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Case Study: Carton Roller Equipment Installation

Summary

Bluestones One Retail were selected to support Ikon Ltd with the Installation of carton flow shelving into Alliance Healthcare Nottingham.

150 carton flows were required to increase productivity and picking rate.

Challenges

The Bluestones team were requested to work around the existing shift patterns to ensure minimal disruption.

We were tasked to complete the work over five weeks with specific site “quiet times” supplied to us. This enabled us to plan our work efficiently and to complete the work on time.

Results

We delivered this Installation on time and within budget with fantastic feedback from not only Ikon Ltd but also Alliance Healthcare.

Annual Field Awards 2020

Field Team Awards 2020

Every year we aim to recognise and reward the individuals in our Field teams who have gone above and beyond while embodying our company values. This year, our teams have felt additional pressures but have consistently worked hard and impressed both us and our clients. It was a tough task to choose our 2020 winners, so we want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their commitment, professionalism and resilience during this difficult time. Without further ado, here are the 2020 winners! Our 2020 winners New Employee of the Year For surpassing expectations of a new starter Winner – Kelsey Rawlings Shortlisted nominations for New Employee of the Year• Alex Woffindon• Paige Matthews Leadership Award For leading by example and showing genuine leadership qualities Winner – Luke Randall Shortlisted nominations for the Leadership Award• Jason Crawley• Tom Bowyer Directors Award Identified as an integral person within our business who has worked to a consistently high standard throughout the year Winner – Garry Leck Shortlisted nominations for the Directors Award• Mike Webb• Mark Goulding Effective Communication Award Communicates effectively with Management, Resource and Field teams Winner – Harry Stringer Shortlisted nominations for the Effective Communication Award• Tom Bowyer• Mihai Cojanu

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In memory of Harry Stringer

In memory of Harry Stringer

In loving memory of Harry Stringer On Monday the 7th March 2022, we lost one of our most loved site supervisors. Harry passed away suddenly after suffering a heart attack 1 week prior to his passing. Harry was a much loved and well respected mentor and friend in the retail merchandising world and in particular the D.I.Y sector. Harry made his debut in the retail industry working for Homebase in 1987 where he served for 20 years in roles such as Store Manager and in the later part of his Homebase career in the Store Format team. Harry then moved on to work for several Merchandising and Installation companies completing roles mainly working on Format Projects for B&Q. Harry was versatile and would do whatever role was required of him whether it be Site Supervisor, Retail Change Partner, Siers Supervisor or Team Leader. Over the last 12 years Harry worked for Dee Set and most recently Bluestones One. He will be sadly missed and we send our condolences to all of Harry’s family and friends. RIP Harry. Here’s what Bluestones One Director, Gary Lowe had to say shortly after Harry’s passing: “We are all shocked and devastated by the sad

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