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Choosing the best bike rack may seem like a daunting task. With so many types and options it can be hard to decide what kind of rack you need. Our guide makes the bike rack buying experience that much easier for you and will guide you to creating better, more efficient bike storage. When creating bike storage it is important to ask yourself – Where are the bikes beings stored? How many bikes will I be storing? How much space do I have for bike racks? By vetting your area you ...

Electric scooter use is on the rise here in Ireland and it’s easy to see why. As a transport method they are much cheaper and just as efficient as a bicycle. They also allow you to quickly get around urban settings such as towns and cities with great ease, avoiding vehicle traffic and packed public transport. Electric scooters are fast becoming a staple transport method for the everyday commuter. As time goes on the infrastructure is being put in place to accommodate them in cities and tow...

New in stock this week are the excellent Fosse range of spill kits. These spill kits are designed to help with faster cleanup of spills and provide safer work environments. Use the kits to clean spills involving fuel, oil, water, chemicals and more. What is a spill kit? A spill kit helps to contain liquid spills and prevents it from spreading. Spill kits are essential for busy warehouses, freight depots, storage facilities and more and help to reduce the risk of material spread and ...

2021 has seen a huge increase in the requirement for traffic lane segregation on Irish roads. With a sharp rise in the amount of cyclists on roads the government have recently set out a budget of more than €240 million to be spent on cycling and pedestrian infrastructure over the coming months. The infrastructure aims to create safer cycle lanes while effectively segregating them from regular vehicle traffic. The Zicla range of lane separators has been created with cyclists in mind. The hi...

The recent installation of the Zicla® modular vectorial systems has already proven to be a hit with local merchants of MacCurtain Street in Cork City. The welcome change has seen these recycled modular systems installed on both sides of the street on this busy Cork street and has been lauded by local shop owners and pedestrians alike. This project taken on by Cork City Council aims to increase pedestrian safety on MacCurtain Street while also providing more outdoor space for storefronts. T...

As the social distancing era moves on you will notice how shopfronts and supermarkets have done their best to adapt. Floor markings have been put in place to remind customers where they should stand, signage has been deployed and screens have been set up to protect till workers.   As per HSE and WHO guidelines people are urged to keep back at least 2 metres from each other. This attempts to flatten the curve and reduce the number of infections that can be transmitted from person to person....

During the Covid-19 pandemic it’s essential for businesses to promote good hygiene practise. This applies not only to customers visiting your premises – employees need to lead by example. In order to promote the right message signs are available to instantly get it across to nearby pedestrians. Whether you need to direct customers to the nearest bathroom or you need to remind employees on the importance of cleanliness signs are available. Use social distancing signs to help in the fight ag...

Crowd control is very important in today’s world, especially with social distancing at the forefront. With most public spaces, events and outdoor facilities things are expected to resume as normal once the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic has passed. A lot of businesses may see a quick surge of footfall and traffic once lockdowns have been lifted. In these cases, it is of utmost importance to be as prepared as possible. Crowd control will be of special importance – where social distancing...

During this current COVID-19 pandemic it is of extreme importance to maintain the best levels of hygiene. Having good business hygiene not only keeps employees safe and healthy - it helps to keep production moving as long as possible. However, hygiene means much more than regular hand washing and surface cleansing, as those in the agriculture and food processing enviroments will tell you. In these areas even the slightest piece of dirt or debris tracked in via shoes can cause major problem...

With Storm Lorenzo hitting the headlines over the last week or so it’s a reminder that the harsh Winter weather will be upon us before we know it. With Winter rolling around fast it’s always good to be prepared for the worst, especially in a business capacity. Here at Pittman we always have the best products available to help you combat the Winter months – remember, it’s never too early to prepare. Making preparations now will save you time and money later. To help you get started we ha...