In an age where corporate accountability is under greater scrutiny than ever, SHIMPAC® stands as a beacon of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) – offering not just engineering excellence, but a socially and environmentally conscious approach to highway maintenance and utility works.
CSR isn’t just a checkbox exercise for SHIMPAC®. It’s embedded in every stage of the product lifecycle – from sourcing and specification, to performance in the real world and the wider societal benefits it brings.
Responsibility Engineered
At the heart of SHIMPAC®’s system lies a commitment to quality, compliance and consistency. Every component is selected and manufactured to the highest standards:
- ROADSHIMS® are sized specifically to the ironwork to avoid unnecessary waste.
- Bricks used are Class B engineering bricks, robust and long-lasting.
- Mortars used are fast-set, aligning with BS 7903:2020, CD534, and the New Roads & Street Works Act (NRSWA).
This value-added specification doesn’t just ensure superior performance – it also ensures minimal material waste, greater durability, and long-term asset integrity.
Better Roads, Longer Life, Lower Impact
SHIMPAC®’s system delivers millimetre precision seating and levelling that is built to last the life of the ironwork asset. That longevity helps eliminate the need for unsightly patchwork repairs – keeping road surfaces flatter, cleaner, and safer for longer.
And because installations remain sound for years, local authorities and contractors aren’t called back to the same site 18 months later. That’s more than simply a cost saving – it’s a true social benefit.
Redirecting Resources Where They’re Needed Most
Fewer return visits mean fewer road closures, fewer disruptions, and less reallocation of limited local authority budgets.
In turn, the savings achieved through SHIMPAC® can be reallocated – whether it’s towards improving other deteriorating road sections, investing in social care, or funding community development projects.
When maintenance money isn’t spent on repeated repairs, it’s freed up for issues that make a difference to people’s daily lives.
This is CSR in action – engineering smarter to benefit wider society.
Speed = Social Good
SHIMPAC®’s installation is 3x faster than traditional methods, allowing more work to be done in a single road closure and roads to reopen in as little as 40 minutes after installation. That means:
- Less traffic congestion
- Fewer emissions from idling vehicles
- Safer environments for road users and workers alike
These benefits go beyond the technical. They contribute to environmental responsibility, public safety, and community satisfaction – all key CSR pillars.
Long-Term Solution for Long-Term Impact
SHIMPAC® proves that socially responsible infrastructure doesn’t have to mean high costs or compromises. In fact, it often means better value, greater performance, and enhanced outcomes for both public bodies and the communities they serve.
CSR is ultimately about businesses taking ownership of their impact – and SHIMPAC® is proud to offer a system that doesn’t just fix the road, but plays a part in improving the bigger picture.
