A message from our CEO
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Aprolis Updates
Staff Development
This management programme is a multi-year investment we are making to support and develop current and future managers in our business, to help them in their roles and how they in turn support their staff.
Over the past few months, 40 managers have successfully completed the first two phases of the programme: “Essential Management Skills” and “Performance Management Matters
The “Essential Management Skills” phase focused on equipping our managers with the fundamental skills needed to excel in their roles. It covered various topics such as communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and team leadership. Through interactive workshops and practical exercises, our managers gained insights into effective management techniques and strategies.
The “Performance Management Matters.” This phase concentrated on enhancing our managers’ ability to manage performance within their teams. From setting clear expectations and providing feedback to recognizing achievements and addressing challenges, our managers learned how to foster a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
The Management Development Programme is a testament to our commitment to nurturing talent within our organisation. We firmly believe that strong and capable leaders are the driving force behind a thriving organisation, and this programme will undoubtedly contribute to building a robust leadership pipeline.
Heavy Truck Vans
We add 5 additional specialised service vans to Impacts Heavy Truck Service Division fleet for Konecranes work
We are expanding our Heavy Truck Service Division with the addition of 5 more high-spec Mercedes Sprinter vans for the servicing of Konecranes and other large lift trucks. These five latest vehicles are being specially kitted out for this purpose and will help the expanding UK-wide service fleet in meeting the increased business demands of this critical market sector.
The tools and equipment these Heavy Lift Truck Service Vans carry is larger and more specialised than a Regular Service Van, they include, for example, heavy-duty torque wrenches, lubrication transfer kits, high-visibility lighting, and high-capacity inverters for powering and charging equipment. The vans’ customised racking and additional storage features have been designed specifically to hold all of this, along with containers for substantial volumes of oils and other fluids. We wanted high quality vehicles to allow our dedicated engineers to do the best job possible for our customers!
HC Forklift Dealer Day
In May, we hosted the HC Forklifts UK Dealer Day at The Heart of England Conference Centre in Coventry. We had an incredible turnout of 31 different dealers from around the UK and 74 people (excluding staff). This day enabled the dealers to meet with senior people from Hangcha, relevant staff from HC Forklifts UK and interact with one another. We were fortunate to have more than thirty pieces of equipment available on the day including the XH 16 tonne high voltage electric truck which attracted a lot of attention, and the newly launched XE Range. The dealers really enjoyed seeing and testing so many different pieces of equipment from the HC range especially the new trucks. Everyone had a great day and we received lots of positive feedback, it also generated a good number of orders.
Hangcha High Voltage Trucks
HC UK’s Hangcha latest product to the range, the XH High Voltage 309V Forklift. The XH forklift has some incredible features to elevate our customers operations!
Check out these features below:
- Equal levels of performance as their diesel counterparts
- 309V Lithium-Ion battery
- IP67 rated so it can be used outside even in poor weather conditions
- The battery can last up to 12 hours after after a 1-hour charge and and the battery can maintain a 75% capacity retention rate for up to 10 years
- lifting hight of 435/500m/s and a travel speed of 21/21.5km/h
Find out more about Angus Lift Trucks
Do you want to learn a bit more about our new Acquisition, Angus Lift Trucks? Read below!
Angus is a well established business in Hinckley who fit very well into the Aprolis UK Group of Businesses. We look forward to what the future holds with Angus under Aprolis UK. Angus are a material handling business that sell a huge range of equipment. Angus sell a huge range of material handling equipment from some of the most popular brands, including Cesab, Manitou, Baumann, Combilift, Genies and more! Visit their product section for more information – https://anguslifttrucks.co.uk/forklift-sales-uk/
Angus Lift Trucks supplies sales, hire, service & training across Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands and East Midlands.
Some Facts
- Angus was founded by Bill Angus over 35 years ago
- In September 2012, Angus Lift Trucks Ltd was purchased by Robert and Karina Duncan
- In 2018 the business relocated to a new 20,oo0 sq ft purpose built premises in Hinckley which includes an amazing in house driver training facility.
