From 24 - 26 April Boplan will be present at Foodex 2023. This is the leading trade event for food and drink manufacturing, processing, packaging and logistics. Foodex will showcase the latest trends that are driving the sector and showcase the newest products and services to improve operational efficiency.

At Foodex 2023, Boplan® will show-case how our sustainable and highly effective fall and...

With the new FLIP, BOPLAN is launching a revolutionary range of kick rails that will set new standards for protection at ground level. Each wheelstopper is made of Novilene® polymer and is based on the existing I-shaped profile of the FLIP. Each profile has its own impact resistance value, giving each product its own specific application or function.

FLIP 120 / 180 / 200 / 200 FORCE

Our standard...

Our SG SLIDING GATE received a new ergonomic design with rounded corners to better match the current BOPLAN® product range. The position of the wheel support has also been changed in order to ensure a perfect fit when connecting to another BOPLAN® safety product. By positioning it further away from the end post, the wheel is no longer hindered by the floor plate and the gate closes perfectly.

The...

World championships cycling in FLANDERS 2021

The World Cycling Championships are coming to Belgium at the end of September and we are delighted to announce that BOPLAN will be part of it. Together with Flanders 2021, we are joining forces to provide all the time trials in Knokke/Brugge and the road races in Leuven with the necessary safety solutions.

From Saturday 18 September to Sunday 26...

Located at the NEC Birmingham, The Health & Safety Event is the UK’s largest gathering of anyone responsible for running a safe and efficient workplace. With a unique range of seminars, practical workshops and exhibition hall, it attracts 16,000+ workplace professionals from the industrial, commercial and public sector. The Health and Safety Event is co-located with 5 other leading sector events...

The country will come to a standstill on Sunday 4 April. With the Tour of Flanders, the second of the absolute top five cycling classics (Milan-San Remo, Tour of Flanders, Paris-Roubaix, Liège-Bastogne-Liège and the Tour of Lombardy) is on the agenda next Sunday. “Flanders Most Beautiful” is the climax of the cycling season!

At the start in Antwerp, the world top of global cycling jostles to...

BOPLAN® is pleased to announce its partnership with City Mountainbike as official partner of the UCI Mountain Bike Eliminator World Cup and the UCI Mountain Bike Eliminator World Championships.

In its role as official supplier, BOPLAN® will work closely with City Mountainbike and provide several safety products on strategic points along the race course to secure the safety of all athletes.

The...

The application of protective bumpers on uneven or smooth surfaces often creates challenges and frustrations. Not only does it take a lot of time to apply it permanently, the result is often disappointing. The first days and weeks it may look good, but soon the project transforms into a “wall of shame” ...

Avoid loose protective strips with TEDDY PRO SSB. These protective bumpers with a stainless...

BOPLAN reached out to industrial companies nationwide to gather, summarize and share best practices as it relates to preparing working environments to re-opening in a COVD-19 world.

Please join us as we bring a video presentation to explore these topics. Through chat, you will be able to engage and participate in Q&A throughout the session.

You will be learning:

Strategies to implement CDC...

Anyone working in a warehouse or distribution centre has been there. You are keen to quickly get something from a rack, and your head hits the frame. Just what you needed on a Monday morning. We know how you feel, which is why we are introducing the brand-new TEDDY PRO: a flexible profile with a wide range of applications.

The TEDDY PRO has 4 layers with polyurethane foam as the main component....

Acting rashly in exceptional circumstances is a tried and true recipe for accidents. However, in some industries there are no other options. Take the food industry, for instance. Much of the work in this industry takes place in refrigerated rooms, or even in sub-zero environments. Fortunately our Boplan safety products provide protection where it is most needed!

Processing and storing...

Boplan is launching its sports competition safety solutions at Velofollies under the name "Barba Sport". Organisers are responsible for the riders’ safety during cycling races. Every accident has serious consequences – primarily for the victim, but also for your organisation! Although you can never exclude the risk of an accident during such an event, you can minimise it by applying Barba Sport...

