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White Cross Rubber Summer Shut-Down 2015

23/07/2015

White Cross Rubber Products Ltd the UK's leading manufacturer of specialised and reinforced rubber sheeting as well as rubber coated textiles will be closed for summer shut-down from 27th July to 7th ...

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Telephone Line Fault

12/10/2015

We are experiencing a problem with our telephone line today. Apologies for any inconvenience this has caused, we are working with our provider to resolve the problem as quickly as possible. Email is ...

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Power cut – closure

07/12/2015

White Cross Rubber is currently closed due to a power cut that has affected the local area following heavy rain and flooding. At present we understand that power will return by Tuesday evening and ...

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Power cut – reopen for business

09/12/2015

We are pleased to advise that White Cross Rubber Products Ltd, the UK's specialised manufacturer of rubber sheetings and rubber coated textiles is now reopen for business. Power returned to our pla...

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Rubber Cars – A Reality Or A Ridiculous Concept [Infographic]

13/01/2016

Back in 2010, James May discussed one of his visions for the future...rubber cars. This vision was based around the concept of vehicles which utilised rubbers of different densities and resiliences fr...

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The Innovative Uses Of Rubber By The Military [Infographic]

17/04/2016

Believe it or not, the military use rubber in a whole host of innovative ways, due in part to the many different properties which the material exhibits. From use in fuel tanks, long-term weapon and am...

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Closing The Workforce Skills Gap
 [Infographic]

22/08/2016

According to a study by PwC, 58% of Global CEOs fear that the workforce skills gap is likely to hinder their company’s ability to grow in the coming years. 10,000 baby boomers will turn 65 every ...

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WCRP Ltd featured in the European Rubber Journal

07/10/2016

Recent project wins by WCRP Ltd have been featured in the European Rubber Journal. See the article copied below. UK rubber manufacturer celebrates new project wins Written by Shahrzad Pourriahi ...

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Advanced Engineering Exhibition 2016

10/11/2016

White Cross Rubber Products Ltd exhibited at the Advanced Engineering Exhibition at the NEC 2-3 November 2016. We would like to extend our thanks and appreciation to all the visitors to our booth...

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Uses of Rubber in Aviation [Infographic]

03/01/2017

Rubber products play an important part in our day-to-day lives and yet these important components often go un-noticed. Rubber products are often essential components of the vehicles we travel in and n...

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Do You Need Rubber Sheeting or Rubber Coated Textiles?

18/12/2017

We break the products we manufacture down into three broad types: Rubber Sheeting Reinforced Rubber Sheeting Rubber Coated Textiles While each of these types contains many standard WCRP ...

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Disruption to phone lines

22/05/2018

We are updating our telephone systems today so there may be some disruption to the phone lines. Please email or use the mobile number you have for your key contacts should you wish to speak to us. ...

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How Can You Tell The Quality of Your Rubber Sheeting?

23/08/2018

Rubber sheeting comes in many different types and forms. It is available from a wide range of manufacturers and vendors both within the UK and across the globe. But when there is such a wide range of ...

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The Structure of the UK Rubber Sheeting Market

03/10/2018

With so many options, the UK rubber sheeting market place like many other niche markets can be tricky to navigate. How companies choose to market themselves, mainly on the internet, can be confusing, ...

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Job Vacancy – Senior Rubber Technologist

14/12/2018

White Cross Rubber Products Limited is a well-established and progressive company committed to a sustainable growth strategy based on excellence in both product and service offering. As part of our gr...

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Christmas Shutdown 2018

21/12/2018

White Cross Rubber Products Ltd the UK’s leading manufacturer of specialised and reinforced rubber sheeting as well as rubber coated textiles will be closed for Christmas shutdown from Friday 21st D...

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Hypalon Rubber – What Is It?

11/03/2019

Working in sales in the rubber industry we receive many requests for "Hypalon" rubber. Sometimes people pronounce it incorrectly and sometimes people assume it’s one thing when it’s something else...

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Rubber Sheeting – How is it Made?

