Resource Centre

Welcome to the Treadwell Group online resource centre. Each and every product offered by Treadwell is created through gathered experience and expertise. A comprehensive range of the most recent product guides as well as brochures to help with the installation and design of our products can be found here. For further information, feel free to contact us.

Tech Talk Tuesday

Discover the key FRP fixing types and their applications in this informative webinar. We cover how to select the right clip for grating, decking, or structural profiles, addressing common questions from industry professionals. Learn best practices for FRP installations.

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FRP Fixing Types Explained

This webinar explains how Fibreglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) helps overcome the maintenance and downtime challenges commonly faced when using traditional materials in mining environments. With its corrosion-resistant, lightweight and highly durable properties, FRP delivers longer service life, improved safety and significantly reduced maintenance demands across mining operations.

Date Aired: 16 September 2025

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Why FRP Outperforms Traditional Materials in Mining: Corrosion Resistance, Safety & Cost Savings

This webinar breaks down the most common myths surrounding Fibreglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) — from questions about installation and structural performance to misconceptions about durability and lifespan. The session also compares FRP with traditional steel structures, highlighting where FRP provides clear advantages in corrosive, high-maintenance or other industrial environments.

Date Aired: 02 September 2025

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Debunking FRP Myths: Installation, Structural Integrity & Lifespan vs Steel

This webinar explores the engineering and installation process behind the Cathedral Fig Tree Boardwalk in Danbulla, Australia. Designed around a significant heritage tree, the project required a sensitive construction approach that protected the surrounding flora and fauna while providing safe access for visitors.

Date Aired: 05 August 2025

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Cathedral Fig Tree Boardwalk: FRP Design & On-Site Fabrication

This webinar provides an overview of dissimilar metals in industrial installations and how galvanic corrosion can occur when incompatible materials come into contact in the presence of moisture. The session outlines the risks this creates for structural longevity, along with practical steps such as initial inspections and maintenance checks to help identify early signs of deterioration.

It also highlights how Fibreglass Reinforced Plastics (FRP) offer an effective way to prevent issues associated with dissimilar metals.

Date Aired: 15 July 2025

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Understanding Dissimilar Metals & Preventing Galvanic Corrosion with FRP Solutions

This webinar explores how Fibreglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) boardwalks are designed and engineered to meet Australian and New Zealand standards.
Presenting the standard FRP boardwalk designs used across Australia and New Zealand and explains how each option is developed with compliance, durability and long-term performance in mind.

Date Aired: 01 July 2025

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Standard Fibreglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Boardwalk Designs

In this session, we provide a brief overview and new developments in the cable ladder space. The challenges it addresses, how it's designed, manufactured and fabricated - keeping your resources and environmentally-friendly consideration in mind.

4 Feb 2025 Tech Talk Tuesday.

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Cable Ladder Overview & New Developments

In this sessions, we discuss SecurEX®, our innovative fencing solution engineered for high-performance, non-conductive applications. Unlike traditional conductive barriers, SecurEX® requires no earthing or bonding, delivering significant time and cost savings. Possessing advanced material properties, SecurEX® can also reduce the required footprint—maximising valuable real estate without compromising on structural integrity or safety.

Date Aired: 12 Jun 2025 - Tech Talk Tuesday

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Interested to see how our FRP solutions perform in action? Reach out to our local teams or explore more below:

📩 Contact us:
Australia – sales@treadwellgroup.com.au
New Zealand – sales@treadwellgroup.co.nz
United Kingdom – sales@treadwellgroup.uk

🌏 Learn more:
Australia - https://treadwellgroup.com.au/securex/
New Zealand - https://treadwellgroup.co.nz/securex/
United Kingdom - https://treadwellgroup.uk/securex/

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Innovative Fencing Solution

Project Videos

An FRP structure consisting of ArchitEX™ structural profiles, GratEX® Mini Mesh grating and NatureTREAD™ balustrades, this viewing platform ensures optimal safety for users. These Treadwell FRP products are constructed with corrosion resistant properties, UV stabilisers and fire retardant additives.

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Viewing Platform - Mount Bold, South Australia

The structure’s previous timber decking had deteriorated and needed replacement. GridEX® FRP pultruded grating was selected as it allowed for long spans, while possessing the inherent FRP qualities of being lightweight, corrosion and UV radiation resistant. Allowing for quick and easy installation, and ensuring product integrity even in the exposed application.

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Trestle Bridge Decking - Myponga, South Australia

NatureTREAD™ (formerly known as EnviroTREAD™) FRP Boardwalk installed in Morialta National Park, South Australia. The previous structure, constructed from timber, had deteriorated beyond repair and needed replacing. Installed in 2019, this NatureTEAD™ FRP Solution consists of our ArchitEX™ FRP structural profiles and GratEX® FRP grating.

