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Pioneering heating, plumbing and air movement materials supplier TG Lynes has bolstered its growing sales team with the addition of two new recruits. Tony Porter is the new Area Sales Manager while Liam Waller has been appointed Sales Executive. Tony, 35, has worked in the industry for eight years, including most recently two years at Georg Fischer. He will oversee sales in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Buckinghamshire. Committed to service and availability “I had regular dealings with TG Lynes while at Georg Fischer and built up a rapport with some of the team, including Sales Director Joe Kane,” said Tony, who lives in Ickenham. “The job specification and location of the role were ideal for me and I was delighted to join the team. TG Lynes has everything under one roof with impressive levels of stock and a reputation for first-class customer service. That was a major pull for me. There is a lot of uncertainty in the industry at the moment and a battle over price, but TG Lynes remains steadfastly committed to service and availability.” Passion for TG Lynes The 34-year-old was impressed with the vision and drive of Sales Manager Jim Higgins and Joe Kane Liam, meanwhile, has been working in trade kitchen sales for 14 years, most recently as Assistant Manager at Howdens. The 34-year-old was impressed with the vision and drive of Sales Manager Jim Higgins and Joe Kane.  West Ham United fan Liam said: “I have worked in sales within the trade for a long time, so I am familiar with what customers expect. I met with Jim and Joe and was really impressed with their passion for TG Lynes and their plans for the future. I am expecting my first child later in the year and it felt like the right time to make the move. It’s amazing how many people have been at the business for 10 years or more. It speaks volumes for how they treat their people. It is also great to see how TG Lynes has invested in the future with electric vehicles and warehouse automation.” Tony and Liam to TG Lynes Joe Kane said: “We are delighted to welcome Tony and Liam to TG Lynes. They both have excellent experience in sales and they will offer industry-pioneering service to our customers. We are pleased to continue growth and investment in our team.” TG Lynes stocks industry-pioneering brands and supplies thousands of products, including valves, steel and copper tubes and fittings, press systems, composite and plastic plumbing, drainage solutions and support systems and tooling. An extensive plant hire service is also available.

Renowned heating, plumbing, and air movement materials supplier - TG Lynes is celebrating an impressive year-on-year carbon reduction of 14%. A combination of improvements to its Enfield headquarters and further investment in green vehicles has helped the business smash its 12-month carbon-saving targets. TG Lynes has introduced more electric and Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) vehicles to its fleet over the last year, while the expanded sensor lighting system operating through its head office has also made a significant impact. Investment in modern vehicles Managing Director, Andrew Ingram, said: "We are delighted to have achieved another significant year-on-year improvement, as we seek to become a leaner, greener business. The largest contributing factor is our continued investment in modern vehicles that run on either electricity or HVO. In fact, a third of our fleet is now 90% more efficient than diesel." He adds, "PIR sensors now cover 85% of our building and that makes a big difference, as it means lights are only on when someone is using the room. We are rolling the sensors out to 100% of the building later this year. Even small improvements, such as improved window gaskets, can have an impact. Every colleague is playing their part in contributing towards our goal and I’m very proud of what we have achieved." High-performance solar panels TG Lynes recently invested in a new 7.5-ton electric truck along with an electric dropside van TG Lynes recently invested in a new 7.5-ton electric truck along with an electric dropside van. Both can be charged on-site and, on a sunny day, all of the required electricity comes from the business' high-performance solar panels. Meanwhile, four of its lorries - including two Class 2 18-ton lorries and two 7.5t units - use HVO, a significantly cleaner alternative to diesel that is manufactured from 100 percent renewable and sustainable waste, including vegetable oil, tallow, and used cooking oil. The lorries are refueled by a 10,000-liter HVO tank installed at its Enfield base, producing additional benefits including significant time efficiencies and cost savings. Elsewhere, Andrew said there are plans to further improve the business’ rooftop PV solar panel system by expanding it and also by adding a battery storage unit, allowing more electric vehicles to charge overnight. Support systems and tooling Andrew Ingram adds: "We are certainly not resting on our laurels and we are committed to continued improvements in the years to come." TG Lynes stocks industry-renowned brands and supplies thousands of products including valves, steel and copper tubes and fittings, press systems, composite and plastic plumbing, drainage solutions, and support systems and tooling. An extensive plant hire service is also available.

Heating, plumbing, and air movement materials supplier TG Lynes has become one of the first businesses to operate a 7.5-tonne electric truck on the streets of London. Enfield-based TG Lynes is pioneering the sustainable transport charge by investing in a UK-manufactured Tevva battery-electric truck to carry out local deliveries around the capital. Road transport emissions Heavy-duty trucks are liable for over a quarter of road transport emissions Fully electric 7.5 tonne trucks are just entering mass production and there are only a few currently operating within London. Despite accounting for just two percent of vehicles on the roads, heavy-duty trucks (HDVs) are responsible for over a quarter of road transport emissions. Andrew Ingram, Managing Director of TG Lynes, said the business was proud to be at the forefront of investment in green transport. “We are delighted to take ownership of this state-of-the-art Tevva truck, which is the next step in our journey towards achieving the ultimate goal of net zero,” said Andrew. Backing British manufacturing Andrew added: “While battery electric vehicles are becoming commonplace in the passenger car market, electric commercial vehicle sales are lagging behind. As HDVs make up a significant amount of all emissions, it’s vital more businesses consider making the switch." “It’s fantastic that TG Lynes is the first in our sector to have an operational electric truck, and I’m particularly pleased to be backing British manufacturing by purchasing from Tevva. We will, however, not rest on our laurels and will do all that we can to limit the impact that we as a business have on the planet.” government PITrG eligibility The Tevva truck is just one of three electric vehicles weighing between 4,250 kg and 12,000 kg Tevva’s 7.5t battery-electric truck travels up to 140 miles (227 kilometers) from a single charge of its 105-kWh battery. The Tevva truck is just one of three electric vehicles weighing between 4,250 kg and 12,000 kg to have secured government plug-in truck grant (PITrG) eligibility. Tevva Business Operations Director Kay Jarvis said: “Road transport in general, and HDVs in particular, are one of the largest sources of air pollution, which causes 350,000 premature deaths per year in Europe. Adding electric trucks to fleets will make a considerable difference and will help Britain towards its net-zero targets. We know first-hand that demand for electric trucks is growing at speed, as we have been inundated with requests for our 7.5t battery-electric truck since going into full production.” low-carbon HVO vehicles The intro of the battery-electric truck is the latest step on the road to net zero for TG Lynes The introduction of the battery-electric truck is the latest step on the road to net zero for TG Lynes. Last year the business introduced low-carbon Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) vehicles to its 18-tonne fleet, making them 90 percent more carbon efficient as they carry out daily deliveries to sites across London, the South East, East Anglia, and the Midlands. The business has also installed a 10,000-liter HVO tank at its base for easy on-site refueling, along with a new electric dropside van. TG Lynes also has a 110-kw solar system installed on the roof of its headquarters, providing more than 50% of the energy required for operations. Impact on the environment Andrew added: “From fuel combustion to being sustainable when purchasing electricity and recycling to choosing ethical suppliers, we are taking decisive action to ensure we are doing everything we can to lower our impact on the environment. Sustainability is not just a buzzword for TG Lynes - it has authenticity.” TG Lynes stocks industry-pioneering brands and supplies thousands of products including valves, steel and copper tubes and fittings, press systems, composite and plastic plumbing, drainage solutions and support systems and tooling. An extensive plant hire service is also available.