Major client, multiple units, no problem!

Our electric heaters have been flying off the shelves in France this winter but, sometimes, you just need something slightly bigger!

Earlier in March, our colleagues at Andrews Climat Location were approached by one of the country’s largest civil engineering and construction companies – Eiffage – seeking a solution on behalf of their client.

The end user was a multinational technology organisation with a very prominent presence in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.

Because of their rapid growth in recent years, the tech manufacturer was in the process of extending their site – and this is where the heating requirement came from.

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Polluted Air – Why Care?

Recent reports have highlighted the dangers of toxic or polluted air in indoor spaces, which can lead to a range of health issues including sickness, miscarriages, dementia, and even premature death. The Health Effects Institute has also found that even low levels of air pollution can have damaging consequences on human health.

A two-year study by medical journal The Lancet has revealed that 800,000 people die every year due to poor air quality in their workplaces. These findings underscore the need for immediate action to improve air quality, starting with the places where most people spend their time outside of the home – offices.

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World-famous brewery avoids hangover thanks to bespoke chiller replacement

Many companies are capable of providing high capacity chillers when requested by a customer, but only a small percentage can offer an intricately tailored solution that meets truly unique specifications.

For the last decade, Andrews Sykes has established a strong relationship with one of the world’s most well-regarded breweries – and it’s flourished simply because of the high level of service we provide.

We understand the client, we understand their needs, and we’ll go above and beyond expectations to ensure every facet of the project has been methodically considered.

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Bigger, better, and beneficial for the environment: Introducing our newest drip tray

As a household name in our industry, the Sykes brand is exceptionally well-known for the vast range of pumps readily available in our hire fleet. In addition to this, we also pride ourselves on offering customers an unbeatable selection of accessories, which enable turnkey solutions to be adapted to the precise requirements of just about any project where sewage or water is involved.

With environmental factors now a critical consideration, we have noticed an unmistakable rise in the demand for drip trays to be used as part of a client’s pumping set-up.

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The future is here: We’re redefining the pump hire industry!

It is with great excitement that we announce the introduction of two products that could alter the landscape of the pump hire industry.

From today, we can proudly offer customers two variations of the groundbreaking Variable Performance wastewater submersible pump – billed by the manufacturer as the world’s first pumping system of its kind to incorporate integrated intelligence.

What does this mean?

Sykes Pumps’ continual evolution goes hand in hand with exploring new possibilities to push traditional boundaries when it comes to innovation. Our Variable Performance pumps truly break new ground, featuring previously unseen software functions and cutting-edge hardware.

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Product of the Month – March

HP100 Super Silenced Jetting Pump

March is here, and we’re excited to announce the HP100 Super Silenced Jetting Pump as our featured product this month. But why? Well, we’ve received a lot of enquiries for this particular pump in recent days – including from clients in the power generation industry.

The HP100 Super Silenced is a low-noise high-performance pump designed for a range of environments where quiet operation is essential.

It is typically deployed in jetting, dust suppression and temporary fire pump applications but it is not limited to this! Previous customers have hired when their own standard pump pressure is inadequate, as our HP100 delivers heads of up to 98 metres and maximum flows of 44 litres per second!

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Adapted submersible pump arrangement gets client out of deep water!

As pump specialists for more than 165 years, we understand most projects are bound by stringent time constraints and that these must always be adhered to. Our flexible sales engineers are trained to work under strict deadlines and are prepared to go above and beyond to ensure safety measures and quality standards are always upheld.

Recently, a utility contractor needed to carry out a survey on a large section of a sewage treatment works in South London. The water level in the area was too high and needed to be pumped down to a level safe enough for operatives to enter and conduct their assessment.

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