GRITIT

The Best Business Awards are one of the UKs highest profile awards, and attract a wide range of entries from across all sectors – from large international PLCs and public sector organisations to dynamic and innovative SMEs. Commenting on GRITIT’s win, Andrew Areoff, Chairman of the Judges, said: “Nothing’s worse for business than an unexpected heavy snowfall or deep frost with the inevitable consequence of disruption…

“With a record of being at the forefront of technological advances, GRITIT has introduced an innovative weather derivatives product that gives customers a peace of mind and guaranteed pay-out without them having to claim in the event of severe weather. With sophisticated tracking software the company is also able to offer a more efficient service – another example of best use of innovation.”

Jason Petsch, commercial director at GRITIT, added: “GRITIT was the first business in the UK to focus exclusively on winter gritting and maintenance services, and we have developed a reputation as an innovator and market leader in this specialist field. Our aim is to save businesses money by ensuring they remain operational during adverse weather conditions, and by preventing accidents and reducing the unnecessary costs of injury.

“We continue to win awards in recognition of the integrated management platform we have developed, which covers weather, planning, execution and reporting. Our clients have come to depend on this system to keep their properties safe and accessible – minimising disruption and costs.”

GRITIT is the UK’s leading winter risk management company, providing protection for clients against the financial and physical risks of adverse weather.Founded in 2004, the award-winning company was the first in the UK to focus exclusively on winter gritting and maintenance services and has developed a reputation as an innovator and market leader in this specialist field.

GRITIT currently provides specialist gritting and snow-clearance to private and public companies in the retail, commercial, industrial, logistics and health sectors. This winter GRITIT will provide more than 110,000 service visits across the UK.

Over recent years, it has become abundantly clear that adverse cold weather can be detrimental to business. GRITIT is able to minimise this exposure by keeping premises open, operational and by preventing unnecessary closures.

GRITIT saves businesses money by ensuring they remain operational during adverse weather conditions and by preventing accidents and reducing the unnecessary costs of injury.

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