What’s more important than feeling safe?
This was the sentiment echoed by three friends, Andrew Danzey, Russell Irving, and Colin Mack, which led to the founding of ARC Building Solutions in 2008.
It was the first names of the three founders that gave ARC its own name: Andrew, Russell and Colin. The goal of the three men was clear: make the built environment safer and more resilient. And this would be achieved through lifesaving, innovative passive fire protection products.
Frustrated with outdated products and long lead times in the industry, the trio set out to create something different. Something better.
Quality Solutions, Delivered Fast
ARC was born from the desire to bring more reliable solutions to the built environment, and faster, underpinned by a commitment to safety that goes far beyond mere compliance.
The trio made it their mission not only to provide cutting-edge solutions but to get them on site up to five times faster than what had been typical of the industry. They would achieve this whilst upholding a service-focused approach.
Our customers can always rely on us to keep their projects on track, knowing we genuinely care about their success. From day one, safety wasn’t just a priority; it was a promise. It’s never been our style to simply meet standards.
Uncompromising Standards
Even long before modern testing benchmarks, we rigorously tested and certified every product. It’s vitally important to us that every single product that leaves our factory correct. This level of quality offers peace of mind for builders, for installers, and, most importantly, for those who live and work in the spaces we protect.
Because in fire protection, there’s no room for compromise.
Protection Through Innovation
You won’t find us sitting on our laurels; innovation is the lifeblood pumping through ARC. Real world industry challenges have driven us to expand our product portfolio to include comprehensive passive fire protection, as well as insulation solutions.
And it’s what has seen us grow to become a leading player and one of the UK’s most trusted manufacturers. In fact, ARC was the first UK manufacturer of low-rise cavity barriers to achieve a coveted, internationally recognised third-party product certification.
Protecting People. Protecting Places
We’ve earned national recognition along the way in the form of certifications, accreditations, and awards. Our trophy cabinet may be packed to the brim with awards, but that family business ethos remains at our core. We’ve never lost sight of our roots: protecting people and places is what motivates us every day.
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