Central RPL rises to the challenge on lockdown hospital project
Posted on 22/07/2020
Powerhouse fabricator Central RPL have supplied over 200 PVCu windows to Wolverhampton’s New Cross Hospital.
The products were installed at the Wednesfield site by long-term Central customer R&R Services, whose all-round expertise in glazing, plumbing, electrics, and building have made them highly in demand since 1998.
But the need to fabricate and install the windows during the coronavirus lockdown posed challenges that both companies had to overcome.
“Because the project involved a hospital, it was classed as essential work, so we engaged a small team of just 6 people to complete the job.” explains Central CEO Gary Morton.
“For us, that meant fabricating a hundred and twenty, or so, products while obeying strict coronavirus prevention measures, including social distancing in the factory.
“You always feel a big sense of responsibility when you’re making products for something as important as a hospital, but on this project that was more the case than ever. We were meticulous about hygiene.
“It was a steep learning curve, but we adapted very quickly. In the long-term, it was actually really useful, because it forced us to get to grips with socially distanced working early on.
“Now the restrictions have been eased, it’s allowed us to get back to work much quicker than we would’ve otherwise.”
R&R Services also had to take extensive precautions during the installation phase of the project.
“Installing on a hospital full of vulnerable people during a global pandemic is as challenging as it sounds,” comments R&R Services Director Rob Beddows. “But thanks to the skill and professionalism of our experienced installers, we’re delighted to say the job went off without a hitch.”
Since 1982, Central RPL has been the one-stop-shop fabricator for hundreds of installers across the country. Led by a management team with over a century’s combined experience, its extensive product range and comprehensive package of sales and marketing support – found on the state-of-the-art Central Hub – make it one of the UK’s most respected product suppliers.
For more information visit www.centralrpl.co.uk or call 0121 500 0505