Ramp News

Early this year we introduced our Viper Economy Cross Folding Travel Ramp. The ramp instantly sold out and has been in high demand ever since!  As experts in the ramp world, we know a wider variety of aluminium folding van ramps is needed to ensure we can find a folding van ramp suitable for your load height and capacity. Our folding van ramps ...

There are various factors you need to take into consideration when purchasing a Plant Ramp.  Key Factors  Your load height (the height from the ground to where the ramp will rest) The maximum capacity you wish to load  Does the machine have rubber or steel tracks?  What connection type do you require?  Your ...

Following the success of our German company, Der Rampen Shop, we are excited to announce we have recently set up a new base in France, Rampes Directes.  France and Germany do have a variety of different rules and regulations regarding their wheelchair ramps and accessibility and therefore our websites have been tailored to meet the needs of the ...

Our heavy duty, modular Ground Level Container Ramps have been one of our top selling loading ramps this year. With a 10,000kg capacity, they are the perfect shipping container ramp,  allowing forklifts and pallet trucks easy access in and out of containers. The rubber container ramp is a modular system, complied of 16 key pieces to easily allow ...

It is not just wheelchair users benefiting from our rubber threshold ramps, tortoises are to! The Tortoise Sanctuary in Wales recently purchased some of our rubber threshold ramps. The wheelchair ramps are being used to help their Giant Tortoises get in and out of their enclosures. The ridges on our rubber ramps have helped ensure they are ...

Event safety can be a daunting task whether you're looking at putting on a small indoor event or a huge outdoor music festival. With both pedestrians and expensive equipment to protect, plus large crowds to organise, it's important that you implement the right tools to keep your event safe. To help, take a look at our event walk-through with handy ...

An event safety plan isn’t just essential, it’s a legal requirement. Ensuring the safety of your event workers and attendees is your legal responsibility, and not doing so could see you prosecuted and fined by the HSE. Unfortunately, coming up with an event management plan for event health and safety can be extremely difficult if you haven’t ...

Workplace health and safety is about more than just telling staff they should take a break every now and again or sticking the odd hazard sign up, as the scale of the injury and illness in the workplace shows.

We’re celebrating the new year with new products across all our ranges. We’ll be releasing new products throughout 2019 and have already got some amazing ones lined up. This February we’re introducing a range of new motorcycle ramps each of which has been uniquely designed to make loading motorcycles, quad bikes and even ride-on mowers easier ...

Yard ramps are a necessity in many industrial settings but they can also require one of the biggest investments. That’s why a quality, durable yard ramp is so important to ensure that your ramp stands the test of time. A durable yard ramp can also be refurbished and can last for many more years to come, making used yard ramps a great way to save ...

Every year we see an increase in the number of people living with some type of disability in the UK and with it, the economic value of these people also increases. The ‘purple pound’ as it’s also called is more valuable than ever and businesses that are willing to make small but significant adjustment to improve accessibility to their goods ...

Many workplaces recognise the importance of workplace safety and most even commit some focus and resources to workplace health and safety, yet many still fall short of successful operational safety and health (OSH). Often this is because of a lack of a formal system in place to hold managers and employees accountable for health and safety and to ...

Whether it’s to provide a temporary roadway at a works site or providing pedestrian walkways at festivals, ground protection mats are essential in many industrial type settings. Because they’re used in potentially dangerous areas and in adverse weather conditions such as muddy areas or sites with heavy machinery it’s important that ground ...

What is VAT exemptionVAT exemption or zero-rated goods are goods or services designed and sold specifically for disabled people that can be claimed without VAT for disabled people or charities. This tax relief can help these people pay for important equipment, adjust their home to make their life easier and much more.Qualifying for VAT exemptionTo ...

Our container ramps are just as popular with car enthusiasts as they are at warehouses and industrial sites not least because of their versatility. Contrary to their name these ramps can be used for more than just loading containers, and their convenient lengths and lightweight build make them perfect for setting up and using quickly and easily. ...

Do you know what the Speed Bump Regulations are? Speed bumps can be used on both public and private roads to reduce traffic and accidents in problem areas. If your private road is being used as a shortcut or thoroughfare and is excessively busy, or you have noticed a lot of accidents and/or dangerous driving on your road then you might want to ...

Whether you’ve just invested in the classic car of your dreams or considering lowering your vehicle as part of some upcoming modifications, you might find car ramps become an essential weapon in your garage arsenal. Of course, even experts can forget best practices for using car ramps. Whether you’re new the world of car enthusiasts or just ...

We often focus on the emotional and psychological effects of living with a disability but the fact is there are also significant financial concerns. Whether its everyday support from a carer or special equipment to make the home more liveable, living with a disability can be extremely costly. Fortunately, the government offers a wide range of ...