Author Archive: direct2u

Looking for Evie, Where Could She Be?

Looking for Evie where could she be?

This December, Direct2U is my playground They don’t know I’m here, shh don’t make a sound I’ve been playing hide and seek And if you find me, I could make your week A small reward awaits at the end of your quest Just look out for the code on my dress! Edit: Evie the Elf has taken over the Direct2U Network this month! She has hidden herself on our websites and left clues for us to find her. Here’s the riddle she sent us today: We’re sure she’s hiding on the Office Furniture website somewhere… Help us find her and… Read more

Thermal Comfort: Workplace Matting for Winter

Thermal Comfort: Workplace Matting

Thermal comfort describes workers’ state of mind when it comes to whether they feel too hot or too cold. Environmental, work-related, and personal factors affect thermal comfort in the workplace. As an employer, you have control over some environmental factors, such as sources of heat in the workplace and can influence personal factors (how much employees can modify their clothing to be more comfortable). Unfortunately, environmental factors (air temperature, humidity) and work-related factors (how physically demanding the work is) are harder to monitor and tackle. By taking special care in monitoring thermal comfort, you can improve morale and productivity in the… Read more

Weather Update & Website News

weather update and website update

Weather update: Britain will see a white Christmas according to forecasters. For most of us this weather update is becoming more and more believable every day, particularly after Storm Angus’ appearance this week. Many across the nation experienced 80mph winds and flooding. Although it’s still technically a bit too early to forecast Christmas weather, there’s several good indicators that suggest it’s possible. Storm Angus has left more than 1000 properties in the south west without power. The storm also left a lot of the UK battered with trees falling and ice dominating roadways. However, don’t expect too much snow to… Read more

Have you Heard About AluTruk?

AluTruk Sack Truck

Deciding which sack truck is perfect for your needs and workplace is a difficult task. Trucks and Trolleys Direct2U are here to help; introducing the NEW AluTruk range from BIL. When you choose AluTruk you can expect: Quality, Innovation, Service and Flexibility. Each AluTruk is hand built to order and modular. Why choose AluTruk? AluTruk provide high quality magnesium alloy die-casting; the alloy used is chosen for its high durability, strength and corrosion resistance, vital for manual handling products. Increased temperature resistance due to the material being less brittle Far more impact resistant then similar aluminium models With height to… Read more