Welcome to the World of APPS Canopies
OUR STORY
Luxury Shade & Shelter Solutions
With over 20 years experience within the construction industry, APPS Contracting expanded their offerings to include a small range of outdoor commercial structures, administering commercial projects across the UK. As the demand for outdoor living increased within the domestic sector, APPS Contracting launched the brand APPS Canopies, separating the sale of Awnings, Verandas and Pergolas from the labouring force, allowing both elements of the business, to grow naturally within their individual sectors. APPS Canopies quickly became an established name, becoming well-known for product quality matched with outstanding workmanship, dominating the UK shade and shelter industry, off the back of reputation.
With many years trading aside of wealth of knowledge, APPS Canopies entered the prestige canopy market, forming partnerships with world renowned premium manufactures including James Robertshaw, Morvelle and the iconic Italian manufacturer, Giulio Barbieri, bringing their range of luxury shade and shelter solutions to the UK marketplace.
Giulio Barbieri in the UK
The APPS Corporation has been in partnership with Giulio Barbieri for over 6 years, utilising their product range to meet the premium requirements of clients. Working together, we have created a product line well suited to the British climate, creating functional outdoor space that can be utilised throughout the year.
“We’re honoured to partner with such an iconic brand as Giulio Barbieri, bringing their full range of prestigious shade and shelter solutions, to the UK marketplace. In a market which is heavily saturated with choice, the Giulio Barbieri name brings a product that can be trusted for it’s high-quality finish, chic Italian design and durability”
The Importance of Wellbeing
We are passionate about wellbeing both within the business and the wider community, with in-house policies such as incentivising staff to keep active, regular wellbeing checks and team building days. We support the community that surrounds us, gifting both time and finances to local projects, charities and groups, ensuring the success and/or the sustainability of each venture. In Spring 2024 founders Sandy and Tom joined the Pier 2 Pier Challenge, starting from Lowestoft, across varied terrain to the finish line at Southwold, raising vital funds for EACH East Anglia Children’s Hospices, a commitment they have made to repeating yearly.
Sustainable Business Practise
We consistently review our environmental impact, taking every opportunity minimising are carbonate footprint, from our carshare to 'cycle to work' incentives, which we strongly believe, should be common practise within modern businesses. We care deeply for the environment and align with community groups to support 'community garden projects' as well as local litter picking groups, donating equipment, joining group picks or administering our own picks. We work with our brand partners to incorporate sustainable living into our product range, resulting in the ability to incorporate solar PV systems into our outdoor range, creating a natural energy source for a sustainable future.
Special Recognition
We are proud to announce our cofounder Tom Gosling has been nominated for the BBC ‘Make A Difference’ awards, in recognition for his contribution to the local environment and wildlife within. Tom is invited to join the award ceremony at the stunning Peterborough Cathedral where he will be joined with many unsung heroes, all doing their bit to truly make a difference. CLICK HERE to visit BBC Make A Difference Awards...
Tom Gosling Stated:
I was humbled to learn of the nomination for the ‘Make A Difference’ award. I have given heart and sole to the betterment of our local environment and have made many friends along the way, therefore feel I have ‘got out’ far more than I have put in.
WHO WE ARE
Meet the Founders
APPS Canopies was founded by Sandy Adamson and Tom Gosling, the coming together of construction experience and client experience. They both share a passion for community and the wellbeing of those within, which is a passion integrated into every business decision, creating positive impacts to staff, clients and the wider community. Their ethos is that the business is an extension of their characters, taking the same approach with clients, as they would their closest friends.
SANDY ADAMSON
FOUNDER
Sandy boasts over 25 years experience within the construction industry, undertaking and project managing, within the commercial sector.
TOM GOSLING
FOUNDER
Tom boasts over 20 years experience within retail and customer service, with a passion for exceeding client expectations. Tom Gosling
OUR BRAND PARTNERS
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