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London Heathrow

Heathrow is the UK’s busiest airport and one of the world’s most connected hub airports, handling very high passenger volumes and operating in a highly constrained, operationally demanding environment.

Surespan supported Heathrow works by supplying access solutions aligned to airport maintenance requirements, where secure access, predictable operation and robust detailing are essential to support live terminal operations and roof or service zone access.

Scope of supply

Surespan supplied access products suitable for airport environments, typically including roof access solutions and associated access components specified to support controlled maintenance access and long-term durability.

Key considerations

Airport projects require access points that coordinate with roof waterproofing systems and operational security requirements, supported by clear documentation for approvals and contractor coordination. Products are commonly specified with secure locking, assisted operation where required, and robust weathering performance aligned to the roof build-up.

Outcome

Surespan’s supply supported safe and maintainable access across a live airport environment, helping project teams deliver practical maintenance access solutions aligned to long-term operational needs.

South Clyde Energy Centre

Surespan supplied a bespoke hydraulically operated double-leaf access cover package for the South Clyde Energy Centre, a major Energy-from-Waste facility under construction in Glasgow.

Centenario Ratones Lithium Plant

Project snapshot Project: Centenario Ratones Lithium Production Plant Location: Salar Centenario Ratones, Department of Los Andes, Salta Province, Argentina (3,800m above sea level) Client: Eramine Sudamérica S.A. (subsidiary of Eramet Group, France / Tsingshan, China) Delivery model: Direct supply, Ex Works. Client arranged logistics to Argentina. Scope: 2no. SRHE/50/DL electrically operated double-leaf roof access hatches (5000 x 5500mm structural opening), with electrical control boxes, battery back-up, key switch controls, painted finish, removable lifting eyes, spare actuators, and 5 days supervisory installation attendance. The project The Centenario Ratones plant is one of the most significant lithium projects in South America. Operated by Eramine Sudamérica S.A. — a joint venture between French mining group Eramet (50.1%) and Chinese steelmaker Tsingshan (49.9%) — the plant uses advanced Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technology to produce 24,000 tonnes of battery-grade lithium carbonate per year from brine pumped from beneath the salt flat. Representing an investment
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