AccuGrit: Meet the Team, Zack Nash, Administration Assistant.
This month is a special Meet the Team as we are taking five minutes to introduce you to our new(ish) team member Zack Nash, and, at the same time, we have the pleasure of announcing that Zack, who joined us as part of the government Kickstarter scheme, has impressed us that much, he is joining […]
Announcement: City & Guilds Winter Service Operations, Supervision and Monitoring Training Course
We Are Proud to Announce the AccuGrit Team Is to Undertake the City & Guilds Winter Service Operations, Supervision and Monitoring training course. In an industry first, AccuGrit is once again leading the way among Winter Maintenance Service Providers by announcing the deployment of a staff development programme that will see employees undertake the City […]
Our UK 2021 Winter Weather Predictions (Will it be a White Christmas?)
This year you have probably heard most forecasters mention that we’re anticipating a colder than average winter due to the La Nina we talked about earlier in the year (link to blog here). This weather pattern will create more of a wavy pattern in the jet stream, which generally leads to less strong westerly winds […]
The Rise of Retail Parks and Winter Maintenance Services.
We recently came across an article by the BBC that announced that the UK had lost 83% of department stores in the five years since BHS collapsed. On a personal level, that’s a scary statistic, as the figure highlights the extent of the changes the High Streets are experiencing as the Covid pandemic accelerated modifications […]
The Real Cost of Slips by Not Planning for Your Commercial Winter Services
Over the years, we have all seen the adverts pointing out the cost to businesses that don’t plan for slips and trips, but we often don’t appreciate the actual costs behind such situations. Unfortunately, as a winter maintenance services provider, we often hear some horror stories from business owners from circumstances where unexpected winter weather […]
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 […]
Our UK 2021 Summer Weather Prediction
Considered quintessentially British, comfortably beating traits such as queuing politely and eating fish & chips, the hot topic of conversation amongst UK residents is always the current weather status and what is imminently forecasted. Now, with the pandemic restricting overseas holidays and wanting to catch up with family and friends after a long lockdown, our […]
“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 […]
