28Mar11

Angel Springs Key Account Win!

Angel Springs have recently negotiated through an extensive tender process, a 5 year agreement with the Allied Healthcare Group for the supply of both bottled and mains fed water coolers.

Allied Healthcare is one of the UK’s leading providers of domiciliary care and healthcare staffing services. They have 110 branches within their national network, employing over 10,000 employees who work on behalf of local authorities such as the NHS, independent and charity sectors.

Angel is currently migrating wherever possible the installation of mains fed water coolers to complement our bottled water coolers to the groups 110 branches throughout the UK.

Mark Inasi, National Account Manager for the Allied Healthcare account has commented “ Not only have we been able to demonstrate huge savings with this we have helped the business to rationalise its supplier base and provide the group with personalised invoicing solutions and national account management.”

This is a good example of showing that Angel Springs Ltd are dedicated to providing a service that is tailor made to provide you with a solution that is cost effective and efficient throughout, leaving you with more time to concentrate on your own areas of expertise.

25Mar11

South Coast Expansion For Angel Springs

Angel Springs, the UK’s leading water cooler service provider, is pleased to announce the relocation of its South Coast distribution centre to a new, dedicated, facility in Poole, Dorset.

Angel’s impressive growth and expanding customer base on the South Coast sees them moving away from their shared facility in Blandford only 12 months after their geographic expansion into the South Coast.

John Dundon, Angel’s Managing Director commented “This is an exciting move for us, the demand for a high quality, value for money service provider on the South Coast has more than exceeded our expectations and underpins our commitment to providing a truly local service.

Our significant investment in the new, improved, distribution facility will allow us to continue to grow ahead of the market and provide us with an excellent platform to continue as the leading service provider not only in the South Coast, but in the UK.”

The move follows on quickly from Angel’s recent acquisition of Aquae Sulis and impressive organic growth over the last 12 months. 

Since the formation of three regional businesses in 2003 Angel Springs has doubled in size   with a strategic mixture of acquisitions, organic and geographic growth and has more ambitious plans to continue its growth in 2011.

25Mar11

New Pages Added To The Angel Springs Website

Angel Springs would like to inform you of the new pages available on the website. The new pages include the relevant information about the organisations we sponsor, the BWCA (British Water Cooler Association) and our involvement, and finally a CSR page (Corporate Social Responsibility) about the work we do with local charities and associations within the surrounding areas.

The initiative behind adding the new pages is to give everyone an insight into what Angel Springs does for the community and also who we work in partnership with.

Angel Springs work together with many different people and organisations providing an excellent market leading service, making sure people at all levels understand the importance of drinking water and the benefits of installing a water cooler.

18Mar11

Pain Relief 2011-Red Nose Waxing Day!!

To support Comic Relief this year Angel Springs are raising money in a number of different but interesting ways. Kae Bloor and Keith Hughes from our Wolverhampton office have put themselves forward to have their legs waxed.

Very painful but admirable…they have managed to raise a total of £494.50 just missing their original target of £500.00.

Comic Relief is something Angel Springs are very passionate about and being able to help raise money for such a good cause is a reward in itself as well as watching both Kae and Keith endure a stripping or two!

Kae and Keith would like to thank everyone who sponsored them from the Tring, Halifax, and Gloucester offices. They would also like to thank all the external sponsors including Broadway Gardens.

Well done to participants Kae Bloor and Keith Hughes not forgetting our in-house beauticians Rachel Jones and Jenny Rollason.

There is still time to donate so please try and help us hit that £500.00 target!

15Mar11

Angel Springs Acquires Aquae Sulis

Angel Springs, the UK’s leading water cooler service provider, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Aquae Sulis Water Coolers.

Aquae Sulis, a family owned business is based in Telford, has most of its mains fed and bottled water coolers based in the West Midlands and will fit comfortably into Angel’s Wolverhampton distribution centre, giving increased customer density and distribution efficiencies.

John Dundon, Angel Springs Managing Director, commented “this acquisition is a great example our ambition grow our business aggressively and consolidate a fragmented UK water cooler market.

Despite the gloomy economic outlook Angel have continued to be a high quality, national service provider and prosper with impressive growth.  We believe Angel are ideally structured to acquire both mains fed and bottled water cooler bases into our national network”

Since the formation of three regional businesses in 2003 Angel has doubled in size with a strategic mixture of acquisitions, organic and geographic growth, having recently opened additional depots in Kent and Dorset to service ever growing customer bases the South East and the South Coast.

11Mar11

The benefits of installing mains fed water coolers

While a bottled water cooler can be just as effective as a mains fed water cooler, there are several benefits to a mains fed water cooler that may help you decide which is most suitable for you.

Installing a mains fed water cooler means you don’t have to worry about deliveries, lifting bottles onto the cooler, moving the bottles to store them away, or think about using up the bottle before discarding it.

Mains fed units work by using the water from your main supply and filtering it into pure fresh drinking water, which is completely safe.

Depending on your settings you can get instant chilled or ice cold water- something that you are not guaranteed from drinking from a tap.

A water cooler is a more professional solution for your business; it gives off the right impression to employees and visitors. Many people would feel more comfortable drinking from a water cooler than drinking straight from the kitchen tap.

