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Arco’s new Doncaster branch aims to improve health and safety statistics in Yorkshire
Added: (Mon Apr 28 2008)
Fortifying its position as Yorkshire’s leading health and safety equipment and workwear supplier, Hull-based safety company Arco is opening its newest branch in Doncaster. The branch is Arco’s 7th in the Yorkshire and Humber region, and its 37th in the UK, with more to follow in the year. “The new Doncaster facility will support other local branches of Arco in Leeds, Bradford, Ossett, Grimsby, Hull and Sheffield in guiding local companies through an increasing minefield of legislative requirements surrounding occupational health and safety,” says Gordon Kaylor, Branch Sales Manager. The new branch, at Wheatley Hall Trade and Business Centre will be opened officially at 1pm on Monday 28th April.
Businesses in Yorkshire & Humber are under mounting pressure to improve workplace health and safety. According to the HSE statistics for the region, 204, 000 people currently suffer from ill-health they believe to be work-related and there were 10 fatal injuries, 2,983 major injuries and 11,342 over 3-day injuries to employees in 2006-7.
With people in mind
Talking about the benefits that Arco’s new branch will bring to the Doncaster area, Mr Kaylor said, “Arco supplies all safety products for the workplace, from respirators to smoking shelters and safety boots to hard hats but we do much more than supply products. Our drive is to provide advice and support to companies whatever their business line or size. What really makes the difference is our capacity to understand issues at every level, our ability to work with leading manufacturers and our commitment to value. Working with Arco enables companies to reap the benefits of working with a national organisation with the addition of the local insight and personal attention offered by a local branch.”
“We are really excited about the new branch. Doncaster has a thriving business community, with excellent transport facilities and a growing number of warehouse & distribution industries.
Through working in partnership with organisations like the Doncaster Chamber of Commerce, we hope to engage fully with the business community to improve health and safety statistics in the region and are delighted that the organisation is supportive of our arrival in Doncaster.” Mr Kaylor continued.
In addition to its involvement with the local business community, Arco is also hoping to support charitable and community organisations within the area. Already, the company has sponsored a matchball for Doncaster Rovers FC, and the Club’s manager, Sean O Driscoll will be joining Mr Whitely and Mr Kaylor for the branch opening.
Arco offers customers a choice of ordering channels, from dealing face-to-face with an Account Manager to ordering over the telephone, on-line (www.arco.co.uk) or via its branch trade counters. Its package of easy business solutions includes a choice of ordering channels, a range of payment methods, invoice solutions – paper or electronic, and proactive account management.
For more information, please visit www.arco.co.uk or pop into the new branch!
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• National Health & Safety at Work Statistics 2006/7 from the Health & Safety Executive
• Jon Whitely is Chief Executive of Atkinson Smith, a company voted Risk Managers of the Year by the Insurance industry in 2007
About Arco
Arco is the UK’s leading supplier of personal protective equipment, workwear and workplace safety products. As such it is widely recognised as a provider of expert advice, services and safety solutions for businesses in every market sector. Founded in 1884, the Hull-based, 4th generation family business now has over 100,000 customers and an annual turnover in excess of £200m. Through its team of product specialists, its Big Red Book product catalogue and a rapidly expanding 37-strong branch network, Arco offers a world-class range of quality assured, branded and own-brand products, carefully selected from ethically compliant suppliers. Products include personal protective equipment, clothing including front and back-of-house career wear, footwear, gloves, workplace safety and hygiene products. Arco is dedicated to its Corporate Social Responsibility policy and continually demonstrates its support of local business communities and charitable organisations. In 2005, Arco became a member of the BITC Percent Club by donating 1% of pre-tax profits to charities. In 2007, Arco became a member of the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI). www.arco.co.uk
Doncaster branch contact details:
Gordon Kaylor, Branch Sales Manager, Arco
Unit 6, Wheatley Hall Trade & Business Centre
Merchant Way, Doncaster D2 4QR
Tel: 01142 2536360