How this Sutton-based haulage firm has played a major role in helping to get London's Nightingale Hospital built

Sutton-based haulage firm Mitchells has played a pivotal role in helping London’s Nightingale hospital to be built and in getting essential equipment to front line NHS workers in the county.
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The company has turned its hand to transporting essential medical equipment and building materials to NHS distribution centres used to construct the new hospital – one of the largest critical care units in the world – a spokesman said.

It has also supported two major NHS suppliers in Nottingham and has moved life-saving airway and critical care equipment to hospitals and distributors across the UK.

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Managing director Richard Montgomery said: “It has been a source of great pride to support the NHS during this difficult time. Our entire team has worked flat out to ensure that medical equipment is getting to the people who need it most, such as delivering ventilators to the front line in Scotland to avoid any delays.

CEO Andrew Mitchell, left, with managing director Richard MontgomeryCEO Andrew Mitchell, left, with managing director Richard Montgomery
CEO Andrew Mitchell, left, with managing director Richard Montgomery
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“Our staff have been incredibly proactive over the last few months and they have even found the time to produce keyrings, stickers and coasters to help raise money for the NHS.”

“On top of all this we have managed to maintain a sustainable distribution business, keeping our suppliers and staff going during this difficult period. It is so important we make sure our team get paid and still have their jobs to come back to once things start to return to normal.”

The company was founded in 1968.

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