HERAS QUIZZES LOCAL MP ABOUT GROWTH

 HERAS QUIZZES LOCAL MP ABOUT GROWTH

Doncaster-based Heras, a leading end-to-end supplier of permanent perimeter protection solutions, recently played host to a visit from their local MP Sally Jameson.

Heras’s Head of Service & Operations UK, Antonia Jeffers, welcomed the MP to the site and took full advantage of the opportunity to showcase the company and discuss the challenges it currently faces.

Antonia commented: “We provide perimeter and entrance control solutions, from turnstiles at Premier League football stadia and gate systems for transport and distribution hubs to solutions for high-security sites and infrastructures of national or strategic importance and it was good to inform her of the level of expertise that is right here in Doncaster.

“The market is very challenging at the moment and we felt it was important to discuss this with our local MP to see if there was anything that could be done to encourage the government to start giving the greenlight to projects across the UK.

“Sally also listened intently as we explained that Heras strictly adheres to all guidelines and regulations, such as the incoming new directives on gate safety, and this can be a challenge as some competitors can undercut Heras on price because they do not comply with industry standards.”

The MP responded: “It was great to visit Heras in my constituency, Doncaster Central, which is home to their head office and distribution hub. I’m proud to have such a successful leading brand based in my constituency, helping to grow the Doncaster, South Yorkshire and national economy.”

Sally was also asked about plans for investment in infrastructure in the Doncaster area, and she told the company that she is committed to delivering positive change in the city such as championing the reopening of Doncaster Airport.

The visit was capped off with a discussion between Sally, Antonia and Heras’s Senior Key Account Manager, Jacqui Richardson, who explored the wider topic of women in the construction industry.

Jacqui said: “In my experience, Heras is in the unusual position of having women in senior management roles within the business and this is to Heras’s credit. We spoke about not only finding more ways to celebrate women in construction but also creating opportunities for young women from the local area to find out more about career paths in construction.”

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Damien