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Key facts – here are some facts and interesting points which provide an overview of Colas.

Key facts - here are some facts and interesting points which provide an overview of Colas.

Key Facts

Colas operate to provide safe, innovative and sustainable solutions for the design, building and maintenance of transport infrastructure.

Services are driven by a visionary approach and we place a strong emphasis on the importance of research and technical development, innovative thinking and our talent to deliver best practice and value.

History

  • The company was founded in 1923
  • In 1995 we were acquired by the international Colas Group, Colas SA

Parent Companies

  • We are owned by the International Parent Group Colas SA
  • Colas SA is owned by the Bouygues Group

Our locations

Our People

  • We have approximately 2000 employees including those who work in our Joint Venture arrangements
  • We are Investors in People company
  • Our people are our talent and when recruiting we look for a certain type of individual who demonstrates commitment, energy, self-belief, a willingness to challenge and continuously improve.

Financial

  • Our turnover for 2009 was £283 million
  • Our turnover for 2010 was again at £283 million
  • Over the past couple years despite the current economic climate we have been vigilant and remained financially stable
  • This is due to our culture of efficiency and business improvement.

Our customers

  • We deliver services to a diverse portfolio of clients including the Highways Agency, Local Authorities, MoD, Aviation Industry and the Private sector; contractors, consultants, architects and utility companies.

Our services

  • Transport Information Systems
  • Traffic Management
  • Highways Maintenance and Management
  • Airfields
  • Products and materials
  • Surface Treatments
  • Construction Projects
  • Vehicle Services
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Landscape Design

Joint Ventures

  • We currently working in Joint Venture arrangement for our MAC contracts.
  • These MAC contracts operate as A-one+, the joint venture company comprising Colas, Halcrow and Costain.
  • Newhaven Roadstone Ltd
  • SWH operates as an independent company and is a JV arrangement between Colas and Ringway

Subsidiaries

  • Aram Resources Ltd

 

 

Our New Brand

In 2011 we also took the decision to rebrand Colas. This involved a lot of research and consultation and we were faced with some interesting discussions and questions.

One of the most challenging steps was our decision to retain the logo. We felt the equity and heritage the logo had built over the years was irreplaceable and the logo was too valuable to consider changing.

Feedback from our internal consultation concluded it was an important asset to our brand along with our people!  

But we welcome your thoughts and feedback! 

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