Sizewell C has appointed Suffolk Safety Solutions as its primary supplier of personal protective equipment (PPE) across the giant nuclear construction site.
Over the next three years, Suffolk Safety Solutions will supply Sizewell C’s growing workforce with essential safety wear, including hard hats, high-visibility clothing, and protective eyewear.
The company is a partnership between PPE and workwear specialist Mathias & Sons Ltd and Suffolk-based portable accommodation provider Portable Space Ltd.
Mathias & Sons is a key supplier to Hinkley Point C where a range of innovative safety solutions were successfully trialled which will now be replicated at Sizewell C, supported by complementary warehousing and logistics services from Portable Space.
Jason Mathias, Managing Director at Mathias & Sons Ltd, said: “This contract represents a monumental achievement for our respective businesses.
“As a result of many years of collaboration and innovation at Hinkley, we’ve developed a deep understanding of the unique demands of large-scale construction projects. We’ve used this learning to create the blueprint for a PPE model that embraces technology to enhance safety, wellbeing, efficiency and sustainability.”
Mark Dolman, Managing Director at Portable Space, added: “We’re excited to support these innovations at Sizewell C. Our partnership with Mathias will create jobs and apprenticeships for local people in Suffolk and help drive long-term sustainable growth in the region.”
Sizewell C has committed to investing £2 billion in Suffolk businesses during the construction of the power station. To date, £581m has been awarded to local suppliers.
At peak construction, the project will support around 8,000 jobs, with about one-third coming from the local area.
Damian Leydon, Site Delivery Director, Sizewell C, said: “Ensuring the highest standards of safety and protection for our workforce is our number one priority.
“We’re pleased to partner with Mathias and Portable Space – two well-established UK companies – to maintain a safe environment as we deliver this nationally significant project. This is also great news for local jobs and reinforces our commitment to supporting Suffolk businesses.”