Archetech Issue 44 2019 | Page 143

THREE BRANDS, ONE OBJECTIVE - SAFE ACCESS ALL AREAS Three of the UK’s leading access specialists have come together to form the Access 360 portfolio, providing a total manufacturing solution for roof, ceiling, wall and floor access products for the construction industry. Access 360 comprises Bilco UK, Profab Access and Howe Green. These well-established brands all have a strong reputation for delivering innovative solutions to address the challenges of safe access within a building or external environment. The brand identities have been updated, reflecting the holistic offer that Access 360 presents to the market, to represent the synergy between the brands and the complementary nature of the products. Bilco UK is a horizontal access specialist supplying the commercial market with standard and bespoke roof access hatches, ladders, smoke vents and floor doors. Following the acquisition of Bilco by the Tyman Group in 2016 Bilco UK became part of home security specialist ERA in April 2017. Howe Green was acquired by Bilco UK in 2017. The company manufactures fabricated floor access covers, linear drainage, tree pit covers and bespoke metalwork from a manufacturing facility in Hertfordshire. In August 2018 Profab Access, a leading manufacturer of vertical access panels, riser doors and steel doors, with a manufacturing and distribution facility in Warwickshire, was acquired. The strategic acquisitions of Howe Green and Profab Access were designed to strengthen Bilco UK’s “Safe Access All Areas” proposition. The three companies serve the same market, working with architects, specifiers and building service professionals to provide trusted, high quality, safe access solutions. Visit www.access-360.co.uk for further information. New Series of Polycarbonate & Fibreglass Enclosures within the EnviroArmour ® range AVAILABLE SOON RRN319038 Application Engineering QP.indd 1 18/02/2019 14:04:52  www.sti-emea.com  01527 520 999  [email protected]     Help to guard important electronic equipment against vandalism, dirt, dust and grime with these IP rated enclosures