Hill & Smith | What Really Matters

It’s well known within the highways sector that Hill & Smith are at the forefront of suppling safety barrier systems across our great nation’s roads, as well as exporting across the globe.

But, what really makes them tick?

The quality of the product- it goes without saying- is a crucial part of their business. However, producing excellence isn’t only based on the finished product. Additionally, the investment in staff within the business and the desire to continually look at methods to reduce their carbon footprint as a product manufacturer are both further key features of being an industry leader.

Meet the team here (https://www.highwaysindustry.com/hill-smith-meet-team/)

Quality Manager Martin Peach is dedicated to making sure that Hill & Smith are one step ahead when it comes to quality control and environmental friendliness.

The company uses a world class framework by adopting and being BSI Accredited to PAS 99, the world’s first global specification for integrated management systems. The systems they use encompass one set of business operating manuals, documentation, policies, procedures and processes for all management systems to which ISO9001 Quality, ISO 14001 Environmental & OHSAS18001 Health & Safety are all included. Improvement programmes are implemented to continually monitor changes within the business environment and to what impact this has on the company and their people.  All employees go through an induction process and are encouraged by mentoring and continuous development throughout their careers.

Hill & Smith are continually dedicated to a green future. The environmental management team within the business is responsible for pollution, water management and the controlling/recycling of waste material. With a huge push on carbon reduction the manufacturing plants have introduced LED lighting incorporating movement sensors, also energy usage is continually monitored by ‘smart meter ’systems. In addition to this low carbon schemes have been implemented such as ‘Bike to Work’, and electric/hybrid company cars.

Hill & Smith are truly leading the way when it comes to safety which is paramount within the Hill & Smith Holding group as they have a drive to continuously reduce accidents year on year.

Hill & Smith have attained CE Mark certification for their vehicle restraint systems. The factory production control and notified body approval requirements to EN1317-5 ensures that the manufactured product will perform as was designed and tested.

As a vehicle operator, being FORS Bronze Accredited, Hill & Smith have systems in place to ensure they meet their legislative requirements, increase efficiency & reduce costs. These systems enhance Hill & Smiths credentials as a high performing transport operator enabling their transport to become safer, greener and more efficient.

External Support

One of the stand out features from Hill & Smith is the dedicated Xtratech portal, which provides clients with the ability to log in and download technical information and other documents for the Hill & Smith product range. This gives their clients the opportunity to access Hill & Smith documents anywhere, with the portal being optimised for use  on mobile devices, tablets Laptops, desktop computers etc . See more here:  https://www.highwaysindustry.com/hill-smith-xtratech-changing-the-way-we-access-data/

Hill & Smith’s pro-active approach to safety has led to them becoming active members of the European Road Federation, promoting highway infrastructure safety across Europe. Being part of organisations like this is a fundamental part of the Hill & Smith investment into knowledge and safety.

Visit www.hill-smith.co.uk for more information