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ARCO featured in special issue of rail industry magazine
The ARCOSYSTEM® rail cable containment system from CCS is featured in the new special edition of Railway News magazine.
ARCO featured in special issue of rail industry magazine
The ARCOSYSTEM® rail cable containment system from CCS is featured in the new special edition of Railway News magazine.
See our products on display at Rail Live
A selection of Complete Composite Systems’ innovative and low-carbon composite products will be showcased at Rail Live, the UK’s largest rail exhibition.
Footpath boundary refreshed thanks to composite ballast boards
Our GRP-manufactured ballast boards were used to replace old concrete panels of a boundary wall on an approach footpath near Hastings railway station in East Sussex.
Creative planning ensures neat fixing of rail cable troughing
An astute piece of technical planning allowed for the smooth fixing of our ARCOSYSTEM® rail cable troughing to a bridge during a testing trackside installation.
Flexibility of composite cable management system proves crucial
The flexibility of ARCOSYSTEM®, our elevated composite cable management system, ensured a successful installation along difficult terrain beside the Danube river in Austria.
Variety of brackets helps clamp cable containment system to long bridge
A diverse range of bracketry helped attach a lengthy run of our GRP-made ARCOSYSTEM® cable containment system to a bridge.
Smart design secures smooth cable trough fixing to bridge
Some careful design and planning work allowed for a successful attachment of our ARCOSYSTEM® cable troughing to a steel railway bridge.
Rapid Route conquers tricky topography
The lightweight and flexible Rapid Route cable management system proved invaluable when laying cabling along a steep and uneven trackside route in Scotland.
ClickFit bracketry solves complex cable troughing fit
Our specially developed ClickFit bracketry helped ensure a successful outcome during a complicated installation of our ARCOSYSTEM® cable containment system.
Elevated cable troughing is the answer in flood-prone terrain
Our elevated Rapid Route ARCOSYSTEM® design was the ideal choice during a cable troughing installation in a flood-prone area in Cornwall, England.
Prestigious environmental accreditation for TECHNO-CRETE®
We are proud to confirm that an official Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) has been published for our low-carbon foam foundation material TECHNO-CRETE®.
Come and see our innovative products at Rail Live
We will be exhibiting our range of eco-friendly products at this month’s widely anticipated Rail Live event in Stratford-upon-Avon, England.
RAPID ROUTE ARCO PROVES IDEAL SOLUTION
The ‘Rapid Route’ method of fixing our versatile ARCOSYSTEM® cable troughing solved a challenging embankment installation in Essex, England.
Elevated cable troughing makes 18m ‘river jump’
Our ARCOSYSTEM® elevated cable troughing proved both flexible and sturdy enough to stretch across the width of a river without having to be fixed to the bridge railing.
Flexible ARCO meets substantial cable-load demands
Multiple troughs of our versatile cable containment product ARCOSYSTEM® were stacked vertically to meet the demanding cable-load requirements for a recent installation in Berlin.
ARCOSYSTEM® gains major environmental certification
Complete Composite Systems (CCS) is delighted to announce that it has published official Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for its innovative ARCOSYSTEM® cable management system.
New ‘ClickFit’ brackets aid tricky cable troughing installation
Newly designed ‘ClickFit’ brackets were used to successfully attach our ARCOSYSTEM® elevated cable troughing to a sloping rock face during a challenging installation.
Flexible elevated cable troughing is just the job in Sussex
Our ARCOSYSTEM® elevated cable troughing was successfully installed in order to power Track Paralleling Huts during a rail project in the south east of England.
ARCO contributes to Dutch highway project
Our cable containment product ARCOSYSTEM® was successfully installed along a highway bridge as part of an important reinforcement job in the Netherlands.
Laying rail cabling down the sharp slopes of the Black Forest
The versatility of our rail cabling containment product ARCOSYSTEM® was put to the test when it was fitted down a steep incline within the dramatic setting of the Black Forest mountain range in Germany.