Some companies offer mains fed coolers for as little as £6 per week and reliable companies offer the cooler at a pay as you go package, which means you only pay for what you use and when you use it. This can be particularly useful to businesses who are unsure how successful the water cooler will be and how often it will be used.

If you have limited office space, you may be concerned as to how much room a water cooler would take up. Selected companies do offer under the sink coolers that are a lot less bulky than bottle and mains fed coolers. These are suitable for home owners and businesses; it can be installed as a traditional sink system or under the counter with a separate dispenser tap. Chiller units are also an optional extra, depending on how cold you want your water to be.

Counter top coolers are also very useful if you have little space to give up, they are obvious to guests and are small, compact and look stylish on a counter top. They aren’t bulky and still provide you with chilled water instantly. Their compact size doesn’t mean that you compromise on quality or usability as they work the same as larger water coolers.

08Mar11

Hydrate your staff with an office water cooler

Hydrating your staff can mean they feel motivated, alert and energetic. It will not only benefit them, but also your business and the quality of the work produced.  The effects of not drinking enough water can leave you lethargic, which isn’t a good prospect for any member of your team.

According to ehow.com many people live in a state of dehydration and don’t realise it. The official recommendation is 8-10 glasses of water per day, which should be spread across the whole day. Not only does dehydration affect you at work, it can also result in underlying health problems that you may not necessarily associate with your irregular drinking pattern. Installing a water cooler in your office will automatically encourage your employees to drink more water just by being there.

Better hydration is also said to boost concentration levels, productivity and even decrease sickness and absence days from your staff, so you are not  only allowing your staff to be more efficient, but also keeping them fit and healthy

If you still aren’t convinced, you may be able to locate a company that will allow you to trial a water cooler in your office. Then you can see the results for yourself before committing to a monthly package.

Not only does a water cooler benefit your staff, but it looks professional to clients and customers, as well as providing them with an easy access source to a refreshing drink without having to be made uncomfortable by asking for one.

Water coolers can be tailored to your office and space availability. They can be stand-alone bottled water or be mains fed, under the sink or counter top. If you are concerned about glass availability, many companies can supply you with disposable cups or sports water bottles alongside your cooler.

If you think your staff will waste the water or it may not be used as often as you like, some companies also offer a pay as you go tariff, where you pay for the water that you use each month, limiting waste of water and money.

By telling the company your space, staff numbers and budget, you can tailor your package around your company, making sure that you don’t pay for water that is going unused each month.

Choose a company that is prepared to negotiate services and prices to tailor your monthly cost to your business, by choosing a company with free delivery and installation, it will also mean that you are left hassle free in the process.

04Mar11

Angel Springs Support Comic Relief 24 hour Panel People Show Hosted By David Walliams

Angel Springs have shown there support to Children in Need this year by donating 10 19ltr bottles of water to the BBC for the UK’s first ever 24 hour panel people show.

This is the first panel show to be done live online and will be hosted by comedy’s own David Walliams, star of the BBC3 hit show Little Britain. The show which will take place between midday on Saturday and finish at midday on Sunday will include a wide range of comedians and celebrities.

The format of the panel show will consist of 19 of televisions most familiar shows from Jimmy Carr’s 8 out of 10 cats, Through the Keyhole with the legendary Sir David Frost, Keith Lemons Celebrity Juice, They Think It’s All Over and Have I Got News For You just to name a few.

With so many people to fit into the 24 hour slot keeping them hydrated will be on top of the list for producers. Angel Springs the UK’s leading water cooler service provider are more than happy to supply the water to keep the comics fresh and alert throughout the show.

04Mar11

Make an office environment a happier one with an office water cooler

Supplying your employees with water is something that is often overlooked, perhaps thinking that employees should be responsible for their own supply of drinks at work. However, unbeknown to many employers, keeping your staff hydrated can have huge benefits for your company.

A hydrated employee is more likely to be focused with a high morale and better mental and physical efficiency. It is also said that keeping your employees properly hydrated will mean they have less sick and absence days, something that costs the UK thousands every year. Make your business stand out from the crowd by being able to boast that your company has the best employees with the least sick days and absences.

Not only does it reflect well in the employee’s behaviour, but it also reflects well on you as an employer and also gives off a good impression to visitors, clients or customers. Having a water cooler in your reception area to welcome visitors makes you look professional; it also makes sure that your visitor is catered for without having to worry about it. It also eradicates any awkward situations where the visitor may have to go and ask for a drink.

First impressions of your business are extremely important, as it will give a lasting impression and something that your visitor will remember. Make a positive impression by catering properly for your visitor and making them as comfortable and catered for as possible.

Looking professional means that you are already half way there in creating a great impression to your visitor may it be a client or perhaps an investor.

A constant water supply will also have a knock on effect with your employees- a hydrated employee will be happier and have enough energy to be enthusiastic about working- which means you are creating the right impression of your business.

Water cooler users can vary from hotels and hospitality businesses to call centres, colleges, universities, hospitals, offices and dealerships. Whatever type of business or organisation you are, a water cooler will suit you. Even if you don’t see your staff drinking much water at work, the presence of a water cooler in the office will automatically encourage people to use it and remind your employees to be hydrated.