HoldFast was presented the coveted Network Rail Environment Award for 2002 in recognition of the positive environmental benefits of the HoldFast crossing system. In addition to the innovative recycling of waste rubber to create the panels, there are five further reasons why the judges awarded HoldFast the accolade.

Protection of Existing Road and Rail Assets Leading to a Maintenance Free Environment The track bed and crossing itself is maintenance free and will survive weather and traffic forces for longer periods. This reduces the need for replacement - a further environmental advantage.

A Safer Environment For pedestrians, cyclists, motorists and rail users.

Life Costings A long lifespan eliminates the need for costly repeat installations necessitating further road and rail closures.

Reduced Network Downtime Financial cost apart, closures have a considerable local environmental impact. Problems include congestion; traffic fumes; noise pollution; extended rail and road journeys with increased fuel consumption and pollution levels. The HoldFast system, effectively comprising a series of rubber ‘domino’ panels, simply drops in to place.

Reduced Supply Chain HoldFast has developed a management system to enable complete crossings to be delivered and off loaded direct from manufacturing plant to the installation site.