{"id":114915,"date":"2022-09-01T13:14:27","date_gmt":"2022-09-01T12:14:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/?p=114915"},"modified":"2022-09-01T13:14:27","modified_gmt":"2022-09-01T12:14:27","slug":"bba-hapas-certification-awarded-to-flex-mse-vegetated-wall-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/plant-equipment-supplies-news\/bba-hapas-certification-awarded-to-flex-mse-vegetated-wall-system\/114915\/","title":{"rendered":"BBA HAPAS certification awarded to Flex MSE Vegetated Wall System"},"content":{"rendered":"

Gravitas International<\/a> has received certification by the British Board of Agr\u00e9ment (BBA) for its Flex MSE Vegetated Wall System<\/h2>\n

Flex MSE Vegetated Wall System is a carbon-negative alternative to gabion baskets and concrete in the construction industry<\/a>. It’s longer-lasting, easier to install and completely disappears into the environment once vegetated, which can take a mere matter of weeks.<\/p>\n

Manufactured with 50% recycled material and being 100% recyclable the Flex MSE Vegetated Wall System is perfect for vegetated retaining walls<\/a> and erosion control and offers a direct replacement for gabion baskets and concrete solutions.<\/p>\n

Only proprietary geosynthetic-based system to undergo the Life-Cycle Analysis<\/h3>\n

Flex MSE\u2019s single product cradle-to-gate Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) puts it at the forefront of carbon-transparent products. Flex MSE is the only proprietary geosynthetic-based system globally to undergo the stringent Life-Cycle Analysis, and registered third-party verification process.<\/p>\n

Jacob Sallon, managing director for Gravitas International (Master Distributors of the FLEX MSE System across UK, Ireland & Europe), said: “The process has taken nearly 4 years of extensive product testing, factory assessments and site visits and is the only vegetated\/living retaining wall system with certification of this integrity!<\/p>\n

“We design, manufacture and distribute our innovative range of products globally and it is a great honour to finally be recognised by BBA and National Highways for our dedication and commitment to providing the most environmentally friendly and sustainable products on the market.”<\/p>\n

Flex MSE Vegetated Wall System awarded HAPAS certification\"\"<\/h3>\n

HAPAS was created by BBA, National Highways and Country Surveyors Society to develop national approval assessments, testing and certification for innovative products, materials and systems for use in highways and related areas. The scheme was created to offer clear and consistent testing methods for products and systems in use across UK highways, ensuring that they comply with all relevant regulations and standards.<\/p>\n

The Flex MSE Vegetated Wall Systemconsists of 2 primary components, the GTX Geotextile Bag and interlocking plate. Using MSE (mechanically stabilised earth) principles along with geotextile technology, the combination of nonwoven Flex MSE bags and patented interlocking gripper plates allows for strong and easy-to-install geo-modular block structures.<\/p>\n

It can be installed with certified installers, with the added benefit of offering free on-site training for clients wishing to use their own contractors.<\/p>\n

The Flex MSE System is also:<\/h3>\n