02/04/2019

Do you know how rubber sheeting is manufactured? Whether you do or you have no idea, hopefully this article will provide some new and interesting information. White Cross Rubber are the UK’s leadin...

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Reinforced Rubber Sheeting – The Technical Benefits

14/05/2019

A wide variety of rubber sheeting is used in applications around the globe. Due to its ability to compress, stretch and resist numerous physical, chemical and environmental degradants, it is obvious w...

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Summer Shutdown 2019

11/07/2019

White Cross Rubber Products Ltd the UK’s leading manufacturer of specialised and reinforced rubber sheeting and rubber coated textiles will be closed for summer shutdown from Friday 19th July 2019 t...

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Our Biggest Petroseal Scuffband Yet!

27/09/2019

This week we have been manufacturing the largest petroseal scuffband we’ve ever made! The product measures 1400 mm wide x 4.5 mm thick and 256 m long, in a single continuous length and weighs a...

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Continuous Flight Auger Piling Case Study

01/11/2019

See below for details about a Continuous Flight Auger Piling Case Study carried out by White Cross Rubber. Our help led to the amount of serious complaints being reduced to almost zero. We have also s...

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White Cross Rubber Products Christmas Shutdown 2019

15/11/2019

CHRISTMAS SHUTDOWN 2019 Please note that White Cross Rubber Products, the UK's leading specialised rubber sheeting, reinforced rubber sheeting and rubber coated textiles manufacturer will be ...

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What Do Different Elastomers Smell Like?

18/01/2019

Our customers ask us to manufacture a wide range of specialised rubber sheetings and rubber coated textiles for applications ranging from F1 fuel tanks to roofing membranes. The elastomers utilised...

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Product Focus: 900AD – A Versatile and Durable Rubber Coated Textile

26/02/2020

Product Focus: 900AD is a versatile and durable rubber coated textile / reinforced rubber sheet used by customers new and old for a range of applications. Available ex.stock by the roll, please contac...

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COVID-19 Statement

30/03/2020

Like many other manufacturing businesses around the UK, White Cross Rubber Products Limited is responding and adapting to the Coronavirus pandemic. During this time the health and well-being of our em...

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Job Vacancy for Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

06/07/2020

White Cross Rubber Products Ltd is a well-established, manufacturing company located in Lancaster. We currently have a vacancy for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer where formal electrical qualific...

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What is EPDM Sheeting? What is EPDM Sheeting used for?

16/07/2020

What is EPDM Sheeting? EPDM sheeting is an economical, widely used synthetic rubber sheet. It exhibits excellent impermeability and weathering characteristics. It also offers exceptional heat resista...

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Buy British Rubber Sheeting to Save Brexit Bother

25/09/2020

Many businesses that buy rubber sheet abroad and import it for their manufacturing processes are becoming increasingly worried as the Brexit deadline draws closer. Fears of a poor deal or no deal at a...

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LABORATORY TECHNICIAN REQUIRED

10/12/2020

White Cross Rubber Products Ltd, are established and specialised manufacturers of synthetic rubber / thermoplastic sheeting and technical coated textiles which successfully supply a wide and diverse r...

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White Cross Rubber Products Christmas Shutdown 2020

21/12/2020

Please note that White Cross Rubber Products, the UK's leading specialised rubber sheeting, reinforced rubber sheeting and rubber coated textiles manufacturer will be closed for our annual Christ...

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Job Vacancy for Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

10/02/2021

White Cross Rubber Products Ltd is a well-established, manufacturing company located in Lancaster. We currently have a vacancy for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer where formal electrical qualific...

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Job Vacancies for Machine Controllers / Process Operatives

10/03/2021

White Cross Rubber Products Ltd, is an established and specialised manufacturer of synthetic rubber / thermoplastic sheeting and technical coated textiles which successfully supplies a wide and divers...

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Vacancy for Production Supervisor/Controller

26/04/2021

White Cross Rubber Products Limited is a specialised rubber sheeting, reinforced rubber sheeting and rubber coated textiles manufacturer offering a complete range of custom made and applied technology...

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