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Green-tech supports Woodland Creation Project

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Green-tech supports Woodland Creation Project: The Green-tech team are proud to be supporting the Gair Wood project in Leeds, run by the Leeds Ecosystem, Atmosphere & Forest (LEAF) Centre.

Gair Wood is one of the most ambitious and significant woodland creation projects in the North of England, with the primary aim to enhance biodiversity in the area through large scale tree planting.

Green-tech supports Woodland Creation Project

Green-tech supports Woodland Creation Project

Named after former University of Leeds Secretary Roger Gair, who retired in 2021 after more than 40 years’ service, Gair Wood is a part of the wider community forest for North and West Yorkshire, named White Rose Forest.

Spanning across a 36-hectare site, Gair Wood will feature 15 hectares of new tree planting to add to the existing 4 hectares of trees. The remaining space will feature a mixture of open grass, unplanted land and scrubland. This mixture of habitats and biomes aims to further increase biodiversity in the area.

Green-tech is proud to have supplied a large amount of tree protection and canes to the LEAF team which will ensure that the newly planted trees are sufficiently protected from the elements and roaming wildlife.

In addition to the materials provided, several of the Green-tech team volunteered their time and planted and secured trees alongside the LEAF team, over a two-day period.

Speaking about the planting event, Green-tech Sales Manager Roger McGivern stated, “Green-tech is delighted and proud to supply the tree protection products for this worthwhile project. It was fantastic for me and some of the team to get out of the office and see Gair Wood for ourselves and to be a part of it all. It was great to roll up our sleeves and help to make a small difference.  It reinforced what the LEAF team are trying to do; we all took a lot from being there and we are looking forward to seeing the completed Gair Wood project.”

The Gair Wood project is a part of the University of Leeds Climate Plan, which sets out the aim of reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions from the university.

For more information on Gair Wood and LEAF’s plan for the project, visit www.leaf.leeds.ac.uk/gairwood/

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Green-tech takes the Gold for the BALI Chalk Fund

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Green-tech takes the Gold for the BALI Chalk Fund: Green-tech is showing its support for the industry by becoming a champion advocate for training and development in the landscaping sector.

The British Association of Landscape Industries launched its BALI Chalk Fund last year; the trust offers programmes designed to make people in industry more employable. Throughout the past year, the trust has successfully donated cash prizes to many of the best performing landscape students in colleges across the UK.

Green-tech takes the Gold for the BALI Chalk Fund

Green-tech takes the Gold for the BALI Chalk Fund

As the leading supplier to the landscaping industry, Green-tech has renewed its Gold Champion membership to continue its support and dedication to the future generations of the landscaping industry.

Richard Gill, Sales Director at Green-tech explains, “The opportunities that the BALI Chalk fund has provided in its first year has been really beneficial for the people in the industry. It has been great to see how Green-tech’s commitment to the Fund has vitally improved the skills of those who will be joining our sector, which is why we are proud to renew our commitment for a further year.”

Chalk Fund Trustee Richard Gardiner adds “It has been great to see how much Green-tech understands and believes in the importance of our Trust, which is why we are delighted they are renewing their support as a Gold Champion member for the second year running. The support that Green-tech provides to the Fund helps save future employers thousands of pounds in training, whilst providing people with the skills to become more employable, something that is vital within the industry.”

The Champions scheme provides an opportunity to invest in the education, training, motivating, and equipping of the next generation of landscape professionals through a tiered support system.

The Bronze is an affordable £250 per year and will ensure five students will leave college with a LISS/CSCS SmartCard and are ready to go on-site, this is a saving to future employers of around £600.

To become a Silver Champion costs £500 per year and is equal to the prize money awarded annually to the BALI Chalk Fund National Landscape Student of the Year.

Gold Champion is the choice for Green-tech; it is the highest tier and costs £750 per annum. It will help save future employers thousands of pounds.

All funds raised will help invest time, money, knowledge, and skills with the hope it will save thousands of pounds a year for many landscaping businesses who struggle with recruitment and retention.

Green-tech is a staunch supporter and investor in the industry and its future. They lend their support to various other charities, schemes, and funds as well as the BALI Chalk Fund. Green-tech currently support the Perennial Gardeners’ Royal Benevolent Society, the ProLandscaper 30 under 30 next generation initiative and a whole host of awards including being the headline sponsor of the BALI National Landscape Awards.

If you are interested in becoming a Chalk Fund Champion, alongside Green-tech then visit www.balichalkfund.org.uk/become-a-champion/.

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Green-tech becomes Platinum Perennial Partner

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Green-tech becomes Platinum Perennial Partner: Green-tech has confirmed that it will continue its Platinum partnership and ongoing support to the charity for a third year running.

Perennial is the UK’s only charity dedicated to helping people who work in landscaping and horticulture, from gardeners, landscapers and designers to nursery workers, arborists and grounds staff.

Green-tech becomes Platinum Perennial Partner

Green-tech becomes Platinum Perennial Partner

Initially established as a pension fund for gardeners in 1839, 70% of the people the charity now helps are of working age, offering free and confidential advice, support and financial assistance.

