About the Andrews Sykes Group
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Andrews Air Conditioning Hire cool down leading car company May 14, 2012
Be prepared for this year's 'Monsoon May' with Andrews Sykes Hire May 10, 2012
Sykes Pumps saves tunnel on Christmas Day May 04, 2012
Flood Alerts Issued Across the UK May 01, 2012
A Marathon Achievement April 30, 2012
New Air Conditioning is Right on Cue April 23, 2012
Latest News
Result Announcement 2010
Andrews Sykes Group is pleased to announce their financial results for the year 2010, which has proved to be another successful year. Annual Reports & Financial Statements have been distributed to shareholders and full details can be viewed on our Investor relation’s page.
Result Announcement 2009
Andrews Sykes Group is pleased to announce their financial results for the year 2009, which has proved to be another successful year. Annual Reports & Financial Statements have been distributed to shareholders and full details can be viewed on our Investor relation’s page.
Despite the worldwide economic downturn, I report that the group achieved a normalised operating profit* of £12.9 million for 2009 which is £5 million lower than 2008. It should be remembered that last year was a record for our group and the current year’s performance is broadly comparable with the results achieved in 2007 during positive yearly economic growth.
Result Announcement 2008
Andrews Sykes Group is pleased to announce their financial results for the year 2008, which has proved to be another successful year. These results are another record for our group, beating the previous best of £15.7 million in 2006 by £2.2 million.
Annual Reports & Financial Statements have been distributed to shareholders at the end of June 2009 and full details can be viewed on our Investor relation’s page.
Published Date: 15.07.2009
Brand New Publications!
Andrews Sykes Hire are pleased to be launching our brand new range of literature. These brochures have been specifically designed to show the breadth of experience we have within each of our product sectors.
There are five brochures in the new range, each based on our key product sectors of Pumps, Air Conditioners, Heaters, Chillers and Boilers. However, these are not product reference guides, they are capability brochures which show how we use our extensive experience in a wide range of industry sectors to solve our customers problems.
Should you wish to order one of our free new brochures then simply click here or call us on 0800 678 1760 and speak to one of our team.
Whatever your reason for ringing we promise a fast and responsive service. We look forward to your call.
Air Conditioning Brochure [pdf, 2.9mb]
Chillers Brochure [pdf, 3.7mb]
Heat for Hire Brochure [pdf, 3.2mb]
Boilers Brochure [pdf, 3.6mb]
Sykes Pumps Brochure [pdf, 4mb]
Published Date: 09.02.2009
Andrews Specialist Hire – Exhibiting at the H&V09
24th – 26th February 2009
Andrews Sykes will be exhibiting their latest range of energy efficient Boilers and Chillers manufactured and designed for the HVAC Industry at H&V09 held at the NEC Birmingham. Our stand will be manned by staff with over 50 years experience in HVAC solutions to assist you with your enquiries.
Stand Number HD30
Published Date: 09.01.2009
Andrews Sykes will be at the Event Show 2009
21 – 22 January 2009
Andrews Sykes will be exhibiting their latest range of equipment and services manufactured and designed for the Event Industry at the 2009 Event Show held at Olympia Exhibition Centre London. Our stand will be manned by staff with over 30 years experience in Event solutions to assist you with your enquiries.
Stand Number 243
Published Date: 09.01.2009
New Andrews Sykes Birmingham depot officially opened
Andrews Sykes new 30,000 ft² depot on the Gravelly Industrial Estate just minutes away from Junction 6 of the M6 in Birmingham was officially opened last month by football pundit, former international and captain of Aston Villa Football Club Andy Townsend.
The new flagship depot is now the largest of the company’s nationwide network. It represents a major investment in the business’ infrastructure and hire fleet as well as creating employment opportunities for the local community.
The official ceremony, hosted by Andrews Sykes’ Group managing director Paul Wood, was followed by a reception for guests and press at the Aston Villa ground.
“This new depot creates scope for the business to grow and take advantage of our recent investment in larger equipment” comments Mr Wood. “In keeping with our policy of optimum service, it brings together all our products under one roof to offer the highest possible level of availability to our customers.” he adds.
