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News Release from: Wernick Hire | Subject: Anti-Vandal flexible modular system
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 16 August 2007
'ROK' solid 3-year agreement for Wernick
Hire
Wernick Hire announce an exclusive three-year contract as sole suppliers of its unique Anti-Vandal flexible modular system to Rok plc.
The contract, worth an estimated GBP10 million, will see Wernick Hire deliver high spec temporary modular buildings to Rok sites across the UK Developed by a Rok and Wernick joint working party, the Anti-Vandal flexible modular system (AV flex) units offer the ultimate in security, with a vandal resistant welded steel exterior, featuring fitted deadlocks and heavy duty security shutters
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 7 Nov 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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The flexible nature of the internal fit-out, tailored to suit individual needs and to an extremely high standard was particularly attractive to the Rok Group.
Buildings can be open plan or partitioned to create individual office space or communal staff areas.
The unique AV flex units can fit together without the need for linking corridors, creating a more compact site footprint whilst providing a flexible open plan work environment.
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Martin Evans, Procurement Advisor for Rok, played a key role in negotiating the new contract, he said: "Wernick Hire has been appointed as sole supplier of temporary accommodation to Rok plc because of their ability to supply the unique anti-vandal flexible modular system (AV flex)".
"CEO Garvis Snook, is keen to recreate on-site the look of our Regional 'Rok' Centres".
"They are lively open-plan working environments that reflect the vision and brand of Rok, encouraging teamwork, promoting equality and acting as a reminder of our differentiation".
"'Rok' philosophy is that on-site staff provision should match the aesthetic quality and high standards enjoyed by our office staff.
Equally important was the open plan aspect, flexibility and high quality anti-vandal protection.
Wernick were able to deliver all of these things, and the unique connecting facility of the buildings has given us the added benefit of reducing the site footprint by up to 30%".
Following this successful collaboration and partnership working, Wernick has already invested GBP2m in the new AV flex product".
"Wernick Director, Michael Thistlethwaite acknowledges this contract shows real confidence on both sides and a commitment to best practice, he said: "Three-year contractual agreements of this nature are quite rare and at Wernick Hire, we feel this shows real commitment and confidence on both sides that we can deliver.
We are very pleased to be working so closely with the Rok team.
They possess an exemplar record of staff welfare and we are pleased to be contributing towards this in a positive way". Request a free brochure from Wernick Hire ...
"Now that we have perfected the AV flex to create an attractive, flexible and highly secure modular space, we are able to transfer the design principles into lots of different areas.".
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