Category: News

(Left to right) John Petch, Dave Lovett, Jason Temple, Shaun Hogg, Kevin Rymer and Adam Ambrose.

Although we are in the business of moving machines, our business would not be anything without its dedicated team of staff.

Our ethos now and has always been about building long-term relationships with clients and partners. This is even more true with our hard-working and dedicated installation crews.

At Flegg we take great pride in the service that we provide. We have grown exponentially over the years but it’s important that we retain the ethics which have made us successful. We have a core team that have been with us through thick and thin who help to maintain our exacting standards.

With over 120 years of combined service, the business simply wouldn’t be where it is today without their hard work, commitment and dedication.

We believe in growing our own talent and promoting from within. Many of our team have joined Flegg with no previous experience but a whole bunch of enthusiasm to learn and progress.

This includes Adam Ambrose (Operations Director) & Jason Temple (Transport and Warehouse Manager) both who joined us as drivers.

John Petch was our first ever employee and over 25 years later he remains an important member of the team and a great ambassador for the business. Dave, Kevin and Shaun fulfil senior positions within our transport division; managing intricate and challenging installations and removals every day.

Flegg originals… we salute you!

At Flegg Projects we are always keen to maintain our high-levels of Service and Quality.

Over the past 12-months, the business has gone through an intensive period of recruitment with staffing numbers increasing by over 20%.

Within various industries, it is imperative that staff are offered continuous Training and Development and in 2018 this is an area that we at Flegg Projects are looking to improve.

We are therefore pleased to announce that we have created a new position within the business, Gary Stafford joins Flegg as Training Manager. His role will involve keeping our staff at our Aston Clinton and Washington depots fully certified to enable them to fulfil their daily duties.

Gary is a very knowledgeable Instructor/Examiner with over 30-years’ experience within various Industries using different types of Mechanical Handling Equipment, he enjoys helping people to gain the Skills and Qualifications to fulfil their potential within their roles, he is also committed to promoting Safety within the workplace with ongoing Training and Assessment.

Over the coming weeks, Flegg will be going through the process of being able to offer Accredited ALLMI Lorry Loader/Slinger Signaler Training, both to Novice and Experienced Operators. We will also be offering ITSSAR Accredited Fork Lift Training to Novice and Experienced Operators, training can be delivered at the customer’s premises or at our Aston Clinton Training Centre.

We will also be looking at offering Driver CPC as an option.

For more information about the courses on offer please email the training department direct.

Keeping abreast of the latest technologies and development is as vital in the packaging sector as it is in any sector. So when a leading packaging manufacturer across over 30 countries identified a specialised packaging production machine, it was to become the “first of its kind” in the UK.

With such a heavy investment, there were inevitable concerns about the installation process, which would require hundreds of separate lifts with some in excess of 22,000 kgs. There were also natural concerns over the ability of the working factory to maintain its high production levels.

Two key decisions, or imperatives, were taken that would have a great impact on the project’s outcome – the first was to commission Flegg Projects to undertake the installation, and the second to keep the plant fully functioning at all times.

Like in any business, any downtime in production would affect the bottom line. A challenge indeed but for Flegg Projects, with their experience of relocating and installing heavy machinery, the project was ‘business as usual’ in some respects. Every project is, of course, different and Flegg treats them as unique but common to all installation projects is the need for informed planning, superb project management, clear communications and adequate resource. This installation was a complex undertaking, as the factory had to remain fully operational, and it involved several onsite contractors, across a range of disciplines.

The project was successfully delivered in phases over a duration of six months. Constant communication was needed between Flegg’s project management team and the client’s in-house team to ensure that working patterns and key timeline targets set out in the plan were achieved.

Flegg Projects used their expertise and knowledge to offload and unpack equipment from third-party vehicles and provide engineering support to the machine supplier to assist with the mechanical assembly. The selection of moving and lifting equipment required included versalifts, vehicle-mounted cranes, counterbalance forklifts and MEWPS – all provided from their own well-maintained fleet. Having invested heavily over the past few years in all of the equipment they use regularly, Flegg Projects are sure that it’s in top condition and fully operational at all times. With critical timings, projects such as this packaging installation cannot be let down by equipment.

