Cambs Compressors is pleased to announce the successful retention of its service contract with Western Horticulture, based in Alconbury, Huntingdon. The win includes the supply and installation of a new energy-efficient compressor to replace a 20-year-old unit, ensuring the site benefits from improved performance, reduced running costs and increased reliability.

About Western Horticulture

Western Horticulture is a leading supplier of horticultural products, serving commercial growers and nurseries across the UK. Their operations involve processing, handling and packaging a wide range of growing media, fertilisers and horticultural supplies.

Compressed air is a critical utility in these processes — powering production machinery, automation systems and pneumatic tools used in manufacturing and packaging. Any interruption in supply can halt operations, delay orders and disrupt customer delivery schedules. For this reason, a reliable and robust compressed air system is essential to their business.

The Contract Win

Western Horticulture operates several compressors across its site. As part of the contract renewal process, Cambs Compressors proposed replacing an ageing 20-year-old compressor with a modern, high-efficiency unit. This upgrade was designed to integrate seamlessly with the existing compressed air estate to optimise load-sharing, cut energy use and boost overall system performance.

Despite competition from other suppliers, Cambs retained the contract by delivering value across key evaluation criteria:

• Servicing Costs – A cost-effective, long-term maintenance plan tailored to the site’s operational needs.
• Energy Efficiency – A new compressor designed to reduce energy consumption and improve system output.
• System Redundancy – Ensuring backup capacity so operations remain unaffected by a single compressor failure.
• Warranties – Comprehensive equipment coverage, giving peace of mind and protecting investment.
• Responsiveness – Proven track record for rapid, effective problem resolution, minimising downtime.

Outcome

By combining competitive servicing with a strategic equipment upgrade, Cambs Compressors has strengthened Western Horticulture’s compressed air infrastructure, ensuring it is fit for the demands of modern production. The result is an energy-efficient, resilient system that supports operational reliability and positions the site for continued productivity.