Although Falkirk Fibreglass is a relatively new company, it is supported by management with over thirty years experience of all types of glassfibre moulding
From our modern premises in Falkirk we manufacture our extensive range of kiosks, enclosures etc & undertake all kinds of general moulding. We also offer a custom moulding service which includes in-house pattern making.
We manufacture weather proof, maintenance free GRP enclosures, small workshops Domestic garages, outside cabinets for enclosures for water, gas and electrical equipment plus any other application you can think of. Our enclosures can be supplied ready built or sectional, to your specific needs, or from our standard design range. Why not give us a call with your requirements?
GRP (fibreglass, glass reinforced plastic, glass reinforced polyester) is a light, durable and astonishingly tough constructional material which can be manufactured into all manner of products. It may be translucent, opaque or coloured, flat or shaped, thin or thick. There is virtually no limit to the size of objects that can be made and single pieces over 60 metres long have already been made as boat hulls.
GRP and similar types of fibre reinforced plastics are unique amongst materials of construction in that the moulder actually makes the material. Whether producing chemical tanks, silos, buildings, vehicle bodies, engineering products or boats the moulder is not merely assembling or forming pre-existing components but making the structural material in situ.
Moulded products are composites made up of a resilient durable polyester or other resin combined with an immensely strong fibrous glass whose surface is protected on the outside with a layer of pigmented 'gelcoat'. The polyester is the main component which when suitably activated sets to a hard solid. Just as concrete may be reinforced with steel rods, so polyester resins may be reinforced with glass fibres to form GRP. The gelcoat provides an attractive, warm, easily cleaned, virtually 'maintenance-free' finish with good colour stability.