Press Release [pdf, 79kb]
Published Date: 21.08.08
Andrews Sykes presents Europe’s top hire award
For the sixth consecutive year Andrews Sykes Hire were proud to sponsor the prestigious Hire Association Europe Hire Person of the Year 2008 Award.
This years Hire Awards of Excellence was held at the London Landmark Hotel and was attended by 270 guests with the event hosted by BBC’s Ray Stubbs and Mark Lawrenson.
The Hire Association Europe is the leading trade association for the hire and rental companies in the UK & Ireland with Andrews Sykes being an active member of the association for many years.
This years Hire Person of the Year award went to Josh Llewellyn and was presented to him by Andrews Sykes Technical Director Dennis Gwynne.
From left: Dennis Gwynne and Josh Llewellyn
issued: 02.06.08
Andrews Sykes at SED 2008
As the UK’s leading specialist hire provider of portable air conditioning, chillers, heaters, boilers and pump equipment, our attendance at SED 2008 was guaranteed.
SED is the UK’s premier exhibition for the Construction and Civil Engineering Industry attended by key decision makers within the construction and maintenance sectors.
The estimated 20,000 people visiting the exhibition held at the Rockingham Speedway, Corby, were first greeted with the sight of Andrews Chillers working hard throughout the exhibit keeping the vast marquees areas cooled down.
Additionally the many visitors to our stand had the opportunity to view our comprehensive product range including our portable air conditioning units, namely our PAC 22 units, drying and ventilation units, heaters and 100 kW boiler complete with a under floor mat and break tank demonstration.
Our extensive range of industry leading Sykes Pumps including our Super silenced and submersible pumps were also predominantly on display throughout the exhibition.
We would like to thank everyone who visited our stand and for all the positive comments made to us about our stand and business.
ISSUED: 02.06.08
H&V News Awards 2008
For a third consecutive year Andrews Air Conditioning has proudly sponsored the Safety Initiative Award at this years H&V Awards for Excellence. The event was held at the Grosvenor House in London and hosted by actor and comedian Rob Brydon.
Andrews Air Conditioning were delighted to be able to present this years award to Scott Gleed of Ceilite Air Conditioning who have ‘Identified a lack of awareness within the industry over the danger of using Oxy-Fuel equipment led to the developed new guidelines, check sheets and training for operatives’. With one judge stating: “This has managed to persuade people to do something they were not doing before. It is not being done just because the company has to, but because they feel it needs to be done.”
Congratulation to all the winners in 2008!
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From left: Actor - Rob Brydon, Scott Gleed of winner Ceilite Air Conditioning and Nick Campey - National Account Manager Andrews Sykes Hire |
Issued 28.05.08
New Location for Birmingham
Andrews Sykes Group is pleased to announce the opening of our new Depot in Birmingham. Located in the Gravelly Industrial Estate, this major investment in new modern facilities will allow us to improve our customer service and provide an even larger range of units for hire.
With increased storage available we can now stock over 2000 portable air conditioners, a extensive fleet of heaters, a range of 2” to 12” Pumps, chillers units from 30 to 750 kW and our comprehensive range of boilers from 100 to 500 kW available for instant delivery.
Less than 1 mile from the M6 junction 6, our 24 / 7 new depot will provide all your specialist hire needs.
This is one of many new upgrades planned for this year, so please keep your self up to date with regular visits to our news page.
Issued – 28.05.08
New Managers strengthen the Andrews Sykes team..
At Andrews Sykes we understand the need to have the right people in our business to ensure we deliver the very best service to our customers.
As part of our commitment we’re pleased to announce the appointments of Martin Thurbon who will head up our Call Support Centres and Alan Barker who becomes Training & Development Manager.
Martin joins us following a highly successful career in a similar role for Barclays Bank and Alan who joins the group after a number of years with Brandon Hire at a senior level.
These important appointments allows’ Andrews Sykes to continue providing the very best for our staff and customers.
Alan Barker 
Martin Thurbon
issued: 27.03.2008
Andrews Sykes at Charlton FC
Andrews Sykes has renewed its partnership with Championship club Charlton Athletic.
