Bournemouth-based Southern Contracts, which supplies commercial laundry, catering, and hygiene equipment, has been awarded SafeContractor status in recognition of its high standards in health and safety, compliance, and operations. Adam Elphinstone, managing director of Southern Contracts, said: "Achieving SafeContractor approval is an important milestone for our business. SafeContractor is a member of the SSIP Forum and helps contractors reduce the time and cost associated with pre-qualification processes. With more than 60 years of experience, Southern Contracts serves clients across the hospitality, healthcare, education, and marine sectors. Its technical team offers support with purchases, installations, training, and ongoing maintenance for professional laundry equipment.