Andrews Sykes Blog

Andrews Heat for Hire stops cast stone manufacturers from becoming stone cold!

Posted Date 25/01/2023

As a sustainability conscious company, we’re pledging to strengthen our efforts to reduce our waste production in 2023. So it was rather fitting that one of our first projects in the new year involved assisting another organisation to fulfil the same commitment.

In some industries, low temperatures are not conducive to maximising output and this can, in itself, also lead to materials being wasted or damaged. Many of our clients manufacture products or store raw materials that need to be maintained at a certain temperature to preserve their condition and eliminate the risk of items being destroyed or discarded.

Andrews Sykes donates to army veteran charity

Posted Date 23/01/2023

To start the year off on a positive note, we have continued to nurture our ongoing relationship with the Aaron Lewis Foundation. In late 2022, we pledged to make a Christmas donation of £5,000 and are very proud to support this wonderful initiative.

The Aaron Lewis foundation was set up in 2010 in memory of Aaron Lewis, who was tragically killed at the age of 26 while on an operation in Afghanistan. The charity initially began as a small forum for friends and family raise funds in Aaron’s memory. With unity and teamwork at its core, the charity grew rapidly into the principle funding source for the Commando Gunner Memorial in Plymouth. With funds still being donated after the memorial was completed, it became viable to create an all-volunteer charity which attained charitable status in 2013.

VIDEO: Introducing our most sustainable boiler yet

Posted Date 19/01/2023

As pioneers in the field of environmental compliance, we are delighted to showcase our green 80kW electric boiler. The product offers an economical and flexible solution for a range of heating and hot water applications. Relying solely on an electricity supply in order to operate, the unit guarantees zero CO2 emissions and has been particularly popular in the last 12 months.

With associated running costs significantly lower than an oil-driven equivalent, this product also features a powerful circulating pump that allows it to be deployed outside the environment in which it is being used.

Andrews Sykes top ten blogs of 2022

Posted Date 11/01/2023

If you are new to what we do at Andrews Sykes, you might not be aware of our long heritage as a 165-year-old company specialising in HVAC and pumps. But we also write a popular blog on a weekly basis!

We cover a range of topics including case studies, roundups, opinion pieces, advice/top tips, and segments highlighting the work of our wonderful team.

If you’re already one of our regular readers, we’d like to say a big thank you for tuning in and we look forward to sharing more with you in 2023!

What’s been happening in Europe this month?

Posted Date 10/01/2023

We knew last month had been a good one, but it has since come to light that it was our best December on record from a revenue perspective! Britain experienced snowfall, ice and bitter temperatures – and it’s fair to say our clients were cold. Although we didn’t have a choice in the weather, our loyal customers chose us to provide temporary heating units. We’ve always made it our target to provide a high level of service and deliver during sleet, snow, or shine, and that’s exactly what we did!

Product of the month – January

Posted Date 05/01/2023

ID65 Indirect Fired Oil Heater

We’re kicking off 2023 with another product of the month – and this time it’s our fully portable ID65 Indirect Fired Oil Heater.

With construction sites now open again after the Christmas break, we’ve noticed an immediate increase in demand for high capacity heating solutions.

That’s where our practical and robust ID65 unit comes in. It has a nominal heating duty of 65kW, making it the ideal solution for industrial surroundings and applications of up to 1,625m³ in size.

Andrews Boilers helps leading university with bioscience medicine research

Posted Date 03/01/2023

According to regulatory guidelines, educational leaders must ensure that student campus areas and facilities are at a certain temperature to help support their studies and maintain productivity. Although there is no legal minimum temperature in UK law, the World Health Organisation recommends a temperature of at least 16°C to ensure comfortable indoor working.

When a well-known university in the Midlands discovered that their current pipework had leaks within their district system, Andrews Boilers was urgently called to provide a temporary solution.

Snow is falling… It’s time to call Andrews Heat for Hire

Posted Date 12/12/2022

Snow, sleet, and cold conditions have swept across the Midlands, East of England, London, and the South East, triggering yellow weather warnings.

Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Steve Willington, said: “It is staying cold with daytime temperatures remaining only a few degrees above freezing in many places over the coming days and overnight temperatures dropping to -10°C or lower in isolated spots.”

Although we cannot change or control the weather, we can ease your worries by letting you know that we are still offering nationwide and same-day delivery despite the current weather conditions.

What’s it like to be a Territory Sales Manager at Andrews Sykes? We asked Thomas Lorimer…

Posted Date 09/12/2022

Marketing Assistant Jahdia Spencer gets a taste of life as a field salesperson and documents her experiences!

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Before embarking on a career in a particular sector, wouldn’t it be helpful to know what the role actually entails? For those of you who have ever wondered what it’s really like to be a territory sales manager out in the field, you may wish to continue reading…

I recently caught up with one of one of our ‘TSM’s – Thomas Lorimer – who very kindly accommodated my request to shadow him while he went about what was described as a ‘typical day at the office!’

An insightful experience from start to finish, Thomas was more than happy to disclose his secrets for success and gave general advice to anyone who might be thinking about applying for a position in sales.

What’s been happening in Europe this Month? (World Cup Edition)

Posted Date 05/12/2022

In the UK, it is our social media channels that have been receiving the plaudits! Out of our amazing line-up, we have awarded the golden boot to our TikTok page – after recently going viral and hitting more than 100k views in one video! Click the hyperlinks below and make sure you follow us on all channels! We are on LinkedIn, Facebook, TikTok, and Twitter.

Italy

In Italy, our colleagues at Nolo Climat have finally let one of our newest players off the bench to make their debut. We are of course referring to our new submersible pumps, and it is with great delight that we announce that some of these are now out on hire! Quite fittingly, a sporting association needed to move water from one pond to another, prompting an enquiry and our first official pump order.