As part of our deal, the Andrews Air Conditioning and Heat for Hire logos will appear around the perimeter advertising boards throughout the season, strengthening the Andrews brand to the clubs many visitors and supporters.
We understand along with other businesses’ that it’s essential we retain and develop relationships with our customers and with this we have been provided with a 10 seat private box to entertain our customers offering the opportunity to watch Championship matches
issued: 27.03.2008
Andrews Sykes takes the load with new vehicle fleet investment.
With our commitment to providing customers with a fast & efficient nationwide delivery service 24 /7 365, Andrews Sykes has recently invested heavily in a fleet of new 26 ton vehicles to support increasing demand.
We've ensured that our new fleet of vehicles meets the Governments co2 emissions standards and is fully compliant to the London emissions zone and maintaining our commitment to the environment.
Our new vehicles will offer greater load capacity and provide the very latest in HIAB lifting capability, ensuring our products can be transported to any environment safely.
Issued 14.02.2008
Andrews Sykes at the Event Show 2008
For the 7th consecutive year, Andrews Sykes exhibited at the 2008 Event Show held at the Olympia Exhibition Centre in London. Our stand was managed by Carl Webb – Specialist Hire Services Director along with other members of the team who were able to promote our Specialist services and products to key decision makers within the Events industry.
The team was delighted by the response received from the many people who visited the stand with new leads and contacts made throughout the two days.
issued 14.02.2008
Andrews Sykes present Europe’s top hire award
For the Fifth consecutive year Andrews Sykes were proud to be a sponsor at Europe’s premier hire industry Awards in 2007.
EHN Publisher Robert Aplin won the evening’s top award, being named Hire person of the Year 2007, his award was presented by Dennis Gwynne Technical Director of Andrews Sykes specialist hire division.
Chillers & Boilers on show at HEVAR
Andrews specialist hire division recently exhibited at the London HEVAR show. The stand was managed by Andy Ellis and Scott Davidson, who reported a high level of interest form new customers throughout the two days.
A Day at the races
For the third successive year Andrews Sykes were involved in the H&V News race day held at Sandown Park.
The day involved sponsoring the fourth race and presenting awards to the winning owner, jockey and also best turned out horse, over 30 customers joined us to make the day a great success.
ISO 14001 Environmental Accreditation
ISO 14001:2004 is the internationally recognised standard for Environmental Management Systems.
Andrews Sykes Group plc is now a certified organisation of the BS EN ISO 14001:2004, Gaining this sought after accreditation, not only sends a positive message to our shareholders, customers, staff and suppliers, but it once again proves that Andrews Sykes continues to lead the way in developing innovative customer service levels that our competitors look on with envy.
Andrews Sykes committed to working towards a better Environment.
Sykes Pumps exhibiting at Thames Gateway
The award-winning Thames Gateway Forum is the annual meeting place for all those involved in the regeneration of The Thames Gateway and Olympic region. Sykes Pumps will be attending for the third year running on stand A5 on the 28th & 29th of November 2007, we look forward to you visiting our stand.
Norwich Depot moves
We have relocated from Bessemer Road, Norwich, NR4 6DQ after many years into a more customer orientated area, our new address is 16 Burnet Road, Sweet Briar Industrial Estate, Norwich, NR3 2BS.
Andrews Sykes is a name people trust. We’ve been helping people to manage their environments and achieve their business goals, whatever they may be, since 1847. We offer a complete service 24/7 365 days a year, for full details of our range and all other professional services call 0800 211 611
Flagship Hospital
Andrews Specialist Hire was called into one of the most prestigious hospitals in London to help them with their extreme temperature problems they had been experiencing.
Last summer the hospital experience high temperatures in their atrium and in other parts of the hospital, it got so hot that they had customers and patients complaining about the heat. Since then the trust has been working with the contractors, designers as well as Andrews Specialist Hire Division to develop longer-term measures to ensure the building would be better equipped to cope with any extreme weather conditions in the future. Andrews’ solution to the hospitals problem was to introduction a Chiller unit on the roof of the hospital which would cool air being supplied to the building during times of extreme temperatures.
