An Update from EBC Brakes – 4th November, 2020

We would like to reassure all of our customers that we will remain open and operating as normal during lockdown, in line with Government guidance, as we have throughout the pandemic.

We continue to follow guidance from the Government and Public Health England to keep our employees, customers, contractors and visitors safe by requiring all visitors to site to wear a face covering on entering our premises. All visitors are required to complete a questionnaire in order that we can evaluate any potential risk and where necessary we may deny access to site.

Our employees are encouraged to wash their hands thoroughly and to use hand sanitiser, where available. We continue to strictly follow social distancing guidelines wherever possible, maintaining 2 metres between our colleagues and our visitors. We have spaced out our office furniture to accommodate the required 2 metres of social distance between our office-based employees. We also require employees to wear face coverings when away from their workplace.

Any employee with coronavirus symptoms or a family member showing symptoms is supported to isolate at home in line with government guidance to protect our people and visitors. Normal business operations will continue at all sites. In line with government advice, we are making use of virtual technology where possible as an alternative to face to face meetings.

As a British-manufacturer with the majority of our products made at our own sites, we are fortunate to be able to maintain good stock levels in order to meet the demand of our customers during this difficult time.

An Update from EBC Brakes – How We Are Keeping Our Employees and Visitors Safe Through Covid-19 – 21st September, 2020

To reassure our employees, contractors and visitors, we are continuing to put their safety first by taking the following action:

• Follow all Government and Public Health England guidelines as and when issued;
• Social distancing of 2 metres implemented and regularly observed on site. All manufacturing and office areas have been measured out and have more than the required amount of space to enable the company to safely implement social distancing guidance;
• Thermal scanning of everyone entering site recorded daily without exception;
• All employees enter through the same entrance, maintaining social distancing at all times. One-way flow at entrance and exit points has been introduced;
• Regular updates for employees on company actions taken through email, notice boards and team briefings;
• Vulnerable employees identified, shielding or self-isolating where necessary in line with Government advice;
• Increased amount of hand sanitisers in each department and enforced use of sanitiser when entering/leaving each department;
• Restrictions on contractors required to attend site, thermal scanning and hand sanitising undertaken at security gatehouse; pre-authorisation essential for visitors taking into account any travel from high risk areas;
• No contractors allowed on site without prior approval from CEO;
• No visitors to site without approval by CEO;
• Internal and external meetings via Skype or telephone where possible;
• Staggered break/lunch times to avoid social gathering;
• Extra cleaning of canteen areas, toilets and door furniture;
• Lone worker areas created by absence of employees are monitored by CCTV/security personnel, additional daily walk-through carried out by Management;
• Furloughing of employees who are shielding once identified by NHS as vulnerable people;
• Routine questionnaires to reinforce the regulations and monitor employees travelling to and from restricted areas and countries;
• Ensuring where appropriate employees quarantine when they have travelled from a country outside of the allowed corridors.

An Update from EBC Brakes – How We Are Keeping Our Employees Safe Through Covid-19 – July 23rd, 2020

To continue safeguarding our employees, contractors and visitors, we have taken the decision to continue observing social distancing of 2 metres across all company sites.

Any employee who shows any symptoms will be referred for testing and will not be allowed to return to site until either a negative test result has been received or until after isolation for the government recommended time. In the event of a positive test, we will refer anyone who may be at risk for testing.

All actions introduced in May 2020 remain in place.

Covid-19 Update – May 27th, 2020

The safety of our employees and those around us is our top priority, we continue to closely monitor Covid-19 developments and adjust our approach according to government guidance.

