News Archive

Monday, 20th December 2004
?1 million contract to start in January 2005
Gelder Group's Major Contracts Division has secured a new ?1 million contract to construct a new Surestart Children's Centre in Gainsborough.The Centre will be built next to the Bus Station off Heaton Street and will take approximately 32 weeks to complete. Works are due to commence on site on 4th January 2005. ...
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Monday, 20th December 2004
Gelder Group sign a ?600,000 annual contract with UK Assistance
Gelder Group's Insurance Repair & Renovation Division have signed up to carry out repair and renovation works for UK Assistance clients. The contract commences on 4th January 2005 and covers amongst others the Churchill, Royal Bank of Scotland, Direct Line, Prudential and Pearl Insurance Brands. The contract is expected to add around 300 new building claims per year to the existing 3000 carrie...
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Tuesday, 7th December 2004
Insurance Repair & Renovation Division wins National Award
Gelder Group's Insurance Repair & Renovation Division has received national recognition from Multiassistance for the way in which it deals with insurance building claims. Gelder Group are Multiassistance's largest UK supplier, dealing with over 300 building claims per annum for the company which is based in Spain and handles insurance solutions for clients in 13 separate countries. Pictured is...
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Thursday, 2nd December 2004
Award for Consistent Quality by West Lindsey District Council
Gelder Group scooped the prestigious Consistent Quality Award at West Lindsey District Council's Built in Quality Awards 2004. This was for the Company's consistent quality of building work produced on a range of projects throughout the district during the past few years. Pictured is Managing Director, Steve Gelder, receiving the award from Council Leader Chris Underwood-Frost. ...
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Tuesday, 30th November 2004
New wing of offices takes shape
New wing of offices takes shape....
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Saturday, 23rd October 2004
New Stores and Plant Workshop
Commencement of a £200,000 new purpose built Stores and Plant Building commences at our Head Office, Sturton by Stow on 25th October 2004 with completion planned for February 2005. This building will house the whole of the Group's stores and plant departments, as well as the garaging facility. On completion, the new building will become the management centre for the Group's 80+ fleet of vehi...
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Saturday, 23rd October 2004
Third Quarter Results
Sales in the third quarter were 24% higher than the same period last year. With the 46% increase enjoyed during the first 6 months trading of 2004 this means the Group has hit ?10 million worth of sales (equivalent to 2003's total sales) by the end of September - 9 months trading. ...
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Friday, 22nd October 2004
New land purchases
On 22nd October 2004 the Group completed the purchase of 8 acres of land located to the rear of their offices. ...
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Monday, 27th September 2004
New Orders
New orders during September 2004 amounted to a massive ?5.9 million and included, amongst others, a Design and Build 4 classroom block at Welton St Mary's School, a 5 year bathroom replacement programme for Linx Homes and 3 separate projects for the NHS at Lincoln County Hospital and Boston Pilgrim Hospital. ?5.9 million is more than twice the previous record for new orders during any one month. ...
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Friday, 27th August 2004
Record July orders
Over ?2 million worth of new orders where secured in July. These includes, amongst othersA ?1 million order for Lincolnshire Police to refurbish the cells at its Lincoln Station. A ?0.8 million order for Nocton Estates to construct a sports hall, swimming pool and accommodation block. A small but notable contract for Siemens at their Ruston Works. The Insurance Repair and Renovation Division signe...
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Friday, 6th August 2004
Half Year Results
During the first six months of 2004 the Group enjoyed a 46% increase in sales. Turnover to the 30th June 2004 is up by over ?2 million at ?6,455,000 compared with ?4,421,000 during the same period in 2003. ...
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Friday, 6th August 2004
Health and Safety
Health, Safety and Facilities Manager Tony Banks has recently passed his NEBOSH Health and Safety Certificate, obtaining a distinction in the process. Gelder Group has also recently been accredited under the C.H.A.S. Scheme. ...
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Friday, 6th August 2004
Appointment of new Senior Quantity Surveyor
Matthew Salton will commence employment with the company on 9th August 2004 as Senior Quantity Surveyor. Matthew, 34, will be taking up his position within the Major Contracts Division of the Group.The Major Contracts Division currently contributes around ?7 million annually to the Group's turnover. One of Matthew's challanges will be to increase turnover on design and build projects of which he i...
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Thursday, 24th June 2004
The flag flies for the Gelder Group at the Lincolnshire Show
For the first time in the history of Gelder Ltd, the regional construction company will have the opportunity of welcoming many of its clients and other guests to its stand at the 2004 Lincolnshire Show. Managing Director Steve Gelder explains that ?while the company has an excellent reputation for quality and service throughout the East Midlands, the growth and development of the company as a majo...
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Wednesday, 23rd June 2004
Gelder Group launches its new website at the Lincolnshire Show
Gelder Group launches its new website at the Lincolnshire Show on 24th June 2004. The new site compliments the brochure issued in January 2004 promoting the wide range of services provided by the construction company. The new web site was developed by the regions leading internet, intranet and extranet company Limelight Software Ltd....
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Saturday, 31st January 2004
A new look, a new name and a new brochure
In recognition of the significant increase in size of the organisation and the scope of services offered, we are pleased to announce a change to the principle trading name of the organisation to Gelder Group, effective from January 2004The group will consist of six separate divisions:-Major ContractsDesign & BuildSmall WorksNew HomesInsurance Renovation and RepairStructural SolutionsA new broc...
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