Special bracket design ensures seamless ARCO fit
The use of a bespoke bracket design helped solve an installation issue when our ARCOSYSTEM® cable containment system was clamped to a bridge in Germany.
Cable troughing system wins UK award
We are delighted to announce that our ‘Rapid Route’ ARCOSYSTEM®, designed to safely contain trackside power cables, has won a national rail award in the UK.
Composite bridges — a video
CCS has made a video presentation showcasing some installations of our composite bridges, constructed in association with our German partners BGL Ingenieurbau GmbH.
Rapid Route ARCO passes TRU test
The ‘Rapid Route’ technique of installing our ARCOSYSTEM® cable troughing via Anchor Systems’ screw piles proved to be an overwhelming success during an installation on the extensive Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU).
CCS achieves ISO 9001 certification
We are delighted to announce that Complete Composite Systems has been awarded ISO 9001 accreditation, a widely recognised benchmark for achieving exceptional quality across the UK and international markets.
Composite ballast boards solve problem at Earley Station
Our innovative composite ballast boards were put to good use to protect rail passengers from a power supply cabinet at a train station in Berkshire, England.
ARCOSYSTEM® highlighted in magazine piece
The new issue of Railway News magazine includes a three-page article focusing on the benefits of our elevated cable troughing ARCOSYSTEM®.
Saving time and money with TECHNO-CRETE®
Our innovate foam foundation material TECHNO-CRETE® once again proved to be a quicker and more cost-effective solution than concrete post mix during a trackside infrastructure project in Wales.
CCS publishes EPDs of its products
Complete Composite Systems is proud to announce that it has published Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for two of its products, with more on the way.
New project highlights ARCO’s versatile installation options
A recent job in Germany illustrated the wide range of installation options available when it comes to fitting our ARCOSYSTEM® cable containment system beside railway tracks.
ARCOSYSTEM® playing major role in Transpennine Route Upgrade
Our elevated GRP cable troughing ARCOSYSTEM® is proving to be a reliable and cost-effective choice as work on the major Transpennine Route Upgrade East project takes shape.
Why composite bridges are the future
The materials used to build secure, long-lasting contemporary bridges are changing — discover the strengths and sustainability of CCS’s stunning composite bridges.
Introducing composite ballast boards
CCS are proud to introduce our lightweight, structurally sound composite ballast boards — perfect for protecting railway lines and trackside facilities on embankments from the likes of rockfall or snowslide.
ARCO’s proficiency on full show
The flexibility and size ranges of our ARCOSYSTEM® cable troughing were on full display during two recent trackside installations in Germany.
Check out our eco-friendly products at Rail Live!
Next month’s Rail Live event offers the perfect opportunity to see first-hand our innovative range of sustainable products for rail construction projects.
Why TECHNO-CRETE® is the practical and greener choice of foundation material
The innovative and eco-friendly foundation material TECHNO-CRETE® is proving to be a successful and increasingly popular alternative to concrete post mix for rail construction projects.
ARCOSYSTEM® is the solution for EVCP installation
Our GRP elevated cable containment system ARCOSYSTEM® proved to be an ideal choice for the challenging installation of electric vehicle charging points at a car park at Letchworth Garden City railway station.
Fixing the sleek version of ARCO with ease
The SizeZero® version of our elevated cable containment system ARCOSYSTEM® was successfully installed during a recent project.
Collaboration with Anchor Systems announced
CCS can announce a collaboration with Anchor Systems International Ltd that makes the installation of our ARCOSYSTEM® cable troughing even faster.
How ARCO can be attached to rock walls
Our innovative cable troughing ARCOSYSTEM® was successfully fixed to a trackside rock wall during a challenging installation.
Installing ARCO on noise barriers
Some recent installations showed how our GRP elevated cable troughing ARCOSYSTEM® can be securely attached to trackside noise barriers.
ARCOSYSTEM® the perfect fit in scenic Austria
Our elevated cable troughing ARCOSYSTEM® was expertly installed at some challenging trackside locations in Austria.
