How Weather Impacts Line Marking Durability in the Midlands
When it comes to the longevity of road markings, weather is one of the most critical — and often underestimated — factors. In the Midlands, fluctuating temperatures, high rainfall, and seasonal changes all contribute to how long line markings remain visible, safe, and compliant. At Gilvar Lining Ltd, we’ve delivered road marking maintenance in Leicester, […]
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The Top 5 Most Common Line Marking Mistakes on Midlands Commercial Sites – And How to Avoid Them
Businesses across the Midlands rely on clear, compliant line markings to keep operations running smoothly, whether in busy car parks, industrial yards, or internal warehouse environments. However, not all markings are fit for purpose. At Gilvar Lining Ltd, we’ve been conducting line marking audits in Nottingham, compliance checks across Stoke-on-Trent, and road marking inspections in […]
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How Professional Road Marking Services Are Evolving in 2025: Compliance, Innovation & Smart Infrastructure
In 2025, professional road marking services are undergoing rapid transformation across the UK. Businesses, councils, and contractors are facing new challenges, including stricter compliance regulations, smarter infrastructure requirements, and increased expectations around environmental responsibility. Whether you’re managing a car park in Leicester, Coventry, Stoke-on-Trent, or Nottingham, a logistics hub in the Midlands, or a school […]
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A Guide to Car Park Line Marking: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Get It Done Right
Understanding how car parks are marked is more than a matter of neat lines. It directly impacts safety, accessibility, and legal compliance. If you manage a retail park, council property, school, or industrial site, car park markings are not optional, they are essential. In this guide, we explain what car park line marking involves, why […]
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Smart Road Markings & Technology: How Roads of the Future Will Guide Autonomous Vehicles
Preparing Infrastructure for the Next Generation of Transport Across The Midlands The future of transport is autonomous — and smart road markings are playing a vital role in making that future safe, efficient, and scalable. As vehicle technology advances, so too must the infrastructure that supports it. At Gilvar Lining Ltd, we’ve spent decades perfecting […]
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New UK Regulations for Road Markings & Safety Standards 2025–2026 (What You Need to Know)
Keeping Your Sites Safe & Compliant Across Leicester, Nottingham, Stoke-on-Trent & Beyond With new road marking regulations coming into effect for 2025–2026, businesses, contractors and local authorities must ensure that their properties remain compliant. Whether you manage a car park in Nottingham, operate an industrial estate in Leicester, or maintain warehouse routes in Coventry, understanding […]
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Why Local Councils Across the Midlands Trust Gilvar Lining for Public Space Markings
For local authorities, maintaining safe, organised, and legally compliant public environments is not just a priority – it’s a statutory responsibility. From school entrances to town centre crossings and bus routes, line markings are critical to both safety and infrastructure management. Across Staffordshire and the wider Midlands, many councils have chosen to work with Gilvar […]
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What Do Different Road Markings Mean? A Quick Guide for Site Managers & Developers
When it comes to managing a construction site, developing a commercial estate, or overseeing public infrastructure, understanding road markings isn’t optional – it’s essential. Road markings play a critical role in safety, traffic flow, and regulatory compliance. For site managers and developers across Staffordshire and beyond, knowing what each marking signifies can support planning, reduce […]
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Weird & Wonderful Road Markings From Around The World
Most likely, you follow and abide by road markings every day. Whether you are a pedestrian, cyclist or motorist; whether it’s on your commute to work or the school run, road markings are an essential staple of modern day life. We follow them and rely on them whilst barely noticing they are there. But there […]
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What Do Our Trusted Road Marking Services Include?
This latest post rusn through what what we have offer when it comes to our trusted and reliable road markings service and how it can benefit your setting.
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