MTX stands up to Lake District weather
13 August 2018In order to protect hikers, climbers and visitors to the Lake District, Coniston Mountain Rescue has been patrolling the territory for over 70 years. Pivotal to their job is the ability to store lifesaving equipment, such as stretchers, warm clothes and ropes, in the mountainous region, which is why they have constructed their iconic blue boxes throughout the region.
When recently seeking materials to replace an old box in Dow Crag that had begun to fall into disrepair, the team opted for MEDITE TRICOYA EXTREME, the modified MDF product that is guaranteed for over 50 years of external use, even in these very tough environments.
The material had been used in the past by local joiner and member of the rescue team, Rob Jones. During the 2015 Lake District floods, Rob had used the material to refurbish 12 boathouse doors.
“I found MEDITE TRICOYA EXTREME very easy to work with, and as it is highly weather resistant, thought it would be ideal to help make our next rescue box,” said Mr Jones.
