Throughout the COVID-19 crisis we have made sure that we have stayed in contact with our Shawston family. Each week we share an internal update on how our business is coping and ideas on what our furloughed team can do whilst at home. This video is from our communication on Friday 1 May with the whole Shawston team including furloughed …
Reducing the Pressure to Comply
Ever lost time revisiting projects to solve leaky valve issues? Ever spent more time than necessary eliminating the risk of drips and leaks on commissioning Fire Protection systems? Well we’ve got some good news. The Shawston Wet Riser Pressure Reducing Valve uses a higher grade rubber gasket, so eradicates both of these issues giving you the satisfaction of a job …
Rise Up to the Lighter Alternative!
Are you looking for a practical, user friendly and lighter solution? Then look no further! Shawston, the UK’s multi depot leading supplier of Fire Protection products have stepped up to the challenge and sourced a 40% lighter alternative to the industry “norm” of heavy weight galvanised tube. Fully test certified, the Shawston Thin Wall 70 Bar Riser Tube is available, …
Sprinkling Innovation over Homeowners
“Recognising a gap in the market is one of our core strengths.” says Aaron Khan, National Fire Manager. “That’s why when we were approached to form an alliance we jumped at the chance.” Shawston are enjoying being the first multi-depot UK distributor to carry deep stocks of both innovative and affordable Residential Sprinkler Valves. Working with premium brands such as …
Shawston Celebrate FORS Silver Accreditation
Shawston are incredibly proud to have achieved Silver accreditation at our High Wycombe Branch from the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS), a voluntary accreditation scheme which encompasses all aspects of safety, fuel efficiency, vehicle emissions and improved operations. Silver accreditation is awarded to operators who maintain their Bronze accreditation and are able to provide evidence that they meet the specific …
Considerate Constructors Awards 2017
On 3rd November 2017 Shawston were extremely proud to be invited to the Considerate Constructors National Awards for 2017 where our High Wycombe Branch were presented with a Silver Supplier Award. This is the second consecutive year High Wycombe has won an award. The Considerate Constructors Scheme 2017 National Supplier award winners are selected from the top performing registered suppliers …
June 2018 – Network Update
Shawston have expanded their geographic coverage by opening a small business unit in Leeds, West Yorkshire. Shawston have embarked on various large projects requiring both Mechanical and Fire Sprinkler products. Contact details can be seen below Shawston Leeds 1200 Century Way Thorpe Park Leeds West Yorkshire LS15 8ZA Tel No; 0113 867 2657
Macmillan Coffee Morning 2017
On Friday 29th September the Shawston Group held fundraiser coffee mornings across the country as part of #WorldsBiggestCoffeeMorning for Macmillan Cancer Support. In preparation for the event the staff donned their aprons and chefs hats to help with the creativity whilst baking their show stopping master pieces. We are happy to announce that we surpassed previous fundraising efforts with a grand …
Macmillan Coffee Morning
On Friday 30th September Shawston participated in Macmillan’s “World’s Biggest Coffee Morning” in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Instigated by Sarah Rolfe in our High Wycombe Branch and supported by Gary McKinnon (Glasgow Branch), Nichola Derbyshire (Hyde Branch), Jane Murphy (Finance) and Nick Homer (Birmingham Branch, they all took on the role of team leaders and did a fantastic job …
Shawston Shave
Chris Faulkner, Mark Dyer & Dave Shaw undertook to lose their locks in support of their colleague Melissa who works in our purchasing department. Melissa, 23, was diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma in April of this year. Melissa has an extremely positive attitude and continues to work on days she is not receiving treatment. Chris, Mark & Dave ‘braved the shave’ …