Kris Nellist enters his second year in the role the Managing Director for Green-tech, a leading supplier to the landscape industry. He comments, “Perennial is a lifeline to many people working within the industry, both past and present. I am delighted to continue our support of the charity by renewing our Perennial Platinum Partnership and showing Green-tech’s appreciation for all those in the sector.”

Perennial launched their industry corporate partnership programme in 2020 to raise much needed funds. There are numerous packages available for corporate sponsorship.

Phil Swainston, Perennial’s Corporate Partnership Manager adds,

“Now, more than ever, is the time to be aware of the impact the current cost of living crisis and recession is going to have on many working in the horticultural industry. I am therefore delighted that Green-tech is continuing their support of Perennial into 2023 via our Corporate Partnership scheme and I am looking forward to working with all the team on many of the new initiatives we will be launching over the next 12 months. Green-Tech will be invaluable in spreading our message that Perennial is here to help all those working in horticulture that need our help”

If you would like to donate to Perennial or get involved in the Partnership Programme then visit their website https://perennial.org.uk/home/getinvolved/perennial-partners/  or call 0800 093 8510.

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Green-tech cast iron grilles add finishing touch

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Green-tech cast iron grilles add finishing touch: Scape are well known for providing exemplary student accommodation, with locations throughout the UK, Ireland and Australia. The new canal side accommodation at Mile End in London is situated on the Queen Mary University campus. Comprising 412 studio rooms and flats over two main blocks, it also offers communal and study areas, as well as a gym and spacious bike storage, an often-overlooked necessity in London.

HG Construction have worked on nine previous Scape buildings, with a tenth at Leeds under construction. The emphasis on aesthetics and quality runs through the outside areas too, with a cool palette of soft greys, white and dark bronze cladding offset by stylish columnar silver birch trees, providing a clean, inviting look.

Green-tech cast iron grilles add finishing touch

Green-tech cast iron grilles add finishing touch

Green-tech involvement:
Green-tech was asked to supply 14 heavy-duty tree grilles that would not only look good but stand the test of time. Our Coverdale cast iron grilles offer protection from both pedestrian and vehicular traffic and are made in the UK from 100% recycled material. Should the need arise, they are also 100% recyclable.

To ensure a long life, our Coverdale grilles are manufactured using Engineering grade 250 cast iron, with an expected lifespan in excess of 100 years, even with minimal maintenance or repainting. This impressive durability is down to the fact that 250 Grade cast iron does not rust in the traditional sense. Even if left unpainted, over 100 years, Green-tech cast iron grilles will only lose a few microns to oxidisation.

The standard finish is one coat metal primer followed by a Weathershield rust resistant paint system available in most RAL or BS colours. The grilles are all made to order in a variety of styles and can be supplied with irrigation or uplighter holes.
Alasdair Innes – Green-tech Specification Advisor comments, “This really is a fantastic looking project, and it was great to visit the site and see our grilles looking so good in their surroundings, with the trees establishing so well. If required, we also offer a range of steel tree guards to compliment the grilles and give protection to the trees from vehicular damage or vandalism.”

For any further product information or to request a CPD in person or remotely on any of our urban or rural modules please email Alasdair Innes at alasdairi@green-tech.co.uk or call on
01423 332 100.

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New growth structure Green-tech

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New growth structure Green-tech: Green-tech is delighted to announce a host of promotions within the business as it continues to evolve and build for the future.

Dean Jackson, previously one of three Sales Managers, has been promoted to Head of Sales. This appointment allows Sales Director Richard Gill to focus on more of a higher-level Business Development dynamic to his current role, exploring new market opportunities for the company to expand and develop.

New growth structure Green-tech

New growth structure Green-tech

In his new role Dean will be responsible for leading the full 30+ strong sales team and driving sales to help achieve the company’s yearly sales budgets.

Filling Dean’s role, Josh Forster becomes the company’s youngest ever Sales Manager, a year after being named the company’s youngest ever Team Leader. He was also named as a ProLandscaper 30 under 30 in 2020. Josh joined Green-tech as a school leaver and now aged 25 he will take responsibility for leading a sales team within the company, delivering his teams’ collective budget, and driving sales to help achieve overall company targets.

Chris Swan has also been elevated to Buying & Product Development Director due to his increased responsibilities for the procurement side of the business, reflecting the level in which he works and his significance in supporting the senior management team.

Finally, Georgia Gilbert has been promoted to Key Account Manager for John Chambers Wildflower Seed, following her significant contribution to the consistent and sustained growth in sales for the wildflower arm of the Green-tech business.

Managing Director Kris Nellist comments, “Green-tech has been performing incredibly well since our acquisition by Origin Enterprises PLC in March 2021 and to reflect our peoples’ exceptional performance and accomplishments, we are delighted to reiterate our commitment to helping develop our staff with this latest bout of promotions.”

Sales Director Richard Gill comments, “At Green-tech we’re always planning for business growth and staff development. These promotions reflect outstanding individual performance and accomplishments and I’m delighted to recognise and reward their hard work. The team spirit at Green-tech is strong and the individuals recently promoted are an integral part of this team”.

Green-tech currently has numerous opportunities to join their successful team. For anyone interested in joining Green-tech and building a career within the landscaping industry, click the link below to check out their careers page with all current vacancies.

https://www.green-tech.co.uk/about-us/careers

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