Towmate Trailers, a leading manufacturer of trailers for the utilities and infrastructure sectors based in Colchester, has been awarded the Achilles Utilities Vendor Database (UVDB) Silver Plus accreditation. The company achieved an impressive overall score of 98%.
For the past five years, Towmate Trailers has been a key player in designing and producing modular, high-quality trailers. The company serves industries such as public utilities, civil engineering, plant rental, and landscaping, with notable customers including Severn Trent Water and Cadent Gas Ltd. This new recognition follows the launch of Towmate’s LaySafe innovation—a unique coil pipe trailer designed to improve safety in the utilities sector.
The UVDB Silver Plus accreditation is an essential benchmark for suppliers in the utilities industry. The Achilles auditing process evaluates companies based on several key areas, including environmental impact, sustainability, health and safety, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and product quality. The audit includes thorough reviews of management systems and on-site assessments to ensure suppliers not only have the necessary policies in place but also implement them effectively.
Towmate Trailers received high marks in areas such as environment, quality, and sustainability. One standout achievement from their audit was the recognition of their carbon-neutral certification system. Although not a requirement for the accreditation, this certification highlights Towmate’s proactive efforts in environmental sustainability—a growing concern in the utilities sector as companies work towards building greener, more resilient supply chains.
As the manufacturing industry increasingly focuses on reducing its carbon footprint and improving efficiency, suppliers like Towmate Trailers are expected to demonstrate a clear commitment to sustainability. Towmate’s modular trailer designs help minimize material waste and extend the lifespan of their products. Additionally, innovations like the LaySafe trailer promote more efficient and sustainable management of on-site tasks, reducing the manpower and vehicle power needed to tow plant machinery.
Steve Bradshaw, Managing Director of Towmate Trailers, commented, “Achieving the Achilles UVDB Silver Plus accreditation is a true testament to our team’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards in every aspect of our business. Our dedication to safety, quality, and sustainability is clear, and it is reflected in the high scores we received across all areas.”
Bradshaw continued, “Utilities companies typically look for suppliers with audit scores of 83% or higher. With our overall score of 98%, we not only meet but far exceed these industry expectations. This achievement reinforces our reputation for excellence. I am incredibly proud of the work we have done over the past five years and look forward to the next chapter for Towmate Trailers as a trusted partner in the utilities, civil engineering, and plant hire industries.”