Warehouses or distribution centres are often a maze of racking with a lot of fast-moving foot traffic. Accidents with falling goods can happen in an instant but fortunately they are easy to avoid. With the modular HP GRILL you are no longer at risk from goods falling from racks.

In zones without forklift traffic the HP GRILL can act as a separation between foot traffic and stacked goods. The...

Airports make intensive use of collision protection, and of course they have every reason to do so! There are an enormous number of things that can go wrong at an airport - with potentially dramatic consequences for travellers or employees, and that´s why nothing is left to chance. We review here the most important types of collision protection and how they can be deployed specifically in...

Loading and unloading at loading docks inevitably involves risks; that goes without saying. For example, employees are at risk of ending up in the loading bay before or after unloading, and a forklift driver’s steering error may damage the electric doors. Enter the Dock Gate!

A loading dock is always a hive of activity: warehouse staff use it for stacking, loading and unloading with the support...

Mountain biking is often associated with forests and muddy paths, but that is not the full picture. The UCI MTB Eliminator World Cup always takes place in a city. Barcelona (ES), Valkenswaard (NL) and Winterberg (DE) were already transformed into challenging mountain bike courses for this event. Extreme sports require extreme safety measures. That is how the organisers found their way to Boplan.

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Designed to be reflective of Gwinnett and metro Atlanta area, the Gwinnett Chamber IMPACT Regional Business Awards recognize leading organizations in top industries that are driving economic development and job creation, while enhancing our quality of life. This event is truly one of a kind as it brings together leaders from the AEC, higher education, healthcare, hospitality, information...

This year the international UCI Para-cycling Road World Championship is coming to Belgium! The event will be held in Ostend from 16 to 19 May. As many as 42 countries will participate in this prestigious race, with about 450 athletes! The organisation has entrusted the safety of the various courses to Boplan.

There are three courses for this event: the time trial (9km), the road race (8km) and...

March is when we will hear the starting shot of the E3 Prize for the 62nd time. Just like every year, this promises to be a terrific event with well-known names. As sponsor for the event, Boplan will ensure additional safety on the track!

A cycle race is not without danger, certainly not when the participants enter the final sprint! Just before the last kilometre, the pack swings at full speed...

A doubling of turnover planned for 2020

The headquarters in Moorsele were, for that reason, expanded with extra offices, a spacious dining area for the ever-expanding group of enthusiastic Boplanners, but above all with a new full-fledged production area with machinery for the further automation of BOPLAN's current production processes. The new building with a height of 14m was built on an area...

The aim of the game in a warehouse environment is to achieve a risk-free workplace, although completing this particular game is harder than you think. With hazards at every corner, it is extremely difficult to avoid the odd slip, trip or fall. However, you can minimise the potential of severe accidents occurring with the helping hand of some basic measures. This includes a revolutionary addition...

One of the biggest risks towards staff, in any warehouse environment, is injury from a racking collapse that could cause a domino effect. Whilst racking is usually secure enough to prevent this from happening, collisions with vehicles and machinery still present a risk. All it takes is for one mistimed manoeuvre or another simple mistake for the racking to be brought down.

This poses an obvious...

It is unfathomable to suggest that at one point in the workplace, regardless of the environment you work in, there was hardly any safety protocols in order to protect the workforce. Dial the clock back to the 60’s and 70’s where employees, such as coal miners and dock workers, were subject to extremely pressurising conditions with no reassurance over their safety. Not just their physical safety,...

Airports in the 21st century are hectic environments, not only to be experienced as a holiday-lover, but as an employee too. The constant alert, awareness and training required makes for a high-pressure workplace almost at all times. There is a necessity for it though, as it ensures the safety of the passengers and every member of staff.

But it has to be asked – exactly how much risk do airport...

Not everybody is a fan of heights. There’s just something about being up where the air is clear and looking down that makes some people feel queasy. The easy answer for people like that is to simply avoid being off the ground!

But for some people, it’s their job. Pylon workers, pilots and even warehouse workers will at some point, during the average working day, work off the floor and in mid-air...

When working in an intense environment such a factory, there is an underlying need for stringent safety measures. This ensures the protection and safety of everybody involved in the factory’s day-to-day running. One safety measure that can be implemented with many benefits included are pedestrian safety barriers.

