Road markings play a vital role in our daily lives, providing us with key information and directions as we drive around Britain’s road network. In recent years, the use of thermoplastic line marking has soared in popularity. Thermoplastic line markings are created from solid powder paint. The paint is heated up before it is sprayed […]
Read MoreOver time, it’s normal for road markings to become faded and worn. However, it’s crucial that road markings can be clearly read by drivers in order to keep all motorists safe. At Northern Marking, we’ve spent more than a decade assisting with line removal and line repainting across Manchester and beyond. In this article, we’ll […]
Read MoreOur cities and towns seem to be more dangerous for pedestrians than ever these days. And it’s not just the ever larger volumes of traffic on the roads that are the problem – it’s also the cyclists, e-scooters, e-bikes and mobility scooters that are being used on pavements and other walkways where pedestrians used to […]
Read MoreWarehouses are getting bigger and more automated. While this can bring undoubted benefits to those who own and run them, these changes also bring new challenges to managers. One of the most important of these is making sure that the modern warehouse remains a safe place to be for those people who still work there. […]
Read MoreIt can often feel like the bays in modern car parks are getting smaller, but in truth it’s probably just that more of us are driving bigger cars. As a result, too many of today’s car parks feel like they are no longer fit for purpose, with people having to struggle to get in and […]
Read MoreThe number of road accidents – and, more importantly, the number of casualties that result from road accidents – in the UK has been falling steadily for years. If you were to ask the average person why they thought this might be the case, they might suggest that it was down to the success of anti […]
Read MoreFor kids at school, there are learning opportunities everywhere, and playgrounds are no exception. Playground games like hopscotch aren’t just fun, they allow children to develop a number of cognitive skills, such as pattern recognition, memory and concentration. In this article, the Northern Marking team is going to take a closer look at some popular […]
Read MoreLine marking in warehouses enhances efficiency by creating clear pathways, storage areas, aisles, and pedestrian walkways, reducing congestion and confusion, thereby improving material and staff flow while minimising accidents and delays. It optimises material handling by marking lanes and zones for loading docks, picking areas, inbound/outbound shipments, and sorting/packing, facilitating smooth movement of goods, reducing […]
Read MoreRoad markings are crucial for autonomous driving systems, aiding navigation, lane-keeping, object and pedestrian detection, and traffic management. Clear and well-maintained road markings are essential for autonomous vehicles to gather information, maintain lane positioning, detect objects and pedestrians, and interpret traffic rules and signals. Road markings are evolving to communicate with autonomous vehicles and smart […]
Read MoreHere are guidelines for warehouse and factory line marking: Plan Clearly: Develop a comprehensive line marking plan tailored to your facility’s layout and processes to ensure safety and efficiency. Establish a Colour Scheme: While there’s no strict standard, common associations include yellow for aisles and traffic lanes, orange for inspection areas, red for scrap zones, […]
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