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JCB Kicks Off Annual Christmas Toy Appeal To Spread Festive Joy


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JCB has launched its fourth annual Christmas Toy Appeal as employees unite to bring festive joy to local children.

 

Since the appeal’s launch in 2022, employees have donated almost 4,000 gifts for distribution to children and young people in the Stoke-on-Trent and Wrexham areas – with last year seeing a record haul of 1,700 donations at 15 collection points at JCB’s UK plants.

 

The 2025 appeal runs until Tuesday, December 2nd and the gifts will then be handed over to two charities - Stoke-on-Trent’s Hubb Foundation and the Wrexham branch of the Salvation Army - for distribution to local communities. Donations to the appeal are also welcome from members of the public at JCB’s World HQ at Rocester.

 

JCB Group HR Director Laura Atkins said:

“The generosity of JCB employees continues to amaze us. The appeal has flourished over the last three years and promises to, once again, bring festive cheer to local communities.”

Helping to co-ordinate this year’s appeal are JCB apprentices: Kitty Hulme, 20, of Newcastle-under-Lyme, Lewis Durham, 20, of Derby, Lucy Pepper, 23, of Stoke-on-Trent, and Will Jenkins, 20, of Stone.


Kitty said:

“It’s fantastic to be part of something that brings so much joy to children at Christmas. Every donation counts and helps make the season magical for those who need it most.”


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  • Writer: Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Nuse Online
    Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Nuse Online
  • Jul 25, 2024
  • 2 min read

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Sortera, foremost within collection, recycling, processing, and sale of residual products from the

building and construction sector in Northern Europe, strengthens its market position in the construction

waste market across Greater London by acquiring Reston Waste Management Ltd. Reston Waste is

one of the largest independent waste companies in South West London.


Following the recent integration and rebranding of previously acquired companies O’Donovan Waste

Disposal (acquired in 2022) and GBN Services (acquired in 2023) to Sortera, the addition of Reston

Waste makes Sortera the largest independent construction waste company across Greater London.


The acquisition is strategically important as it extends Sortera’s footprint into South West London,

enabling customers to benefit from an expanded service area, enhanced efficiencies and improved

response times, serving projects from residential to large commercial developments.


Mark McCleery, Managing Director of Sortera’s UK operations commented:


“We are delighted to welcome the Reston team to our growing Sortera family here in London. Reston is a very impressive company with an offering centered on customers and sustainability."

"This is very much aligned with the Sortera way of working. Their geographic focus on South London is a perfect complement to our current operations in North and Central London. Our third acquisition in the UK

allows us to continue our journey of creating the largest construction waste recycling company with a

focus on service, quality and sustainability."


Andrew Reston, Managing Director and owner of Reston Waste said:.


“This day marks an important milestone in the history of Reston Waste. I am confident that Sortera is

the best home for the business that we have built over the years and look forward to our joint future

together. Sortera’s values are very similar to how we have run our business, especially with its focus

on sustainability and customer satisfaction. This transaction ensures our legacy of excellence

continues.”


With the acquisition of Reston, Sortera continues its international growth journey. With a strong

commitment to sustainability and quality, Sortera’s ambition is to drive the transition to a more circular

construction waste economy across Northern Europe. Reston is part of Sortera from 11

th July 2024. This is Sortera’s 22nd acquisition since it was established in 2006. With the new acquisition, Sortera´s turnover will increase to over SEK 3.6 billion.


ABOUT RESTON WASTE MANAGEMENT LTD

Reston Waste Management Ltd was founded in 1998 by Andrew and Sharon Reston and has since

grown to become one of the leading independent waste companies in London. Reston operates from

two sites in Wimbledon and one site in Epsom, supported by a fleet of over 70 vehicles and

approximately 180 employees.


ABOUT SORTERA

Sortera is a leading company with a strong Nordic heritage within collection, recycling, processing and

sale of residual products of construction waste. Sortera provides solutions that contribute to increased

sustainability and improved environmental performance in all areas. With over 1000 employees and a

turnover of SEK 3.6 billion, Sortera covers the entire value chain from collection, sorting, treatment

and disposal. Every day, Sortera performs services that make a difference to the environment and for

thousands of companies and individuals in Northern Europe.

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