Morelock's 3M sign sheets

Using the latest technology from 3M has helped UK sign-maker Morelock to achieve the new European harmonised standard BS EN 12899:2007 for fixed vertical road traffic signs. The signs also feature the CE mark and use the latest 3M reflective sheeting.
February 7, 2012 Read time: 1 min
Ultra-high visibility is claimed for the new signs thanks to 3M sheeting
Using the latest technology from 152 3M has helped UK sign-maker 2372 Morelock to achieve the new European harmonised standard BS EN 12899:2007 for fixed vertical road traffic signs. The signs also feature the CE mark and use the latest 3M reflective sheeting.

This new standard is very thorough and includes an assessed factory production control (FPC), in-line test, calculation of post and foundation details to comply with wind loading and independent product testing.

Meanwhile Morelock's own branded substrate material, MPGRP, was also submitted to for product initial type testing, and passed.
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