Industrial Floorcare Machines (UK)
IFM (UK) News
Ian Davies joins IFM (UK)
IFM (UK) is pleased to announce that Ian Davies has recently joined the company.
Having spent over 12 years in the floor cleaning equipment sector, having worked in sales and account management for leading UK manufacturer Truvox International, Ian brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the business and is perfectly placed to manage the company's ever increasing customer portfolio and to drive forward its plans for significant sales growth.
"I am delighted to be a part of IFM (UK) and to help spearhead the development of new business as well as manage some of our existing key customers.
"With a great portfolio of products centred on the Comac range of scrubber driers and sweepers, I am confident that we will continue to meet and exceed customer requirements and expectations."
Ian can be contacted on 07568 544453 and via email.
IFM (UK) to use Grant to Invest in New PAT Testing Equipment
Industrial Floorcare Machines (UK) awarded grant from Dacorum Council
IFM (UK) now investing in new PAT testing equipment, providing customers with the re-assurance that all machines serviced and repaired by IFM (UK) will be tested to ensure legal compliance and comprehensive safety for all users.
This follows a successful application for a grant towards expanding technical support services. The video on the right will give you some idea of the work involved.
IFM (UK) successfully passed through the challenge of Dacorum's Den. They presented a business case to a panel comprising, amongst others, Mike Penning MP for Hemel Hempstead and Maree Atkinson of the Federation of Small Businesses. IFM (UK) were awarded a grant of £1,000 PLUS a further £500 in recognition of the resolve of Simon Collins who has worked tirelessly at growing the business, despite suffering a serious car accident in May 2011 which presented serious challenges to his health and well-being.
IFM (UK) will use this grant to develop PAT tests for all equipment.
IFM (UK) – New Premises
June 2012 marks the first anniversary of our move to new premises in Hemel Hempstead, and what a year it has been.
Bucking the economic downturn is one thing, but growing business and counting amongst our prestigious client base such notable names as Network Rail, Arla Foods, Lincolnshire NHS , Eurest Services, Covent Garden and many others besides, is a true indication of the quality of service and value we provide to our customers.
Operating alongside Janitorial Warehouse has provided huge benefits as many customers are able to source general cleaning supplies ranging from mops and buckets, to a range of cleaning chemicals, paper products, window cleaning supplies, carpet cleaning products, hand hygiene and much more besides, whilst at the same time as being able to discuss and purchase cleaning machines ranging from vacuum cleaners to rotary polishers, scrubber driers to carpet soil extractors, steam cleaners to pressure washers.
At our new trade counter and showroom, customers have the chance to discuss their requirements with experienced staff on hand to answer any query.
See www.janitorialwarehouse.co.uk
IFM published in Cleaning Matters
Simon Collins appeared in the October/November issue of Cleaning Matters magazine with this article:
Cleaning warehouse floors can prevent health & safety issues. Simon Collins,of Industrial Floorcare Machines (UK), talks slips, trips and falls
Warehouses through their very nature are high risk locations.
High level racking systems, fork lift trucks moving back and forth, pallets of goods at ground level and at height, and areas where lighting fails to adequately penetrate create poor visibility.
It is therefore extremely important to ensure that suitable precautions are taken to maintain and enhance safety for all building users, and nowhere is this more important than by keeping floors clear of litter and free from dirt and spillages.
Slips, trips and falls remain the most common cause of workplace accidents, accounting for 39% of all major injuries over the last five years (HSE statistics).
"Recent surveys highlight the fact that while slips and trips remain a priority concern for employers, few felt that organisations are fully effective at controlling the slip and trip risk," says Barbara Evans of BeSafe, health and safety consultants.
This article also ppeared in Warehouse and Logistics News
IFM (UK) Open Showroom in Tring, Herts
On Saturday 19th September, IFM (UK) took pride of place at a new cleaning supplies showroom in Tring, Hertfordshire.
Sirdal Cleaning Supplies opened their new trade counter and showroom facility and featured within this is a dedicated area for floor cleaning machines, accessories and consumables as supplied by IFM (UK).
On display are a selection of machines ranging from vacuum cleaners to rotary polishers, scrubber dryers to carpet soil extractors. Customers will have the chance to try different machines and to discuss their requirements with experienced staff on hand to answer any query.
IFM (UK) Enjoys Success at BACHE Conference and Exhibition
IFM (UK) exhibited at the BACHE Annual Conference in London and used the opportunity to showcase some of the excellent machines from Comac including two models from the exciting Vispa range, the 35B battery powered scrubber drier and the 35E mains powered scrubber drier.
Also on display was the excellent Comac UHS 1500 burnisher, which demonstrated again why it is the leading machine in its class by polishing the wooden floor of the exhibition hall to a standard not seen for a long time!
Rounding off the Comac products on show were the P12 dry tub vac and the P12WD wet / dry vac.
Also exhibited was the versatile Motor Scrubber which captivated conference delegates with its ease of use and multiple applications.
Following on from the conference, IFM (UK) have been travelling the length and breadth of the UK demonstrating machines and securing orders.
More information about BACHE: BACHE: The British Association of Cleaning in Higher Education