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28 May
The restored historic brick path and stone steps at Aldersley Canal Junction in spring 2026, surrounded by green woodland growth at the Great Canal Orchard site

From Spades to Saplings: the “Great Canal Orchard” Six Months On

Six months after our volunteers broke ground at Aldersley Canal Junction, we returned to check on the Great Canal Orchard near Dunstall Park. Here's what we found in 2026.
21 May
Temporary Andrews Chillers units installed at one of the world's largest beer manufacturers to maintain production during planned maintenance.

How Do Chillers Work and Which Type Does Your Industry Need?

Finding a temporary cooling solution can be a daunting challenge, particularly if your requirement is of an urgent nature. With...
12 May
Integrated water treatment and dewatering equipment operating on a large-scale infrastructure development.

Water Treatment & Dewatering Solution for a Major Infrastructure Project in the East Midlands

Zero non-compliant discharges. Zero programme delays. Discover how Sykes Pumps delivered construction dewatering and water treatment hire across a 3-year scheme.
4 May
Air conditioning hire for schools and exam halls across the UK. Keep students comfortable during GCSE and A-level exams with expert cooling solutions.

Why Air Conditioning Hire is Vital for Schools in Exam Season

Exam season in the UK typically runs from early May to the end of June - a period that often coincides with warm and sometimes unpredictable weather. For students sitting
30 Apr
Portable air conditioner units PAC22 S2 and PAC60 with HEPA filter for improved air quality

Why Hire Portable Air Conditioners with Advanced HEPA Filtration

Need clean and comfortable air fast? Our air conditioners with advanced HEPA filtration can help improve the air in your environment.
20 Apr
250kW temporary chiller supplying cooling to sterile services centre AHU systems

Case Study: Andrews Chillers Keeps Sterile Centre Operating 24/7 After Cooling Failure

A high-capacity temporary chiller hire solution ensured continuous cooling and compliance for a sterile services centre after an unexpected breakdown.
7 Apr
Fully air conditioned office meeting room with comfortable working environment

Why is Office Air Conditioning Important?

You can likely recall being too warm at work, so you may be astonished to learn that there is no maximum temperature outlined in the UK Workplace Regulations 1992.
30 Mar
External HPAC45 cooling unit installed outside theatre providing emergency air conditioning to theatre server room

Case Study: Andrews Air Conditioning Solves Theatre Server Room Overheating with Temporary Cooling Hire

Discover how our experts maintained stable temperatures in critical environments to prevent equipment failure and operational disruption.
10 Mar
HP150 Super Silenced high-head pump installed at a quarry site to manage vertical lift and high-flow water removal during heavy rainfall and emergency dewatering operations.

Case Study: Sykes Pumps Prevents Quarry Flooding During Peak Winter Rainfall

Explore how a rapid-response dewatering strategy and the deployment of a high-head HP150 pump prevented operational shutdown, protected critical infrastructure, and ensured continued productivity during peak winter rainfall.
27 Feb
Emergency boiler installation at Bath hospital by Andrews Boilers to restore heating and hot water services

Andrews Boilers helps Bath hospital get out of hot water

As the country’s leading specialist boiler hire supplier, our team is always prepared to respond to emergencies – especially
20 Feb
Construction worker using a jackhammer inside a building generating heavy dust during demolition

Dust Control: Why RPE Isn’t Enough for Protecting the Workforce

Discover how HEPA air filtration systems improve construction dust control, reduce respirable silica exposure and help protect workers on site.
10 Feb
High-capacity indirect fired heater hire supporting a large winter marquee event in London, providing safe, reliable heating for occupied spaces.

Case Study: Andrews Heat For Hire Creates Comfort and Style for a Large Winter Event in London

Andrews Heat for Hire delivered a bespoke heating solution for a London winter marquee using Aurora FH 185 heaters and ducting.
3 Feb
Operational Petrol Station

Case Study: Rapid Emergency Water Treatment Following an Underground Tank Leak at an Operational Petrol Station

Sykes Pumps delivered rapid emergency water treatment for a UK petrol station fuel leak, achieving 99% hydrocarbon removal and 24/7 site operation.
28 Jan
Full deployment of a Sykes Pumps Super Wispaset 150 and a smaller Rapid Response pump on trailers

Case Study: Sykes Pumps Overcomes Logistical Barriers for Sump Maintenance in Anstruther

When a major environmental facility in Scotland, required urgent sump cleaning, the challenge wasn't just the water volume, it was the site itself.
22 Jan
An Andrews Heat for Hire Aurora FH 2000S installed externally, with black ducting routing warm air into a Surrey film studio.

Case Study: Andrews Heat For Hire Rescues a Major Surrey Film Set In Under 4 Hours

When a heating failure threatened a major Surrey film studio at 5 pm, Andrews Heat for Hire deployed an FH2000 solution in just a few hours.
13 Jan
A person's hands holding open the new Andrews Sykes HVAC Pocket Book, displaying technical specifications for a 300 kW packaged boiler, with the website visible on a laptop in the background.

New Year, New HVAC Pocket Guide is Here

Meet the latest free Andrews Sykes HVAC Pocket Book. Download or get a print copy today.
12 Jan
Two heavy-duty Andrews Ventilation extraction fans connected to flexible ducting for continuous smoke removal.

Case Study: Andrews Ventilation Delivers Fume Extraction for High-Profile London Event

Discover how our centrifugal smoke extraction fans kept fire pits safe and compliant.
2 Jan
Pumping Solutions

Sykes Pumps: offering units for sale as well as hire

Strategic asset ownership guarantees the immediate availability required to secure critical infrastructure and eliminate costly operational downtime.

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