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Fleetwood Mac kept cool during world tour performances

Posted Date 17/08/2015

With a capacity of approximately 20,000, the O2 Arena in Greenwich is now recognised as the world’s busiest music venue – attracting over 2 million people per year. Its size and prime location make it the ideal place to host popular performers, with Fleetwood Mac among several acts to play there during a busy summer schedule.

The British-American rock band played two shows in London as part of their world tour, and their arrival in the capital coincided with the early July heatwave that swept much of the nation. It was therefore requested by the entertainment agency in charge, that a temporary air conditioning system be installed to ensure members of the group were kept cool throughout.

London Build exhibition proves successful for Sykes Pumps

Posted Date 06/07/2015

Sykes Pumps were delighted to have the opportunity to exhibit at the London Build exhibition at the O2 Arena, Greenwich. Our largest depot is situated just a few hundred yards up the road in Charlton and acts as a centre point from which we serve all customers based in and around the capital.

The trade show enabled us to connect with some of the industry’s big players across the two days, and this introduction has already paved the way for a number of enquiries and potential projects.

We used the event to preview our new general purpose pump – the Minivac Eco – and this is set to be officially launched before the end of the summer. It was the presence of a vintage unit, though, that really captured the imagination of those who visited our stand.

Sykes Pumps set for London Build 2015

Posted Date 16/06/2015

With the South East currently benefiting from a construction industry boom and high levels of growth predicted throughout the coming years, we at Sykes Pumps have a vested interest in monitoring future developments.

Having been immersed in this particular field for more than a century and a half, the building sector is particularly important to us as a company. Our involvement in countless high profile projects in London alone substantiate this, including controlling groundwater on the Gherkin site, river diversion at the Olympic Park and removing contaminants prior to the Millennium Dome’s construction.