December 2006
Santa Visits Sperrin
The staff of Sperrin got a nice surprise this December when Santa took time out of his busy schedule to drop off presents. While he was there we just couldn't resist this unique photo opportunity.
November 2006
Winner Small Voice Business Awards 2006
Sperrin Metal recently won the small voice business award under the SME category, an award that recognises best practice in the employment of migrant workers. It is the only business awards scheme in the Province where the actual employees get a chance to nominate their employers. The awards have been organised by CBI Northern Ireland and Glosik. CBI Northern Ireland is the UK's leading business organisation, speaking for some 240,000 businesses that together employ around a third of the private sector workforce. Glosik is a monthly magazine explaining and communicating issues and culture here in Northern Ireland to an emerging large Polish community. The award ceremony was one of many initiatives undertaken during Anti-Racist Workplace week.
October 2006
Derry All Ireland Champions 1993 vrs Tyrone 1995 Team
Sperrin Metal received local and national publicity recently through its sponsorship of the Derry vs. Tyrone reunion match. This marked the 50th anniversary of the Macrory Park venue, Dunmoyle, club grounds of Errigal Ciaran GAA. The reunion match between the 1993 All Ireland Derry champions and the 1995 Tyrone team saw Derry run out overall winners (picture below of the All Ireland 1993 Derry team).
September 2006
Paintballing Event
On Friday 22nd September Sperrin Metal office staff participated in a fun
filled team building afternoon of Paintballing at the Jungle Paint Ball, Desertmartin.
The team was divided into two groups, suited and booted in combat gear in
preparation for the messy adventure ahead. With the event lasting 3 hours
"team building" was abandoned and revenge tactics sought! None the
less it proved to be a very enjoyable afternoon for all participants.
June 2006
Night at the Races
In another attempt to show our appreciation to our customers Sperrin Metal hosted 2 tables at the Limerick races on Friday 23rd of June. Guests enjoyed a 4 course meal followed by an evening of mingling and dancing to live entertainment. Limerick Area Sales Manager, Stewart Curtis quoted "the night was a magnificent success and a great opportunity to show our Limerick area customers that their business is truly appreciated". Sperrin Metal would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who attended and look forward to next year's event.
June 2006
Malawi Mission Success
After a successful missionary trip to Malawi, Area Sales Manager Jackie Smyth relates his experiences:
"The team arrived on Sunday 21st may after a tiresome journey that lasted some 31 hours. After settling in we were split into 3 designated groups. One team consisting of 4 members remained at the plateau on Livingstonia to help in the hospital while the remaining two teams set off for their destination. Nine went to Zunga via ambulance (a glorified taxi) followed by a nerve-racking boat journey that lasts some 90 minutes with the natives bailing the water out as you go. This team had the most difficult task in terms of renovating the health centre and working from 5.30am right through to 5.30pm each day to achieve the target that was set for them. The 3rd team went to Luwuchi to paint some houses belonging to the local health authority and also to repaint the health centre. This is where I went and I particularly enjoyed working with the local kids, who whilst they have nothing in material possessions, are incredibly happy. I presented them with the football shirts and we also had some small gifts like balloons, wristbands, sweets etc. The children even took great delight in receiving our empty plastic drinking bottles. We struggled at times to adjust to the culture but overall it was a tremendous experience that will live long in the memory"
March 2006
Presentation from "George Best Foundation"
Jackie Smyth, Area Sales Manager for Northern Ireland recently received donations from the "George Best Foundation". Memorabilia received from the soccer legend's memorial services is being donated to poverty stricken children. Jackie is a member of the Malawi 2006 team where 18 people will travel to Livingstonia on 19th May and spend 15 days renovating 2 health centres that play a vital part in servicing 50,000 people within this community (of which 40% are below the age of 15).
The Team will be renovating the Health Post at Zunga, repainting the health centre at Luwuchi and helping to repair some staff housing. There will also be a number of medical people travelling with the team who will work in the Hospital at Livingstonia.
The memorabilia was presented by George's sister, Barbara McNarry to three members of the team, Jackie Smyth, Hugh Stewart and Tina Diamond. The team will take this clothing to the children of Malawi.
