Sunshine & Strategy: The Apex Summer Staff Day 2026

 

Soaking up the summer heatwave with a hog roast sizzling away, Apex made the most of the weather, as the whole team came together for the Summer Staff Day 2026.

 

Apex Stainless Fasteners powered down for the day so colleagues from right across the business could gather together at Head Office for a day of updates, team challenges and more.

 

The day opened with a company update from the Directors, who reflected on a busy and successful first half of the year, and shared the direction of the business heading into the months ahead.

[Staff Briefing]

 

Managing Director Steve Forbes, under whose leadership Apex has introduced such staff days, commented on the success of the day:

 

"Days like this are a great reminder that our strength as a business comes from our people. When we take the time to bring everyone together, share ideas and build stronger relationships, it directly strengthens how we serve our customers every day."

 

Colleagues also took part in training from Martijn van Daal, Global HR Business Partner & Communications Director, who joined the team from the Netherlands.

 

There was a much-anticipated spotlight on Apex Innovate, our company-wide, employee-led competition that turns staff ideas into real business impact. The room enjoyed an entertaining summary video before the winners were finally announced.

Want to know who came out on top? Stay tuned - there’s plenty more to come on this very soon.

 

The afternoon brought out everyone’s competitive side with a team bridge-building challenge, with colleagues mixed into random groups from across locations. After a closely fought contest, Team Anchor Bolts were crowned champions.

[Hog Roast Lunch]

 

The day was rounded off with a hog roast lunch, enjoyed together in the summer sunshine.

 

Days like this are what make Apex more than just a place to work. Bringing every branch together to learn, compete and celebrate as one team strengthens how we work together every day — helping us deliver the best possible service to our customers.