Sustainability & Certifications

Social Responsibility and sustainability have always been key values at Margaritelli since its origin. This has led us to define our long-term strategies based on ethical and environmentally sustainable choices, paying always attention to the interests of our stakeholders. We have been striving to make this commitment tangible and formally recognized, by adopting high-quality and rigorous certified management and control standards.

Social Responsibility and sustainability have always been key values at Margaritelli since its origin. This has led us to define our long-term strategies based on ethical and environmentally sustainable choices, paying always attention to the interests of our stakeholders. We have been striving to make this commitment tangible and formally recognized, by adopting high-quality and rigorous certified management and control standards.


Sustainability

The EPD is an environmental statement based on a life cycle study (LCA study) that allows you to communicate objective, credible and comparable information relating to the environmental performance of a product throughout its entire life cycle.

The summary table shows the main performance indicators regarding the production potential environmental impacts, normally indicated as "from cradle to gate": an analysis that considers the initial phases of the life cycle of a product, starting from the extraction of raw materials to arrive at the exit of the finished product from the production plant.

 

Margaritelli Road Safety products are characterized by a total production of greenhouse gases, total GWP in the "from cradle to gate" analyses, significantly lower than traditional barriers made of galvanized steel.

The main reason is the carbon dioxide storage function ensured by the use of PEFC certified laminated wood.

www.environdec.com  |  Registration n° S-P-08186  |  Valid until 25/01/2028  |  UN CPC 53211 Guardrails & Bridge parapets

The EPD is an environmental statement based on a life cycle study (LCA study) that allows you to communicate objective, credible and comparable information relating to the environmental performance of a product throughout its entire life cycle.

The summary table shows the main performance indicators regarding the production potential environmental impacts, normally indicated as "from cradle to gate": an analysis that considers the initial phases of the life cycle of a product, starting from the extraction of raw materials to arrive at the exit of the finished product from the production plant.

 

Margaritelli Road Safety products are characterized by a total production of greenhouse gases, total GWP in the "from cradle to gate" analyses, significantly lower than traditional barriers made of galvanized steel.

The main reason is the carbon dioxide storage function ensured by the use of PEFC certified laminated wood.

www.environdec.com  |  Registration n° S-P-08186  |  Valid until 25/01/2028  |  UN CPC 53211 Guardrails & Bridge parapets




PEFC Chain of Custody

The implementation and maintenance of a PEFC Chain of Custody is the tool through which Margaritelli Road Safety demonstrates its commitment to reduce deforestation, conserve biodiversity and act responsibly on a social level, through the implementation of a legal and sustainable wooden raw material supply systemMargaritelli Road Safety products are PEFC certified with a percentage of certified wood equal to 100%.

Margaritelli promotes sustainable forest management.

The implementation and maintenance of a PEFC Chain of Custody is the tool through which Margaritelli Road Safety demonstrates its commitment to reduce deforestation, conserve biodiversity and act responsibly on a social level, through the implementation of a legal and sustainable wooden raw material supply systemMargaritelli Road Safety products are PEFC certified with a percentage of certified wood equal to 100%.

Margaritelli promotes sustainable forest management.




Certified Management Systems

Consistently with its historical values, Margaritelli Ferroviaria has been operating since the begin with responsibility toward people and the environment. Due to that, our long-term strategies have always been based also on principles of ethic, environmental and social sustainability, in the interest of all our stakeholders.

Consistently with its historical values, Margaritelli Ferroviaria has been operating since the begin with responsibility toward people and the environment. Due to that, our long-term strategies have always been based also on principles of ethic, environmental and social sustainability, in the interest of all our stakeholders.





CE Marking

Our road safety barriers are accompanied by a Certificate of Constancy of Performance issued by CSI SpA in compliance with the UNI EN 1317-5 standard and the European Regulation 305/2011.

Our road safety barriers are accompanied by a Certificate of Constancy of Performance issued by CSI SpA in compliance with the UNI EN 1317-5 standard and the European Regulation 305/2011.




Raw material

  • Fir laminated wood

    Fir laminated wood

    We only use CE-marked glulam for structural uses according to EN 14080. The homogeneity, repeatability and constancy of mechanical performance are elements of significant importance in the construction of a reliable road safety barrier.

     

  • Structural weathering steel

    Structural weathering steel

    We only use S355J0WP type steel according to EN 10025, CE-marked for structural uses - commonly known as corten steel - which allows us to combine exceptional durability with a strong aesthetic connotation, creating an ideal chromatic combination between wood and the color of oxidized steel.


Production process

  • 1.1
    Machining for safety strips
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    CNC processing for covering shells
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    Autoclave impregnation void-pressure treatment
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    Seasoning and drying phase
  • 4
    Water-repellent impregnation
  • 5
    Waxing treatment
  • 6
    Pre-assembly of laminated wood beams on steel tapes
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