Safety barriers are handy in a number of scenarios and we have compiled a useful...

Regardless of where you work, whether it be in a warehouse or an office, there are always potential hazards that can lead to accidents. It is imperative that as a business owner and a business runner, you are aware of the dangers that hazards can pose and that you act upon them swiftly.

It doesn’t take much for an accident to occur – loose cables along the floor or a dodgy ceiling tile – there is...

If you’re a business owner, you may have several questions running through your mind. Are my staff happy? What’s my financial outlook for the next quarter? Is my business premises safe to work within? If the answer to the latter question isn’t crystal clear, maybe it’s time for a change.

It is impossible to make a business accident-proof, as an accident in the workplace can spring from absolutely...

If you were to look at your business, you may already have some safety measures implemented to ensure your workforce is well shielded from your vehicle fleet and other potential hazard zones. However, if you were to take a look at your racking – is that as adequately protected? If not, you could be looking at an economic crisis, where you could be kissing goodbye to thousands of pounds.

It is...

Repairing Damaged Warehouse Safety Barriers

If you look around your warehouse and allow your eyes to be drawn to your safety barriers, are you greeted with the best in ultra-modern and durable technology or do you see tired, 20th century concrete and steel?

Traditional or retro safety barriers, such as steel barriers, require regular maintenance. To ensure that they are seen from vehicle...

Amazing Airport Safety Barriers

For councillors and private airport owners, security and safety are a central focus to ensure the likelihood of continuous travel, without disruption. With the congested nature of airports, accidents involving vehicles unfortunately do occur. Here at Boplan, we have a vast range of modern airport safety barrier products for you to choose from. Helping to protect...

Protective posts just got more exciting...

At Boplan, we’re dedicated to creating innovative safety solutions for the workplace. Our range of flexible safety bollards and flexible protective posts provide far more benefits than their metal counterparts and are being used in major companies across the globe. We’re proud of how amazing our products are but we never stop trying to find ways to make...

Scotland Health and Safety Barrier Exhibition

We are passionate about health and safety so we’re absolutely delighted to be attending this year’s Health and Safety Scotland event. This event will be held at the SEC in Glasgow on the 3rd and 4th of May. The SEC is the perfect venue for an event of this scale. It’s a great location with great facilities and it’s easy to get to.

Following on from...

Flexible Safety Barriers in Warehouses

At Boplan we pride ourselves on our commitment to providing innovative safety solutions. Our flexible safety barriers are just one of the fantastic ranges we have on offer. Unlike many of our competitors, we are able to provide full safety solutions; from zone planning to installation to ongoing maintenance.

Our products are used globally across a range of...

Tests performed by Transpolis and TÜV Nord

Boplan impact results of Flex Impact safety barriers are scientifically proven by an extensive series of professional impact tests coordinated by the renowned accredited laboratory Transpolis (France, ISO 17025). (with stakeholders like Renault, Polaris Inc. USA, etc.)

In close collaboration with Dr. Edmondo Di Pasquale, with a Ph.D. from Princeton...

Health & Safety Barriers UK Exhibitions 2017

We’re excited to be exhibiting our health & safety products at the Birmingham NEC Health and safety event this year.

We will be sharing our passion for health and safety with other industry experts. It will be a fantastic opportunity to promote our innovative products, giving us the chance to network with health & safety officers who are in charge of...

Boplan UK Ltd. recently received the "Award for Best Stand" at Health & Safety North partnered by The British Safety Council in The Bolton Arena, UK! 

Health & Safety North has been developed specifically to suit anyone responsible for health and safety at work within industrial, commercial or public sector businesses throughout the North of England. The industry's most respected voices come...

As adoption increases, efforts to clarify industrial equipment guardrail standards are underway

It’s generally accepted that the ideal sidewalk includes a physical barrier like a curb or strip of grass between the sidewalk and the road. “You’ve never seen one that’s just a painted line between pedestrians and cars,” says Frank Oorreel, president of Boplan USA. “Why wouldn’t you also want a...