How Summer Increases Our Profits.
It is that time of year when we swap winter ice for ice cream and we know what you are thinking, how does a Winter Maintenance service provider increase their profits during summer? Well in the shortest explanation, it is because we must do all the planning, business development, maintenance, procurement and recruiting during summer […]
Our ISO Certification Journey Update
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) are an independent, non-governmental worldwide body that brings together experts to share knowledge and develop international standards that support innovation and provide solutions to global challenges. We took the decision earlier this year to gain an ISO certification for AccuGrit as it is the seal of approval that a […]
Ever wondered what is Gritting Salt and if you can eat it?
Firstly, the very short answer is that we 100% advise against it! Rock salt (grit) is the salt of choice for winter maintenance service providers to treat roads, pedestrian areas, car parks, building entrances, stock grit bins, etc. It is 100% not for your fish and chips! Grit salt, commonly scattered on icy roads during […]
Dean is on the Verge…
Not only is Dean heavily involved in supporting Ormiston Families and later this year participating in the ‘Whole Hog’ for them but being MD at AccuGrit has quite literally sent him to the verge, as he volunteers with Road Nature Reserves Suffolk (RNRS). Road Nature Reserves are stretches of roadside verges that support populations of […]
AccuGrit Planning Ahead for Winter 21/22
During our ‘off season’ this summer, we are happy to report that we are busier than ever planning for the upcoming winter. With our year-on-year sales increasing and thus a growth in our customers across the UK, we are investing a lot of time and budget back into building our HQ and regional teams. Equipment […]
Five Minutes With… Leonie Dorling, Office & Systems Manager.
Following on from Dean in last months ‘Five Minutes With…’ was never going to be an easy task, so it is a good job we have the brilliant Leonie to call upon in the AccuGrit team. Diligently working on projects such as ISO certification and the schedules for the new Kickstarters joining the business in […]
Get Ahead with a Winter Maintenance Plan for 2021/22
Thanks to unforeseen circumstances, businesses have experienced significant disruption over the past year caused by the pandemic closures, opening and restrictions. So, it is only natural that after all the interruptions and with the COVID-19 impact seemingly diminishing, to endeavour to reduce business risk and maximise productivity through robust business continuity strategies. It is remarkable […]
AccuGrit Kickstarters
We are proud to announce that we are supporting the Government’s Kickstart Scheme, a program to help young people who are currently at risk of long-term unemployment, learn new skills and gain more experience in the workplace. Our two new ‘Kickstarters’ will predominantly be assisting the administration team. However, we have devised a busy schedule […]
“If there was an award for a top supplier, you would win”.
As the nights draw out and the slightly milder weather starts, it marks the end of our busy season, which means our customer satisfaction survey has been sent and the results evaluated. Even though we continually monitor our client’s feedback throughout the year, we believe a satisfaction survey, prompting transparent responses to a range of […]
Five Minutes with… Dean Harvey, Managing Director.
As our ‘quiet’ season starts, we thought we would use the opportunity over the next few months to introduce you to a few of the friendly folks here at AccuGrit so you can put a face to the name. There is no better person to begin this with than Dean Harvey, Founder and MD of […]