It’s video time for Andrews Sykes
Andrews Sykes have launched two new videos onto our website as part of our website development. The first video tells you about Andrews Air Conditioning Hire and what services we offer. The other explains how different portable air conditioners work, which we feel is a major benefit to our customers, if they are unsure of what kind of equipment is required. Call us today on 0800 211 611 and you’ll be put through to someone who’ll ask the right questions, understands your requirements and help you choose the right product or service. We offer free advice, site surveys and quotations. We look forward to your call.
Dubai online
Khansaheb Sykes one of the Andrews Sykes Group subsidiary companies in the UAE, has been running for 30 years and has provided the UAE and Gulf States with the best equipment for hire and sale and the most expert services.
Recently the company has launched a new website to offer an even better service to their customers with all the visuals and information they require, by logging onto their website.
New full colour technical guide
Andrews Sykes understand how important our customers are to our business, we have changed the look of our Cooling and Heating handbook. Customers can know see photographs of the equipment and specifications for that product. The new booklet will help you with your requirements and the right equipment you require.
You can order the new Cooling & Heating handook via our website or by phone on 0800 211 611. Alternatively, you can download it here.
Bilingual Belgium website launched
As part of the continuing development of our Belgian operation, the new bilingual website has been launched to enhance our position and brand within Belgium.
Both Dutch and French speaking customers can simply click on to their selected language tab (as shown below) that will take them directly to their preferred site.
Initial response has been excellent, with visits, requests for more information and orders increasing every day. Notably, a year long hire of PAC 15’s to a leading Belgian political party has been secured as a result of our new website.
Website: www.andrewssykes.be
This summer’s exceptional weather
“This summer’s exceptional weather has created an unprecedented demand for flood-alleviation and pumping equipment. In South Yorkshire, where flooding has been most acute, entire villages were submerged and millions of pounds’ worth of damage caused.
At times like these, the general public and the media tend naturally to focus on the emergency services – in particular, the fire brigade – for a solution. But although the fire brigade provides an essential service to the community in times of emergency, its resources are finite. To mobilise an effective clear-up operation, the authorities must turn to commercial organisations which are equipped with specialist equipment.
Not surprisingly, when this summer’s flooding hit parts of England, local authorities, the Environment Agency and private sector organisations turned to specialist contractors and the equipment hire sector. Hire companies suddenly found themselves stretched to capacity and had to respond pro-actively as demand for pumps, generators and drying equipment soared.
Andrews Sykes has a framework agreement with the Environment Agency in the South Yorkshire/North Lincolnshire region, and as the flood water rose we soon found ourselves working round the clock to address the crisis.
Because demand was so exceptional, our local depots quickly exhausted their inventories and extra equipment had to be drafted in including the purchase of extra drying units to increase the fleet size due to unprecedented demand.
The main challenge for Andrews Sykes – and indeed many other suppliers of specialist equipment – was one of logistics and communications. Such emergencies will always test the abilities of equipment hire companies and it is essential that equipment can be located instantly and transport arranged to deliver it to the required location.
This particular emergency demanded our larger pumps – 12” submersible units capable of pumping 2,000 litres per second. To meet local demand, Andrews Sykes depots as far afield as Scotland and the South West supplied equipment to the flooded areas of Yorkshire.
At Thorpe Marsh, near Doncaster, Sykes Pumps (part of Andrews Sykes Group) supplied five Pumpex KE304 12” pumps to help drain a vast area which included the village of Banby Dun. The water, from the River Don, averaged 1.5 m in depth over an area of approximately 8 square miles. The pumps, running 24 hours a day for seven days, drained the area and also helped alleviate flooding in Bentley, some eight miles away.
With all summer leave cancelled, we operated at full strength while the crisis lasted. And while the equipment hire sector managed to evade most of the media attention, we can at least rest assured that our clients and the people directly affected by the floods appreciated our contribution.”
Contact Information
Andrews Sykes Head OfficePremier House Darlington Street
Wolverhampton WV1 4JJ
Tel: 0800 211 611
Reg. in England No: 2985657
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