Horizon Platforms Blog

Category : Company News

Horizon Yorkshire Three Peaks Event

On the 15th September 2012 at 7am the Horizon Team set off on the 25 mile challenge covering three of the highest peaks Yorkshire has to offer. Shockingly the weather stayed relatively clear for us and we managed to catch some spectacular views across the Yorkshire countryside.

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Horizon Platforms – Yorkshire Three Peaks

It’s back on!

No backing out this time! Come rain or shine, our 18 guys will be taking on the Yorkshire Three Peaks. After having to cancel the last attempt due to terrible weather conditions back in July, the Horizon team are itching to get started.

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Introducing Sanctuary Zone!

Sanctuary Zone, Anti Entrapment device , Available at Horizon Platforms

A select number of large UK contractors are now insisting on some form of overhead protection being retrofitted to all Boom type Platforms in use on their building sites.  We are therefore delighted to announce the launch of Sanctuary Zone, a fully approved adaption that can now be hired to accompany all our Boom Platforms.

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Another Internal Promotion

It is with great pleasure that we announce yet another internal promotion here at Horizon. Tom Brook joined the company in August 2011 as an Apprentice – Hire Desk Coordinator (HDC). Displaying a high level of commitment and hard work, Tom has had a fantastic first year. He quickly picked up the skills required to become an effective HDC and at the same time pursuing an NVQ Level 2 qualification in Customer Services, which he will successfully complete in a few weeks time.

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Horizon’s First 5 Aside

The Wakefield Football Centre hosted Horizon Platforms’ first ‘friendly’ 5 aside match this Wednesday night.  Names were drawn out of a hat to make up two teams, the Reds being lead by captain Damian Edge, whilst Tom Brook took charge of the Whites.  Fourteen of the Horizon staff took part in all, each putting in a great effort considering the very hot and humid conditions.

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