the things that really sets us apart , is that we ’ re a value player . The brand is known for being incredibly price-conscious in catering to our clients . We understand that it ’ s an expensive purchase and our main intention is to offer great value and great flexibility in terms of both affordability and available payment methods .“
Close relationships
Indeed , Safestyle doesn ’ t just excel in its sales and marketing strategies , its manufacturing facility in Wombwell is heralded as one of the best in the UK . With his extensive industry experience , Michael has been able to hone the balance between reducing waste and increasing plant productivity by implementing of Lean manufacturing . It speaks again for the company ’ s focus on value for customers , whilst also having an enormous impact on its green initiatives – something Michael details further as being a key part of what Safestyle does : “ Our
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progression with our sustainability and recycling agenda is significant , and unique within our industry . Ninety-six percent of all the waste material produced during our installation service is recycled – we bring everything back that we have taken from customers ’ homes and sort it in-house . We have an enormous operation at Wombwell ; large volumes of glass , PVC , wood and metal are separated and recycled there .
“ We ’ re steadily working towards our reduced carbon goal , alongside a zero waste to landfill target – something I ’ ve managed at a number of previous companies ,” he states . “ The closer you get , the more difficult that last few percent are to achieve , but the next step and last milestone for us will be the electrification of our vehicle fleet to buffer the million or so miles we cover every month . This is still a few years away , as we will need to figure out a charging network across the UK , but it ’ s still all very exciting . In fact , the facility has been 100 percent powered by renewable energy for just over two years now .” Safestyle also offers its customers advice on the steps they can take to improve the energy efficiency of their own homes .
Looking back over the last few years , it ’ s fair to say that between Covid-19 and a Russian cyber attack in January , the company has had to overcome some out-of-the-ordinary challenges . Given that it relies heavily on a global supply chain , Mike describes the period as being strained but ultimately a bonding experience for Safestyle in terms of its
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