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Celebrating 25 Years of Service with Paul Robinson
We're delighted to congratulate Paul Robinson, Operative in Centrum's Newark factory, on his 25 years of service with the company. Paul started at Centrum in June 1997, following 20 years of service in the coal industry. He says, "things were very different then....
Apprentice Opportunity
We have an exclusive opportunity for an apprentice to join us as a Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician! Centrum Pile has an opportunity for an apprentice to join our maintenance department to support the manufacturing operations as a...
Why is precast concrete used for piles?
Centrum piles are manufactured using precast concrete A Centrum Pile is created using precast concrete utilising the most advanced technology available. Our concrete piles have a high structural capacity which is achieved from the use of high strength, sulphate...
Let’s talk about the two types of precast piles…
Let's talk about the two types of precast piles you need to know about; Driven precast concrete piles and Energy piles. Driven Precast Concrete Piles Precast concrete piles offer a cost-effective form of deep foundation. Usually of square section, driven precast...
Centrum has been shortlisted at the CN Awards 21
We are delighted to announce that Centrum Pile has been shortlisted in the Low Carbon Project of the Year category at the upcoming CN Awards 2021. The CN Awards 21 will be taking place on 15 September 2021, which showcases the very best in the industry. The CN Awards...
What are the sizes of precast piles?
Piles can be manufactured in various sizes and lengths to suit project-specific requirements. Centrum Pile uses the most advanced technology to produce high-quality precast concrete piles. What are the sizes of precast piles? Precast concrete piles are available in...
How are precast piles made?
How are precast piles made? Driven precast concrete piles are the most versatile, cost-effective deep foundation solution, suitable for most ground conditions. Designed and manufactured to varying lengths to reach required depths, thereby saving costs and reducing...
What is the purpose of a pile foundation?
How do large, heavy structures maintain stabilisation above the ground where the condition of the soil has cause for concern? Piled foundations are often the appropriate engineered solution, below we answer what the purpose of a pile foundation is: 1. Safety! To...
How are driven piles installed?
How are Driven Piles installed? From production to installation, we have broken down the process into bite-size chunks. Production Process Centrum Pile begins the process of manufacturing piles by creating the cages that form the piles in our robot shed house. The...
What are the classifications of piles?
What piling method is suitable for brownfield sites?
What piling method is suitable for brownfield sites? When a new building is constructed, the choice of foundation system used by the builders depends first and foremost on the condition of the soil. Deciding on what piling method is suitable for brownfield sites...
How deep can Driven Precast Piles go?
How deep can Driven Precast Piles go? Driven precast piles can range from 4m in length and increase by 1m increments to standard lengths of up to 14m. They are cast in square sections which range from 200mm to 450mm. Larger section sizes and lengths can be...
What are the differences between Bored Piles and Driven Piles?
The fundamental difference between a driven pile foundation and bored pile foundation lies in their point of manufacture.
Centrum Pile join a sustainable trial in Low Carbon Concrete solutions
Centrum Pile Ltd are committed to investigating the suitability of alkali-activated cementitious materials (AACMs) in low carbon concrete within aggressive ground (LOCOWAG).
Centrum Pile Shortlisted for Large Business of the Year in Newark Business Awards 2020
Newark based reinforced precast concrete pile manufacture, Centrum Pile, has been shortlisted for Large Business of the Year in the Newark Business Awards 2020.
Social Distanced First Aid Training for Factory Operatives
Centrum Pile is committed to making sure its operatives are safe and prepared when working, having carried out First Aid training for its operatives whilst maintaining social distancing.
Green Initiatives Shortlisted in Regional Awards
The UK’s leading manufacture of driven precast concrete piles, Centrum Pile, has been shortlisted in the Constructing Excellence East Midlands Awards 2020.
Proud members of the UKQAA (UK Quality Ash Association)
Centrum Pile are pleased to announce their new affiliate membership with the UKQAA (UK Quality Ash Association)
Collaboration to protect wildlife in Newark continues!
Centrum Pile are looking for a Planning & Logistics Coordinator to join their thriving Newark based facility.
Centrum Pile Featured in Timberland PRO
Centrum Pile is excited to announce that it has been featured in work clothing retail giant Timberland Pro in their Autumn/Winter work apparel 2019.
100% Recycling at Centrum Pile
Centrum Pile has positioned themselves as a sustainable concrete manufacturing company, and are now reducing their carbon footprint in producing their precast concrete products.
Reducing Carbon Footprint in Precast Pile Manufacturing
Centrum Pile has positioned themselves as a sustainable concrete manufacturing company, and are now reducing their carbon footprint in producing their precast concrete products.
Centrum Pile Achieves Gold in RoSPA Award Again
Centrum Pile, along with its sister company Aarsleff Ground Engineering, is proud to announce we have again achieved a Gold award in the internationally-renowned RoSPA Health & Safety Awards.
Centrum Pile successfully migrated to new BS ISO 45001
Centrum Pile Ltd has successfully migrated from the OHSAS 18001 to the new BS ISO 45001 standard, becoming one of the early adopters of the updated standard, which was published in September 2018.
Let’s talk about… Batching Plants
At our factory in Newark, we have two batching plants that mix and supply the concrete for our precast concrete piles – one is called Newark 3 and the other called Newark 4.
