April 2013 - Andrews Sykes

Schools struggle to cope with ‘stressed out’ systems

Posted Date 29/04/2013

Helping Schools remain open with Andrews Sykes Emergency Boiler Hire

The recent prolonged ‘double dip’ winter created havoc; schools across the country struggled to stay open as boilers and heating systems failed under exceptional stress

A recent example where a Hampshire School was almost forced to close for an extensive period as major repairs were undertaken to heating and hot water boilers, highlights how this can impact on pupils, staff, parents and the local community. Lack of funds to invest in adequate maintenance of old and outdated plant, led to unexpected but inevitable failure

The lengths our fans will go to…

Posted Date 26/04/2013

Andrew Purcell, a friend of one of our colleagues and avid Andrews Sykes fan, took the trouble to send this picture of him at North Cape, Norway. Wikipedia tells us The North Cape was named by the Englishman Steven Borough, captain of the Edward Bonaventure, which sailed past in 1553 in search of the Northeast Passage, and is nearly, but not quite, the Northernmost point of Europe.

We’re delighted he undertook such a difficult journey just to show off his devotion to Andrews Sykes. We wonder if by coincidence he’s a Charlton fan too? Fortunately for CAFC the only thing he could find with our logo on was one of their replica shirts……now, while you were there Andrew, did you leave them an Andrews Sykes Air-conditioning brochure? Maybe details of our Heat for Hire would have been a bit more appropriate? Thanks anyway. It looks even chillier there than it’s been here for what seems like forever…

Prolonged winter conditions impacting hard-hit construction.

Posted Date 25/04/2013

Getting back on programme with Andrews Sykes

Construction companies have found it tough to deal with prevailing economic challenges. The prolonged ‘double dip’ winter has exacerbated their situation by impeding progress while ‘wet trades’ take even longer to dry out

A recent example where a major National House Builder struggled to keep a substantial apartment complex on schedule brought the issues into sharp focus. Cash flow, extended need for preliminaries and site set up, and the missed opportunity to get the development ‘market ready’ all put stress on what is already a highly competitive business model

Andrews Sykes reaffirms its commitment to Europe with a new branch

Posted Date 19/04/2013

Despite the challenges faced across the Eurozone, Europe remains an exciting and vibrant market and Andrews Sykes continues to build its support for customers by enhancing the branch network with a new depot in Lille, Northern France

Physical presence, with substantial and comprehensive stock is key in being able to fulfil our unparalleled 24/7, 365, 360° service levels. Our customers expect, and get, support wherever they are, whenever they need it.

Lille is an exciting location, central to a busy commercial region; Paul Wood, Group MD, is convinced our future lies in building on the success of our existing branches such as Brussels, the presence throughout Holland, Italy and beyond, and this latest addition complements this network and extends our reach into Northern France, where we have ambitious, but pragmatic plans…