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Industries we serve

Different sectors need different equipment. We have installed across most of the UK's major workplace types (schools, hotels, gyms, healthcare, manufacturing, professional services and more) and we know what each one tends to need.

Each industry page covers the specific concerns that sector raises during a site survey, the equipment combinations we most often recommend, and the kinds of customers we already work with in that space.

Schools and education

Schools have specific safety, durability and hygiene requirements that drive the equipment choice. For schools we usually recommend safe, robust mains-fed coolers in corridors and break-out areas, with a focus on encouraging students to refill rather than buy bottled water.

Gyms and fitness

Fitness venues have high-volume cold-water demand at peak times and need equipment that copes with continuous refilling. A common setup is mains-fed dispensers near the gym floor and ambient + chilled options near reception.

Hotels and hospitality

Hotels balance guest experience with operational efficiency. A typical setup is a mix of in-room refreshment, lobby coolers and back-of-house equipment for staff areas, all on a single service contract.

Coworking and serviced offices

Coworking operators need equipment that handles unpredictable peak loads and looks like a perk worth the membership fee. A common setup is a 4-in-1 in the main kitchen plus a bean-to-cup machine that copes with morning rush.

Healthcare and GP surgeries

Healthcare sites need clean, reliable water access in waiting areas and staff facilities, with hygiene compliance built in. Most GP surgeries and clinics we install in use mains-fed coolers in reception areas plus dedicated staff-room equipment.

Care homes

Care homes need accessible, safe hydration for residents and reliable refreshment for staff. For care homes we usually prioritise straightforward equipment that residents can use independently where appropriate, with controlled hot-water access in staff areas.

Manufacturing and factories

Manufacturing sites need robust equipment that copes with high-volume use across shifts and physical environments that can be dusty or wet. Most factory installs we do use floorstanding bottle-fed or mains-fed coolers in canteen and break areas, plus tougher units near production lines.

Warehouses and logistics

Warehouse and distribution centres need equipment for staff break areas and welfare facilities, sized for shift patterns and easy to maintain. A common setup is mains-fed coolers in canteen areas plus durable bottle-fed units near loading bays.

Retail and shops

Retail sites typically need both customer-facing equipment (for shoppers) and staff-room equipment (for the team). A common setup is a mix of bottle-fed coolers in customer areas and mains-fed in staff rooms.

Salons, spas and clinics

Salons need brand-aligned equipment that adds to the client experience without dominating the space. A common setup is elegant bottle-fed coolers in reception and waiting areas, with hot drinks served from compact machines.

Construction and sites

Construction sites need rugged, mobile equipment that copes with site conditions and serves a workforce of varying size. The usual approach is bottle-fed coolers in welfare cabins, with scheduled bottle deliveries.

Estate agents

Estate agency offices typically run high-foot-traffic reception areas with substantial team space behind. A common setup is bottle-fed coolers in window-facing customer areas and mains-fed dispensers in staff areas.

Law firms

Law firms balance client-facing reception and meeting-room areas with substantial team space. A common setup is premium equipment in client-facing rooms and high-throughput coffee machines in team areas.

Accountancy and finance

Accountancy and financial-services firms need reliable equipment that supports both client meetings and substantial team operations. A common setup is a 4-in-1 in main kitchens plus bean-to-cup coffee machines.

Tech and SaaS offices

Tech offices typically place equipment as a team perk and want premium options. A common setup is 4-in-1 taps with sparkling, high-throughput bean-to-cup machines and smart vending stocked with healthy options.

Creative agencies

Creative agencies value equipment that contributes to the office aesthetic and supports a coffee-led working culture. A common setup is premium bean-to-cup machines, 4-in-1 taps and well-curated vending.

Architecture and design firms

Architecture and design practices value equipment that matches their visual standards and works reliably for studio-style open-plan offices. A common setup is elegant 4-in-1 taps with sparkling and premium bean-to-cup coffee.

Recruitment agencies

Recruitment offices balance high-touch candidate meetings with substantial inside-sales team operations. A common setup is bottle-fed coolers for candidate-facing rooms and high-throughput coffee for the team floor.

Public sector and councils

Public-sector sites have strict procurement requirements and need straightforward, well-priced equipment that performs consistently across many sites. A common setup is mains-fed coolers in staff areas and waiting rooms.

Financial services

Financial services firms have demanding client-facing standards and substantial team operations. A common setup is premium 4-in-1 taps with sparkling in client areas and high-throughput coffee for the trading or deal floor.

Your sector not listed?

The sectors above are the ones we most often install in. We supply across most workplace types in the UK. If your sector is not here, the site visit will still uncover the right setup.

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