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We Regret to Announce the Passing of Dick Leonard, BDM for Southern Scotland

It is with great sadness and regret that we announce the passing of Dick Leonard, ALC’s Business Development Manager in Scotland, after a short period of illness. After 7 years at ALC and many years in the industry prior to this, Dick was an invaluable member of our close-knit team and was highly respected acrossRead more »

Security in Style: The ‘Urban Beach’ at Dundee’s Waterfront Place

For 10 years we’ve supplied various projects along Dundee Waterfront, from NAL compatible solutions with bespoke base plates to Wifi transmitter brackets. Spaces like Dundee’s ‘Urban Beach’ are popular, and remain so through the provision of good security. Pedestrians wish to use their spaces 24/7, and feel safe in doing so. ALC contributed by supplyingRead more »

Echalon® Raise & Lower Unlocks Crucial ANPR Maintenance in Cardiff, Wales

More vehicles are on our roads than ever before. As local authorities incentivise footfall in our city centres, traffic management has never been more important. Management and enforcement solutions have the opportunity to create synergy; to enable the peaceful co-existence of car ownership and active travel. With some 500 systems installed by Systems Engineering &Read more »

86% Reduction in Driving Offences at RoadFlow Level Crossings

The Home Office Type Approved (HOTA) ‘Roadflow Rail Enforcement’ system is installed at 22 Level Crossings in Sussex, and 53 others across the UK. The Problem Level Crossings are dangerous, and options to improve safety are limited. Replacing Level Crossings with bridges is costly, time consuming and applicable only to a handful of sites. OurRead more »

Stop the Spark: ALC Reassures Operatives with Built-In Stray Current Protection

Whilst one product may be the ideal solution in street lighting, in the rail sector this solution may be wholly inadequate. As a result, a column supplier such as the Aluminium Lighting Company must be flexible, responsive, and above all have a meticulous eye for detail when venturing into this sector. Fortunately, these are attributesRead more »

Classical Vs Modern: How can Minor Structures Help Bridge the Gap?

Conservation is a challenge for any city – modernising, but not to the detriment of culture. Add to this environmental considerations, alongside financial and planning restrictions, and the situation becomes more challenging. Modestly situated between modern structures, the Roman Catholic Metropolitan Cathedral of St Andrew, Glasgow, is one example of where these factors are key.Read more »