Sykes Pumps: Here for our Customers as more Floods Continue to Threaten the UK

With more than 206 flood warnings issued by the Environment Agency this week, people in Britain are urged to stay safe as the flood risk ‘remains elevated’. Floods are threatening homes and businesses in the UK as more rain is due to hit areas. With over 150 years’ experience in delivering advanced pumping solutions, Sykes Pumps are able to help our customers address the challenges they face whatever the scale or scope.

At Sykes Pumps, we have a range of drainage pumps to suit any situation. With depots strategically placed nationwide, we are able to offer a local service to our customers ensuring we are on site fast. We also offer Flood Packages for small and large applications and our Water Damage experts are here to help you every step of the way.

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Sykes Pumps: Britain’s No.1 Pump Supplier

Bad weather hit the South West of England yesterday causing furious floods and even canal banks to break in some areas. Devon was particularly hit hard after banks at the Great Western canal burst needing an emergency dam to be built.

Due to Sykes Pumps’ 24/7 service, our expert engineers were onsite quickly providing premium pumps and creating a dam to control the flooding canal. So ferocious was this flood, it was reported on the BBC News, warning people to be aware. Our Sykes Pumps are clearly seen working to control the flood in the footage.

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Andrews Heat for Hire: Here for our Customers this Winter

With temperatures continually falling at this time of the year, it is important for people to have reliable, good quality and cost effective heating units they can depend on. Andrews Heat for Hire is the UK leader in delivering temporary heating solutions, ensuring our customers have support whether planned or emergency.

When a customer urgently needed temporary heating recently, due to the failure of the permanent heating in the accommodation blocks of a well-known British university, they called Andrews Heat for Hire for assistance. The university feared they would have to evacuate the building due to the extremely cold temperatures but Andrews Heat for Hire were quickly on site providing a range of our units for immediate installation.

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Andrews Air Conditioning on FIFA 13

Arguably the most popular video game of the year, FIFA 13 has dominated the minds of avid Xbox and PS3 players across the world since its release date was announced last year. Selling over a million copies on its first day alone, FIFA 13 has undoubtedly cemented its position in the gaming world.

At Andrews Air Conditioning we were thrilled at the release of the game, not just for the realistic take on the football world and the new Kinect function, but because Andrews Air Conditioning makes an appearance!

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Andrews Heat for Hire: the best for football pitches this winter

Every winter, Andrews Heat for Hire are called to various football grounds across the country. Icy weather and freezing temperatures can mean major disruptions and cancellations for many matches.

Last year, at a major London club, the pitch was frozen, threatening the following day’s FA Cup tie. Andrews Heat for Hire quickly arrived at the club supplying 12 heating units to thaw the ground.

The heaters were delivered and running in less than three hours. Despite the frost being two inches deep, the pitch was playable by 6pm, with the heaters running overnight to ensure it stayed ‘frost-free’.

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Andrews Sykes ‘Product Guide’ launched

Andrews Sykes are pleased to announce their new ‘Product Guide’ pocket book is now complete and ready for distribution. The new Product Guide contains up to date information on the core HVAC brands of the Andrews Sykes group as well as an increased range of products and information.

Differing from the old Andrews Sykes ‘Heating & Cooling’ guide, the Product Guide is split into 6 sections representing the 6 heating and cooling divisions of the group (Andrews Heat for Hire, Andrews Boilers, Andrews Dehumidification, Andrews Air Conditioning, Andrews Chillers, Andrews Ventilation). The Product Guide has an easy-to-read specification for every product as well as clear images and a handy technical guide section, providing a user-friendly straightforward experience for customers.

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Gemma Gibbons and Chris Powell Q & A video now available on the Andrews Sykes YouTube channel

Following on from the official ribbon cutting ceremony at the opening of the Andrews Sykes’ new depot in Charlton, guests were hosted to a lunch event at Charlton Football club. One of the highlights of the day was a Question and Answer session with Judo Olympic Silver medallist Gemma Gibbons and Charlton football manager Chris Powell.

Both Gemma and Chris discuss their successes during 2012 along with a few inside stories on their impressive careers. Both also give their opinions on social media and how powerful a tool it can be for their careers with Gemma noting her Twitter followers have multiplied in the thousands since winning her Silver Medal at the London 2012 Olympics.

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