Andrews Ventilation Hire assist with ‘mega shed’ construction project

Posted Date 30/06/2017

One of the country’s most prestigious universities was in the process of building a new ‘mega shed’ which was due to be used as a large library facility. Once completed, the university say the site will hold the equivalent of 18 Olympic swimming pools’ worth of books – underlining the application’s size!

As part of the construction process, various industrial equipment was utilised for concrete slab pouring which could have left an enclosed space polluted with carbon monoxide. This would have had serious health implications for those working on site if the issue was not addressed quickly, but our engineers were on hand quickly to ensure this problem was averted.

Andrews competition winners prepare for Goodwood outing!

Posted Date 28/06/2017

The end of June is always a very special time for fans of motorsport, with the Goodwood Festival of Speed once again preparing to welcome thousands of patrons to its annual four-day showpiece event.

Commencing on Thursday, the whole event will be streamed on both Facebook and Youtube while the ITV television channel will also be broadcasting extensive coverage.

Each day will be packed with motor shows, jaw-dropping stunts, contemporary and modern vehicles being on display and of course several of the sport’s household names rubbing shoulders with Festival visitors.

Andrews Air Conditioning Hire guarantees the continued safety of garden centre pets

Posted Date 27/06/2017

Pet retailers across the country are obligated to ensure all animals are kept safe and healthy, so when a garden centre in Nottingham encountered difficulties keeping their rabbits and guinea pigs cool, they contacted Andrews Air Conditioning Hire in search of an effective cooling solution.

As an existing client, they knew Andrews would be able to offer same-day, out of hours delivery which was extremely important given how quickly high temperatures can affect small animals.

Our specialists recommended the deployment of an ET21 air conditioner after calculating that approximately 6kW of cooling would be sufficient in guaranteeing the continued wellbeing of the animals. Cold air was then driven into the wood cladding building via lengths of ducting we provided – directly spot cooling the display cabinets which housed the rabbits and guinea pigs.

Simon Weston visits Andrews at the Facilities Show!

Posted Date 22/06/2017

The third and final day of the 2017 Facilities Show saw British Army veteran Simon Weston CBE wow guests with a fantastic motivational speech, reflecting upon the horrific traumas he suffered during and following the Falklands War. Simon’s life is very much an example of adversity being transformed into opportunity and he is widely regarded as a beacon for overcoming hardship and maintaining a positive mental attitude.

Andrews Sykes are proud supporters of the Care after Combat charity – which Simon is a patron of – so it was nice to see him visit our stand at the exhibition and spend some time talking to members of staff. It’s fair to say that employees who were lucky enough to meet him were truly inspired by his story.

Andrews Air Conditioning the go to stand at the Facilities Show 2017 amidst soaring temperatures

Posted Date 21/06/2017

As the soaring temperatures have hit the country, Andrews Air Conditioning are extremely busy exhibiting at this year’s Facilities Show at London Excel. The show is the go to event for everyone involved in the Facilities Management industry with over 11,00 people expecting to attend over the 3 days.

Our team have not only been enjoying networking with all that have visited our stand M1025, but are actively assisting with urgent cooling requirements as the high temperatures continue to soar.

We have been giving our guests the opportunity to win with two separate competitions. The first of which is our #CoolAndCalm Twitter competition – people who pick up our paper fans either on stand or from one of the team walking around the exhibition can take a fun ‘selfie’ and post on our twitter @AndrewsSykes. Lucky winners could win Holiday vouchers towards a destination of their choice.

Andrews Sykes enjoy Care after Combat Summer Ball

Posted Date 21/06/2017

Care after Combat are a UK-based charity providing professional assistance for the well-being of veterans and their families. We at Andrews Sykes are only too happy to do our bit for ex-servicemen and have been sponsoring the charity for more than three years.

We have shown our support in various ways throughout the years, including helping maintain Care after Combat’s first veteran accommodation centre – ‘Simon Weston House’ – which is open to homeless ex-servicemen who have struggled to reintegrate into society. We have also been involved in the charity’s employment scheme and even recruited an ex-veteran to work at one of our London depots.

Sykes celebrate 160-year milestone

Posted Date 20/06/2017

Sykes Pumps are delighted to have reached another momentous landmark in the company’s longstanding history – our 160^th anniversary!

Initially founded as a localised engineering business in 1857, the firm has grown immeasurably over a period of more than a century and a half.

Providing all types of pumping assistance to big customers both in the UK and further afield, we are now recognised as a multi-national organisation with the resources necessary to provide specialist solutions for virtually every conceivable scenario.

Andrews customers follow Chris Ingram to Ypres Rally

Posted Date 19/06/2017

The 53^rd Rallye d’Ypres is set to take place this weekend and will see competitors from all around Europe tackle the various stages in Belgium’s north-westerly city.

This year’s event appears to have captured the imagination of rally fans more than ever before, as it will now also count for the British Rally Championship – widely recognised as the continent’s most high-profile national rally competition.

Although not a European Rally Championship round this year, Ypres is an all-new round of the British tour and this will be the first time an Andrews car has been seen in the series since Russell Brookes finished 2^nd in the 1991 British Championship.

How To Beat The Heat – Infographic

Posted Date 19/06/2017

Scorching summer sweats: the most radical ways to keep your cool throughout time

As the UK prepares for yet another tropical heatwave this summer, Andrews Air Conditioning have been thinking about how to keep cool in the summer sun before air-conditioning’s time.
After some deep consideration, we have compiled a list of the 10 most radical and ridiculous methods to beat the heat, which span from the Sweaty Ancient Grecians to the Moist Millennials.

This animated infographic also provides insight into the effects a person can expect to see when exposed to extreme heat from the minor triggers such as sweating to major disasters such as organ failure.

Andrews Sykes open new Bologna depot to strengthen our presence in Italy

Posted Date 16/06/2017

Andrews Sykes are pleased to announce the opening of a new depot in Bologna, Italy. This new location has been especially chosen by our subsidiary Nolo Climat to support future growth plans throughout Italy. Bologna is located in close proximity to important cities in Emilia Romagna, such as Modena, Ferrara, Ravenna, but will also to facilitate the connection with Florence, Venice, Rome and the South of Italy.

Strategically located near major road junctions and Bologna Airport G. Marconi, this new depot will provide a full range of services including the hire of air conditioning units, boilers, chillers, heaters and ventilation fans.