Equestrian Surfaces begins recovery after fire

Equestrian Surfaces is running at full production capacity and fulfilling orders despite a serious fire at its Burnley warehouse on May 29.

The Lancashire firm provides synthetic surfaces used in showjumping and last year won the contract to supply the British Showjumping National Training Centre in Leicestershire, where the Olympic team trains.

The fire, described as 'extensive' mainly damaged the firm's recycling facility, and not its production equipment which is located in Cheshire.

Tom Harper, managing director, said: "As it currently stands, we are still able to fulfil any orders and continue to carry out construction and installation works across the UK.

"I’m incredibly proud of the team, who have all banded together to show their support and have all been very encouraging during this difficult time. At the moment, we’re trying to stay positive and taking solace in the fact that no one was harmed.

"We are all grateful for the aid provided by the Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service, who worked tirelessly throughout the night in order to bring the blaze under control. Thanks to them, our clean-up operation can begin, and we can all look to rebuilding and recovering."

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