ROOF TILES ROOF ACCESSORIES TECHNICAL ACCREDITATIONS & POLICIES ABOUT US CASE STUDIES NEWS SEARCH Life Saving Investment Home » News » Life Saving Investment Russell Roof Tiles continues emphasise the importance of its workforce’s wellbeing and safety with the purchase of new life-saving defibrillator units for its three sites. Russell Roof Tiles (RRT) is the largest independent manufacturer of concrete derivatives in the UK pitched roofing market and employs approx. 150 staff across its two plants in Burton on Trent and one in Lochmaben, Scotland. A defibrillator is a medical device used to help those who have suffered a sudden cardiac arrest. It can send a shock or defibrillation to the heart to re-establish an effective rhythm. The important decision to purchase these machines was taken after one of Russell Roof Tiles’ staff sadly suffered a heart attack in the workplace and will vitally allow the manufacturer to save an employee’s life if such an incident does occur again. Through their investment in the new defibrillator units, Russell Roof Tiles is ensuring even more emphasis is placed on the safety of each and every one of its employees. This is the latest in a string of initiatives in place to put the organisations workforce first, starting with the announcement of the roll out of RRT’s first dedicated mental health and wellbeing programme. As interest in these life-saving defibrillator machines has increased after Danish footballer, Christian Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest earlier this year at the Euros football tournament, Russell Roof Tiles is proud to have made this vital purchase. Andrew Hayward, Managing Director at Russell Roof Tiles said: “The health and safety and wellbeing of our staff is an utmost priority for us and the three new defibrillators will ensure we’re doing all we can to support our employees. “We saw during the Euro 2021 football tournament, when Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch, the important role these life-saving machines can play in having a positive outcome when an incident does occur and that has been a real catalyst to purchasing these units.” Bruce Laidlaw, Operations Director at Russell Roof Tiles adds: “It is a magnificent moment to see Russell Roof Tiles purchasing this life-saving equipment and investing further in its employees.” Russell Roof Tiles is a leading independent pitched roof tile manufacturer supplying products for the top housebuilders and high-profile social housing and commercial projects. The company produces thousands of tiles every week that are used on roofing across the UK, for all the UK’s premier housebuilders and developers. Ask the experts Sample request form Newsletter signup Follow us on Regional contacts Find us About Us Case Studies Company History Accreditations News Who's who Products Concrete Slate Appearance Clay Appearance Stone Appearance Product Range pdf Technical Support Fixing Spec Fixing Spec Request Technical Data Sheets Estimator Sample Request Ask the experts Design Support CAD Drawings Accreditations Sustainability Overview Accreditations BES 6001 ISO 9001 ISO 14001 ISO 45001 CE Marking Sustainability Overview KPI Measures 2013-2020 Contact T: 01283 517070 E: salesenquiries@russellrooftiles.com © 2012-2020 RUSSELL BUILDING PRODUCTS LIMITED | MADE BY JUNO Terms and Conditions | Trading Criteria | Guarantee | Roof Finish Guidance Modern Slavery Statement | CE Marking | Cookies | Privacy Notice RUSSELL ROOF TILES IS THE TRADING NAME OF RUSSELL BUILDING PRODUCTS LIMITED Company Registration Number: 7685988 | VAT No: GB115885496