Impact from Beast from the East winter storm 2018 sounds very familiar…
We are all now used to big numbers regarding Covid-19 but the financial impact of “beast from the east” winter storm in 2018 also had an impact and could again this coming winter on top of the current fall out from Covid-19. It cost our economy up to £1bn a day and these are some […]
The Importance of Keeping the Supply Chain Moving
The UK big freeze during 2009/10 winter over a three week period cost insurers more than £14bn. For businesses in the FMCG sector, especially in perishables, the greatest impact was the distribution to transport between manufacturers, distribution centres and retailers which cost more than £400m per day! Our industry doesn’t have control of the Highways […]
True cost of Slipping on Ice
A prison officer was compensated £496,717 for slipping on ice while performing his duties at work patrolling the prison and was unable to work again due to an area not being gritted. It highlights the need for having the correct Winter Maintenance plan in place. · Have you got a Winter Maintenance plan in place […]
Green Initiative at our local Road Side Nature Reserve
We’ve been busy planning operations & in the midst of recruiting new staff to join our team ahead of Winter 20/21 but Dean Harvey spent yesterday afternoon working as a warden at our local Roadside Nature Reserve for Suffolk County Council Projects like this are vital in keeping our environment at the top of the agenda as we […]
Is your business continuity plan up to date?
Have you got your business continuity plan up to date to include a second wave of Covid-19? As we slowly return to normality after months of being in lockdown a second wave is a possibility as we move through the year, even more so if we see more scenes similar to this beach in Bournemouth. […]
Health & Safety & Winter Maintenance Post COVID-19
As the UK begins to adapt to the ‘new normal’, it’s clear that Health & Safety is foremost in employers’ minds. Keeping the virus at bay is a massive concern for many alongside ensuring businesses do not have to deal with the impact of any other health and safety incidents that could damage businesses further. […]
Hopes for a Green Recovery
We’ve all noticed an improvement in our environment as a result of reduced emissions and the majority of us are keen to protect the cleaner atmosphere as the country recovers from the pandemic. An Opinium survey of 2,00 UK adults found that two-thirds (67%) think we are at a turning point in our history and […]
Partner Program and Equipment Open Day
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New clients
Even in the middle of the heatwave, we’ve been busy signing up new clients ahead of the new winter season. Our most recent client is Health & Safety conscious and looking for service level improvements as well as significant cost savings on their company’s winter maintenance budget. Being a Winter Maintenance Specialist, rather than a […]
Covid-19 Planning
Our Leicester and Suffolk office now has all the safety measures in place to ensure staff and clients feel safe as we begin to return to normal following the peak of Covid-19. A recently installed Meridian Digital Solutions Temperature Verification Kiosk is another innovative step that we are taking as we prepare for the coming […]
