We are proud to announce that we have won the FSB East Midlands Environmental/Sustainability Award.This means we are through to the UK Finals which are being held in Glasgow on 19th May.
"We've focused a lot on sustainability and our environmental policies over the last couple of years, particularly investing in solar panels, electric vehicles and LED lighting. It is a great achievement to have won this award and be recognised for our efforts in creating a greener future."
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Government champion highlights work of Michael Smith Switchgear FD Emily Smith describes impact of solar panels and other measures Emily also serves as chair of ICAEW Manufacturing Advisory GroupWith 25 days to go until world leaders gather for COP26, the UK's Net Zero Champion has celebrated the climate action of an industrial manufacturer. Andrew Griffith MP, the Government's Net Zero Business Champion, is counting down the days until nations from around the world arrive in Glasgow by hig...
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Michael Smith Switchgear win not one, but two awards at the 2021 Niche Business Awards held at The Athena, Leicester on Friday 24th September. The Company has grown year on year despite the challenges faced by the coronavirus pandemic and Brexit.
"It was fantastic to win both awards on Friday, particularly given the challenging times all businesses have faced recently. We couldn't do it without the amazing team at MSSL."
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Michael Smith Switchgear Limited, based in Leicester, is celebrating after landing an internationally-recognised award for demonstrating high health and safety standards.Michael Smith Switchgear Limited has received a RoSPA Gold Medal Award Health and Safety Award for working hard to ensure its staff and contractors get home safely to their families at the end of every working day.Organisations receiving a RoSPA Award are recognised as being world-leaders in health and safety...
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Michael Smith Switchgear are delighted to be working with ER Recruitment Ltd and De Montfort University on the BrightER Futures programme. The programme matches students to businesses to allow them the chance to learn key skills and gain insight to enhance their talents.We're delighted to have been matched with Umar Desai and can't wait for Umar to spend 4 days with us in the near future.Sean Smith, MD of Michael Smith Switchgear, said: "It is a fantastic opportunity to support the development o...
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We are now settling into our new office block extension after two years planning and one year building. This space allows us to expand our activities and provides a modern and comfortable space for our office staff.
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Michael Smith Switchgear Limited are extremely proud to announce that we have won two wards at this years East Midlands Chamber Business Awards which was held on Friday 21st September 2018 at the Athena in Leicester.The Company won 'Manufacturer of the Year' but also took home the supreme accolade 'Leicestershire Business of the Year' Award, an award presented to one of the winners of the 12 categories from the night.
"It feels absol...
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We are delighted to announce that Michael Smith Switchgear Limited have been shortlisted for 'Manufacturer of the Year' and 'Small Business of the Year' at the East Midlands Chamber Leicestershire Business Awards 2018.The Company are extremely proud to be shortlisted in both categories and are looking forward to attending the awards evening on 21st September at the Athena, Leicester.
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Michael Smith Switchgear Ltd, based in LEICESTER, has been handed a prestigious award in recognition of its practices and achievements in helping its staff and customers get home safely at the end of the working day.Michael Smith Switchgear Ltd has achieved a Gold in the internationally-renowned RoSPA Health and Safety Awards, the longest-running industry awards scheme in the UK.They will be presented with the award during a ceremony at Hilton Birmingham Metropole hotel on Wednesday, July 4, 201...
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Michael Smith Switchgear Limited are excited to announce that we have been selected as finalists in the Leicester Mercury Business Awards 2018 for the Excellence In Innovation Award.
"Being finalists in the Leicester Mercury Business Awards 2018 is an excellent achievement for the Company. We're looking forward to the awards evening in April and are keeping our fingers crossed!"
Sean Smith, Managing Director
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Michael Smith Switchgear Ltd are excited to announce that we will be moving premises as of 1st September 2017. Due to the Company's ever-growing success, it is time for us to relocate to larger premises in order to continue to accommodate our customers' needs. This also follows the Company's huge achievement of being named Small Business of the Year at the Leicester Mercury Business Awards 2017.Sean Smith, Managing Director, said "This is a big investment for the Company and we are extremely pro...
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Michael Smith Switchgear Limited are pleased to announce that they are the winners of the Small Business of the Year Award at the Leicester Mercury Business Awards 2017.
'We are ecstatic. This is a rally massive achievement for such a small firm. We have got some exciting times ahead as we will be moving to a new factory soon so will be bringing our two businesses together u...
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Michael Smith Switchgear Ltd is a winner at the RoSPA Health and Safety Awards 2017.The company, based in WHESTONE, achieved the Gold award in the prestigious annual scheme run by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).They will be presented with the award during a ceremony at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole hotel on Thursday, July 13, 2017. The award was achieved during a special year for family-safety charity RoSPA, as it celebrates its centenary.Through the RoSPA Awards sch...
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Michael Smith Switchgear Limited are excited to announce that we have been selected as finalists in two categories for the Leicester Mercury Business Awards 2017. The two categories are Small Business of the Year and Excellence in Manufacturing.
"Being finalists in not one but two categories for the Leicester Mercury Business Awards 2017 is an excellent achievement for the Company. We're looking forward to the awards evening in April and are keeping our fingers cro...
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The Company is currently looking for new employees to take on the following roles:Position 1: Panel Builder / Wireman - Previous experience requiredPosition 2: Trainee Panel Builder / Wireman - No experience required, in-house training providedWe are looking for team workers who display an enthusiastic positive attitude, can work under instruction or using their own initiative.Key Role Responsibilities:Building and wiring swit...
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CE Marking to IEC 61439-2 / BS EN 61439-2Michael Smith Switchgear Ltd are to CE Mark LV Switchgear Assemblies in line with BS EN 61439-2Is your current Switchgear supplier compliant and are you protected?Michael Smith Switchgear Ltd CE mark LV Switchgear assemblies in line with the harmonised European and British Standard for Power Switchgear and Control Gear Assemblies IEC 61439-2 and BS EN 61439-2.Low Voltage Assemblies marketed within the EU have to comply with all relevant Direc...
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Local business Michael Smith Switchgear Ltd has been awarded accreditation from Safecontractor for its commitment to achieving excellence in health and safety.Safecontractor is a leading third party accreditation scheme which recognises very high standards in health and safety management amongst UK contractors.Employing 24 people, Michael Smith Switchgear Ltd is principally involved in the Electrical Engineering sector, specialising in the Low Voltage Switchgear and Control industri...
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Michael Smith Switchgear have added two more highly prestigious and sought after accreditations to their previously achieved ISO 9001 certification.The Leicestershire based Company said the ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certificates, awarded by a leading UK assessment body, underlined the business' quality, environmental and occupational health and safety management credentials.The awards will set Michael Smith Switchgear above many of its competitors and raise hopes that the business will...
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Michael Smith Switchgear Ltd have fully passed an extensive testing programme to IEC61439 and are fully ASTA Certified. More details to follow soon…Michael Smith Switchgear are Leicester's leading premier independent LV Switchgear manufacturer.
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