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    blog 03 Apr 2024

    Understanding water leakage: causes, prevention, and solutions

    Did you know that every day, the UK loses millions of litres of water due to leaks? That's not just a financial loss for water companies, but it also threatens our environment and sustainable water supply. In this blog, we'll explore the impact of water leakage, its causes, and effective prevention methods like pressure testing. 

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    news 25 Mar 2024

    Mark Keily recognised with major industry award

    Mark Keily, Health, Safety & Sustainability Director at Sunbelt Rentals, has received a major accolade from the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF).

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    blog 21 Mar 2024

    Transforming Critical Power at Sunbelt Rentals - The Journey So Far

    For many years Sunbelt Rentals have provided power solutions to a diverse portfolio of customers spread across many sectors, but more recently the energy division has expanded to include a critical power capability by acquiring Optimum Power Experts (OPS) back in 2022. Since then, there has been a significant transformation exercise to mould it into a fully established arm of Sunbelt Rentals, and here the Director of Critical Power Billy Wharton reflects on the journey to date and predicts what the future will hold.

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    blog 07 Mar 2024

    International Women’s Day 2024

    In celebration of International Women's Day 2024, we’re shining a light on the story of Charlotte Smith, one of our Service Centre Managers in the Traffic Management team. Read about her journey which showcases her resilience and the power of breaking barriers in male-dominated industries.

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    blog 07 Mar 2024

    International Women’s Day 2024 | Breaking stereotypes

    Lucy is a Traffic Management Operative and has worked at Sunbelt Rentals for 6 years, out of the Carlisle Depot. On this International Women's Day, we celebrate Lucy and all the other incredible women who have paved the way for gender equality and continue to inspire inclusion every day. Before joining our team, Lucy worked as a supervisor at a petrol station and decided she fancied a change… the rest is history. So, let’s hear more from Lucy:

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    blog 04 Mar 2024

    Prevent, control and protect against the occupational killer, silicosis.

    It is no secret that lung disease stands as one of the most prolific health conditions in the UK today, so much in fact that when the NHS set out their Long-Term Plan back in 2019, they recognised combatting lung disease as a clinical priority moving forward[1]. However, many lung diseases currently exist without a cure, meaning the emphasis on prevention is paramount.

     

     

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    blog 26 Feb 2024

    Creating a blueprint for a brighter and more sustainable future, one step at a time.

    It’s no secret that emissions associated with traditional energy usage contribute to climate change, so we must strive to find new ways to power our planet without causing irreversible damage.

    Evidence shows that the answer is to create a greener future when it comes to our energy generation and consumption.

    Going green however can be seen as a point of contention across the sectors we operate in, with many thinking it means a sudden, overnight switch to exclusively renewable energy usage. Whereas in reality ‘going green’ means creating a blueprint for a brighter and more sustainable future, one step at a time.

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    blog 21 Feb 2024

    Meet the Sunbelt Rentals Temperature Control team.

    Proudly supporting the UK’s most prominent project sites with Temporary Power for many years now, Sunbelt Rentals recently took a positive step forward and expanded its offering to provide a suite of end-to-end energy solutions. Where previously our fleet consisted mostly of traditional Power Generation equipment like Generators, our new holistic offering pioneers innovation to incorporate Critical Power, Clean Energy, and most recently a Temperature Control capability. 

    As a new division with industry expert David Taylor at the helm, this is your opportunity to dive into exactly what Temperature Control means, what challenges it can help you overcome, and who makes up the rest of the team… 

     

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