Sales, service & repair of rebar machinery and machine tools

01.11 2010
Ex-demo metal-working machinery now available Exclusive machinery company Global Rebar Services, (GRS), has today announced that a wide range of ex-demo machinery is available at knock down prices. Customers will be able to make an affordable machinery investment, with prices starting from just £500. Managing Director Paul Smith explains, "This really is a superb time to pick up a fantastic deal. One of the items is a Milling Machine, a best seller, for just £2,000. To order this particular item new would cost £5,000." Paul continues, "In this current climate, many businesses simply do not have the budgets that they would like to update their existing machinery or invest in new. Yet running on old machinery could cause breakdown and production problems. Buying some ex-demo machinery, in superb condition, could help to improve profitability and enable businesses to diversify in to other areas."
01.04 2010
Peterborough 100 - 5 Counties Bike Ride Challenge City businessman and cycling enthusiast, Paul Smith, is working with national charity Action Medical Research, to bring a new 100 mile cycle challenge to the region. The route starts and finishes at The Marriott Hotel in Peterborough and takes in the best of the local countryside in springtime. The cleverly designed circular route, known as the ‘Peterborough 100’, takes in the five counties of Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire, Rutland, Leicestershire and Lincolnshire. Paul, who is MD of Peterborough engineering firm Global Rebar Services, said, “I first worked with Action Medical Research when I cycled from London to Paris last year. I found the event inspiring and enjoyable, so wanted to keep up cycling and supporting the charity. Action Medical Research is dedicated to improving the lifes of babies and children. With two small children myself, the charity is naturally close to my heart.” Paul continues, “I have put a lot of effort in to perfecting the route. I’ve mapped it out on the computer, cycled it, and even dragged the family round in the car. There’s some fantastic scenery and a couple of rewarding hills. I’m sure that everyone that takes part will enjoy it. Running your own business can be stressful, and I find cycling a superb way to un-wind. Events like these are great as they give you something to work towards.” As well as the 100 mile route, there is also a 100km route, for those who don’t wish to travel quite so far. Angela Hyde, Chairperson of Peterborough Committee for Action Medical Research, has been working with Paul to bring the event to the region, “If you are a seasoned cyclist or a recreational rider, the Peterborough 100 has been designed to make sure you have the perfect day in the saddle. The route is fully supported by great route signs, marshals, bike mechanics, back-up vehicles, regular drink points and a fantastic lunch stop.” “We organize some of the most popular and respected cycling events in the UK. Our 100-mile series comprises 17 incredible events. Our London to Paris bike ride is the largest event of its kind with five routes, all of which finish over the last few miles of the Tour de France before the Tour arrives in Paris. RIDE24 is a truly unique cycling event, cycling around the famous ‘Top Gear’ race track for 24 hours.” The Peterborough 100 takes place on 18th April 2010. You can enter online by visiting www.action.org.uk To find out about any group training rides to prepare for this event, contact Paul directly on paul.smith@globalrebar.co.uk
01.10 2009
GRS is ‘Ambassador of the Year’ for Sue Ryder Care Exclusive machinery company Global Rebar Services, (GRS), is celebrating after picking up the ‘Ambassador of the Year’ award at the 2009 Sue Ryder Care Big Wigs ceremony. The charity, which cares for people living with conditions such as Cancer, Multiple Sclerosis and Brain Injury, invited Cambridgeshire firms to take part in a corporate challenge that started back in April testing their business skills. Each Big Wig was given £50, provided by Norwich and Peterborough Building Society (N&P), and challenged to make it grow over a 4 month period. In total, over £12,000 was raised for the charity. Emma Long, Fundraiser for Sue Ryder Care Thorpe Hall Hospice said “It is breathtaking how much money the Big Wigs have raised this year for Sue Ryder Care, especially during a difficult time for the business community. All Big Wigs have worked incredibly hard to reach this total and it has been a pleasure working with each and every one of them. Sue Ryder Care – Thorpe Hall Hospice needs to raise £1million locally each year and so we are truly grateful for the hard work and support all participants have given. They should be so proud that they can help us help more.” Paul Smith, Global Rebar Service’s Managing Director, said, “We were delighted to pick up the award for Ambassador of the Year. As part of the Big Wigs challenge we spread the word about Sue Ryder Care wherever we could with our customers locally and nationally. We will definitely continue to support Sue Ryder Care and Thorpe Hall Hospice.”
04.06 2009
Fans of city machinery company Global Rebar Services, (GRS), attended a football themed party on 30th May to raise money for the Sue Ryder Care Big Wigs challenge. Suppliers, customers, colleagues and friends gathered to watch the FA Cup Final on a big screen. Over £350 was raised, which came from donations for food and drink. Managing Director from GRS, Paul Smith explains, “With the Big Wigs challenge, we are competing against other local businesses to turn £50 in to as much money as possible for Sue Ryder Care before the end of August. The football party was our first initiative in the challenge and we have turned £50 in to £350. This is a 700% growth in less than a month!” “We had a fabulous turnout for our first event and we are delighted with our start in the Big Wigs Battle. It is great to be supporting this very worthy local charity.” GRS has also created some ‘Big Wig Deals’ for customers. These include £100 off service contracts and 10% off water jet cutting work before the end of August. Paul continues, “People are keen to get a bargain, so the Big Wig Deals are being snapped up by customers. We’re matching these discounts and putting the money in our Big Wigs pot. We had aimed to raise £1,000 for Sue Ryder Care and we have already smashed that target.” For more information about the Big Wig Deals available at GRS, visit www.globalrebar.co.uk/Big-Wig-Deals.html or call GRS on 01733 560300. To support GRS’s Big Wigs challenge for Sue Ryder Care, visit www.justgiving.com/globalrebar
08.04 2009
Exclusive machinery company Global Rebar Services, (GRS), has launched a range of ‘Big Wig Deals’ offering customer savings on water jet cutting work, machinery refurbishments and training. GRS has joined other eager entrepreneurs in Cambridgeshire to put their fundraising skills to the test to raise money for Sue Ryder Care. As part of the Big Wigs challenge, 17 local businesses are battling it out until the end of August in a bid to receive one of five awards, including Entrepreneur of the Year. Emma Long from Sue Ryder explains, “The Big Wigs challenge is to take £50 and prove just how good an entrepreneur they are. We are not telling the Big Wigs what to do with the money, we just want them to make it grow and give it back to the charity with substantial interest.” The Big Wig Deals include £100 off service contracts and 10% off water jet cutting work. GRS will also donate £50 for every machinery refurbishment project taken out before the end of August. Managing Director from GRS, Paul Smith continues, “By taking out a Big Wig Deal, customers will be saving money and supporting a great local charity. The Big Wig Deals is the first of many initiatives that we’ve got planned. The entrepreneurial spirit in everyone at GRS is coming through and we are committed to raising as much money as we can for Sue Ryder Care.” For more information about the Big Wig Deals available at GRS, visit http://www.globalrebar.co.uk/Big-Wig-Deals.html or call GRS on 01733 560300.