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APRIL 2015 PRO INSTALLER
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The Greenest
gets Greener
As part of its ongoing commitment to
making its innovative Inliten windows
and doors the greenest and most
sustainable products on the market,
Camden has recently taken delivery of
a number of new Volvo FH trucks from
fleet partner, Dennison Commercials.
Multibillion-pound
Northern transport
‘revolution’
Trains and roads in the north of England are set for a
radical overhaul as part of multibillion-pound government
plans to improve transport in the region.
Ministers say the investments will help to create
a northern economic powerhouse, with cities able
to pool their resources to
create jobs and strengthen
growth.
They are to outline the plans
in a Northern Transport Strategy
report to be published on Friday
in conjunction with Transport for
the North following research into
rail-improvement options by Network Rail.
Chancellor George Osborne said:
“Connecting up the great cities of
the north is at the heart of our plan
to build a Northern Powerhouse.
This report has the potential to
revolutionise transport in the north
and we will work closely with TfN
to help make it a reality.”
Journey times slashed
It is hoped the plans will lower journey times and make fares
simpler, while helping drivers by
reducing congestion on motorways.
Building on the concept of HS3,
the plans could see 140mph trains
reduce Liverpool to Manchester
travelling times to around 20 minutes at a cost of £13 billion.
Further proposals aim to cut
journey times between Sheffield
and Manchester from the current 48 minutes to 27 minutes
and could add up to around £19
billion.
Meanwhile, fares will be revised
to make them more straightforward and an Oyster-style smart
travel card could be introduced.
Road-widening schemes
On the roads, connections
between east and west may be
transformed by a tunnel under the
Peak District, while a Hybrid Bill
planned for the next Parliament
will include schemes to widen the
M1, M6 and M62.
Transport Secretary Patrick
McLoughlin said: “No government
has given such attention to the infrastructure of our great northern
cities and how to deliver a world-
class, integrated transport network for the north. The proposals
announced today will reduce
journey times while increasing capacity and connectivity, enabling
growth.
“Creating a Northern Powerhouse of jobs, investment and
prosperity, is a key objective
of the Government’s long-term
economic plan. We are planning
for transport and growth in a new
joined-up way. Today we set out
a comprehensive strategy for the
northern economy which will help
the north pool its strengths. TfN
gives the north a powerful new
voice.”
Source: www.citb.co.uk
“Volvo is the perfect fit for
us,” says Stephen Clements,
Camden’s Transport Manager.
“It’s an innovative company,
constantly looking to keep
ahead of the competition;
they’re market leaders;
they’re committed to the
highest levels of quality;
and they’ve a great record in
environmental sustainability
– an ethos and set of values
that reflect everything we do
at Camden.”
“We had the FH’s on trial, and
during that time the performance
of both the trucks and Dennisons
was outstanding,” adds Brian.
“From a reliability perspective, the
trucks were excellent; we didn’t
lose a single day’s productivity
from reliability issues. But the big
bonus for us is the fuel efficiency
coupled with a huge reduction in
our CO2 emissions.”
“Last year, we delivered over
750,000 window and door units
to trade customers the length and
breadth of Britain, from Inverness to Penzance. This year, that
figure will be over one million
units. With a five day turnaround
promise, fleet reliability is huge
to us, and our customers put their
confidence in us to deliver on
time, every time.”
‘end to end
sustainability cycle’
“The new trucks are liveried in
Camden’s striking green and black
colour scheme – a colour scheme
which reflects our total commitment to sustainability. Thanks to
our unique in-house recycling and
co-extrusion capabilities, the market leading Inliten window and
door range boasts an 80% recycled
content, whilst still maintaining a
100% virgin skin. That end to end
sustainability cycle is something
that nobody else can offer, and
saves up to 100 tonnes of waste
from going to landfill every week!
The new trucks will add even
further to that environmental commitment.”
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