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’ …
Julie Ties The Knot
Birmingham branch administration/sales assistant Julie Bird has recently taken the plunge and married her partner Matt. Julie has been with Shawston since September 2014 when the Birmingham branch first opened. After 17 years together Matt decided to pop the question and the couple tied the knot on 8th May. Throughout their 17 years together they have travelled the world, lived …
Youth of Today
As part of the Shawston philosophy to encourage youth within the group and also to help local communities where possible, we have opened our doors to the youth of today. Shawston are keen to help young people develop new skills and gain experience across the world of work. Completing work experience from an early age assists in understanding the work …
Shawston sign Dry Riser Key Account agreement.
Shawston are delighted to have added UK Dry Risers to their growing list of customers with Key Account agreements in place. Key Account customers enjoy a myriad of benefits in dealing with Shawston, put simply, those customers who commit to Shawston have their commitment reciprocated with a service platform that leaves no grey areas. UK Dry Risers Ltd are the …
Shawston join BAFSA to celebrate.
Shawston have been members of British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association (BAFSA) for several years as a recognised supplier to contractors throughout the fire sprinkler industry. So when BAFSA asked Shawston to host a table at their Ruby Jubilee Gala dinner they jumped at the chance to join the key players in the industry to celebrate this special occasion. Graham Wilkins …
Dry Riser equipment for national delivery.
Shawston are delighted to announce that with immediate effect the full range of Dry Riser equipment is ex-stock and available for national delivery. Shawston has grown substantially over the thirteen years the current management team have owned the business. Post recession, the Shawston investment plan in depots; people; stock and capital equipment has really paid off. Adding dry riser products …