http://www.howellcummings.co.uk/news en tom@howellcummings.co.uk Copyright 2012 2012-04-19T08:52:34+00:00 http://www.howellcummings.co.uk/index.php/news/detail/another-new-arrival-for-howell-cummings-catering-equipment/ http://www.howellcummings.co.uk/index.php/news/detail/another-new-arrival-for-howell-cummings-catering-equipment/ A second son for our Design Co-ordinator, Alex Gatenby arrived on 31st March 2012, at approximately 11.30 pm  George Isaac weight in at 9lb 10ozs Congratulations from everybody at Howell Cummings Catering Equipment Ltd. Yet another child to provide sleepless nights.  2012-04-19T08:52:34+00:00 http://www.howellcummings.co.uk/index.php/news/detail/successful-completion-of-two-projects-for-gateshead-college/ http://www.howellcummings.co.uk/index.php/news/detail/successful-completion-of-two-projects-for-gateshead-college/ Skills Academy for Construction This 3000 square metre facility is home to all our construction trade courses such as plumbing, electrical installation, painting & decorating and plastering with dedicated areas for each trade as well as a modern café. The Academy also houses a 14-16 Skills and Enterprise centre for school pupils wishing to take a practical vocational course. A new £7.5million extension was added this year, providing a 50,000 sq ft state-of-the-art training facility, one of the most innovative of its kind in the region. The facility will ensure students and construction industry employers can further benefit from the college's experience in delivering specialist training in green and renewable energy technologies.   These include solar photovoltaic, solar heating, rainwater harvesting, grey water recycling, heat pumps, biomass and combined heat and power training - all designed to enable the wider construction industry to gain new skills to remain competitive.   Skills Academy for Sustainable Manufacturing and Innovation The Skills Academy for Sustainable Manufacturing and Innovation (SASMI) is a world class centre to train workers for green industry in the North East. The sustainable centre, based at Nissan's Washington plant, will prepare the region's workforce in the skills they need to work in the low carbon industries of the future.   The centre provides: • A training infrastructure for sustainable manufacturing and the low carbon vehicle industry • A world class learning facility for employers, apprentices and students, providing new skills for new jobs • Companies across the region to access a full range of skills and training provision • Deliver best practice from Nissan and the automotive sector. • The centre will allow individuals to be trained in the new 'green collar' economy and develop new qualifications, harnessing the expertise in this field that Gateshead College has already established. Paul Surtees, Managing Director for Howell Cummings Catering Equipment Ltd commented that it was great to be involved with such an important local client like Gateshead College and that the College had the confidence and belief in us to return for repeat and business continuity. 2012-03-06T16:22:59+00:00 http://www.howellcummings.co.uk/index.php/news/detail/new-arrival1/ http://www.howellcummings.co.uk/index.php/news/detail/new-arrival1/ A daughter for new Project Manager Mark Robson arrived at 9.45am on Tuesday 21st February 2012 Ruby Rose weighed in at 9lbs and 14 ozs. Congratulations 2012-02-23T12:11:57+00:00 http://www.howellcummings.co.uk/index.php/news/detail/appointment-of-mark-robson-who-has-recently-joined-as-project-manager/ http://www.howellcummings.co.uk/index.php/news/detail/appointment-of-mark-robson-who-has-recently-joined-as-project-manager/ Joining Howell Cummings, Mark is re-acquainted with his original manager and mentor at Troldahl, Brian Booth who started Mark in his first employment over 20 years ago. Managing Director - Paul Surtees commented that "Marks appointment adds additional catering industry knowledge to our already established and experienced management team.  The experience and knowledge he brings will ensure we continue our growing reputation within the catering industry since the formation of Howell Cummings Catering Equipment Ltd in 2011". 2012-02-16T09:29:51+00:00 http://www.howellcummings.co.uk/index.php/news/detail/prince-edward-opens-blackburn-youth-zone/ http://www.howellcummings.co.uk/index.php/news/detail/prince-edward-opens-blackburn-youth-zone/ Howell Cummings Catering Equipment Ltd have successfully completed their third Youth Zone Project for OnSide North West.  Their fourth youth zone in Oldham will be completed in February 2012. Youth Zone, a dream that has taken three years to achieve, will be a sports hub for future generations of youngsters in the town. Prince Edward, addressing scores of Blackburn’s great and good, said the opening represented a historic day which the town ‘would never forget’. He said: “Today is quite an important day for the Queen and the country as it is the anniversary of her accession to the throne.  “To be here seeing such great work for the next generation is wonderful.  “In the future we will never forget the day Blackburn Youth Zone was opened.”   The £5million centre is based in Jubilee Street near Blackburn railway station. Blackburn Rovers midfielder David Dunn said: “The most impressive thing is to see just how many people share the same passion as myself for the town and want to help local people. This is a great project.” Around 300 business and community leaders were taken on tours of the hugely impressive building, which includes an eye-catching roof-top football pitch, sports hall, gym and dance studio. Dignitaries were treated to dance and musical performances from youngsters in the sports hall.  They were from the youth panel, which has helped shape the design and facilities at the centre.  There will now be a series of ‘soft openings’ where youngsters will be bussed in from one school at a time to try the centre out ahead of a full opening to the public in a few months’ time. Yesterday the finishing touches were still being made to the building hours before the royal visit.   Painting was being completed in the morning, while a suspended ceiling was installed the previous night. Peter Little, chief executive, said: “It’s been a long journey from the starting line, but the building is now finished.  “Young people desperately need our support and this is a catalyst for that.  “We also want to bring the people of Blackburn together to support our youngsters.” Andrew Graham, chairman of the project, said: “I am incredibly proud. We have used the phrase ‘world class’ a lot. We knew that if we wanted to bring something to Blackburn we had to make sure it was amazing.  “It has been an ambitious project but when there are so many people who are on the same journey and working hard for the same goal we have shown what can be achieved. ” 2012-02-06T11:53:35+00:00 http://www.howellcummings.co.uk/index.php/news/detail/howell-cummings-catering-equipment-receives-glowing-report-from-client/ http://www.howellcummings.co.uk/index.php/news/detail/howell-cummings-catering-equipment-receives-glowing-report-from-client/ Alastair Methven, Main Contractor, appointed by Bupa to project manage the refurbishment at Salford Quays, Manchester reported:- Howell Cummings Catering Equipment were selected from six suppliers, not only for their competitive price, but also for the passion they demonstrated for the work they undertake and this was evident throughout the entire Bupa project.  Using Howell Cummings Catering Equipments knowledge and project experience, the restaurant was able to maintain service to Bupa employees during the refurbishment with minimal disruption.  Completion on time and within budget was critical and this was achieved. Kieron Bacon, Assistant Project Manager at Alasdair Methven said 'It was a pleasure working with such a professional company.  Brian Booth and the team gave 100% to the project and their passion for what they do gave us the confidence that the project would be completed on time and to the highest of standards.  Howell Cummings Catering Equipment will definitely be considered for any future projects Alasdair Methven carry out'. 2012-01-13T13:07:40+00:00 http://www.howellcummings.co.uk/index.php/news/detail/howell-cummings-catering-equipment-ltd-secures-liverpool-university-project/ http://www.howellcummings.co.uk/index.php/news/detail/howell-cummings-catering-equipment-ltd-secures-liverpool-university-project/ The building is being designed by architects Stride Treglown, and comprises of a 250-seat restaurant, kitchen and cafe in the ‘West Block’ and retail space, currently designed as three units plus a laundrette, in the ‘East Block’.  The development will also include 710 student accommodation units, providing a mix of en-suite study bedrooms, studio apartments, two-bedroom apartments and two-bedroom duplex ‘loft’ apartments. The student development is being hailed as the most sustainable in the UK and includes features such as a grey water system to provide water for toilet flushing, LED lighting for common areas, air source heat pumps, brown and green roofs, solar-thermal heating and integral natural habitats built into the brick work. The project is defined into 5 key areas where Howell Cummings Catering Equipment have been commissioned to design, supply and install catering equipment. Area 1 - The Main Kitchen provides a bespoke back of house kitchen where the majority of preparation and cooking will take place. The design takes into account the proposed building structure and the limitations of floor to ceiling heights relating to coordinating services installations. Area 2 – The Main Restaurant Servery is constructed in an Oval counter configuration, constructed adjacent to the main ground floor kitchen. This area is designed to cope with the busy University and Student requirements of a 250 seat restaurant preparing and serving throughout a busy daily schedule. This area also includes a separate cooking display area. Area 3 – The Main Wash Area has been designed with the latest appliance technology alongside a DDA compliant motorised Hi-Lo Tray Racking collection facility servicing the busy dish wash facility. Area 4 – A bespoke Cafe Area provides a separate refreshment facility to the main restaurant on the ground floor level Area 5 – Mezzanine Level – Hospitality Servery, designed for catering, as a specialist facility, for University conferencing, hospitality and corporate events.     Howell Cummings Catering Equipment have worked closely alongside Ocon Construction to develop, design and coordinate the installation which is due to commence in February 2012. The project has started on site and is due for completion in June 2012, ready for summer delegates and the new intake of students for the 2012/2013 academic year. 2012-01-11T09:56:21+00:00 http://www.howellcummings.co.uk/index.php/news/detail/onside-youth-zones-continue-business-with-howell-cummings/ http://www.howellcummings.co.uk/index.php/news/detail/onside-youth-zones-continue-business-with-howell-cummings/ After the successful completion of Carlisle Youth Zone, Onside placed orders for three further projects. Harpurhey Youth Zone was successfully completed in December 2011. Work has commenced onsite at Blackburn Youth Zone with completion due in January 2012 Work has commenced onsite at Oldham Youth Zone with completion due in January 2012. A fifth order is to be placed by OnSide for a further Youth Zone in Wigan once the present projects are completed. 2011-12-23T13:51:04+00:00 http://www.howellcummings.co.uk/index.php/news/detail/bupa/ http://www.howellcummings.co.uk/index.php/news/detail/bupa/ BUPA commissioned Howell Cummings Catering Equipment Ltd in June 2011  to design and install the bespoke servery counters for personnel at their prestigous offices at Salford Quays, Manchester. The project was successfully delivered on time and to budget with an onsite installation period of two weeks.  Careful coordination was needed to ensure minimal disruption to client activities which included some out of hours working and deliveries. 2011-10-10T14:32:11+00:00 http://www.howellcummings.co.uk/index.php/news/detail/new-managing-director/ http://www.howellcummings.co.uk/index.php/news/detail/new-managing-director/ Paul Surtees has recently joined Howell Cummings Catering Equipment Ltd as Managing Director after previously being employed with national construction company Shepherd for 32 years. He was one of their most experienced Project Managers and worked on a wide-ranging variety of contracts for a broad spectrum of clients. His background is Construction Planning, Programming, Design Management and Coordination. With Paul’s background he is familiar working with clients, designers and contractors during Design Development , Pre Tender and Construction on a wide variety of contracts. The experience and commitment he brings to Howell Cummings Catering Equipment Ltd will ensure the business, under his guidance, has every opportunity to develop and succeed. 2011-08-10T16:43:18+00:00