Why GRP makes great financial sense

As we move into a new financial year, businesses everywhere will be assessing their expenditures. Taking time to review budgets, calculate profits, and pin down losses.

Identifying savings is always important – but in the current climate, it’s essential. Which is why, here at HR Kilns, we’re often baffled by the fact some businesses still aren’t cashing in on the savings offered by switching to products made from glass-reinforced plastic (GRP).

Is your business missing out?

Discover more about how GRP products could help your business reduce overheads and start saving today!

How GRP could save your business money

Reduce maintenance

We all know there’s never enough time in the day. Everyone and everything is stretched to capacity, so why not free up time by reducing maintenance tasks so you can get on with the real day job?

GRP is incredibly hardwearing and durable. It doesn’t rust like steel or rot like wood. Nor does it require ongoing protective treatments or painting. So, by making the switch to GRP in any form – from flooring and fencing to handrails and even ladders – you can save yourself time that would otherwise need to be dedicated to regular safety checks, upkeep, and repairs.

Minimise outlays

If you’re saving time, you’re also saving money.

With GRP products, not only will you be cutting back on maintenance and manpower (and increasing productivity), but the need to pay out for expensive repairs or replacements will also be reduced thanks to this material’s durability and longevity.

Hardy to a wide pH range and all weather conditions, products made from GRP can last a lifetime. Offering excellent value for money and helping to maximise savings.

Avoid criminal damage

Have you been left vulnerable or forced into downtime as a result of criminal damage? Metal theft in the UK is at an all-time high. In 2021/22 there were some 30,115 metal theft offences recorded in England and Wales – the highest since 2014/15.

GRP holds no scrap value and therefore no appeal to would-be criminals looking to make a quick buck. Add this to the fact that it’s incredibly strong – GRP fencing is a great way to protect premises – and you’re on to an absolute winner. 

GRP wraps are also ideal for preventing unwanted access and keeping cables and electrics neatly and safely out of harm’s way.

Enhance safety

There are multiple safety considerations when it comes to picking materials and equipment to use on site. Wood can rot and splinter. Metals are a concern around electrics. Both can become slippery when wet.

Avoid nasty accidents and costly compensation claims by enhancing safety in one simple step with a switch to GRP products.  

Whether it’s GRP flooring or step covers, with a special built-in grit layer to increase grip underfoot, GRP solutions can dramatically reduce the risk of mishaps caused by slips and trips.

That’s not all. GRP is also non-conductive, fire retardant, and can withstand ultraviolet rays and exposure to harsh chemicals – all while offering superior strength compared to many other materials.

Make the switch and start saving

Heard enough to realise it’s time your business started cashing in on the savings afforded by switching to GRP?

Why not view the range now to take a closer look at the products we have available? Alternatively, if you’d like help identifying sensible switches, or further advice on using GRP products and how they could be a more cost-effective choice for your business, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Our friendly and knowledgeable team is on hand and always ready to help. Call 01695 577 711, email sales@hrkilns.com, or fill in our contact form to request a call back and we’ll be in touch soon to help you start saving!