UK Enterprise Awards 2019

54 | SME NEWS - UK Enterprise Awards 2019 May19128 Best Professional Road Planing Experts 2019 With over 30 years of road planing experience, highly skilled qualified operators and a range of modern vehicles, Ward Plane Ltd is the perfect partner for those seeking road planing services. As part of our showcase of this year’s UK Excellence Awards winners we profile the company and explore how far it has come since its inception more than a decade ago. Since it was created by brothers Paul and Mark Ward in 2007 Ward Plane has flourished, and in the last 18 months has enjoyed incredible success. Drawing on Paul and Mark’s experience in the market, the firm undertakes all aspects of road planning, where the pavement or road surface is removed using a milling process. Planing can remove distresses from the surface, providing a better driving experience and longer roadway life. It can also be used to control or change the height of part or all of the road to control heights and clearances of other road structures such as: curb reveals, manhole and catch basin heights, shoulder and guardrail heights, and overhead clearances. Planing can also be undertaken to change the slope or camber of the road or for grade adjustments which can help with drainage. Seeking to offer clients the planing solutions that will meet their needs, Ward Plane provides a flexible, professional and reliable service whilst holding a stringent approach to Health and Safety. As part of this approach, the firm is an active member of the Federation of Planing Contractors (FPC), and regularly receives insight and information on the industry from the organisation, in addition to regular Health and Safety Policy and Procedure updates. The firm also undertakes awareness training for all staff members on a regular basis, and this ensures that it is ahead of all emerging industry developments and able to offer clients the safest, highest quality services possible. Alongside its exceptional client service, Ward Plane also demonstrates an awareness of the environmental issues regarding operating plant and heavy machinery and where possible tries to reduce the impact of its actions. This is particularly important in today’s market, as governments, consumers and companies alike are increasingly focused on environmental issues. This focus on sustainability will be particularly important as Ward Plane looks to the future. As the Clean-Air Zone initiative is coming to all major cities across the UK over the next few years the company will be looking to reduce its emissions. As part of this focus the firm has already started to take steps to upgrade its fleet to All ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs) and will continue with this over the next 18 months. Overall, this flexible, innovative approach will remain central to Ward Plane’s success as the firm looks towards a bright and exciting future filled with invigorating new projects. Company: Ward Plane Ltd Name: Mark & Paul Ward Address: Airevalley Business Centre, Lawkholme Lane, Keighley, BD21 3BB Telephone Number: 01535 444114 Web Address: www.wardplane.co.uk