Joseph Parr (Alco) Ltd has taken delivery of what is believed to be the first 100% electric truck working for a builders’ merchant in the UK. The Bradford based merchant, which is part of the Joseph Parr Group, will use to electric truck to carry out deliveries whilst also reducing …
Read More »Beesley & Fildes makes £7m vehicle investment
Independent, family-owned builders merchant Beesley & Fildes has continued to boost its environmental sustainability strategy, with a £7m investment in a new fleet of vehicles. The company has purchased a total of 21 DAF trucks from Motus Commercials. All have been designed to lower emissions and comply with the Government’s …
Read More »James Hargreaves opens £500,000 low carbon centre
James Hargreaves Plumbing Supplies is investing in the future of low- carbon heating, providing a pathway of training, upskilling and support for heating engineers, installers and plumbers nationwide. The company has committed £500,000 to open the door to a dedicated Low Carbon Centre at its headquarters in Burnley. James Hargreaves …
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