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www.cpa.uk.net CPA Bulletin > May 2020 37 To submit news for consideration for future issues of the CPA Bulletin, please email: lisa@lisacollinscommunications.co.uk NEWS FROMCPA MEMBERS: 3 Go Plant Fleet Services has been awarded a gold level standard for its approach to corporate social responsibility (CSR). The nationwide specialist fleet provider has been awarded top marks by EcoVadis - the global ratings platform that evaluates sustainability. Its overall CSR score places the company in the top five percent within the vehicle renting and leasing industry. It is the first time Go Plant Fleet Services has achieved the coveted gold standard. HR Manager Sheldon Gayfer said: “EcoVadis is an external platform that measures and assesses a broad range of non-financial topics, so we’re delighted to have been awarded a gold rating. It is independent recognition of our commitment to sustainable economic, social and environmental impact and shows that we’ve aligned all of our activities to that goal. “Corporate social responsibility is a core focus for the business and the fact that we’re rated in the top five percent in our industry demonstrates that we’re doing all we can to create a better and brighter future,” he continued. Already ranked in the top 25% for CSR after its first assessment in 2018, Go Plant Fleet Services implemented a string of additional initiatives last year. They included the introduction of a Sustainable Procurement Policy that recognises the company’s obligation to protect communities and the environment. The business also strengthened its commitment to community engagement and built on its policy to recruit and develop apprentices. It teamed up with a charitable organisation that works with disengaged and disaffected young people to offer opportunities including work experience or taster days and introduced an initiative to fund HGV training for drivers unable to meet the cost themselves. Gold Rating for Go Plant NewPower Division for Wernick Group Following £10million of investment, theWernick Group is expanding into the generator and temporary power solutions rental market with the launch of a new division known asWernick Power Solutions Ltd. The investment includes over 1,600 generators ranging from 6 to 500kVA in a £3m deal with JCB. Specialist generator rental company Power-Rite has also been acquired to take the Wernick Power Solutions generator fleet to almost 2,000 units. The new company will focus strongly on the synergy that exists with Wernick Hire’s existing construction related customer base, meaning that both portable accommodation and power solutions can be provided from one port of call. Headed up by General Manager David Mahon, the acquisition of Power-Rite now brings the total workforce within Wernick Power Solutions Ltd to 30 strong, with plans to increase the team to in excess of 70, operating out of six regional locations by the end of 2021. David, who has a strong background in temporary power solutions and specialist hire equipment, commented: “We have ambitions to turn Wernick Power Solutions into a UK market leader in its sector. With a modern hire fleet deploying the latest product telemetry, and backed by a highly experienced team, I am optimistic that Wernick Power Solutions will go from strength to strength.” Simon Doran, Wernick Group Chief Executive added: “I am absolutely delighted with the progress that has been made in the initial months of our new division. Our intention going forward is to grow through strategic acquisition and further investment in the area of green technology and renewables that will be a feature in an increasingly carbon conscious world.” LMD VacuumExcavation has invested £3.5m in eight new vacuum excavators fromGerman manufacturer, MTS. This investment ensures that LMD now has one of the largest fleets of vacuum excavators in the UK. The first of the newmachines has already arrived at LMD Vacuum Excavation’s main depot in Staveley, near Chesterfield. The MTS Dino 12 is a 32-ton eight-wheel vehicle, based on a MAN TGGS35.500 chassis. Its specifications include a hydraulically-operated boom that delivers pinpoint accuracy for the excavation nozzle, and a hydrostatic drive feature that enables the nozzle operator to ‘nudge’ the vacuum excavator along without having to get back into the cab. These features enhance the ability to maintain productivity whilst minimising the size of excavation needed. LMDExpands VacuumExcavator Fleet