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ADVERTORIAL: PPE supplier doesn't want to profit from the pandemic

November 11, 2020
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ADVERTORIAL: PPE supplier doesn't want to profit from the pandemic

The impression of Covid-19 and the resultant restrictions have meant that many companies have needed to work arduous to adapt or have buckled beneath the stress.

One firm, born from the ashes of two companies that had suffered beneath the impression of coronavirus, has gone from a fledgling PPE firm to a longtime enterprise that’s making donations to these in want.

Manchester native Dave Mac, 49, and his friend-turned-business-partner Aidan Cooper, 29, from Southampton discovered themselves “with out a enterprise in a single day” because of the results of the present pandemic.

The 2 had separate companies beforehand however determined to take issues into their very own palms and be a part of forces to start out one thing that might be sustainable within the present local weather while additionally supporting others impacted by the pandemic.

Nightingale PPE has been making donations of PPE to native causes whereas discovering its toes, however made its largest donation thus far on Saturday, November 7 to Serving to Fingers New Forest. The donation of PPE value £1,130.67 was given to the group to help in its mission to assist households and people in want.

Use the code MEN10 to get 10% off every thing at checkout

Aidan informed us: “Me and Dave had earlier companies, mine was within the deployment of safety companies and it closely supported the occasions and leisure trade, clearly there was a giant knock-on impact when all of it got here to a halt.

“Our foundations are constructed on supporting native communities and which means giving one thing again to mentioned communities to make sure they will proceed the distinctive had work they’re doing.

“It is the least we are able to do.”

Dave, who labored in safety monitoring techniques, mentioned that his largest consumer informed him to “end up” what he was doing as they have been unable to maintain him on:

“It grew to become obvious that it wasn’t going anyplace. Companies went quiet, however you possibly can both sit there quietly and look forward to issues to blow over or you possibly can face the problem head-on. That’s what we did.”

Dave and Aidan met when training for deployment to Afghanistan

Dave and Aidan met when coaching for deployment to Afghanistan

Appalled by the mark up on PPE and the price-gouging of many PPE suppliers, Dave and Aidan established Nightingale PPE in Could 2020.

Nightingale PPE goals to offer high quality PPE at accessible costs and refuses to place up the worth of its merchandise as soon as VAT tax break on PPE has been lifted.

The duo defined: “We put our thoughts to it and did it for the precise causes. We considered how we may greatest serve our group and the way we may make use of our present consumer base and provide chain.

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“It began when our earlier companies have been nonetheless up and working. We wanted PPE, however you can solely purchase in bulk and every thing was so costly. 5 litres of sanitiser had been inflated from £35 to greater than £100.”

A donation of PPE worth £1,130.67 was given by Nightingale PPE to support group Helping Hands New Forest

A donation of PPE value £1,130.67 was given by Nightingale PPE to assist group Serving to Fingers New Forest

After shopping for in bulk the pair discovered themselves with extra provides and determined to promote it on at an sincere fee to companies that have been paying eye-watering costs:

“We began to get individuals coming to us that wished good gadgets for cheap costs and it simply constructed from there. As we go alongside we discover an increasing number of individuals in the identical boat- we’ve every day conversations with people who find themselves paying an excessive amount of for requirements.

“We determined that we weren’t going to profiteer from this pandemic.”

Nightingale PPE gives quite a lot of merchandise corresponding to facemasks, sanitiser, gloves, and aprons to people and companies.

Craig received a donation from Nightingale PPE

Craig acquired a donation from Nightingale PPE

While speaking to Dave and Aidan about their firm Aidan needed to nip out of the dialog as he was at that second delivering masks to a beauticians. As soon as he had returned the pair laughed about having one evaluation on their web site that mentioned their supply was with them in 22 minutes.

Dave: “As soon as I used to be sat there at 11pm at night time and an order got here in from the person on the finish of the highway. I used to be going to place my slippers on and pop spherical. I requested Aidan if it was too late to rock as much as his door. We determined it was.”

Aidan: “We’re simply so invested in it. Each optimistic evaluation on Trustpilot we learn, and it means the world to us.”

The arduous work has paid off for Nightingale PPE, and on the date of -publishing the corporate had 98 % “Wonderful” five-star evaluations on Trustpilot.

The 2 developed their work ethic from years within the army the place they met in preparations to Afghanistan. That they had each joined the military at a younger age and it was from that they realized to take challenges head-on and to look out for others.

Dave mentioned: “We’re all on this collectively, we’re all going by way of it proper now. Eleven of my child’s classmates have gotten Covid proper now. It’s not the time to be placing costs up on crucial tools for locations like faculties.”

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“We wish to make jobs in Manchester and Southampton, so we’re about to go reside on utilizing European-made supplies and producing extra of our personal traces of Nightingale PPE branded merchandise right here within the UK.

“We have already got our personal UK produced and branded ‘Nightingale PPE Hand-Sanitiser’ vary that has been so well-liked with our clients.

“You take a look at different enterprise fashions and there isn’t any care there. We’re humble individuals, we’ve had profitable moments, however we aren’t about taking benefit of the present state of affairs. Now we have one thing that our clients know is dependable.”

The 2 mentioned that it was irrespective of if their buyer is simply down the highway or throughout the nation, they’d obtain the identical quantity of thought and consideration.

Aidan mentioned: “It’s a private contact with a nationwide attain”

Dave swiftly teased his mate about how tacky that line was, however was additionally in settlement.

Dave and Aidan donated PPE to Craig's Barber Shop in Bolton- the barbershop provides mental health support in the area

Dave and Aidan donated PPE to Craig’s Barber Store in Bolton- the barbershop gives psychological well being assist within the space

The place can I get Nightingale PPE merchandise?

You should purchase merchandise from Nightingale PPE right here.

Handle: Unit 31, Basepoint Centre, Premier Approach, Romsey SO51 9AQ

Phone: 0333 996 0032

Opening hours: Monday-Friday from 9am-5:30pm

Web site: www.nightingale-ppe.com/

Trustpilot evaluations:www.trustpilot.com/evaluation/nightingale-ppe.com

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