Andrews Chillers preserve turkey lifespan during Christmas build-up

Before turkeys can be distributed to your local supermarkets, farmers must first convert the poultry into food that is safe for human consumption. This is done by conducting a thorough carcass wash and clean, then placing the birds into a cold storage unit until they are ready to be dispatched.

With Christmas around the corner and the demand for turkeys soon expected to peak, our chiller hire specialists were called in to provide a renowned company with an effective solution, after struggling to maintain the required conditions within their cold storage application.

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Andrews Heat for Hire assist in heat load test

An internationally recognised self-storage company had plans of moving into their newly built four-storey office block and warehouse in South London, but before this could happen they were required to complete a thermographic inspection.

By using this strategy the client has the opportunity to identify any defective thermal insulation or heat links in advance. Once the issues have been highlighted they can then be used to improve the efficiency of the building’s heating and air conditioning.

Our team of specialists were called in to provide the buildings with some temporary hired heating that had sufficient capacity to raise the temperature of the entire space. Having assessed the particular area and needs of our client, we recommended the deployment of a high capacity FH4000 indirect oil-fired rental heater, which was positioned directly outside of the warehouse.

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All you need to know about building dryers

The Andrews building dryer range can handle up to 75 litres of dehumidification capacity per hour! Among this range is the FD40DV, which is one of the most popular units available for hire in the UK.

Our robust dryers are frequently used for building construction applications that require high levels of drying power. The process of dehumidification helps to accelerate the rate of drying out wet processes in a gentle manner, alleviating possible shrinkage and cracking problems. Our specialist building dryers provide cost-effective, efficient drying and can be used in conjunction with heaters to boost the drying process.

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Newly-crowned European champion Ingram prepares for Wales Rally GB

The month of October has been a good one for Chris Ingram. Officially crowned as two-wheel drive European champion on the 8th, the Manchester-based driver was then signed up by Vauxhall Motorsport to compete in the Wales Rally GB – commencing this weekend.

Chris’ impressive performances this season caught the eye of Network Q, who moved quickly to include the 22-year-old among their stellar line-up.

His achievements have also yielded a fantastic amount of coverage among national broadcasters including ITV and Eurosport. This has in turn seen the Andrews Heat for Hire branding – historically iconic in motor racing – frequently appear in live footage, features and interviews with Chris.

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Andrews Sykes staff enjoy successful Flood Management event

With summer now over and the UK weather beginning to show one or two signs of what lies ahead, Andrews Dehumidification and Sykes Pumps have already begun to raise awareness about the services we offer following the devastating floods that struck many parts of the country earlier this year.

Members of staff attended the New Civil Engineer Flood Management Forum in London last week, giving us the chance to interact with a selection of important industry guests. The two-day event commenced with a seminar lead by senior figures at the Environment Agency, while County Council directors and project managers also conveyed the struggles they have endured as a result of flooding.

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Sykes Pump Hire recreates African waterfall

Sykes Pumps are no strangers to the country’s most famous television and film studios. Our wide range of equipment enables our clients to produce special effects and scenes that require huge volumes of water.

In this instance, our technicians were called in to assist with the creation of an African waterfall for a famous action adventure movie. In order for this vision to become a reality and to look as authentic as possible, we supplied our client with six High Performance pumps which were housed in silenced canopies. As well as this, a large quantity of high pressure pipework was needed and fitted around the set itself.

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Summer heat necessitates fan hire for gym

Exercising in a gymnasium can be hard work at the best of times, particularly in facilities that are not blessed with efficient cooling systems. Compound this with a lack of air conditioning and a sharp upturn in seasonal temperatures, and there’s every chance that those engaging in physical activity feel even less comfortable both during and after their workout.  A Cumbrian high school recently reported that their indoor basketball courts and exercise areas were becoming unbearably hot for both staff and pupils. The school were extremely keen to ensure PE lessons continued per curriculum requirements, and recognised the importance of sourcing some cooling hire equipment.

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School exam hall seeks comfort cooling arrangement

Examination periods are arguably the most stressful time for students and school pupils, so the last thing they need is an additional problem when sat at their desks. End-of-year assessments – including GCSEs and A-levels – typically commence in May and this often coincides with a seasonal upturn in the weather. So when a high-achieving secondary school in the Midlands encountered difficulty keeping their main examination hall cool in the build-up to a busy six-week period of tests, they contacted Andrews Ventilation Hire in search of a solution. The room was occupied by around 200 people when at full capacity, and there was an urgent requirement for us to implement a practical cooling system immediately because of the scale of potential for students to complain about being too hot.

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Let’s talk refrigerant dehumidifiers

Refrigerant dehumidifiers, work by drawing damp air from a particular area into the unit itself, before passing it over a cold evaporator coil, bringing the air below its dewpoint temperature. This causes the moisture contained within the air to turn into condensation, the condensation is then collected from the unit’s coils and either drained into a collection tank or pumped away to a suitable drain. Our high capacity and reliable industrial building dryer range can handle up to 600 litres of moisture removal per day!

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Andrews Sykes proud to support amateur football club

At Andrews Sykes, we pride ourselves on building and developing relationships with all factions of our community – including long-lasting associations with members of staff. This commitment has seen us involved with a variety of charity schemes, local events and sponsorships, ranging from professional football clubs right through to teams competing at grassroots level.

Our links with Stratford Town Junior FC however, are particularly poignant and sentimental for many Andrews Sykes employees. The Midlands-based side are captained by Cameron Ford – son of the company’s former Chief Financial Officer, Kevin.

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