Manufacturing Today Issue - 218 November 2023 | Page 138

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Expanding its contributions beyond its operations , the company has also been committed to the environment , and its surrounding community . Regarding the former , Medstrom announced it is determined to go the extra mile towards achieving its net-zero targets , with the addition of five brand new Maxus eDeliver9 electric vans . Boasting an enhanced loading space and significant height advantage , these larger vehicles form part of a growing fleet of electric vans that will help deliver a greener and more sustainable offering for healthcare organizations across the UK .
Medstrom ’ s service network currently comprises 62 vans , some of which have already been converted to being fully electric . This journey towards becoming emissionsfree is set to embrace new and improved technology to serve a fleet that covers an average of 4000 miles per day . Each vehicle

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Regarding the business ’ community support , Medstrom is delighted to share a new partnership with the children ’ s charity , Read for Good , an organization encouraging children to read . According to a press release , what resonated most with the Medstrom team was the work that Read for Good does within the healthcare sector . The initiative provides brand-new books and resident storyteller visits for children in the 30 major children ’ s hospitals across the UK .
Taking its support one step further , Medstrom decided to fundraise in support of dolphin therapy , a unique bed surface that delivers positive outcomes for the most complex of patients , including pediatrics . For every dolphin therapy surface in use , a percentage of the rental revenue is donated to Read for Good .
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