Actions Taken to Safeguard All Employees, Contractors and Visitors

• Follow all Government and Public Health England guidelines as and when issued;
• Social distancing of 2 metres implemented and regularly observed on site. All manufacturing and office areas have been measured out and have more than the required amount of space to enable the company to safely implement social distancing guidance;
• Thermal scanning of everyone entering site recorded daily without exception;
• All employees enter through the same entrance, maintaining social distancing at all times. One-way flow at entrance and exit points has been introduced;
• Regular updates for employees on company actions taken through email, notice boards and team briefings;
• Vulnerable employees identified, homeworking where possible, shielding or self-isolating where necessary in line with Government advice;
• Increased amount of hand sanitisers in each department and enforced use of sanitiser when entering/leaving each department;
• Homeworking for employees able to work from home, supported with DSE training and contact with Senior Managers to aid in mental health protections;
• Restrictions on contractors required to attend site, thermal scanning and hand sanitising undertaken at security gatehouse;
• No contractors allowed on site without prior approval from CEO;
• No visitors to site without approval by CEO;
• Internal and external meetings via Skype or telephone where possible;
• Staggered break/lunch times to avoid social gathering;
• Extra cleaning of canteen areas, toilets and door furniture;
• Lone worker areas created by absence of employees are monitored by CCTV/security personnel, additional daily walk through carried out by Management;
• Furloughing of employees who are shielding once identified by NHS as vulnerable people;
• ALL essential business travel has been suspended.

Covid-19 Update – April 13th, 2020

EBC Brakes returns to full-speed manufacture after the Easter break (14th April).

Protecting our jobs with world-class hygiene and staff protection, for Great British- and American- made products.

How EBC Brakes is Responding to the Coronavirus – Updated March 27th, 2020

We are taking the impact of the Covid-19 virus very seriously and we are doing everything in our power to ensure continuity of supply and to minimise disruption. That being said, EBC Brakes is still very much open for business and with our shipping partners, we are still able to ship to almost all affected countries. However, this situation is changing daily.

Our factories are still fully operational and we are also very fortunate to have very good stock levels in our distribution centres in Northampton, UK and Las Vegas, USA. Whilst we have taken every possible precaution to protect our staff and our own families to minimise the spread of the Covid-19 virus, we have made the decision to do even more.

Therefore, at the end of our usual business closure hours on Friday 3rd April (UK and USA offices) all EBC Brakes facilities will close temporarily for an extended Easter break.

We plan to resume normal business hours on Tuesday 14th April.

From everyone at EBC, we thank you for your understanding and support.

Take care.

James Hallett
Chief Executive Officer
Date: 27th March 2020

How EBC Brakes is Responding to the Coronavirus – March 23rd, 2020

Applies to EBC Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries (Freeman Automotive (UK) Ltd, European Friction Industries Ltd, EBC Brakes Direct and ACFI)

In the wake of the Coronavirus, our highest priority is to do our part to help ensure the health and safety of our employees and customers.

Here’s what you can expect from us:

• Compliance with all government regulations and health safety and guidelines related to the containment of Coronavirus.
• Careful guidance and information being provided to our staff to review the best ways to prevent the spread of infection, based on guidelines from the World Health Organization (WHO). These include:
  • Cleaning your hands often. If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
  • Cover coughs and sneezes.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Stay home if you are sick, unless you seek medical care.
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces.
  • If an employee experiences symptoms such as fever or respiratory infection, they are required to seek medical treatment immediately.

How will EBC Brakes respond to constantly changing circumstances?
We are developing contingency plans to continue operating for as long as possible and of course, we will comply with all government regulations and guidelines related to the containment of the Coronavirus.

What measures is EBC Brakes taking to prevent the spread of infection?
EBC Brakes staff across the globe will continue to follow guidance on the best methods to prevent the spread of infection in accordance with recommendations provided by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and health authorities within all countries that we operate around the world.

Are you still able to purchase EBC Brakes?
Many of our international distributors are still operating, please check their individual websites or contact them directly for further information. Our ecommerce website, www.ebcbrakesdirect.com, continues to operate for the time being. Orders are delivered by UPS who have been designated critical infrastructure by governments and will continue to pick up and deliver.

Is it safe to receive a package from EBC Brakes?
The World Health Organisation (WHO) have stated that the likelihood of novel Coronavirus contaminating cardboard or other shipping containers is low.

This page will be updated regularly as circumstances change.

James Hallett
Chief Executive Officer
Date: 23rd March 2020