The result – a safe installation and factory productivity levels were maintained. The client was delighted with Flegg Projects’ performance and with their new machine, which has been contributing to their business, churning out product 24/7.

Want to know more about Flegg Projects or you have a factory relocation or removal need? Contact our experienced team who will be happy to help.

View article in the Food & Drink Processing & Packaging digital online magazine.

During the past 3-months rules have been enforced that forbid lorry drivers from taking their weekly break (minimum of 45hrs) in the cab of their lorry. Penalties are by means of heavy fines and/or imprisonment.
This is already having a big effect as many of hauliers are choosing to return home for the weekend, resulting in a lack of availability and an increase in rates. This is further compounded by fluctuations in exchange rates.

We continue to speak with various contractors but there is already a clear message that the situation is unlikely to improve in the foreseeable future.

The period between now and Christmas usually provides a spike in demand, so the issues are likely to be exacerbated and costs could increase substantially. So, if you are planning to move machines into the UK from Europe between now and Christmas then we suggest that you begin planning as soon as possible.

Should you have any queries, please speak with us and we will try to keep you updated.

During the past 3-months we have seen a spike in demand for storage space. This has been a bit of a challenging period, trying to accommodate everyone’s requirements with the limited space that we have left. We are of course keen for on-going business for the warehouse but are asking customers to ensure they plan and keep us informed of any special requirements.

Also pleased to announce that we have recruited an extra member of staff to work in the warehouse; to help cope with the extra demand.

Everyone from Flegg would like to say a big well done to our Commercial Director, Mark Marshall and his wife Claire after they recently completed the 54-mile London to Brighton cycle ride.
They did the ride in aid of Asthma UK, raising over £800 for a very worthy charity. Mark and Claire have asked to pass on their thanks for all the kind donations and are looking forward to doing more events in 2018.

Mark finally making it across the finish line in a time of 5hrs 47mins.

As many customers know, we commissioned a customer satisfaction survey as we wanted to find out what we are doing well (or not) so we can identify areas that we can improve on.

Thank you to those who took part – and to show our gratitude we were only too pleased to make donations to their chosen charities. Pledges have been given for research and support to charities dealing with medical and health-related conditions, such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, autism and epilepsy; cruelty to children; bereavement; animal care – and our ex-armed services men.

The whole experience has proved very positive and we are proud to be able to show our support.

In response to increased demand and changing market requirements we have replaced our existing 40-ton mega-lift travelling gantry with a new system supplied by Enerpac.

The new system will feature 4 x hydraulic lifting posts with a combined lifting capacity of 125-tons. As with the previous system it will be available with a range of lifting beams and track.

The system will be available from 11th September.

Contact us by calling 0845 4584958 or emailing to find how the new equipment can benefit your installation or removal project.

Our customers are as varied as the bespoke solutions we provide them with. They span several industry sectors, amongst others Packaging, R&D, Print, Engineering and Manufacturing.

We’ve outlined some of the work that we have undertaken in our new Case Studies section. Read about some projects we’ve supported customers with. We’ll be adding case studies over time so keep an eye out for them.

Flegg Projects has a reputation for operating a well presented and efficient commercial vehicle fleet. It is our belief that as our customers invest in valuable machinery, they should expect their new equipment to arrive on modern and well equipped vehicles.

A number of our trailers are coming to the end of their lives, and after negotiations with various trailer suppliers, we are pleased to announce a replacement programme. We have secured four new step-frame semi-trailers. Three of these will be be fitted with curtainsider type bodies, the remaining one will be a flatbed. All four trailers will be supplied with hydraulic loading ramps which gives us the ability to load and carry our heavy forklift fleet.

King are the suppliers we have chosen, as their vehicles are built in the UK at their Leicestershire factory. The first of the new trailers (flatbed) is due to arrive at the beginning of July.