Head of People and Culture Emma Swain tells us how the Power of People played a key role in her decision to join the Shawston team. And we hear how Emma plans to roll out the People First strategy by creating a growth environment for all. You can read the full article here. #Shawton #PeopleFirst #ThePowerofPeople
Mentoring Matters
Providing guidance, support and the insights needed to achieve personal goals can help to build confidence and self-esteem. We take a look at a few co-owners within Shawston who are reaping the rewards of our mentoring programme. You can read the full article here. Click the image above to read more.
Paul Trickett Q&A on His New Role at Shawston
Our new Q&A piece features Paul Trickett who talks about why he left a career at Deloitte to join the Shawston team and how he plans to take the business to the next level in its sustainable growth. View the full article here.
Op, Op and Away with Gareth Thomason
Our new Operations Director Gareth Thomason is determined to take Shawston operations to the next level, his plans to help build a simple, sustainable business where talent can grow are firmly in place. We catch up with Gareth to find out why after two decades in a large corporation it was time to transfer his skillset to an independent EO …
How Can Valves Help Reach Net Zero Targets?
How can valves help reach net zero targets? #Shawston talked with David Rhodes, Technical Manager at Albion Valves (UK) Limited on how selecting the correct valves can save energy on your next project. Still looking for answers? View our entire range of valves here.
Deb Oxley OBE DL Q&A on Her New Role at Shawston
Our new Q&A piece features Deb Oxley OBE DL, who talks about why our people are our business and how working in an emotionally intelligent way, is the only way, for The #Shawston Group. View the full article here.
Our Journey to a Greener Future
With more and more businesses demanding a greener distribution path, Shawston have been making greener choices across our supply chain for some time now. We catch up with our Operations Director, Shaun Imrie who fills us in on our existing green distribution strategy and future plans for shrinking our carbon footprint on our journey to a greener future. View the …
Fire Sprinkler Retro Fit Case Study
As the leading UK supplier into the fire market #Shawston often work on many different types of projects. With that in mind we have created a series of case studies which focus on our #projects and how we work together with the customer to find the correct solution for each job. Below is the first in the series and details how we assisted in #retrofitting an …
Shawston Woodblock Workshop
Welcome to the Shawston Woodblock Workshop! Follow our #woodblockworkshop and get up to date on the 9 key points we are regularly asked about our FSC woodblock production. Sustainable woodblocks, produced in house, by skilled craftsmen, delivered the next day. View our FSC® Certified Wood Blocks range here. Shawston. Keeping the art of distribution simple.
Spotlight on Stock
Our purchasing team are often compared to a swan, on the surface they are elegantly gliding through their day-to-day activities, whilst below the surface they are peddling hard navigating the choppy waters of global supply. But how easy is it to maintain a constant supply of main line products and what work goes on behind the scenes to make sure you get your products delivered …