Remember the Five P’s When It Comes to Winter Maintenance Preparation!
Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance is a quote often used in our HQ when we encounter a situation that could have easily been avoided. But if you’re a business owner, there is a lot to be prepared for this winter, with the cost of living impacting commercial and domestic finances and talks of energy blackouts. […]
Announcement: AccuGrit Completes the Acquisition of Thames Valley Gritting Services.
On 24th October 2022, AccuGrit agreed to acquire Thames Valley Gritting Services, a family-run business in the heart of the Chilterns. This purchase further cements our growth plans as the depot in the northwest of London is a crucial location to continue AccuGrit’s expansion into London and the South of UK territories. Thames Valley Gritting […]
How Much Could a Slip on Ice or Snow Cost Your Business?
If you watch the news, read the papers, or follow the government, it’s not hard to know that there is a genuine concern about the soaring energy prices, the cost of living crisis, the value of the pound and mortgages going into a spin. Economically, things are looking like a tight squeeze for a few […]
The Complexities of Snow Forecasting
Snow forecasting is tricky due to various meteorological factors and the UK’s erratic winter weather. To achieve accurate weather forecasts, particularly in predicting snow, we must consider air temperature, atmospheric conditions, and geographical influences. Let’s dive into why forecasting snow is complex and what makes snow in the UK especially challenging to predict. The Fundamentals […]
Can You Rely on Weather Forecasts?
Although weather forecast accuracy has significantly improved over the years, questions remain about its reliability, particularly for long-term predictions. Weather forecasting has evolved from simple observations to sophisticated models that can predict weather conditions with remarkable precision. However, various factors influence the accuracy of these forecasts, making it essential to understand their strengths and limitations. […]
Does a Warm Summer = Harsh Winter?
Amongst friends, families, and colleagues, one hot topic this summer in the UK has been the weather. We Brits notoriously cannot be pleased as during bitter winters, we wish for the long hot summer days, and then when that’s been granted, we want for the cooler climes that autumn provides. This summer, with the intense […]
Reliable Wintersense Temperature Sensors Support Clients with Bridges and Top Deck Car Parks.
One of the reasons we prefer in-person visits to a potential client’s site is that we pay particular attention to any raised surfaces, such as transport bridges and multistorey car parks. This is for one reason: for these surfaces to remain safe, they require far more sophisticated monitoring than the industry standard. It is not […]
Our Winter Maintenance Technology Explained.
As a business with innovation and customer experience at the heart of our core values, we continually review our customers’ current and potential future requirements to ensure we are working with the best equipment in the winter maintenance field to meet all demands. Our collective years of experience means that our team have also evolved […]
Our 2021/22 Customer Survey Shows Satisfaction Levels Remain High.
AccuGrit is primarily a service organisation, and how we support our customers is core to our mission of providing safe and reliable winter maintenance solutions. Getting feedback on our service delivery is essential for measuring customer satisfaction which helps us see what we’re doing well and where we can improve. Therefore, we annually send a […]
Meet the Team – Richard Reed, National Accounts Manager.
This month we are delighted to announce the appointment of our newest AccuGrit team member, Richard Reed, who is joining us as National Accounts Manager. A familiar face in the winter maintenance industry, Richard has a wealth of experience in developing profitable national accounts and a reputation for maintaining excellent customer relationships. Richard will oversee […]
