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TG Lynes has further improved the sustainability and versatility of its fleet by investing in a new electric dropside van. The pioneering heating, plumbing, and air movement materials supplier has purchased a dropside Ford E-Transit, which is being used predominantly for daily deliveries into Central London. The van has a range of up to 150 miles and a payload of 750 kg. E-Transit It can be charged on-site at TG Lynes’ Enfield base. On a sunny day, all of the required electricity comes from the business’ high-performance solar panels. John O’Connell, Transport Supervisor at TG Lynes, said the vehicle was already proving very useful. He stated, “The E-Transit is very versatile and its range is easy enough to use for deliveries within Central London. It drives very well and we have found it particularly good in the W1 and EC postcodes where roads are constrictive and space is at a premium." versatile and sustainable TG Lynes has six different vehicle options available in its fleet, ranging from Class 2 18-ton DAF lorries to an e-bike John O’Connell adds, “We’ve moved towards dropsides in recent years as they are capable of carrying pipe up to six meters in length, compared to just four meters for panel vans. The most important thing for us is to have a fleet that is as versatile and as sustainable as possible. his new addition will help us to lower our carbon footprint even further while improving service for our customers.” John O’Connell said the E-Transit was taking around two-and-a-half hours to charge to full. TG Lynes has six different vehicle options available in its fleet, ranging right from Class 2 18-ton DAF lorries to an e-bike. renewable and sustainable waste More than 30% of the fleet is now powered by renewable energy, including two of the 18-ton lorries that use HVO, a cleaner alternative to diesel that is manufactured from 100 percent renewable and sustainable waste, including vegetable oil, tallow, and used cooking oil.  “Sustainability is one of the core values of the business and it’s something we take very seriously,” said John O’Connell.  onsite battery installation John O’Connell continues, “We will continue to analyze our delivery data to ensure our vehicles match the ever-evolving demands of our customers, while we are also examining the possibility of installing batteries on-site to store power generated by the PV panels.” The fleet also includes 7.5-ton lorries in both long-wheelbase and short-wheelbase form and an express pick-up truck. daily delivery service TG Lynes offers a daily delivery service, with the first vehicles on the road at 6 am Though TG Lynes’ core customer base is in London, the business also makes regular deliveries to areas outside the M25 circular, including Oxford, Cambridge, and Brighton. Less frequent deliveries are made to places such as Birmingham, Nottingham, Peterborough, Manchester, and even Newcastle. TG Lynes offers a daily delivery service, with the first vehicles on the road at 6 am. This approach significantly earlier than its competitors means TG Lynes can often deliver vital products to places like Birmingham sooner than other companies based much closer. valves, steel, and copper tubes It is common for there to be more than 20 TG Lynes vehicles out on the road at any time. 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.

Major heating, plumbing, and air movement materials supplier - TG Lynes has launched a new website, making it easier for customers to manage their accounts and order products for next-day delivery. TG Lynes has invested in a fresh online platform that offers its Trade Account customers modern, round-the-clock methods to place and manage their orders. Availability, delivery, convenience  Andrew Ingram, Managing Director of TG Lynes, said, “We are renowned for our industry-leading stockholding and availability, our next-day delivery, and our convenience." He adds, "This new website allows our customers, old and new, to access our products and services even more easily, whether they are in the office, on-site, or away from the working environment." Modern website With the new website, customers with a Trade Account can access all of TG Lynes’ products Andrew Ingram continues, “Of course, our phone lines remain open for queries, assistance, and support, but we recognize the way people want to do business has changed. A modern web presence gives our customers more options and allows them to engage with us at a time that suits them.” With the new website, customers with a Trade Account can access all of TG Lynes’ products within its 60,000 sq ft warehouse and arrange next-day delivery. Alternatively, customers can organize collection from the business’ Enfield base from 5 am the following day. New features Customers can also change their delivery address and details of on-site contact, as well as view live, accurate stock levels. Account documents including invoices, proof of delivery, and quotes are all available at the touch of a button. Visitors can also view their balance and pay off their account with a few simple clicks, with automated receipts sent straight to their inbox. All website activities are backed by the latest in online security features. Significant step Forward Andrew Ingram stated, “We have trialed the revamped online system with selected key customers over the last couple of months and have had overwhelmingly positive feedback." He adds, “Our mission is to make life as easy and stress-free as we can. This is a significant step forward and we look forward to welcoming existing and new customers onto the platform.” daily delivery service TG Lynes can often deliver vital parts across London and further afield to places like Birmingham sooner TG Lynes offers a daily delivery service, with the first vehicles on the road at 6 am. This approach means TG Lynes can often deliver vital parts across London and further afield to places like Birmingham sooner than many competitors. It is common for there to be more than 20 TG Lynes vehicles out on the road at any time. Plant hire service 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.

