Business as usual at Heatrae Sadia following fire
Despite a recent fire in an annex of the Norwich factory of water-heating manufacturer Heatrae Sadia, business continues as usual. The fire broke out one evening in September. However, the company has a solid contingency plan, and the main factory was closed for just one working day — with no significant effects on manufacturing, service or deliveries.
Paul Rivett, managing director, said, ‘As a leading, responsible manufacturer, we have a strong and effective contingency plan in place, so we are well equipped to cope with any incidents that could potentially affect our business. Following the recent fire, which was isolated to just one self-contained area, production was back up and running in record time.’
The fire brigade has praised the company’s evacuation procedures and response to the fire. David Ashworth, area manager at Norfolk Fire & Rescue Services, said, ‘Heatrae Sadia alerted the fire brigade immediately and evacuated night-shift employees swiftly and safely.’
Heatrae Sadia thanks its customers and business partners for their support and kind words, and apologises to anyone who felt they were unconvinced by the incident..
