FM contract awarded by digital retailer

14FORTY , part of Compass Group UK and Ireland, has won a new contract with online retailer, N Brown Group plc, to provide catering, cleaning and security services across its three UK sites. The agreement is a multi-year deal and will see 14forty consolidate operations from three separate companies into a single contract, welcoming around 100 staff.

N Brown Group, which specialises in clothing and footwear as well as furniture and electronics, owns brands such as Jacamo, JD Williams and Simply Be. It has nearly 2000 employees working across its headquarters in Manchester’s Northern Quarter, as well as distribution centres in Oldham and Glossop.

Ken Mellis, head of workplace facilities and engineering at N Brown, said: “Our intention was to look at the market with a view of improving the service and bringing more innovation to our colleagues. 14forty successfully demonstrated the financial and operational benefits of consolidating the services, as well as its proven track record in this arena. We were also impressed with 14forty’s environmental credentials, with its commitment to reducing waste and carbon emissions, and achieving Net

Zero status by 2030 which aligns with N Brown’s own ESG agenda. The company delivered a winning pitch, and its size means it has the capacity to take on more services for us if required. This clinched it for us, so we were delighted to award 14forty the work in its entirety.”

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Laundry saves time and money with smart dispensing solutions

HYDRO Systems has been supplying Belmont Laundry with a Hydro Connect system since 2021. The system includes three tunnel washers, each equipped with a Hydro Tunnel Washer 10000 dispensing system, and four washer extractors equipped with a single Hydro Multi-Washer 10000 dispensing system. Following an initial trial period, Belmont was so impressed with Hydro Connect that it insisted that it be included as an ongoing part of its chemical and dispensing package.

Belmont Laundry is a family run, independent commercial laundry founded over 30 years ago. When “Accessing data about your business is incredibly powerful,” said John Goetz, global product manager, Hydro Systems. “Pinpointing operational processes that are underperforming, supporting predictive maintenance and enhancing your commitment to sustainability are crucial to drive the efficiencies required to remain competitive.”

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