No earth bonding ensures TouchSAFE fencing saves time and money
There are huge cost savings to be made from choosing our TouchSAFE composite palisade fencing over metallic fencing because no earth bonding is required during installation.
Discover more about ARCOSYSTEM® at InnoTrans!
Our Swiss partners Castioni Kabelführungssysteme GmbH will be highlighting our ARCOSYSTEM® cable management product at the upcoming InnoTrans event in Berlin.
A picturesque triumph for ARCO SizeZERO®
The specialist narrower version of our cable management product ARCOSYSTEM® was the ideal solution for a space-constricted job in a soaring setting.
See our ground-breaking products at Rail Live 2022
A range of our innovative composite and engineered plastic products will be showcased at the Rail Live 2022 exhibition in Warwickshire.
Navigating bridges is no problem for ARCOSYSTEM®
Our adjustable cable management product ARCOSYSTEM® proved it can be successfully attached to a range of bridges during a group of recent challenging installations.
Testing project displays ARCOSYSTEM®’s adaptability
The dexterity and adaptability of our elevated cable management system ARCOSYSTEM® was put to the test during a recent installation in the German town of Gössnitz.
Groundbreaking product TECHNO-CRETE® plays pivotal role on TFL project
Our eco-friendly post-mix product TECHNO-CRETE® has made a significant contribution to a low-carbon, sustainable energy project on the London Docklands Light Railway network.
Flexibility of ARCOSYSTEM® on full show
The flexibility of our elevated cable management product ARCOSYSTEM® was clear for all to see during a recent installation across difficult terrain in Germany.
Workable in freezing temperatures — TECHNO-CRETE®’s huge advantage over concrete
Our eco-friendly post-mix TECHNO-CRETE® can be used on site during freezing temperatures, making it the ideal all-year-round choice of foundation material.
Successful installation carried out in flood-hit area
Our versatile cable management product ARCOSYSTEM® was successfully fitted at a challenging weather-sensitive location in Germany.
ARCOSYSTEM® works a treat running downhill
The versatility of ARCOSYSTEM® — our benchmark cable management product — was clear for all to see during a recent installation in Switzerland.
TECHNO-CRETE® proves to be sustainable and easily transportable
Our eco-friendly post mix TECHNO-CRETE® was the ideal option during a recent challenging installation for Siemens on the Northern City Lines re-signalling project at Drayton Park.
How ARCOSYSTEM® is boosting digital rail communications
With surging demand for a comprehensive upgrade of Wi-Fi coverage on rail networks across Europe, our innovative cable troughing product ARCOSYSTEM® is leading the way in making this mission a reality.
Hamburg installation showcases versatility of ARCOSYSTEM®
A recent rail project in Germany highlighted the capability and flexibility of our ARCOSYSTEM® to handle demanding installations.
Introducing. . . TouchSAFE® composite Palisade Fencing
Does your company need maintenance-free, non-conductive fencing? Our TouchSAFE® Composite Palisade Fencing panels are now available.
Come and see our innovative products at Rail Live 2021
A selection of our composite and engineered plastic solutions for the rail industry is being showcased at the Rail Live 2021 exhibition this week.
CCS featured in Railway News magazine
The latest issue of Railway News magazine features a special article on Complete Composite Systems and some of our key products.
Case study: delivering a bespoke cable management solution in speedy fashion
Find out how Complete Composite Systems used their technical expertise to provide an elevated cable management solution for a challenging rail project at London Bridge station.
Efficient and Easy Elevated Troughing with ARCOSYSTEM® – A Case Study
Discover why ARCOSYSTEM® — the benchmark elevated cable management product — was the ideal choice for a challenging railway installation project.
Advanced installation method ensures ARCOSYSTEM® saves even more time and money
An innovative new technique has made ARCOSYSTEM®, our leading elevated cable management product for the rail industry, even quicker and more cost-effective to install.