Company & Charity News New Business Manager set to


continue HTL Group growth As part of HTL Group’s continued growth, HTL Group Scotland are pleased to announce the appointment of a new Business Manager, Marc Gerrard. Marc joins HTL with a very strong 22 years’ background in rentals, sales,


maintenance and management within the oil and gas arena. After serving his apprenticeship as a Plant and Equipment Engineer, he progressed through various Supervisory and Managerial roles before joining EnerMech in 2008. As Business Manager, Marc will take full responsibility for all HTL group activity


in Scotland, including raising awareness of the Group portfolio locally. Traditionally, the company’s presence in Scotland was under Hire Torque Ltd, but following a recent premises relocation the company is now trading as HTL Group Scotland. Marc Gerrard, Business Manager HTL Group Scotland comments: “The HTL Group has significantly expanded its footprint both in the UK and


internationally over the last few years. I am unbelievably excited to be joining the team at such an important time in the company’s evolution and look forward to driving business growth in Scotland”. This is yet another new and exciting


appointment for HTL Group and a further sign of their commitment to meet the demands placed on them as a world class service provider. An upcoming customer event early in the


New Year will officially launch HTL Group Scotland and allow customers to visit the new premises in Dyce, Aberdeen. To register your interest and to receive further updates please contact aberdeen@htlgroup.com. Marc Gerrard, Business Manager, HTL Group Scotland


Seddons Plant Scoops Special


Relationship Award at Speedy Expo In recognition of a supplier relationship with Speedy that has spanned almost 40 years, Seddons Plant & Engineers Ltd has been awarded a Special Relationship Award at the Speedy Expo, Speedy’s annual event for suppliers, clients and Speedy decision makers, which this year was hosted at the new Exhibition Centre Liverpool. Seddons Plant & Engineers Ltd first supplied construction equipment and parts


to Speedy back in 1977 when John Brown, the original founder of Speedy, opened the company’s first hire outlet in Wigan, Greater Manchester, when it was known as Livesey Hire. Seddons Plant’s head office is based nearby in Bolton and the supplier partnership has developed from strength to strength over the past 39 years, culminating in the Special Relationship Award which was awarded by Speedy Chief Executive Russell Down to Stephen Seddon, Managing Director of Seddons Plant and Engineers, and Pete McMutrie, National Account Manager of Seddons Plant and Engineers, at the Speedy Expo Awards. The Special Relationship Award is a new award that is similar to a Lifetime


Recognition Award, celebrating the long-term relationship built up over the years. At the Speedy Expo Awards, it was announced that Seddons’ long-term partnership with Speedy is based on a great working relationship built on quality, reliability, technical knowledge and expertise, and an unrivalled service.


Considerate Constructors Scheme crowns Most Considerate Companies and Most Considerate


Supplier at 2016 National Awards The Considerate Constructors Scheme - the national scheme established by the construction industry to improve its image - has recognised the Most Considerate Companies and Suppliers at this year’s National Awards. Four companies were presented with the coveted top award of ‘Most


Considerate Company 2016’, they are: Connect Plus Services, Rydon Maintenance – Islington, Linfoot Country Homes Ltd and Solent Industrial Roofing Systems. HSS Hire Service Group Ltd triumphed as the ‘Most Considerate Supplier


2016’, making them the first registered supplier to win this prestigious title since Supplier Registration was introduced in 2014. The Considerate Constructors Scheme’s National Awards are one of the most


respected accolades in UK construction. By registering with the Scheme, companies and suppliers demonstrate a strong commitment to improving the image of the industry. The awards recognise the highest performing companies and suppliers which


have demonstrated excellence in relation to the community, the environment and their workforce. The prestigious awards ceremony took place on 10 and 11 November at the Four Seasons hotel in London. Considerate Constructors Scheme Executive Chairman Isabel Martinson said:


“Congratulations to all award winners. The Scheme is hugely proud to honour the great achievements of top performing registered companies and suppliers. Over 900 companies and suppliers registered with the Scheme in the past 12 months, representing significant growth on the previous year, and making competition even tougher. With such high demand for construction activity across the UK, it is essential that the industry works collaboratively and continues to raise standards.”


Company’s Christmas cards for


charity following employee’s death Following an employee’s tragic death, civil engineering and groundwork specialists Rudridge donated the £500 they would normally have spent on Christmas cards and postage to charity. Tony Marshall, who died after a short illness last year, received emergency


assistance from an air ambulance provided by The Wales Air Ambulance Charitable Trust. From its three air bases the charity can reach anywhere in the country within


20 minutes to provide emergency air cover, support and services to patients and their families. It relies entirely on donations to raise the £6 million needed each year to keep its helicopters flying. In place of traditional Christmas cards, Rudridge sent its customers and


suppliers online Season’s Greetings via an electronic interactive game, which celebrates the company’s involvement with a firm favourite on the Christmas TV schedule - the UK’s Strongest Man. Darren Price, Group Operations Manager at Rudridge, said: “We wanted to do


something to commemorate Tony - who is very much missed and was a great colleague and friend to everyone at Rudridge – and recognise the important service The Wales Air Ambulance Charitable Trust provided, not only to Tony, but to all the other countless families in need of emergency support.” To make a donation to Rudridge’s Remembering Tony Marshall fund in aid of


The Wales Air Ambulance Charitable Trust, please visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/rememberingtonymarshall


Left to right: Tony Marshall, Mark Stacey and Richard May


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