22.05.2009

Seven more Lavendon depots accredited

Lavendon Access Services, the UK aerial lift and telehandler rental company that comprises Nationwide Platforms, Panther Platforms and Skylift vehicle mounted lifts, has announced that seven more depots have achieved full accreditation to its TechX (Technical Excellence) programme. Taking the total number of TechX branches to 10 almost 25 percent of its UK network.

The seven new depots include: Nationwide Platforms Liverpool, Leicester, Cardiff and Swansea. Panther Basingstoke and Cannock and Skylift Manchester.

The TechX accreditation covers engineering and equipment maintenance, environmental management, procurement, housekeeping and health & safety and includes the 5S procedures – Sort, Set, Standardise, Shine and Sustain.
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The 5S procedures are part of the TechX programme

Lavendon Access Services’ operations director Mick Ledden said: “Almost a quarter of UK depots have now achieved and are maintaining TechX status, which is a fantastic effort from everyone involved. The marked benefits of TechX, such as improved productivity, service and Health & Safety, are clear to see across the depot network, as word spreads of the high standards required to succeed.”

“Following its successful launch in the UK, TechX is now being rolled out across all overseas territories throughout Lavendon Group, a point that stands testament to all those involved in the project so far.”

The programme was announced almost a year ago to see the original report click here