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If you require a bicycle rack, store or compound then we have the answer.  From single vertical bike stores to large secure compounds we offer a near infinite choice for bike storage.

If the three most popular cycle storage ranges below do not include your preference Please view the 13 page document here with many more exciting ways to store your bike. Cycle Parking.pdf

Cog Bike Rack

Add some character to your cycle parking with these attractive and innovative range of bike stands. Each rack provides safe parking for
bicycles as it allows the cycle frame and wheel to be padlocked through the rack. In addition, a choice of novel designs allow you to make
a feature of your cycle parking area – choose from Chipmunks, Dolphins, Squirrels, Rockets, Cogs(Shown above) and Cranks. Alternatively, you can
design your own rack to match your organisation’s image.

Bicycle Compound for secure storage

A stylish compound with facilities to house up to 48 bikes. Fitted with a curved roof, made from UV resistant opaque polycarbonate
panels and optional central canopy for extra security and weather protection.

  • Covered shelter for minimum of 16 bikes – larger sizes available to accommodate higher numbers
  • Attractive gate with hasp to take padlock
  • Side panels made from tough clear perspex
  • Optional central security canopy
  • Comes complete with twin level bike racks
  • All metal parts powder coated for improved weather resistance
  • Must be bolted to 250mm thick concrete (fixings included)
  • Delivered in knock-down form

Vertical Bike store

Vertical Bike Lockers are a revolutionary new way of storing bikes securely. They come with an innovative patented mounting hoop that allows the bike to be parked upright. As the bike is vertical, 35-45% of floor space is saved compared with horizontal cycle storage.
Bike Lockers provide space and security not only for your bike but for your cycle clothing, helmet and luggage as well.
Innovative space saving design that stores the bike vertically on its rear wheel
Fitted with a patented mounting hoop that uses gravity to hold the bike upright
Completely encloses the bike protecting it from thieves, vandals, the weather and bird strikes
Manufactured to the Quality Cycle Locker Standard devised by the Bike Parking and Security Association (BPSA) to meet planning application requirements
Constructed from heavy duty galvanised steel, powder coated green. Other colours available on request, subject to minimum order requirements
Comes with disc padlock and three 10mm bolts for mounting into concrete
Space to store a helmet and cycle gear inside

These Quality Cycle Lockers must:
• Be easy and convenient to use
• Be easy to clean and maintain
• Protect the cycle by fully enclosing it
• Not cause damage to the bike, user or others
• Protect the cycle from extreme weather
• Resist forced entry for minimum of 2 minutes
• Withstand vandalism including kicking
• Accommodate 90% of bike designs

If the three most popular cycle storage ranges above do not include your favourite Please view the 13 page document here with many more exciting ways to store your bike. Cycle Parking.pdf

Bicycle Storage

Welcome to our November 2010 specials.

This month’s specials include easy to install shelving, Pink kick steps and a reminder not to forget a cold winter is coming and that you need to make sure you have your salt and equipment ready.  Please call Merlin on 0845 124 9955 or e-mail sales@mipl.org.uk if you have any questions.

Konnect Shelving – economic & robust

Konnect economical shelving with easy push fit assembly, designed to suit the office, educational, health and industrial sectors.

With only 2 components – it’s a neat and simple system…

  • 2000mm high bays in two widths and four shelf depths.
  • Very strong – up to 250kg per shelf UDL.
  • Quick and easy push fit assembly.
  • Tubular grid shelves.
  • Optional hardboard covers available.
  • Shelves adjustable to 62.5mm pitch.
  • Epoxy powder coated in blue and grey.
  • Ideal for office and archive storage.

Are you in the ‘Pink’?

Pink is one of the new colours for the range of world famous ‘Kikalong’ mobile steps, it is the ideal shelving access aid. Kick and it rolls – Step and it stays!

Spring loaded twin castors retract instantly when step up commences, they are silent, non-marking and maintenance free. It is also a stool – the height of top step is ideal for use as a stool, eliminating back strain when accessing low shelves. Strongly made from cold rolled pressed steel and finished in epoxy powder coat paint for a bright, durable finish and a long life.

  • Available is red, grey, black, green, yellow, blue and of course Pink!
  • TUV ‘GS’ approved.
  • 395mm high x 418mm base diameter, 283 top diameter.
  • 150kg weight capacity, 4.5kg unit weight.
Pink Kick Step / Kickalong
Pink Kick Step / Kickalong

Don’t leave it too late this winter…

It may still only be Autumn, but we have had a taste of the winter weather conditions to come. Frozen roads and paths and slippery access-ways can result in dangerous accidents for your staff and visitors.

The majority of workplace accidents during the winter period are caused by slips and trips – employers have a legal duty of care for their staff making them liable for any work related accidents.

So now is the time to order the grit bins and salt spreaders – remember last winter? When the snow and ice arrived stocks of salt spreaders and grit bins were soon exhausted! –

So don’t get caught out this winter!

Winter Safety Equipment
Winter Safety Equipment

Please call Merlin on 0845 124 9955 or e-mail sales@mipl.org.uk if you have any questions.

November Specials

The Open Academy will moved into a new, purpose built building in September 2010.

The outline design was chosen to reflect the ethos of the school enabling them to hold full school assemblies in their unique Open Forum.
Learning zones have been designed to support all learners of different abilities. The outside space has been created as a classroom to support their environmental approach. The building itself will be able to be ‘read’ by students and staff alike to see how it is responding to different weather conditions and how much energy it is using.
Lockers manufactured in the UK
Jon Platten, the newly appointed Principle of the Academy stated “The new building is a clear demonstration of investment in the community and I hope it will be the focus of many opportunities for young people.“
The Main Contractor for the site appointed a London based consultancy company to project manage the supply of furniture and equipment on this prestigious contract. The practice is well known for delivering schemes that reflect best possible value in design, specification, performance and cost. To meet a very demanding brief to supply lockers for the Academy, the client turned to locker manufacturer Probe Storage Solutions. Sales & Marketing Director, Alastair McKay takes up the story, “We have developed ‘Probe Shockproof’ lockers specifically for this type of environment. Our lockers are manufactured in the UK to the highest standards of quality and appearance.

Lockers curving around a wall

The robust construction enhances the aspects of anti-vandalism and security. Each locker compartment is fitted with a solid grade, inset, laminate door. This amazing material is resistant to impact, scratches and graffiti. Each door has two hinges protected by a securing plate and latched with a Hasp & Staple lock.”

Students will provide their own padlocks to secure their lockers. Some 300 lockers have been installed around the Academy in varying shadesof Red, Blue and Yellow . Coloured doors are located in a random pattern which compliments the dramatic interior design of each area where the lockers are sited. Probe Storage Solutions has been manufacturing innovative locker and storage systems for over 40 years from their combined 130,000 square foot manufacturing and warehouse facilities in Hyde and Chester, Cheshire.

Steel Lockers with coloured doors
Steel Lockers with coloured doors

The Open Academy – Norwich