The introduction of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) vehicles to its fleet has helped a pioneering heating, plumbing, and air movement materials supplier significantly reduce its carbon footprint. TGLynes started using HVO in two of its 18-ton Euro six lorries late last year. HVO is a cleaner alternative to diesel and 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. The switch has proved so successful both environmentally and economically that TGLynes is now considering rolling out HVO across all of its heavy goods vehicles. Author's quote John O’Connell, Transport Supervisor at the business, said: “We made the decision to try HVO in two vehicles to see how it worked. We knew that our carbon emissions from these two vehicles would reduce by around 90 percent, but we hadn’t fully appreciated the additional benefits the move would bring. The MPG of each vehicle has improved. These Class 2 vehicles tend to do quite short journeys within the M25 with plenty of stopping and starting. When we were using regular diesel the MPG averaged 11.5. During a similar month this year, with comparable journeys completed, it was 13 MPG." Furthermore, lorries of this size need to use specific fueling stations to re-fill with diesel" O’Connell added, "Furthermore, lorries of this size need to use specific fueling stations to re-fill with diesel. This takes planning and time. With our HVO tank on site, there is no queuing or forethought required – the fuel is waiting each morning, allowing us to get on with our deliveries. There’s also the benefit of fuel security. As we saw last year, fossil fuel disruption is not unheard of. Should the country face shortages again, we will have the benefit of a stable supply on site. It’s been a really positive test and we are considering rolling out HVO across other vehicles in the fleet – and perhaps, in time, across all of them.” Course of 2023 The projected carbon saving through the course of 2023 through the two HVO lorries is 15 tons – the approximate amount an average car would emit were it to drive once around the world. As well as serving a strong customer base in London, TGLynes also makes regular deliveries to areas including Oxford, Cambridge, and Brighton. Less frequent deliveries are made to places such as Birmingham, Nottingham, Peterborough, Manchester, and even Newcastle. TGLynes has an array of different vehicles in its fleet to meet the needs of any sized delivery. TGLynes’ e-bike The business has 7.5-ton lorries in both long-wheelbase and short-wheelbase form As well as the 18-ton DAF lorries, the business has 7.5-ton lorries in both long-wheelbase and short-wheelbase form. The long-wheelbase lorries are generally used for multi-drop jobs within the M25, while the short-wheelbase vehicles have an increased payload of around three tons.  There are also two 3.5-ton panel vans, perfect for carrying pipe up to four meters in length, and five open-back dropside vans, which have a slightly better payload and can carry materials up to six meters in length. A Nissan Navara is used for long-distance deliveries while, at the other end of the spectrum, TGLynes’ e-bike is perfect for short-distance deliveries of small parts. Advancements in hydrogen power John, who has been with TGLynes for 10 years, said: “It is good to have a diversity of fleet vehicles, which gives us a real flexibility to serve all our customers in the most appropriate way. We are also making real strides in lowering our fleet’s carbon footprint, which is a key goal of the business as a whole.” John said the company is also exploring the possibility of bringing electric lorries and vans to the business, as well as keeping tabs on the advancements in hydrogen power. TGLynes offers a daily delivery service, with the first vehicles on the road at 6 a.m. TGLynes 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.