Summit Platforms raises £8,133 for Edward’s Trust, A specialist bereavement support for parents, children and young people
Summit Platforms has raised an impressive £8,133 for Edward’s Trust, its 2026 charity partner, through a series of team mountain challenges and equipment hire. The final total represents 155% of the original fundraising target, a result the Summit Platforms team says reflects the generosity of customers, colleagues, partners and supporters across the UK. Earlier this year, Summit Platforms announced Edward’s Trust as its official charity partner for 2026. The Birmingham-based......
Summit Platforms Enhances Fleet to Support Operational Efficiency
Summit Platforms has continued to modernise its national fleet with the addition of four new Volvo FM 8x2 rigid trucks, further strengthening its transport capabilities across the UK. The new vehicles have been strategically allocated to depots in Birmingham, London East, Newcastle, and Portsmouth, ensuring enhanced coverage and improved service responsiveness for customers across key regions. Each truck is specified with a Volvo 13-litre 460hp engine and fitted with a Sterling GP......
Apprenticeship Success - Five Engineers Qualify at Summit Platforms
Summit Platforms is celebrating the success of five apprentices who have now qualified as engineers, reinforcing the company’s commitment to developing skilled talent and delivering the highest standards of customer service. The newly qualified engineers completed their apprenticeships at Summit Platforms’ depot network across the UK, combining hands-on experience alongside experienced engineers with technical training at college to build the knowledge and expertise required for their......
Summit Platforms Conquers Snowdon in Support of Edward’s Trust
Boots On! Excited and ready to roll On Thursday 11th June, despite very tough weather conditions including heavy rain and fog at the summit, the team made it to the top of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) together in a challenging but brilliant hike. The team included members from each of our 10 locations, from Glasgow to Portsmouth, coming together to take on the challenge as one. This proud moment for Summit Platforms marked a great day in the mountains for a fantastic cause - Edward’s Trust, our......
Summit Platforms Announces Edward’s Trust as 2026 Charity Partner
Team Snowdon challenge and specially branded JCB scissor lift to raise funds for local bereavement charity At Summit Platforms, we’re committed to supporting causes that have a real and meaningful impact within our local community. We’re proud to announce that for 2026, we have chosen Edward’s Trust as our official charity partner. Edward’s Trust is a West Midlands–based charity that provides vital support to bereaved children, young people, and parents.......
Summit Platforms Newcastle Gains IPAF PAL+ Accreditation, Expanding Advanced Training to the North East
Summit Platforms is pleased to announce that its Newcastle depot has been officially accredited to deliver IPAF PAL+ training, joining the East Midlands depot in offering this advanced, industry-recognised course. The accreditation enables customers across the North East to access enhanced powered access training designed for operators working in complex or high-risk environments. The IPAF PAL+ (Powered Access Licence Plus) programme builds on the standard IPAF operator training,......
