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Gareth ’ s narrative illustrates how ASL has evolved from a simple cable manufacturing outfit to a respected , turnkey electrical service solutions provider for dozens of major customers across the UK . But the story is far from over . Sustainability missions and supporting longtime staff will be big priorities for Gareth and his team going into the future , alongside the standard business ambitions of continued growth and increasing efficiency . “ We ’ ve recently invested £ 100,000 in solar panels , which is helping reduce our carbon footprint and significantly reduce energy costs ,” he states . “ There are already a lot of exciting projects in the pipeline for 2024 , including a new barcode stocking system that will improve traceability and accuracy , and a new electronic works order system , which will help monitor and track real efficiencies .
“ There have been staff evolutions too - I ’ ve been delighted to witness many internal promotions over the past 18
months , including Gareth Edwards who was promoted to Sales and Commercial Director . Gareth is the first non-family staff member to be appointed Director , and it ’ s been a pleasure to see him progress throughout his 17 years with the company . I ’ m also looking forward to seeing more apprenticeships coming through this year and hope to see further internal promotions . This is how we maintain the ethos of a family business , even as we continue to grow .”
Thanks to the vision and direction of Gareth and his siblings , ASL has been able to thrive in a variety of new markets . Staying true to family ties seems to be the secret to success for the business , as Gareth concurs : “ We have a fantastic team with a great work ethic and being a family business helps us stand out from the crowd .” ■
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