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1. Medical instrument manufacturer Surgical Innovation (SI) looking for a new facility in Leeds

   19 August 2013 2:17 pm Leave a Comment

   After managing to secure a £5.05m financing package from the Regional Growth Fund, medical instrument manufacturer Surgical Innovation (SI) is now actively evaluating three sites near Leeds for the development of its new facility in the area.

    

   As a news report on the matter has revealed, the future 58,000 sq ft facility will also incorporate a 10,000 sq ft clinical training centre and is expected to bring "significant operational efficiencies".

    

   Designed to optimise SI’s production capabilities, the future facility’s clinical training centre will also act as a catalyst for innovation enabling international surgeons to develop best clinical practice in new areas of MIS (minimally invasive surgery), use and critique SI’s latest medical device technologies and allow SI to expand its development programme into new areas of MIS.

    

   The centre will combine classic training methods of laparoscopic work stations with cadaveric and dissection facilities and a simulated operating room. It is envisaged that SI will develop one of the premier facilities in the UK that will support the growing demand for clinical training both from home and abroad.

    

   Given the highly sensitive nature of this facility, it’s quite likely that a very solid access control system will have to be implemented throughout.

    

   Access Control UK has an extensive level of experience in designing and delivering reliable, secure and affordable high-spec access control systems, capable of providing from one access control point to a multi-site network of scanners and clocks.

    

   Our security and access restriction systems are easily operated by contactless smart cards, which means that access is granted / denied instantly. Furthermore, the systems can also work with physical security devices and have no limits in terms of the number of employees registered.

    

   Additional extra features worth mentioning include two-factor authentication through biometrics, as well as the fast and easy integration with other systems. If you’d like to find out more about the access control systems developed by Access Control UK, just contact us, we’ll be sure to answer all of your questions and queries.

2. GB Liners to take up bespoke building in the Woodingdean Business Park

   14 August 2013 3:32 pm Leave a Comment

   Removal and storage business GB Liners is set to take up a new bespoke building in Brighton’s Moodingdean Business Park, in a bid to extend is business by enjoying more storage space.

   As a media report reveals, the company is set to move to its new 12,000 sq ft unit located within the 12-acre park by spring 2014. Property developer St Modwen appointed construction firm Primus to design and build this particular unit.

   Nick Kay, development director at St Modwen, said: "To be delivering a building for the national removal and storage company GB Liners is the culmination of eight successful years of developing and evolving Woodingdean Business Park into a strong commercial opportunity."

   Given the fact that the company’s constantly dealing with a variety of valuable goods, implementing a solid and reliable access control system is certainly a must, and that’s specifically where Access Control UK could really put its extensive experience to very good use.

   The flagship offering in our extensive lineup is represented by the Access Lite.NET/Enterprise.NET systems, capable of providing from one access control point to a multi-site network of scanners and clocks.

   The systems are easily operated by contactless smart cards, which means that access is granted / denied instantly. Furthermore, the systems can also work with physical security devices and have no limits in terms of the number of employees registered.

   Additional extra features worth mentioning include two-factor authentication through biometrics, as well as the fast and easy integration with other systems. If you’d like to find out more about the access control systems developed by Access Control UK, just contact us, we’ll be sure to answer all of your questions and queries.

3. Corn Exchange building in Manchester set for serious internal redevelopment

   9 August 2013 12:49 pm Leave a Comment

   The Corn Exchange building in central Manchester is set to be redeveloped by its owner, Aviva Investors, and transformed in order to house a collection of independent restaurants and food retail outlets.

   As a report in the local media has revealed, the owners decided to go for a complete transformation of its interior which would expose its Edwardian architecture as well as opening up the space inside. However, in order to achieve this, "substantial reconfiguration" of the existing retail units would be required.

   Simon Green of Aviva Investors said: "We have ambitious plans for this incredible building – plans that are supported by a clear vision. The refurbished Corn Exchange will provide an environment where the best regional and independent food outlets can flourish in this incredible building – a gastronomic exchange featuring at least a dozen new restaurants and independent food retail outlets.

   "Subject to achieving planning and listed building consent, it is anticipated the new scheme will be completed late 2014 following considerable and considerate refurbishment. We are committed to giving Corn Exchange the future it deserves" he added.

   The Corn Exchange was built in 1897 and opened for use in 1903, becoming a focal point for traders. It reopened as The Triangle in 2000 following a major refurbishment after the Manchester bombing in 1996 before reverting back to the Corn Exchange name last year.

   Such an extensive redevelopment should also be accompanies by the installation of specific access control solutions for most of the commercial units operating from the premises, and this is exactly where Access Control UK will manage to put its expertise to good work, given the fact that we offer an extensive level of experience in designing and delivering reliable, secure and affordable high-spec solutions.

   If you’d like to find out more about the access control systems developed by Access Control UK, just contact us, we’ll be sure to answer all of your questions and queries.

4. Hearing aid company extends to new base in Warrington

   5 August 2013 3:40 pm Leave a Comment

   Phonak, a company specializing in the development of advanced hearing aid solutions, has revealed plans to extend to a new 42,000 sq ft manufacturing hub in Warrington.

   According to a media report, the new base is set to become a European manufacturing centre employing more than 200 staff, with bespoke laboratories, production and logistics space and capacity for further expansion.