- The Company has seen steady growth from £800k turnover to £6.5m turnover
New Starters
Please join us in welcoming the following new staff who joined us at the start of quarter three. As we are seeing continuous growth across our businesses, we thrive to invest more in our people to get the support we need.
Nicholas Vernon
Jack Harris
Scott Eaton
Connor McCann
Jack Hampton
Sandeep Bhadal
Rebecca Norrie
Richard Roper
Charne Gross
Paul Rideout
Luca Walker
Garry Jamieson
Ian Senior
Marcus Curtis
Rob Duncan
Toby Burnham
Joshua Repen
Simon Osborne
Richard Root
Janine Rose
Jonathon Foster
Ian Bennett
Ossedis Rowen
Gary Curtis
Graham Duncan
Nick Shaw
Destiny Stewart
Angus Smith
James Wardrop
Simon Capon
Sanjay Dittani
Steven Furnell
Lee Holmes
Simon Walker
Scott Stammers
Kyle Walker
Alexandras Zukauskas
Nicola Quinn
Paul Etchells
Scott Owen
Alex Hodges
Michael Burns
Steve Handley
Joseph Parris
Gary Waltham
Troy Willey
Charlie Parkinson
Matthew Coombes
Lee Chang
David Ellis
Jamie Shepherd
Jamie Coulson
| NAME | LOCATION | ROLE |
|---|---|---|
| Momina Mahmud | Nottingham | HR Administrator |
| Danny Pugh | Doncaster | Field Service Engineer |
| Karl Wright | Corby | Field Service Manager |
| Andrew Dare | Nottingham | Major Account Manager |
| Clive Burton | Birmingham | Field Service Engineer |
| Vincenzo Riccio | Corby | Field Service Engineer |
| Jonathan Cooke | Corby | Field Service Engineer |
| Mitchell Banfield | Kent | Trainee Parts Assistant |
| Ricky Davis | Bristol (Grant) | Field Service Engineer |
| Sandra Lukosiute | Nottingham | Credit Controller |
| Stephen Handley | Midlands | Parts Coordinator |
| Robin Witts | Bristol | Field Service Engineer |
| Daniel Irvine | Surrey | General Labourer |
| Stephane Kermath | Ipswich | Parts Coordinator |
| Luke How | Corby | Field Service Engineer |
| Robert Attfield | Corby - Systems 2 | General Labourer |
| John Mellon | Corby - Systems 2 | General Labourer |
| Mark Wilson | Nottingham | Procurement Manager |
| Nick Hewitt | Ipswich | Service Coordinator |
| Michael Doyle | Manchester | Field Service Engineer |
| Mark Hayton | Manchester | Field Team Leader |
| David Sugden | Hull | Service Manager |
Congratulations on being part of our team! The whole company welcomes you, and we look forward to a successful journey with you all! Welcome aboard!
Health and Safety
As a team, we can all contribute to a better and safer working environment for ourselves and our colleagues, we want to use the Newsletter to provide some information on some of the things we can do to achieve this.
In this edition of InReach we have a spot the hazards picture. Guess the number of hazards there are in this scene and you’ll be entered into a prize draw to win a £30 Amazon Gift Card!!
Outside of Work
Terry Andrews and Nicky Leggat take on a lot of walking to raise money for Charity
Nicky Leggat
Starting the 1st June, I will once again be pounding the streets 1 Million steps in June /July fundraising for Mind, who is a charity very close to my heart.
Mental health comes in many forms, and can often lead to catastrophic and heart-breaking scenarios for that person and their families and friends. We will have all been affected by Mental health in one way or another, either personally, professionally or with friends or family.
Thank you all in advance for your support and if you are struggling, please seek some support.
Please (If you can) spare a few quid and help me raise some money for this incredible charity ♥️ https://www.justgiving.com/page/nicky-leggat-1684963139613
Terry Andrews
I am raising money for Alzheimer’s Society, as my Mum and God Mother are both suffering and in residential care. It is a particularly horrible and frustrating condition for them, and for their loved ones as you do not recognise the person they are today. Sometimes they recognise you, at other times you are a total stranger. My mum cannot speak and can only communicate through making noises, my Godmother does not know who you are.
