Updated: Friday the 25th of May, 2012 Autopa Ltd

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Autopa Ltd
Cottage Leap
Rugby
Warwickshire
CV21 3XP

Tel: 0178 855 0556
Fax: 0178 855 0265
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Autopa Ltd is a specialist manufacturer and supplier of parking posts, barriers, bollards, vehicle access control systems, cycle racks and cycle shelters. Since patenting the original parking post way back in 1959, we have grown our portfolio to include a wide range of quality products in a variety of materials, colours and finishes – we even produce smoking shelters, benches, picnic tables and speed ramps! We use materials such as stainless steel and recycled plastic, while our mild steel products are galvanised to BS EN ISO 1461 standards and may be painted or powder coated in a broad selection of colours.

Our investment into state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities enables us to provide solutions in line with your special requirements, so whatever your need, Autopa has it covered. At Autopa Ltd, we ensure that our products are manufactured to the very highest standard (BS EN ISO 9001:2008) and that our customer service remains exceptional. We maintain quality procedures at every stage of the process, from the control of incoming raw materials, right through to the delivery of the completed product. Autopa is also pleased to offer a site survey and installation service to most locations in the UK. So if you’re looking for car parking posts, barriers, bollards, vehicle access control systems and more, look no further than Autopa Ltd!

Retractable Posts

We provide the industry with a fantastic range of retractable posts designed to prevent unwanted vehicle access in all kinds of areas such as in front of shops, on car forecourts, in front of industrial shutter doors and main access ways. Our range is available in various designs and features a top flap which becomes flush with the ground when the post is lowered. Examples of the range include:


RetractaPost-TL: sold secure gold and feature high security 10 pin lock, hardened security rings and internal core.


RetractaPost-GL: mid-range retractable post lockable by seven pin anti drill centre push lock at the base. RetractaPost-GL Square also available.


RetractaPost-GL life assisted: available with internal gas strut to lift heavier posts.



Recycled Plastic Traffic Bollards

We also supply various recycled plastic bollards. These high quality fixed bollards are designed for use with pedestrian schemes, traffic calming, highways and pavements, estates, car parks, pubs, hotels, leisure, industry, commerce, public and private sectors. The bollards feature ground fixing spikes to be cast into the ground and removable versions are available – these are supplied with a galvanised ground socket and pin for padlock fixing. The range includes: Diamond top recycled plastic traffic bollards, Chamfered top recycled plastic traffic bollards, Domed top recycled plastic traffic bollards, Hazard B recycled plastic hazard marker and Domed top – slim-line recycled plastic traffic bollards.

Seating

We manufacture a fantastic range of seats and benches for use in outdoor areas. Our range is available in various materials such as mild steel, stainless steel and recycled plastic to suit customer requirements. Examples of the range include: Rockingham seats and benches:  steel seating designs available in a range of finishes, Drayton seats and benches: sturdy models available in various materials, finishes and colours and Caldecott seats and benches (metal or recycled plastic): made from galvanised mild steel, painted black as standard and stainless steel versions available. Also available are Triton seats and benches, Rockingham picnic table and standard Picnic tables. Please follow the link to our website to view the range in full.

Litter Bins

Our high quality litter bins are available in a range of designs, materials and finishes to suit customer requirements. Our range includes:


Traditional litter bins: manufactured from UV stabilised, durable, medium density PE.


Modern litter bins: also manufactured from UV stabilised, durable, medium density PE. The outer body of the bin lifts to enable removal of the galvanised liner.


Square litter bins: steel, fire proof bins designed for public areas with lockable door, metal liner and fixing bolts and optional ashtray fitment.


Round litter bins: steel, fire proof bins with lockable lid and metal liner with a standard liner for bolting down.


Flared top litter bins: open topped popular for use in pedestrian high streets and schools.



Tree Grilles

We are pleased to provide the industry with a great range of polyurethane tree grilles in various designs. Our grilles are resistant to corrosion, rust, weather and degradation caused by street cleaning equipment. Our range includes Vine tree grilles, Ivy tree grilles, Petal tree grilles, Rose tree grilles and Sunburst tree grilles. These lightweight grilles allow sapling to grow without their roots disturbing the surrounding pavement. Please follow the link to our website to view images and further information including sizes.

Fencing Rail

Our bow top fencing rails are widely used for children’s play areas and retail parks with shrubs and housing developments for gardens. They provide strong effective solutions and are supplied in standard panel sizes of 2750mm although other sizes can be accommodated on request. Various colour coated finishes and flat top version options are also available. Our fencing is manufactured to BSEN 1176.1 and is available ragged for casting in or flanged for bolting down. Please download our online datasheet for further information and view prices. For specific requirements, including size and finish, please contact us at Autopa for quotations.

