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CMYK / .ai CMYK / .ai CMYK / .ai 59 CHILLY CHATTER RECOGNITION FOR KEY SUPPLIERS Building services specialist J S Wright recognised its key suppliers at an annual awards ceremony in Birmingham. R&M Fixings & Supports, a Southampton-based national supplier of building fixings and support products, received the 2019 Supplier of the Year trophy, while Bristol underfloor heating specialist Mec-Serv and Woking-based renewable energy systems provider SAV Systems also received trophies after being named Subcontractor of the Year and Manufacturer of the Year respectively. The awards for outstanding levels of product and consultancy service, delivery and quality were based on nominations from sta across J S Wright’s mechanical and electrical design, installation, prefabrication and maintenance operations. J S Wright Managing Director Phil Leech said: “Without our key sub-contractors, suppliers and manufacturers, J S Wright would not be as successful as we are. They are a vital addition to our team - and it is a pleasure to work with such like-minded people and companies.” Fromleft, SAVSystemsDirector JanHansen, Mec-Serv DirectorMatt Pullin, J SWrightManagingDirector Phil Leech, J SWright FinanceDirectorMartinRoberts, R&M Fixings&SupportsDirector SteveCargill, SAVSystems Head of Strategic BusinessDevelopment Silas Flytkjaer and J SWright National DesignandEstimatingDirector AndrewSmith acrjournal.uk Smith Brothers in mental health focus Four members of sta at Smith Brothers have undergone training to become mental health first aiders in a course by Mental Health First Aid, England (MHFA). Sarah Mansfield-Smith, Sue Jamieson, Spencer Truscott and Stephen Godwin learned how to: • Understand mental health and the factors that can aect positive wellbeing • Spot the signs and triggers of a range of mental health issues • Have the confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress • Enhance interpersonal skills • Have the knowledge to aid someone and guide them towards further support, whether that be self-help resources, internal support such as an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), or external sources • Implement and carry out a mental health first aid action plan Stephen Godwin, Health & Safety Manager, said: “Unlike a physical injury, mental ill health can be hidden, ignored or simply not recognised. The MHFA course has given us the tools and training to oer initial help within the workplace. All employees will have access to the support of a MHFA.” PRECISION GIVEAWAY TOPS £40,000 Precision Refrigeration has now given away more than £40,000 worth of equipment in its campaign to donate fridges to registered charities. Norwich catering enterprise The Feed is among the latest recipients and will use the donated fridge to support people in food poverty by storing and sharing food that would otherwise go to waste. It is estimated that 1.9 million tonnes of food is wasted by the food industry every year in the UK, with 250,000 tonnes still being edible. The Feed provides supported work experience in its catering enterprise and social café to people who face barriers to employment, helping them to access sustainable employment to be able to lead more fulfilling lives. Christine Hartshorne, Marketing Manager at Precision Refrigeration, said: “Like many other manufacturers Precision had a number of ‘nearly new’ products that were in perfectly good order, but couldn’t be sold as new, and needed a home. The Feed is a great social enterprise that can really change so many people’s lives. Supporting charities like The Feed is important to Precision and the wider community we all live in.’’ The Feed in Norwich will use the donation as a community fridge Climalife’s moving story Climalife UK was joined by senior European colleagues, including Climalife Group Managing Director Luc Dehon and Dehon Group Managing Director Pascal Dehon, to mark the opening of its new o¦ce in Bradley Stoke, Bristol. An important feature of the new o¦ce is a breakout area for sta to relax and enjoy time away from their desks. Allan Harper, Climalife UK Managing Director, said: “Studies show that taking a break can improve the productivity and happiness of employees so it has been vital for us to ensure the design of the building took into account employee wellbeing. “Measures have included a dedicated area for the team to take a break, ambient lighting in the working environment, lots of plants, filtered water and a high specification R32 HVACR system that we plan to showcase as a training feature for customers, colleagues and suppliers.” The official opening of the new Climalife UK office in Bristol