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Morialta National Park, South Australia

FRP structural profiles installed as part of a jetty's shelter in Semaphore Beach, South Australia. Lightweight and corrosion resistant properties make this the preferred material of choice for this coastal environment.

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Semaphore Beach Jetty

Treadwell Insights Videos

Wide flange or WF profiles and I or Universal profiles are ideal for use in water treatment plants, mineral processing plants, rail maintenance facilities and sites where corrosion resistance and non-conductivity are key considerations. These profiles also eliminate the need for anti-crush inserts, making for easier and quicker installation.

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FRP Structural Profiles - I Beam and WF Beam Overview

Treadwell Ex-Series GratEX FRP square mesh grating is compliant with AS1657. It is corrosion resistant, and available in anti-slip, smooth or concave surface finishes. Treadwell FRP gratingis versatile and can be used for decks or flooring, as well as screens or fences.

#CorrosionResistant #TheTreadwellEdge #FRP #FibreglassReinforcedPlastic #FireRetardant #UVStabiliser #TermiteProof #RotProof #RFTransparent #Lightweight #CostSavings #LongDesignLife #NonConductive #LowMaintenance #Grating #AS1657

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Ex-Series GratEX Fibreglass Reinforce Plastic (FRP) Square Grating Overview

GratEX FRP grating is bi-directionally spanning - no load bar direction.
Self supporting around drill through holes up to 300mm diameter. Available in anti-slip with a P5 rating, smooth and concave surfaces.

#CorrosionResistant #TheTreadwellEdge #FRP #FibreglassReinforcedPlastic #FireRetardant #UVStabiliser #TermiteProof #RotProof #RFTransparent #Lightweight #CostSavings #LongDesignLife #NonConductive #LowMaintenance #Grating #AntiSlip #Safety

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Ex-Series GratEX Fibreglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Grating Overview

GratEX FRP mini mesh grating compliant to AS1428 & AS1657. Commonly used in elevated and public access walkways.

#CorrosionResistant #TheTreadwellEdge #FRP #FibreglassReinforcedPlastic #FireRetardant #UVStabiliser #TermiteProof #RotProof #RFTransparent #Lightweight #CostSavings #LongDesignLife #NonConductive #LowMaintenance #Grating #AS1428 #AS1657 #Standards #Walkways

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EX-Series GratEX Fibreglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Mini Mesh Grating Overview

GratEX FRP Micro Mesh is complaint to AS1428.1 & Clause 4.5 of As1657.
Commonly used in public access structures and safe for pedestrians to walk on with high heels.

#CorrosionResistant #TheTreadwellEdge #FRP #FibreglassReinforcedPlastic #FireRetardant #UVStabiliser #TermiteProof #RotProof #RFTransparent #Lightweight #CostSavings #LongDesignLife #NonConductive #LowMaintenance #Grating #AS1428 #AS1657 #PublicAccess #Safety

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EX-Series GratEX Fibreglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Micro Mesh Grating Overview

GratEX® Solid Top Surface and Heavy Duty Solid Surface grating is perfect for pedestrian bridges and public walkways. It is high heel friendly, and available in various surface finishes and colours. GratEX® Solid Surface is also available in Checkered Plate, Diamond Plate and Plain Surface top finish options.

#CorrosionResistant #TheTreadwellEdge #FRP #FibreglassReinforcedPlastic #FireRetardant #UVStabiliser #TermiteProof #RotProof #RFTransparent #Lightweight #CostSavings #LongDesignLife #NonConductive #LowMaintenance #SolidSurface #SolidTop #AntiSlip #Grating #Walkways

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EX-Series GratEX Fibreglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Solid Surface Grating Overview

EX-Series® GratEX FRP Stair Treads have an integrated anti-slip nosing. Being constructed as a singular piece eliminates the risk of nosing separating from the stair tread.

#CorrosionResistant #TheTreadwellEdge #FRP #FibreglassReinforcedPlastic #FireRetardant #UVStabiliser #TermiteProof #RotProof #RFTransparent #Lightweight #CostSavings #LongDesignLife #NonConductive #LowMaintenance #StairTread #Grating #Stairs

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EX-Series GratEX Fibreglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Anti-Slip Stair Treads Overview

EX-Series® RailEX® FRP handrail systems is a durable, versatile, and patented solution perfect for various industries, whether as components or prefabricated systems. Treadwell’s FRP handrails are available both in square and round profiles: RailEX® ROUND and RailEX® SQUARE. Treadwell FRP handrails have a unique surface finish that protects from delamination, and has been widely installed in mineral processing plants, rail and utilities industries, water treatment plants and the oil and gas sector.

#CorrosionResistant #TheTreadwellEdge #FRP #FibreglassReinforcedPlastic #FireRetardant #UVStabiliser #TermiteProof #RotProof #RFTransparent #Lightweight #CostSavings #LongDesignLife #NonConductive #LowMaintenance #Handrails #RoundRail #SquareRail

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