Covered Canopies & Walkways

Our covered canopies and walkways range is a relatively new addition to our product range and provides customers with stylish, functional features suitable for various building types. They are manufactured from galvanised mild steel and are supplied colour coated in different colours to suit specific design requirements. Our walkways are free standing and roof cladding is manufactured from clearview PET 5mm thick sheeting that is clamped in position. Our canopies are wall and ground fixed for ultimate stability and PET side panelling is also available as an optional extra. This range is designed to BS5950 (Structural Use of Steel in Buildings).

Teenage / Youth Shelters

We manufacture two types of teenage/ youth shelters: the Wimbledon and the Hampton.


Wimbledon: the Wimbledon is a tough, robust and highly versatile design suitable for installation in various environments. It is a free standing modular design available in various configurations to suit individual requirements. Optional colour frame and panels are available.


Hampton: the Hampton is a tough, robust design featuring a frame and panels manufactured from galvanised mild steel as standard. It is a free standing design with available extension bays if required.


Both models are supplied in kit form ready for easy on-site assembly and installation.



Smoking & Waiting Shelters

Our smoking and waiting shelters are manufactured from aluminium frame and feature PET glazing. Our smoking shelters are 50% enclosed and are compliant with UK and Irish legislation while our waiting shelters are fully enclosed and suitable for assembly/ installation in various environments. Our smoking shelters and waiting shelters are available in a range of sizes to suit individual requirements and are supplied with a powder coated finish, black as standard. Other colours are available on request. Ashtrays are included inside the smoking bays and perch benches are an available extra option.

Trolley Shelters

The Autopa trolley shelter is designed to fit in a standard car parking space and each single shelter is designed to house approximately 36 standard trolleys. The shelters are manufactured with a mild steel frame and 5mm thick clear PET sheeting that is supported each metre for ultimate strength and durability. All steel parts are galvanised as standard to BS EN 1461: 1999 and feature adjustable flanged feet for bolting down. Back to back extension bays are also available and colour coated finishes are available on request. Please download our online data sheet for further information.

Vehicle Access Control

If you need vehicle access control systems to help you manage traffic coming in and out of your site, you’ve certainly come to the right place. Autopa manufactures a variety of automatic bollards, automatic barriers, automatic and manual sliding gates, manual arm barriers, height restrictors, speed ramps, swing gates and more! Our popular automatic barriers come with in various boom lengths depending on the range you select; standard, budget and heavy duty. Automatic bollard systems are ideal for use in private entrances, pedestrian zones, commercial entrances, industrial entrances and at warehousing facilities.

Parking Posts

Here at Autopa Ltd, parking posts are our speciality. In fact, we first designed parking pasts over 50 years ago, and since then we have been developing innovative designs for car parks up and down the UK. We have a wide range of hinged posts, sprung boundary posts, fixed posts and retractable posts, all of which are produced from galvanised steel as standard. Colour coated and stainless steel finishes are also available. If you would like to view our great range of parking posts, please follow the link to the Autopa website where you’ll find detailed product information.

Bollards

In our range bollards you’ll find right product for almost any location and application; we produce them in a range of materials, including mild steel, stainless steel, recycled plastic and polyurethane. A selection of colours and finishes are also available. Our steel core bollards are the bollard of choice for retail parks. Stylish yet practical, these fixed bollards consist of a robust, self-coloured casing sleeve produced from medium density polyethylene MDPE. Also available are fixed and removable ornamental bollards which offer an attractive, safe and secure method of preventing unauthorised parking and access. This makes them perfect for pedestrian areas, play and parking areas, or as traffic calming measures.

Cycle Security

For bicycle stands, bicycle racks, bicycle shelters, lockers and compounds, Autopa Ltd is your first port of call. Our products are available in a wide choice of designs and finishes, meaning you can choose the right product to match your environment. Cycle stands and holders are suitable for one or two bikes, while the Sheffield toastrack design (a modular form of the Sheffield style cycle stand) can accommodate any number of bicycles. Cycle shelters are produced in a variety of designs and finishes to suit any application and/or budget. Extension bays are also available to increase shelter capacity.


Detailed Information
Registration Number: 3428445
VAT Number: 705474146
Established: 1997
No of Employees: 21-50
Annual Turnover: 2-5m

Company Type:
  • Manufacturer
  • Distributor
ISO Compliance: ISO 9001 2000 ISO 14001 2004 OHSAS 18001 2007 Members of Construction Line CHAS Approved

Brand & Trade Names
  • GFC - Ornamental steel bollards
  • RemovaPost - Removable Post
  • RetractaPost - Retractable Post
  • Velopa - Cycle Security products

Primary Market Areas
  • Aerospace & Defence
  • Agriculture & Farming
  • Architecture, Building & Construction
  • Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals
  • Computing & Communications
  • Controls & Instrumentation
  • Design & Development
  • Electronics & Electrical
  • Engineering & Automotive
  • Fire, Safety & Security
  • Food & Drink Processing
  • Logistics, Warehousing & Transport
  • Manufacturing & Stockholding
  • Marine
  • Oil & Gas
  • Packaging, Paper & Print
  • Plant & Machinery
  • Rubber & Plastics
  • Test & Measurement
  • Water & Waste Management

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