Duraproducts News

Duraproducts, a globally renowned provider of innovative, sustainable construction solutions, has been chosen by ABM Contractors to supply its pioneering Durakerb HB2 range of recycled kerbing units, for the refurbishment of the company’s headquarters car park in Swords, Co Dublin, Ireland. Established in 1994, ABM Contractors is a well-respected contractor with a reputation for delivering high-quality building solutions across Ireland. Following a period of growth, it became clear that a...

Green construction innovator, Duraproducts, has announced the appointment of a new General Manager to drive the company’s ambitious growth plans over the next five years. Andy Leah, previously the company’s Technical Manager, took on the role on 1 June 2024. Andy Leah Andy studied mechanical engineering and has undertaken senior technical roles at Marshalls PLC and ACO, making him a natural fit to take Dura products into the next phase of growth, as Founder Phil Sutton explains, "...

It is fantastic to read about the recent first-of-its-kind international alliance between green building organizations from the UK, US, and Australia who have come together to unlock finance for sustainable buildings. This partnership, instigated by global leaders from The Building Research Establishment (BRE), the US Green Building Council, and the Green Building Council of Australia is a powerful step towards standardizing sustainable building practices and securing the finance to widen adopt...

Sustainable construction pioneer, Duraproducts has joined forces with The Greater Cambridge Partnership to lead the way in sustainable infrastructure development across East Anglia. Since 2019, the company has been supplying its innovative shallow profile, pedestrian-cycle friendly linear kerb and drainage systems to a variety of projects. More recently, it has helped The Cambridge Partnership deliver environmentally friendly transport solutions crucial for the development of towns and cities o...

Sustainable construction innovator, Dura Products, has added a new low-profile, low-cost eco-friendly unit to its range of standard recycled and recyclable heavy-duty linear surface drainage systems. Durachannel 160 has been designed to suit mainstream applications such as forecourts, carparks, highways and any surface or structure requiring efficient linear drainage. A shallow-depth injection molded D400 linear unit manufactured with high recycled plastic content, Durachannel 160’s monol...

Green construction innovator, Dura Products, has worked with Clandillon Civil Consulting and Killeshal, to install over two kilometers of its shallow profile linear combined kerb and drainage system (CKD), Duradrain, within road and pavement structures on the N63-Majors Well Road in Longford, Ireland. The project, designed by Clandillon Civil Consulting and supplied by Dura Products’ Irish stockist, Killeshal, based locally in Daingean, Co Offaly, involved a new shallow profile design for...

Green construction innovator, Dura Products, announced the appointment of Andy Robinson who will be joining the team as Business Development Manager. Robinson will be filling a newly-created role, designed to support the organization in its next phase of growth. His key focus will be to promote Dura products’ innovative range of recycled plastic kerbs and drainage systems. Robinson’s sector experience The goal will be to increasingly reach local authorities, merchants, designers,...

Dura Products has unveiled new corporate branding to reflect its position as a leading modern, sustainable construction company. The rebranding features new house colors, logos, and a new suite of company literature, all boasting a refreshing, contemporary look underlining the company’s unwavering commitment to innovation and the environment. new logo The new logo's composition of green hues is not only visually appealing but also evokes a sense of environmental consciousness, while the...

Sustainable construction innovators, Dura Products, has announced that its pioneering recycled plastic kerbing solution Durakerb, has been installed in a range of projects by Fife Council in Scotland. The construction work, part of the Council’s sustainable energy and climate action plan, involved the installation of 4km of Durakerb on the A909 Fife Highway, Cowdenbeath. Range of construction projects Made from 88% recycled polymers, Durakerb offers a lightweight solution providing a s...

EKFB, a Joint Venture responsible for delivering works on the HS2 high-speed railway running from London to the North-West, has improved the sustainability credentials of the project by choosing to use green construction innovators, Dura Products. The project will involve the installation of Dura Product’s eco-friendly kerbing solution, Durakerb at the A43 overbridge in Brackley, Northamptonshire, which will ultimately reduce the overall environmental impact of HS2 and increase positive C...

One of the UK’s green construction companies is celebrating after recording its most successful business year to-date. Dura Products, which manufactures sustainable road kerbs and drainage solutions using recycled polymers, has sold over 100,000 units (over 50km) of Durakerb & Duradrain during the past year, up by almost 70% on 2021 figures. This follows on from a sustained period of growth in 2020, during which the business grew by over 60%. Greenhouse gas emissions Sustainability...

Green construction innovator, Dura Products, is helping UK infrastructure contractor Colas, reduce scope 3 CO2e emissions from its latest highways project on the A46 at Stoneleigh by over 82,000 kg.  2,680 meters of the company’s eco-friendly lightweight, heavy-duty combined kerb and drainage system, Duradrain, will be installed as part of the project, which involves the construction of a new bridge over the A46 and the realignment of slip roads to form the basis of a new gyratory sy...

Green construction innovators, Dura Products, have revealed its heavy-duty combined kerb and drainage system, Duradrain, has been installed in 12 countries across Europe. The recent expansion to central, north, and Eastern Europe, demonstrates the appetite across the continent for safe, affordable, and environmentally responsible construction solutions. Benefits in 12 countries  The 12 countries enjoying the widespread benefits of the combined kerb and drainage system, which comprises 70...

Sustainable construction and building design have never been more important for the construction industry. A crucial component of the built environment – which contributes some 40% of the United Kingdom’s carbon emissions - the rising demand for green construction demonstrates the industry’s growing awareness and commitment to enact change. Highlighting the impact of this movement, green construction innovators, Dura Products, has announced details of its planned expansion to...