A case study into the use of our hanit® recycled plastic fencing as a long lasting and economical replacement to treated timber.

1. The Zoological Society of East Anglia
(ZSEA) wanted to cut down on the
maintenance costs within their
facilities. The majority of their
grounds were timber structures and
they were finding
the costs of
maintaining these
areas to safe and
attractive standards
was proving far too
costly. Weathering
and regular use
has caused rotting
and decay of their timber structures.
They were also looking for a product
which would not splinter in order to
avoid injury to both the animals and
visitors. In their search for a
replacement material they decided to
take the whole life cost into
consideration rather than the initial
purchasing price. The ZSEA were
looking for a material that would not
only last but that would remain
aesthetically pleasing in years to
come. They were also looking for
e n v i r o n m e n t a l l y
friendly products made
with no hazardous
preservatives so as
not to contaminate the
environment in which
they were to be
placed. The products a
need to be strong and
durable with a high impact resistance
to withstand the challenging
environment of the areas. With such
high demands for the choice of new
®
material the ZSEA decided on hanit
as it was able to meet all the
requirements needed and offered a
lifetime cost effective solution.
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CASESTUDY
CHALLENGE
Zoological Society of EastAnglia were looking to upgrade their two facilities;
Banham Zoo and Africa Alive. They were looking to make these upgrades
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with the long term benefits in mind which led them to choosing hanit
recycled plastic products.
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hanit
material offered the
perfect solution
Recycled Plastic Profiles

2. KEY FACTS
“We have been really pleased with the recycled plastic products. When choosing the new material
we were conscious of it being one which had long term benefits. The products have given both
Banham Zoo and Africa Alive a new lease of life and have transformed the areas. We will definitely
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be using hanit again in our future renovations.”
Charlie Snowling, Maintenance Manager - ZSEA
Hahn Plastics Ltd are leading
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manufacturers of hanit
recycled plastic products. A
family of highly engineered
blends of recycled plastics,
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hanit products offer significant
advantages over traditional
materials. Thanks to a wide
range of products available, the
ZSEA was able to begin the
upgrades in both of its facilities
quickly. d
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hanit recycled plastic products
have allowed both Banham Zoo
and Africa Alive to be a little
more environmentally friendly.
Made from 100% recycled
plastic and being 100%
recyclable, they are extremely
sustainable products. They are
also chemically inert as they are
not made with any harmful
preservatives. This ensures the
safety of the animals and the
environment it has been placed
in.
The ability to eliminate all the
high maintenance costs was
also a distinct advantage. As it
does not absorb moisture,
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hanit does not rot or decay.
The ZSEA was also pleased
that with the timber finish effect
as both Banham Zoo and Africa
Alive are now extremely
aesthetically pleasing and the
products fit in well with all
existing structures within both of
the environments.
The ZSEA was pleased with the
ease of installation and they
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found the handling of hanit
just as simple as timber.
Ø Environmentally Friendly
Ø Lightweight
Ø Easy to cut on site
Ø Weather resistant
Ø Rot proof
Ø Chemical & microbial resistant
Ø Fast to install
Ø Maintenance free
100% Recycled Plastic Products
SOLUTION