William G Search Ltd, the Leeds-based compressed air provider, is helping Newcastle Airport Fire Service remain at the highest state of readiness by supplying a new breathing air compressor.
The new compressor will be used to recharge breathing apparatus air cylinders and replaces the old unit that had come to the end of its useful life.
Search had been servicing the old compressor for some time before the decision was made to replace it. The Fire Service selected the new system on the basis of Search¡¦s existing service and its overall price compared to other suppliers.
Phil Dodd, responsible for breathing apparatus at Newcastle Airport Fire Service, said: ¡§We use air cylinders on a daily basis for training exercises so we need a system that¡¦s efficient and reliable. The new compressor enables us to recharge cylinders on site rather than relying on the Local Authority Fire Brigade.¡¨
Peter Schofield, Search Compressed Air Divisional Manager, added: ¡§We have developed a good understanding of the fire team¡¦s needs after ten years working together. Reliability is clearly a key issue for such an important application and the new system has been performing well.¡¨
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For further information, please contact:
- Peter Schofield, William G Search Ltd.
E-mail: Peter.S@wgsearch.co.uk. Tel: 0113 263 9081.
- Sam White, Simon Mountford Communications
E-mail: Sam@simon-mountford.co.uk. Tel: 01347 844844.
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Notes to editors
William G Search, which was founded in Leeds in 1946, currently employs 165 people at its sites in Leeds, Sheffield, Manchester, Nottingham and Liverpool. Its operating divisions are:
„h Compressed Air ¡V supplying and maintaining compressed air and process equipment from supply only through to total turnkey installations.
„h Fluid Sealing ¡V providing industrial fluid sealing, hydraulic/pneumatic seals and maintenance products. Search is an approved UK distributor for A W Chesterton, one of the world¡¦s leading manufacturers.
„h Hire ¡V one of the largest independent hire specialists in the north of England providing a full range of plant and equipment to construction and industry. It is also one of very few businesses with the facilities to modify electric personnel carriers to meet clients' individual specifications.
„h Leisure industry ¡V the largest supplier of hire equipment for outdoor events in the UK. It specialises in sporting and music events.
„h Power Products ¡V specialising in the supply of power solutions in the field of industrial and marine engines, and power generation.
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