Paul Larkin, operations director, outlined what the Coalville-based business has done to mitigate the impact of the virus.
- We have put extensive measure in place and these are been amended where appropriate daily
- No Customers or Suppliers are allowed in the building
- Customer service and Procurement teams have been split into new areas in the building ensuring they are a minimum of 2m apart
- Laptops have been purchased and software installed to allow staff to work from home
- Factory floor staff are updated on a regular basis
- Our Quality and Safety Manager is now responsible for monitoring Government guidance and updating the team on a daily basis
- Orders remain robust in areas affected by panic buying
- Orders have dropped off in areas that supply caterers, pubs etc.
- New business is difficult but we are still having meetings with Customers remotely
- The Banks have been in touch and they are offering assistance