To support this cause myself and Catherine did Trek 26 in the Cotswolds. The walk was quite tough as it was up and down Cleeve Hill, Cheltenham, but thankfully a lovely British Summer’s Day, overcast to start then sunny and then thunder and lightning with rain you would not believe. Sunday was a restful day, nursing some blisters.
Between us we have raised £750 at the moment, with hopefully more to come!
Please sponsor me as I try to help with funding for this awful condition. If you would like to donate, please click the link below: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/navigation/make-donation
Steve Long takes on an acting role in an upcoming film – Rise of the Footsolder: Vengeance
Find out from Steve Long about his role in the upcoming film.
Rise Of The Footsoldier: Vengeance, coming to Cinemas September 15th with a Premier in Marbella and Leicester Square London
How did you initially get invited into the role?
I Got invited down by a friend Terry Stone who played Tony Tucker one of the Essex Boys in previous films, to play a character with a Mohican.
What character did you play as?
”The Punk”
What is the film about?
The film was based on a true story about the 3 Essex boys who were part of a drug gang were murdered in their Range Rover. TATE (Craig Fairbrass) goes on a rampage to avenge his loyal and trusted foot soldier’s violent death. To track down the villain responsible, TATE ventures beyond his comfort zone of Essex and into the dark side of 90s Soho.
Will you be taking on any other roles?
Yes off the back off this, I’ve been given another role in the film Headhunter which is a based on the notorious Chelsea Football Firm along the lines of the film The Football Factory.
I’ve also been invited for a meet up with some of the guys who played in Guy Ritchie’s Film Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels late September hopefully about some more projects in the pipeline.
Watch the Trailer
Recommendations – Our Family Activity Suggestions
The recommendation section is for you to share with us/recommend any books you’ve read, movies you’ve watched, music you’ve listened to, holiday destinations you’ve been on etc.
In this edition we have chosen some activities you can do with your families across the UK
Manchester
John Rylands & Central Library
A neo-gothic grade 1 listed building, feels like you have stepped back in time when you enter, or on set of a Harry Potter film, also free entry.
Manchester Museum
Manchester Museum which houses Golden Mummies of Egypt, fossils and Dinosaurs, is also free entry.
Heaton Park
Heaton Park is the biggest park in Manchester and the largest municipal park in Europe, it contains Heaton Hall, playgrounds and a farm. It is also home to the Manchester Beekeepers Association
Doncaster
Brodsworth Hall & Gardens
Quirky Garden and buildings, family events and trails. Brodsworth Hall tells the stories of the generations of people who have lived and worked there. Tea room for refreshments.
The Vulcan Experience
The Vulcan XH558 Engine Ground-Run Experience and The Vulcan XH558 Airside Tour are pre-booked visits only.
Hatfield Water Park
Make a splash, have fun and enjoy the water with this high-energy activity. Tackle the course that features climbing walls, slides, runways, skyrocket and giant inflatables. Has an on site camping for tourers, camper vans and tents with facilities.
Bristol
The Eden Project
Trek through the world’s largest indoor rainforest, take in the sights and smells of our Mediterranean Biome, and explore our huge outdoor gardens. At the Eden Project you’ll discover the fascinating relationships between plants and people.
The Roman Baths
The Roman Baths is one of the finest historic sites in Northern Europe, and one of the most popular tourist attractions in the UK. Hidden beneath the present city of Bath lies the stone remains of one of the finest religious spas of the ancient world.
Surrey
Brooklands Museum
Discover the pioneers of speed, flight and adventure at Brooklands Museum. Home of Concorde, the world’s first purpose-built race track and many other world firsts and achievements, Brooklands was a place where British motorsport and aviation history was made.
Sculpture Park
Up to 600 sculptures in an arboretum and wildlife water garden setting with meandering footpaths.
Bocketts Park Farm
Bocketts Farm is a working family farm set in the beautiful Surrey countryside. The combination of animals and play areas, both inside and out, make our farm one of the South East’s most popular all weather attractions.
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Quote of the day
”Growing old is compulsory, growing up is optional”
“People say money is not the key to happiness, but I have always figured if you have enough money, you can have a key made.”
Suggestion Section
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