SHIMPAC® changes how local authorities and contractors manage ironwork maintenance across the UK. The system improves asset durability, reducing repeat visits and cutting disruption for drivers and road workers alike.
Millimetre-Precise Seating Prevents Damage
SHIMPAC® is a fully engineered ironwork seating and levelling system. It eliminates movement between covers and frames that causes gaps and allows water to penetrate the carriageway. Water ingress is a leading cause of carriageway failure and pothole formation.
The system withstands the shear and compression forces generated by modern traffic. This durability means installations remain stable for decades. Some SHIMPAC® seats have lasted over 35 years without failure.
Fewer Return Visits, Lower Maintenance Budgets
Each maintenance visit involves costs from labour, traffic management, equipment and public disruption. Avoiding needless repeat interventions is critical under budget pressures faced by UK councils and contractors.
By getting the ironwork seating right first time, SHIMPAC® reduces emergency repairs and surprise failures. This builds confidence in maintenance spend and extends the intervals between visits.
Urgent Repairs Done in Minutes, Not Hours
For emergency maintenance, SHIMPAC® can be installed much faster than traditional methods. This shortens road closures and reduces exposure of operatives to live traffic.
Quick installation helps maintenance teams complete more work within restricted closure windows. Councils benefit from reduced congestion and improved safety for both workers and road users.
READY-PAC™ Packs Speed Installation Further
Building on SHIMPAC®, READY-PAC™ offers pre-prepared ROADSHIMS® packs tailored for each installation. These remove on-site preparation, enabling teams to work more efficiently under pressure.
Operatives can arrive equipped to install immediately. This reduces delays and improves the consistency and speed of repairs, especially in urgent scenarios.
Supporting Smarter Asset Management in the UK
The highways sector demands solutions that protect budgets, improve safety and support sustainability. SHIMPAC® addresses all these needs by preventing failures and providing a rapid maintenance option.
For contractors and authorities operating under CDM and NRSWA regulations, SHIMPAC® delivers faster, safer interventions aligned with UK road conditions and traffic volumes. It helps balance cost, disruption and asset longevity in a challenging maintenance landscape.
