About Us
Recycling refrigeration is a specialist part of the waste and recycling industry
It is a rapidly growing sub-sector due largely to the implementation of the original WEEE (Waste and Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive in the UK, with that came the associated requirements for the recovery, reuse, recycling and treatment of WEEE.
At Sustain we partner with our clients to support them in being fully compliant with their cooling equipment recycling and certification.
Meet the Sustain team
Matt Davis
Matt leads the business in terms of growth and expansion, with overall joint business responsibility with Mark Clipstone.
Matt is a keen entrepreneur who prides himself on success and seamless business attributes.
He started the business in 2011 after running a successful logistics business, specialising in hazardous waste transportation.
Matt has been in the WEEE waste industry prior to the 2003 WEEE Directive and therefore, has grown DCS to reflect the current and rapidly increasing market and legislative requirements.
Matt has been accredited with the recognised WAMITAB qualification and learnt a lifetime experience along the way.
Winning the prestigious Fred Jamieson Award at 2022 RAC Cooling Industrial awards, Matt was recognised for his contribution, entrepreneurial spirit and passion for our industry.
Mark Clipstone
Refrigeration installation has been at the forefront of Mark’s career since he was a young man. At around 20 he was employed as an installations operative on the shop floor.
Since then he has worked his way up the ladder and now co-owns Davis Commercial Services.
Mark has and extensive knowledge in this sector and understand the process and challenges completely.
Mark heads up the installations department within DCS.
James Warburton
James has worked in Sales and Project Management since 2004, working within the Commercial Refrigeration and its Supply Chain since 2011. James has worked closely with Davis Commercial Services since 2020 and joined us in early 2023 as Operations director.
James is supporting and driving business development and operations in all areas. With a wealth of knowledge within sales and project management, process improvement and scalability are supporting the delivery side of the business.
James is also working closely with the Recycling Facility expansion plans, undertaking some key elements that will deliver exciting developments for Retails and the Cooling industry as a whole.
Claire Davis
Claire has been with the business since it was founded in 2011, and is committed to its success.
Having previously formed and developed numerous departments within the business, her focus now, is to drive the organisation forward through her people professional skillset. Claire believes the development of people is key to any successful business, increasing employee retention, engagement and satisfaction. Her aim is to support the people whilst ensuring the business grows and thrives within our brand and ethos.
Claire also enjoys working together with our executive team to develop strategies and helping to promote and develop existing solutions and services to clients.
Tim Porter
A seasoned professional Tim has had a notable 40-year career within the Engineering sector with organisations such as the Ministry of Defence, Hussmann Europe, Project First Engineering, Ryan-Jayberg and Carter Thermal Industries.
Tim has a passion for change management, steering organizations through complex challenges, in dynamic and unpredictable times and rapidly changing environments, demonstrating an innate ability to turn adversity into opportunity.
In Tim, we discover a leader who understands that success is a journey, not a destination, and who believes in the strength of unity and a collective spirit of the Team he works within.
Andy Hunt
Andy has joined the Board at Davis Commercial Services following a colourful and comprehensive career in the industry. The experience he has goes from Progressing Refrigeration Engineer to Sales Director, responsible for major end user accounts in UK and Europe.
Andy had key responsibility in providing turnkey design, supply and installation of capital refrigeration equipment together with a full installation and service offer to refrigeration projects within Hypermarkets in Hungary,Poland,Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Andy has worked closely with refrigerated display case manufacturers to develop a seamless factory to sales floor delivery and installation process in both UK and Europe.
DCS was delighted when Andy started working in partnership during 2018 and now the role of Non Executive Director in March 2023.
Tim Tyson CMIOSH
Tim started his career as an operator within the chemical industry, where he quickly realised, he had a more investigative nature.
In 2012 he put this into practice and began his safety career. Since then, he has gone on to provide support and guidance on several high hazard and highly regulated installations. Previously, Tim managed sites involved in Anaerobic Digestion and is well versed in Environmental legislation and the process involved in Recycling and Energy production.
Tim’s knowledge and experience has also allowed him to become a Chartered Safety and Health Practitioner with the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.
Richard Laney
Richard worked in the logistics industry for over 15 years before joining DCS. He joined the team at DCS as operations supervisor, quickly developing skills to oversee the recycling operation and understanding the business fully.
A couple of years into this role Richard was promoted to Logistics and Operations Manager and is an integral part of the business.
Richard oversees the general day to day operations within the business, troubleshoots within each department with in-depth understanding of processes and operational systems.
Richard also holds a WAMITAB qualification.
Wayne Denton
With a strong passion for landfill diversion, Wayne started his recycling career in the I&C sector, helping businesses to divert their general waste from landfill.
Wanting to take his career and passion to the next level, DCS’ ethics were a perfect fit and ideal environment to feed his ethical waste management passion.
Bringing over 15 years’ experience in business development, account management and customer experience, he prides hisself on the skills required to find the right solution for the clients of DCS whilst building on going relationships.
Robin Falk
With over 17 years’ experience in warehousing and seven years dealing with commercial catering equipment, from warehousing to overseeing large challenging deliveries, when it was time for a change DCS seemed like the perfect place for Robin.
Having previously worked with DCS in his previous role he already had some good knowledge of the business and operation.
Robin enjoys working in the Recycling Facility and leading a team to achieve a high standard of service.
Andy Lees
Having worked in the motor industry for many years and also in event hospitality sector a change was due.
The recycling sector and doing his bit to protect the environment became of interest to Andy as he joined DCS.
Andy has been with DCS since 2015. Every day has its own challenges which he thrive on.
With extensive experience and qualifications for various machinery plus qualifications with BESA, gas recovery, and becoming one of the facilities first aiders, Andy is an asset to the business.
Tiffany Kells
Tiffany has over 10 years’ experience in Business and Accounts. Gaining Level 3 qualifications in AAT.
Having worked in both industry and practice, it has given her a broad knowledge within accounts and administrative roles.
Joining DCS in March 2022, Tiffany has became an asset to the company and is enjoying working with the team.
Tiffany has recently had a promotion whereby, she will be working closely with the Directors and Senior management team at DCS, as a company PA.
Andrew Simmonds
Andrew moved straight into his Accountancy Training from School and has followed a strong Financial / Commercial career path for over 40 years.
Working mainly within the engineering sector Andrew has plied his trade and honed his financial eye for companies such as BAE Systems, Casella, Bachmann Europe and Stertil.
Andrew is joining the team at a critical time of expansion and growth, when a steady Financial hand is required on the company rudder, and a cool Commercial head to guide the Senior Team.