The D&S Product Manual is the Group's key product reference and the 2021 version has just been released in its 11th Edition. Since the first version in 2011 the size has increased from 240 to this year's 428 pages which demonstrates the considerable expansion in the product range over the period. Of particular importance has been Dayliff products, notably pumps but also other items including expansion of the Solar and Water Treatment segments.
Unfortunately for the fourth Newsletter now COVID-19 disruptions continue but I'm pleased to report that though D&S's business is impacted we are managing and I am most grateful for the enormous support from all staff. We can only pray that the government's efforts and everyone's good sense will beat the virus!
The original iDayliff remote equipment monitoring and control platform was launched by the D&S Group in 2016 with a particular focus on pre-emptive maintenance for borehole pumping applications under service contracts.
This year marks an unprecedented period, not just at Davis & Shirtliff but around the globe largely due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Top of our mind has always been our customers. You are the main reason why the business exists and without you, we would not exist in any form.
Davis & Shirtliff is the leading name in water and energy solutions in Kenya. We spoke to Executive Chairman Alec Davis about the company’s work and values, and the importance of being a family business.
The M-pesa Foundation Academy is a ground-breaking worldclass co-educational residential high school in Thika, Kenya offering free education to talented but economically disadvantaged students from all over the country. Under Principal Les Baillie, who was one of the founding executives of Safaricom, the Academy has invested in extensive infrastructure including sports facilities comprising 7 playing fields on a 10-acre area.
The Tatu Warehouse project is the largest investment ever undertaken by D&S and is set to revolutionise the Group's operations. Located at the expansive Tatu City development near Ruiru, some 25 kms from central Nairobi, the 10,000m² building sits on a 5-acre site with room left for further development.