Engineers delivering KCom’s network expansion are being kept safe, smart and seen by businesses where they are working after a partnership with two regional firms was struck.
The Hull telecoms and broadband giant has agreed a deal with city-based safety wear supplier Arco and producer ProGarm of Newport, East Yorkshire. It will see more than 80 civil engineers kitted out with top of the range safety gear, including specialist arc flash and flame-resistant PPE.
KCom engineering manager Ben Hassett said the safety of his crews was paramount while they continued to deliver world class infrastructure across the Humber.
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He said: “I’m delighted to be working with ProGarm and Arco to give our engineers the best possible protection while working. It’s great that we have three local companies who are each leaders in their fields able to come together like this. It’s great for local jobs, it’s great for the local economy and, most importantly, we know that our engineers are getting the best possible equipment from trusted suppliers just down the road.”
The arc flash garments will protect the engineers should they accidentally hit electrical cables while digging and the brightly coloured polo shirts, trousers, gloves, dungarees and jackets will make them highly visible as they work on highway and byways.
Mark Lant, ProGarm’s head of distribution sales, said: “This has been a great project to work on with KCom and Arco and we’re delighted that our arc flash clothing will now be keeping KCom engineers safe across our region.
“We supply businesses around the world with specialist PPE equipment but it’s fantastic to be able to work with local companies that are both based in Hull and contribute so much to the local area.”
ProGarm is based on Dianthus Business Park, and has been manufacturing for the past decade.
Mark Baron, business development manager for Arco, a fifth generation giant in the city, and leading national safety supplies and services provider, said: “KCom and Arco have a strong relationship that goes back more than 30 years and our collaboration, alongside ProGarm, demonstrates local businesses working together to help KCom engineers get home safe at the end of every shift.”
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