WJ Group has held its first successful trial of its new road marking technology.

The trial took place on the A47 near Postwick, where the ThermoPrint system was used to install road markings, including an arrow and 'All Other Routes' signage.

WJ Group believes the new technology will make road marking much safer for road workers by keeping operators inside their vehicles.

The technology removes the need for thermoplastic road markings to be applied using hand moulds. This reduces the risk of burns as well as potentially making the entire process quicker.

ThermoPrint has all UK road markings pre-programmed into its system, meaning it can also be used to refresh older, worn road markings.


Commenting on the trial, Shaun Moseley, National Highways’ Project Manager, said: "Safety is an absolute priority for National Highways so any form of innovation that avoids people working directly on the carriageway is a positive step forward.

"The work completed by the ThermoPrint was of a high standard and we look forward to helping WJ develop their technology which has the potential to help the construction sector and contribute to making our roads safer."

Reflecting on the technology's potential impact, Andy Stubbs, Managing Director at WJ South, said: "At WJ, we are always striving to make improvements in the way we work, so it’s always great to offer clients new and innovative technology that enhances safety. Now the trial has been completed, we're confident that it will start to revolutionise the way road markings are installed in the UK. As well as delivering increased safety, it also offers efficiency benefits for our clients and we’re looking forward to rolling it out across other sites, as we look to improve the safety for all our people."