Smith Brothers are sponsoring the ACR Awards to celebrate achievements across the air conditioning & refrigeration industry, by recognising exceptional products, extraordinary companies and remarkable individuals. The awards will be taking place at the Tower Hotel in London on Thursday 21st March and is organised by Datateam, who manage the ACR magazine. On the night, 15 awards…
Smith Brothers (Leicester) Ltd and Air Plants Dust Extraction Ltd, parent and sister company of Smith Brothers Stores respectively, has finally changed the famous ‘wrong’ postcode which was leading everyone to the back of the building amongst residential housing. The original postcode was LE2 7PB and has now been corrected to LE2 7QJ. Finally, the…
Smith Brothers would like to congratulate LMB Mechanical Services Ltd, appearing in the 2017/2018 manufacturing and services Parliamentary Review. In recent years LMB have become very successful winning work in the mechanical and electrical market with them based in West Yorkshire. The publication spoke to the Managing Director, Andrew Bean about what they do, empowering…
It may only be January but already 2019 has seen developments with the relocation of two branches, Birmingham and Oldham, into bigger units. The modern larger units ensure it can meet customer requirements and service the growth experienced in recent years. With service at the heart of our operation, the increased stock level potential will…
The Aquatechnik Safety Multi-Layer Pipe Work System, exclusive to Smith Brothers Stores is now launched in BIM (Building Information Modelling). What is a BIM System? BIM is an acronym for Building Information Modelling or Building Information Model. It describes the process of designing a building collaboratively using one coherent system of computer models rather than…
With 2019 commencing, we are going to look back on our most successful year to date, as our turnover surpassed £100 million. 2018 brought us a lot of new and exciting changes for the business. Our first major development was the opening of SBS Newcastle, this expanded our depot network to 14, meaning that we…
IT’S CHRISTMAS!!! Christmas is soon approaching, please find each depot location opening hours between 21st December 2018 – 3rd January 2019. The majority of branches will close from the 21st December and re-open on the 2nd January with normal hours of operation. Select branches are open on the 24th December and re-open slightly later (than…
Smith Brothers held their first lady only event sponsored by Lowara on the 4th – 5th October, with staff, suppliers and customers attending a relaxing two days at Bishopstrow Hotel and Spa. It was a great way to celebrate the growing numbers of women joining the industry and SBS. The event started with a light…
Smith Brothers have achieved the silver FORS accreditation for the third year running, since upgrading from the bronze award. Overall SBS has held the accreditation for six years. The award is granted to our wide fleet of vehicles usually compromising of LGV’s, 3.5T flatbeds and small box vans. All our vehicles hold the status, meaning…
It is with extreme sadness that we must inform you that John Smith (3rd generation), passed away peacefully on Friday morning (9th November) at his home in Leicester. At the age of 86 he leaves behind his wife, Edna Smith, who he was married to for 61 years and his four children. John was until…