Behavioural Safety Training
During a 6-month period over winter, all employees of Centrum Pile and sister company Aarsleff Ground Engineering embarked on a programme about behavioural safety.
Styling out the Centrum Pile office with Piling Heritage
Centrum Pile have styled out their factory in Newark with bespoke reinforced precast concrete pile tables, proudly displaying the company’s piling heritage.
Centrum Pile announces corporate partnership with the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust
Newark based manufacturer Centrum Pile have announced a new corporate partnership with the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, one of the county’s leading conservation charities run by local people for the benefit of local wildlife.
Students learn about precast concrete piles at the Denmark Factory
Our sister company in Denmark, Centrum Pæle A/S, invited students from a local school in Denmark to visit the factory and learn more about the manufacture of Centrum’s precast concrete pile.
Launch of Centrum Pile Suppliers Map
Centrum Pile is proud to celebrate its valued supply chain through its new interactive Suppliers map! The map highlights where the materials to make our driven precast concrete piles originate from, along with the average amounts used annually in our manufacturing facility.
Annual Centrum Pile Group Factory Meeting
Last week, the Centrum Pile Group met up in Germany for the Annual factory meeting, where they exchanged thoughts and experiences from the last 12 months.
Let’s talk about… The Centrum Pile Group
Did you know? Centrum Pile’s UK production plant is one of five in Europe with factories in Denmark, Germany, Sweden and Poland, making it Europe’s leading reinforced precast concrete pile manufacturer.
Let’s talk about… Rain Water Harvesting
Here at Centrum Pile at our facility in Newark we harvest rainwater for use in our concrete mix.
Centrum Staff complete 25 years of service
This month, we would like to congratulate Paul Moran, Eamonn Walsh, and Mervyn Walsh on achieving 25 years of service with Centrum Pile. We caught up with them to have a chat about their accomplishment and what it has been like working at Centrum.
Centrum Piles Manufactured for Commercial Sheds
Centrum Pile Ltd is manufacturing and supplying the precast concrete piles to its sister company, Aarsleff Ground Engineering, who are currently on site at Eastwood in Nottingham.
Centrum Pile achieves 5 stars in RISQS audit
Centrum Pile, the leading precast piling and ground beams manufacturer, has recently completed its annual Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme (RISQS) audit, achieving the maximum level of 5 stars.
Centrum Supply Piles to new Lidl in Avonmouth, Bristol
Lidl UK purchased 13.36ha of land at the Central Park site on the Enterprise zone (which is owned by Delta Properties) for the construction of its new 180,000m2 regional distribution centre in its bid to service the supermarket’s expanding operations in...
Centrum Pile hosts networking breakfast
Centrum Pile and Aarsleff Ground Engineering is pleased to announce its second ‘Business before Business’ networking breakfast on the 3rd October in Warrington, Cheshire, to be held at the Daresbury Park Hotel.
Centrum Pile is record breaking!
Centrum Pile is delighted to announce it has broken another record by casting 26,378 metres of piles in just one week! Want a few more statistics for July? Total amount cast was 105,508 linear metre, 6992.9 m3 of concrete used and 117,892 linear metres of...
Centrum Pile brings the sunshine!
The sun is shining and Centrum’s production facility is hard at work! Centrum precast concrete piles are manufactured using the most advanced technology available, they have a high structural capacity which is achieved through the use of high strength...
‘Centrum Support Local Charities’ featured in the Newark Advertiser
Every few months Centrum Pile selects a different good cause to support. Dress-down Fridays are held on the last Friday of every month when our staff donate £2 if they take advantage of the more relaxed dress code. Read more about how we’re helping the...
Centrum Pile welcomes work experience student, Marcus.
Centrum Pile has had the pleasure of welcoming 17-year-old Marcus Marshall from Southwell Minster into the business this week as part of his work experience. For any information regarding work experience please email:info@aarsleff.co.uk Centrum Pile...
Centrum Pile Increase Production Capacity
Centrum Pile is proud to announce that from the beginning of May we’ve increased our production capacity for precast foundation elements by opening an additional facility at Tuxford! This is to allow for an increased manufacturing output and reflects our...
Centrum Precast pass some of the industry’s best-known certification schemes.
There is nothing more important to Centrum Precast than the safety of its staff. Great care and consideration is taken to protect both them and those they work with on site and in the pile manufacturing facility. Our experienced and highly qualified STEQ...
Centrum Precast’s STEQ Team Expands
Centrum Precast is delighted to welcome Simon Jackson into the business to work alongside the existing STEQ team (Safety, Training, Environment and Quality). Simon will ensure Aarsleff maintains the level of competent advice and professional support needed...
Avonmouth Bristol
– Mega-Shed Construction Sees Centrum’s Largest Ever UK Piling Project Centrum Precast Solutions has been awarded its largest ever project to date, the pile supply contract for homeware giant The Range’s new mega-shed distribution centre in Avonmouth,...
Centrum’s sister company celebrate its 25th year in the UK
Centrum Precast sister company Aarsleff Ground Engineering celebrated its 25 years of trading to coincide with the official opening of its new offices in Newark, Nottingham. Speaking about the opening Chris Primett, Managing Director of Aarsleff Ground...