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Engineering we ’ re keen to continue , and we ’ re seeing encouraging signs from young people who are actively looking to join Econ . You must be prepared to find , train , and work with the staff , which is half the battle and we ’ re doing pretty well on that front . Equally we are proud to have a large number of long serving staff , many in excess of 30 years , the longest currently being 45 years .”
Gareth also emphasizes the importance of the team at Econ , saying : “ I think that any praise for performance is a reflection of the dedicated work of the entire team – in fact , I believe I work for the apprentices and the technicians . If I left tomorrow , the business would keep going but if the technicians go – there ’ s no business left ! Therefore , I work for them . Maintaining a stable and growing work environment is the responsibility of my position , and if the company does well , we grow and employ more people , which is always the aim .”
While there are strategic plans for further development in the pipeline , as we head towards the end of 2023 , winter is when Jonathan and Gareth and the team focus attention on helping their customers deal with the seasonal road conditions . This is aided by its new servicing depot in Sowerby , Thirsk , which was opened in April 2022 . Econ ’ s winter hire fleet has grown exponentially over the past few years to over 1000 vehicles , and these gritters , which are leased to councils and highways authorities across the UK , are housed at the new site , and during the summer months , they are serviced and readied to return to clients in the autumn , ahead of winter setting in .
As investments in facilities and technology at Econ ’ s sites continue to deliver efficiency gains , and Gareth begins to develop his position , the next year for the business is filled with promise . By harnessing its ability to adapt and evolve to changing market conditions , developing its service and product range with customers ’ needs in mind , and ensuring that a new generation of hardworking individuals are at the core , Econ ’ s traction in the market is sure to accelerate . ■
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