mechan celebrates half a century UK rail maintenance equipment specialist Mechan has kicked off its 50th anniversary celebrations with a donation of £5,000 to a much-loved local charity. Following the success of its charity initiative, Mechan has pledged to continue supporting Sheffield Children’s Hospital throughout 2019. Financial Director Zahir Altaf said: “We are very lucky to have this wonderful resource on our doorstep. Many of my colleagues have used its services over the years and it was, therefore, our pleasure to mark 50 successful years by raising much needed funds to support its hugely important work.”
Cheque handover with Children's Hospital Charity
The Sheffield manufacturer handed over the proceeds of its fundraising to the city’s Children’s Hospital at a recent open day to mark its half century. Alison Riley from The Children’s Hospital Charity joined staff, professional partners and key clients at Mechan’s 50th anniversary open day, where she was presented with the cheque. A number of events were arranged by the firm to raise funds, whilst clients, suppliers and its parent companies also provided donations.
The open day gave guests a unique behind-the-scenes look at the firm’s workshop, highlighting how the highly specialised products it supplies are created. This included a chance to appreciate the sheer size of Mechan’s flagship jacks up close and an overview of a bespoke traverser currently in production for a Northern England depot. Mechan were also joined by the Sheffield Chamber’s president Steve Manley, and their account manager Sarah Briggs who were eager to learn more about what the Sheffield business does. 78
Mechan was founded in 1969 to serve Sheffield’s dominant steel
CIM CEO and Mechan Chairman Alain Lovambac’s speech