Thames Freeport - Britain's Trading Future

[ 94 ] B R I G G S E Q U I P M E N T The uniqueness and diversity of the Briggs Equipment service offering has significant relevance to businesses operating within the Freeport. The Briggs Proposition (see illustration) not only outlines the offering, but more importantly how the company’s goals are achieved and the positive impact brought to bear on every aspect of customers’ business. Briggs Equipment is an asset management specialist that provides engineering services while placing safety first. Safety is of primary importance to those operating within Thames Freeport and, whether transporting large cargo or operating specialist machinery, safety is a priority for Briggs as a service provider, and demonstrating a commitment to safe working is crucial. Safety First is a business- wide approach that is engrained into the company’s culture and extends into the products and services provided. This includes working with manufacturing partners to drive relevant safety improvements in their product ranges, which ultimately benefits customers and their operating staff. The asset management aspect of the proposition is primarily based on the capability to identify appropriate, high quality solutions to meet customers’ requirements, and includes the support and infrastructure tools that Briggs has at its disposal. The in-house fleet management software and finance platform enable companies to derive the optimum usage from their equipment and tailor a finance agreement to best suit specific needs. Thames Freeport has provided businesses with the ideal opportunity to relocate their operations to an economic zone that delivers significant opportunities for development and growth. Briggs Equipment is proud to be involved with Thames Freeport and is working closely with other partnering organisations to deliver the necessary industrial equipment solutions and supporting infrastructure to ensure that businesses can thrive. A Hyster S9.0FT unloading a paper roll at the Port of Tilbury The Briggs Proposition puts the emphasis on asset management and engineering services, all built on a foundation of Safety First and for the purpose of keeping business moving