Sperrin wish Jackie and all the team, the best of luck during their mission.
January 2006
Dedicated Sales Team for Dublin Area
Until recently the Republic of Ireland market had been divided between 3 salesmen. Sperrin Metal are happy to announce that due to increased demand within the Dublin area we have recruited a new salesman, Padraig Groogan, to focus solely on promoting our products to the Dublin market. To ensure that we provide a quick and efficient service we have also recruited a new Office Sales Executive, Ciara McKenna to provide assistance with the demands within this area.
Sperrin Metal wish to take this opportunity to welcome Padraig and Ciara
to the Sperrin sales team.
October 2005
Following the factory fire, Sperrin Metal are proud to announce that renovations are now complete and the new paint plant is in full operation.
To mark this occasion and to thank both customers and staff, Sperrin Metal held 2 special events.
Golf Day
A golf day was held on Friday 23rd September at Moyola Golf Club, Castledawson, for Sperrin Metal customers. The feedback was very positive with everyone enjoying themselves, despite the rain.
Customer Comments:
"Thanks to everyone involved as we were made very welcome, I've been
to quite a few golf days and this was as good as it gets".
David, Foyle Meats
"Great day all round, thoroughly enjoyable"
David, SEELB
Staff Day
On Friday 7th October, a marquee was erected with food and drink being served for all Sperrin Metal staff and also local companies that helped out during the fire.
Again, we would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their patience, assistance and co-operation during and after the fire and look forward to a successful and profitable future.
August 2005
It's a Knockout
This Month Sperrin Metal employees helped to raise a total of £737 for Action MS. This charity helps raise funds to help sufferers of Multiple Sclerosis and their carers cope with the disease.
6 employees competed in "It's a Knockout", a fun event, which brings local companies together to raise vital funds for the charity. It was a fun filled evening that involved an obstacle course, wrestling, bouncy castle and not forgetting water sports. It was certainly a splashing event as aiming to keep dry was the main challenge of the event.
It was an unforgettable evening and a great success for the charity. Sperrin Metal was delighted to contribute towards such a worthy cause.
April 2005
Paint Plant back in operation
Sperrin Metal Products now have their own painting facilities back in operation. The Paint Plant, based in Tobermore, will be the main painting facility until the paint plant in our own factory can be reinstated. This is planned for September and it is anticipated the Tobermore plant will remain as a backup to the main painting line thus increasing our previous painting capabilities and capacity.
February 2005
Factory Fire
Sperrin Metal Products are pleased to announce that following a fire in the factory on Thursday 17th February things are returning to normal.
The company would like to thank all their customers for their understanding and patience for any disruption caused.
The fire started in the degreasing oven and quickly escalated throughout the paint plant. Thanks to operatives immediately putting into practice the fire evacuation plan, all employees evacuated the building without sustaining any injuries. This quick action from employees also prevented the fire from spreading throughout the factory. Most of the damage occurred in the paint plant with the rest of the factory suffering water damage along with substantial electrical damage.
Due to the combined efforts of management and the rest of the employees a restricted production program was resumed within one week. Within two weeks normal production, excluding the paint area was resumed. Painting is currently being carried out by subcontractors.
It is anticipated that normal painting will be resumed by the week commencing 4th April 2005.
January 2004
After the success of our first company CD, we have teamed up again with Get
Things Online to produce the new version. The latest version allows anyone
with a CD Rom drive to view our website just as you would when browsing the
Internet without the fuss of being connected to a telephone line.
November 2003
In November Sperrin Metal Products Ltd was awarded the BS EN ISO 9001:2000
certificate.
August 2003
This month Sperrin Metal acquired four rolling machines and an automated welding
machine from Dexion Ltd, Hemel Hempstead, following their liquidation, to
enhance the product range for Pallet Racking. This allows the company to offer
six more beam variants and improved capability for bolted construction. Sperrin
Metal is committed to continual improvement and strives to ensure it provides
the best storage solutions to its customers.
May 2003
To celebrate our 40th Anniversary in business we teamed up with Iontas Creative
Solutions and Digiweb to redesign and host our new website. This redesign
allows us to offer new enhanced services to our clients through a Client
Login Area and a Sales Search Capability.