In the world of working at height in the UK, some clients go beyond simply purchasing a product — they become true ambassadors. This is the case with Alfresco Exterior Cleaning, founded by Mark Toovey, a company specialising in the external cleaning of commercial and residential properties throughout Oxfordshire and the surrounding areas.
Founded in 1996, Alfresco Exterior Cleaning was one of the first company in the UK to adopt the “SoftWash System” — a sustainable and effective alternative to high-pressure cleaning, ideal for delicate surfaces. Their commitment to quality, safety and environmental responsibility has always been at the core of their approach, as highlighted on their official website alfrescoec.co.uk.
DISCOVERING THE MZ250
Until 2019, Alfresco Exterior Cleaning relied on used machines and occasional rentals for work at height. Everything changed after a meeting with Greg Moore, UK & Ireland General Sales Manager at Multitel Pagliero. After an on-site demonstration, Mark Toovey decided to invest in a brand-new MZ 250, drawn by its versatility, compactness and user-friendly controls.
The platform quickly proved its worth, becoming a key resource that allowed the team to carry out even the most complex jobs independently.
WHY THE MZ 250?
Multitel MZ250 The Multitel MZ250 is an articulated platform with a telescopic boom, mounted on a 3.5-ton truck. It’s designed to deliver professional performance while ensuring maximum urban accessibility.
Here are some of its standout features:
- Max working height: 25,1 m
- Max outreach: 14,3 m
- Basket capacity: 250 kg
- Turret rotation: 400°
- Compact variable stabilisation, ideal for tight spaces
- Proportional electro-hydraulic controls
- Can be mounted on different chassis types, and driven with a standard driving licence
For Alfresco Exterior Cleaning, the MZ250 has proven to be the ideal tool for cleaning and restoring façades, roofs and complex structures in both residential and commercial settings. On larger projects — such as warehouses or continuous surfaces — the company often uses two MZ250s simultaneously to maximise coverage and reduce operating times.
“For our work, the MZ250 is perfect: it’s versatile and compact, so we can use it both in private courtyards and on large industrial sites. The controls are smooth and precise, the platform is very stable even at full height, and we can carry all the necessary materials in the basket. This saves us time and lets us work safely,”– says Mark Toovey, founder and director of Alfresco Exterior Cleaning.
As also stated on their website: “With its small footprint and 14 m outreach, the MZ250 is ideal for sites where space is tight, but reach is essential. It allows us to clean and restore every inch of façades, roofs and windows without scaffolding or disturbing adjacent units.”
A PARTNERSHIP LOOKING TO THE FUTURE
In recent years, Alfresco Group has enjoyed steady growth, driven by smart technology choices and a strong entrepreneurial vision. The partnership with Multitel Pagliero has grown into a genuine relationship built on trust, technical support and ongoing dialogue.
Today, Mark — together with Nick, Sarah and the entire team — not only continues to use the MZ250 with great satisfaction but has also become a key reference for professionals approaching the Multitel world.
“Mark is an outstanding promoter of the MZ250 and a great supporter of Multitel. Not only did he believe in our product from the very beginning, but he has also actively contributed to its success in the UK by recommending it to other professionals,”– says Greg Moore.
A collaboration born on the field, strengthened by trust, and looking ahead to new shared challenges.
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From left: Mark Toovey (Alfresco) e Greg Moor -Multitel
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