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Alide’s award double

1 December 2021

Alide’s award double

Alide Hire Services has added to its 40th anniversary celebrations this year by having recently won two awards for the quality of its operations. 

The company was successful in both the Bristol Property Awards and the Bath Property Awards in recognition of the work it does to support trade and DIY customers in these two busy cities from their depots in Bristol, Bath and Keynsham. 

“We entered in the Supplier and Services category and were delighted to win,” sales director James Mulrooney told me. 

“We had to demonstrate what was innovative and distinctive about our business, measures we have introduced in response to the pandemic to protect customers and staff, and our contribution to the local community. We also had to provide customer testimonials.” 

Aspects that clinched Alide’s two awards included the quality of the company’s new Bristol premises which opened a year ago, the investment in vehicles to meet Bath’s new Clean Air Zone and the ongoing fleet investment throughout the business. 

“We’ve also invested in our personnel with five new sales people, and spent more than £1 million on additional powered access machinery, as well as other equipment, to achieve further growth,” said James, who is pictured (above left) with Alide managing director Brett Thompson (right) and finance director Felix Thompson. . 

“The Bristol depot has performed very well and in line with our expectations. The new premises attracts more passing trade and our business amongst DIY users and small tradesmen is up by 20 to 30%. 

“Since the end of July, demand has gone from strength to strength, reflecting the level of activity in our region. Normally we would expect a slowdown from the start of November but it hasn’t happened yet. 

“We have many plans for future growth and are looking at ways of expanding the Alide operation further.” 

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Alide’s award double
Alide’s award double
Alide’s award double

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