Corporate Profiles
Bringing waterways to life A charity which looks after and brings to life 2,000 miles of waterways is set to hold a programme of events to help people explore and learn about Coventry Canal. The Canal & River Trust is supporting the celebrations for Coventry City of Culture 2021 and the Commonwealth Games in 2022. The charity is currently working on a programme of events and activities
that will allow local people to take part in the celebrations while exploring and learning about Coventry Canal. The programme will not only teach people about the canal itself, but how spending time by the water can have a positive impact on wellbeing. The Canal & River Trust is working to transform canals into spaces where people want to spend time and feel better.
It also works with local businesses, community groups and residents who want to help care for their local canals or towpaths. Terry Hodgetts, West Midlands business and corporate engagement partner at Canal & River Trust, said: “We’re proud to be supporting the celebrations for the Coventry City of Culture 2021 and the Commonwealth Games in 2022 and look forward to announcing our full programme of activities and events. “Our canals run through some of the most heavily populated communities in the West Midlands and provide accessible green and blue space where it’s needed the most. “They provide green traffic free routes in and around the city centres and direct paths to the countryside. “Our work involves not only looking after our waterways, but promoting them widely to the eight million plus people who have waterways on their doorstep so that many more people benefit from our free, accessible and local source of wellbeing.
“Research shows that spending time by water, whether it be your lunchbreak, daily commute or just a weekend stroll, really does make us feel happier and healthier. “That’s why we’re working with volunteers, local communities and businesses across Coventry and Warwickshire to transform our canals into spaces where people want to spend time and feel better. “With ever increasing rates of obesity, stress and declining mental health in the UK, we are uniquely placed to make a significant contribution to improving the wellbeing of millions of people. “Today, our canals are still important and we’re the charity making sure our canals are here for everyone to enjoy, now and forever.” Further information about the Canal & River Trust, holding a sociallydistanced team day on the canal, or how community groups and residents can show their support is available at www.canalrivertrust.org.uk
“With ever increasing rates of obesity, stress and declining mental health in the UK, we are uniquely placed to make a significant contribution to improving the wellbeing of millions of people.”
Global firm opens European manufacturing facility in Warwickshire A leading manufacturer and supplier of power transmission products and bulk material handling components and systems based in the United States has continued its global expansion by opening a manufacturing facility in Europe. Martin Sprocket & Gear has launched its new facility in Spa Park, Leamington, to service existing and new customers in Europe, Middle East and Africa. This new venture complements the company’s global footprint, having facilities in USA, Mexico, Brazil and China. Established in 1951, the family-owned company is known for its dedication to quality, inventory and customer service. Martin Sprocket & Gear provides a one-stop-shop that offers quick deliveries, quality service and modifications that are machined to precise specifications. The UK facility will support these company values through the hiring of a local, service-oriented team, a machine shop to re-work standard products to customers’ requirements, and an extensive inventory of stock and made-to-order power transmission, material handling and conveyor pulley components. The extensive Power Transmission inventory includes sprockets, grooved
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pulleys, bushings, synchronous pulleys and couplings. Conveyor pulley and components are also available, such as Martin’s Elite Drum Pulleys, Clean Flight Wing Pulleys, keyless lockers and a variety of lagging options. When looking for screw conveyor, drag conveyor, bucket elevator or other bulk material handling systems or components, the Martin Sprocket & Gear UK team can assist with stock or custom needs. The company has spent more than 65 years serving the power transmission and material handling industries, working on projects in wide variety of industries throughout the world including agriculture, food processing, mining, cement and aggregate, waste management and more. It employs leading experts in each industry and continually innovates to deliver value-added solutions that minimize downtime, reduce maintenance costs, and solve countless other daily operations challenges. Phillip Hewitt, general manager – EMEA at Martin Sprocket & Gear, said: “Our dedication to innovation is not only valued externally, but it is a commitment to internal operations and safety as well. “As seen through the utilisation of the Lean manufacturing methodology
and membership in amfori’s Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI), we endeavour to create a culture where employees share thoughts, ideas and information to improve how we do business. “In compliance with government requirements, the company has had to adapt to follow all Covid-19 protocols. “However, where other companies are slowing manufacturing and decreasing inventory, Martin Sprocket & Gear UK
continues to hire and add product to our already large inventory. “We are ready to meet the everchanging needs of the international market with this simple but steadfast philosophy – make a quality product, have plenty of it available and be easy to do business with.” For further information about Martin Sprocket & Gear UK, visit www.martinsprocket.com or contact EMEASales@martinsprocket.com
“As seen through the utilisation of the Lean manufacturing methodology and membership in amfori’s Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI), we endeavour to create a culture where employees share thoughts, ideas and information to improve how we do business.” www.cw-chamber.co.uk
