time and offers the option for electronic billing.
- The online technical area provides access to a range of technical documents and information.
- An engineer's recourse library, Design Hub, full of AutoCAD 2D, 3D and Revit files of the company's key shoring products.
- The company has achieved ISO 9001 and 14001 which reinforces its commitment to quality, excellence and the environment.
Groundforce Shorco – Excavation Support
Groundforce Shorco offers a national sales force network via 17 strategically located depots across the UK. The product portfolio encompasses an extensive range of shoring equipment, trench box systems, trench sheets and piles, light and heavy duty hydraulic bracing, strutting systems, SiteSafe solutions, and other related products. A full shoring design and advisory service complements the product range and utilises the latest CAD systems and field based design engineers to ensure client requirements are met safely and efficiently.
The ISO 9001 accredited technical services department offers an unrivalled range of services including detailed temporary works designs, AutoCAD drawings, risk assessment assistance, method statements, installation instructions, advice on shoring techniques and products, onsite instruction and guidance and technical training courses. The product range includes:
- Trench box systems, trench sheets and trench waler systems
- Drag boxes
- Manhole boxes, braces and shutters
- Light, medium and heavy duty lifting equipment
- Road plates
- Rolling strut trench boxes
- SafeSite safety products
- Pumps and accessories
- Hydraulic rescue systems.
Piletec - Piling Equipment Supplier
Piletec is a specialist supplier of piling equipment to the construction industry and offers an extensive range of products for driving, extraction and foundation preparation projects. Piletec also offers services including onsite fitting by fully trained service engineers and technical support from qualified engineers. Piletec provides a UK-wide service with all vehicles fitted with GPS tracking systems, enabling engineers to respond effectively and efficiently to any service calls. The product range includes:
- Excavator mounted vibrators
- Impact hammers
- Hydraulic vibrators and power packs
- Pile breakers
- Larssen sheet piles
- Culvert Pullers.
Stopper Specialists - Pipe testing and flow control
Stopper Specialists is the UK's premier supplier of pipe stoppers and pressure testing equipment to the construction, civil engineering and utility industries. The extensive product portfolio is suitable for a range of tasks including blanking off vessels to pressure testing pipelines. There is a national network of distribution centres and fully dedicated sales teams who are trained to provide technical advice for any requirement. Stopper Specialists offers pipe stoppers, pressure testing and air testing equipment for hire throughout the UK. Options include:
- Air testing for pipes, drains and sewers made from any material ranging from concrete to plastic.
- Cylindrical pipe stoppers for air testing, water testing, blanking and fluming or over piping.
- Pressure testing equipment for the hydrostatic pressure testing of polyethylene, HPPE, MDPE and ductile iron pressurised water pipelines.
- Packers "No Dig Pipe Repair System" for localised repairs to pipes, drains and sewers.
Shorflo - Specialist Pumps
Shorflo is the pump rental division of Groundforce which provides the latest technology in services and equipment to water authorities, civil engineering companies, construction firms and industry. Shorflo has a dedicated sales team and hire desk to provide professional advice and solutions for numerous pumping requirements. The product range includes:
- High performance, fuel efficient Super Pumps ranging from 3-8 inches
- Dredging pumps for a range of dredging applications
- Well point dewatering systems for lowering water levels in excavations to create dry and stable working environments
- Ancillary products including hoses, fittings, water settlement tanks and hose ramps.
U Mole - Trenchless Technology
U Mole is a specialist rental outlet which provides no-dig equipment to the UK utility and utility contractor market. A leading specialist in the rental of superior quality pneumatic moles, piling, ramming and pipe bursting hammers. The product range includes:
- Moling equipment
- Winching equipment
- Pipe bursting equipment
- Coiled pipe and cable trailers.
Groundforce Bridge - Temporary Bridging
Groundforce Bridge is the temporary bridge hire division of Groundforce. They provide temporary bridging solutions to the construction, transmission, rail and events sectors. Groundforce bridge provides an easily installed flat pack bridge solution to suit your requirements. A range of vehicle and pedestrian bridges are available from 4m - 12m.
The bridges are delivered to site and the simple installation and 'flat pack' style means there is no requirement for expensive heavy duty lifting devices or machinery, making Groundforce Bridge one of the fastest and cost efficient temporary bridging solutions available.
The product range includes:
- Micro 4m x 3m Vehicle Bridge
- Mini 6.5m x 3m Vehicle Bridge
- Midi 7.25m x 3.2m Vehicle Bridge
- Maxi 10m x 3m Vehicle Bridge
- Mega 12.6 x 3.5m Vehicle Bridge
- 8m x 1.6m Pedestrian Bridge
- 5m x 2m Trench Crossing Unit
Groundforce prides itself on offering a wide and varied range of total solutions to the construction and civil engineering industry. Each division has a team of experienced and dedicated sales and technical professionals who can provide in-depth advice and information on specifying the most appropriate product for any application. Groundforce is continuing to invest heavily in acquiring associated businesses to complement the existing product portfolio.
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