   There is also a staff restaurant, which will double up as a conference facility, holding up to approximately 120 people, plus a training academy, audiology room and meeting rooms.

   Phonak’s managing director Stuart Neilson said: "Warrington is a great place for us to do business.

   "This new facility for custom-made hearing devices will enable us to manufacture products for seven different countries around the world. This new move will be a very natural transition, as the company has expanded over last 15 years we have grown from one building to three.”

   "This new building will enable us to bring all of those staff together in one place and we will double our available space…. providing the space we need for our long term growth plans over the next ten to 15 years." Mr. Neilson added.

   Naturally, such an extensive new site will also require the implementation of a very complex, solid and reliable access control system, and this is exactly where Access Control UK will manage to put its expertise to good work, given the fact that we offer an extensive level of experience in designing and delivering reliable, secure and affordable high-spec solutions.

   The flagship offering in our extensive lineup is represented by the Access Lite.NET/Enterprise.NET systems, capable of providing from one access control point to a multi-site network of scanners and clocks.

   The systems are easily operated by contactless smart cards, which means that access is granted / denied instantly. Furthermore, the systems can also work with physical security devices and have no limits in terms of the number of employees registered.

   Additional extra features worth mentioning include two-factor authentication through biometrics, as well as the fast and easy integration with other systems. If you’d like to find out more about the access control systems developed by Access Control UK, just contact us, we’ll be sure to answer all of your questions and queries.

5. British Engines set to refurbish its Tyneside base

   2 August 2013 12:46 pm Leave a Comment

   British Engines is set to expand and improve its Tyneside base using an £800,000 government grant obtained from the ‘Let’s Grow’ Regional Growth Fund (RGF), a news report in the local media has revealed.

   The company will invest the money into its St Peter’s site in Newcastle, aiming to set a solid basis for the expansion of its BEL Valves division, a supplier of high-pressure valves to the oil and gas industry.

   BEL Valves currently shares the sites with another British Engines division, Rotary Power, that is scheduled to move to a new 150,000 sq ft base on the Simonside Industrial Estate in South Shields this autumn.

   Following the move, BEL Valves, that currently employs more than 450 staff, will have enough room for further growth.

   Given the relative sensitive nature of the activity set to be carried out at the Newton Aycliffe plant, installing a high-end, secure and reliable access control solution is really a must.

   Companies requiring secure installations can fully leverage our T340x fingerprint scanner, capable of easily reading the employees’ fingerprints to verify the identity of the smart card holder, providing total peace of mind.

   Additionally, the Access Control UK biometric access control scanners are able to work quite well with most standard types of internal and external electronic, magnetic door releases and devices. They can also be combined with standard smart card scanners, enabling users to mix fingerprint reading and non-fingerprint reading access control scanners on the same security network.

   Each attempted access on a scanner is logged within the access control software, allowing you to view and track employees’ movements across your site. Simple to install, each scanner controller can operate over Ethernet or standard network cabling reducing the number of additional wires needed.

   If you’d like to find out further details on the comprehensive access control solutions provided by Access Control UK, just contact our dedicated product team, they’ll be more than happy to answer all of your questions and queries.

6. New business park set to be developed on the Threemilestone Industrial Estate in Truro

   30 July 2013 4:48 pm Leave a Comment

   A new business park development on the Threemilestone Industrial Estate in Truro has just received a total of £3m in funding from the European Regional Development Fund through the Convergence Programme, a news report in the media has revealed.

   The Walker Business Park project will involve the creation of 36,000 sq ft of office and industrial units which would be the first speculative development of hybrid industrial units in Truro for almost 20 years. It is expected that a total of 132 will be created following completion of the development.

   A new junction layout at the entrance to Threemilestone Industrial Estate is also to be created using the grant funding.

   Rob Walker, director of Walker Threemilestone, the company managing the system, said: "It has been a long time with the planning of this development and we are delighted that we have secured the grant funding from the Convergence Programme. Work on the scheme will start in September and we anticipate completing the development within two years."

   The companies set to take up space in the respective areas will certainly require the implementation of solid and reliable access control solutions, and this is specifically where Access Control UK will manage to put its expertise to good work, given the fact that we offer an extensive level of experience in designing and delivering reliable, secure and affordable high-spec solutions.

   The flagship offering in our extensive lineup is represented by the Access Lite.NET/Enterprise.NET systems, capable of providing from one access control point to a multi-site network of scanners and clocks.

   The systems are easily operated by contactless smart cards, which means that access is granted / denied instantly. Furthermore, the systems can also work with physical security devices and have no limits in terms of the number of employees registered.

   Additional extra features worth mentioning include two-factor authentication through biometrics, as well as the fast and easy integration with other systems. If you’d like to find out more about the access control systems developed by Access Control UK, just contact us, we’ll be sure to answer all of your questions and queries.

7. Compound Photonics could up to 200 new jobs at former RF Micro Devices plant

   26 July 2013 12:08 pm Leave a Comment

   RF Micro Devices’ manufacturing facility in Newton Aycliffe is set to be sold to Compound Photonics, a US headquartered technology company, a deal that, beside safeguarding employment at the site, could also lead to the creation of up to 200 jobs.

   Compound Photonics will use the 53-acre site and its 50,000 sq ft semiconductor manufacturing capabilities to produce green, red and infrared lasers.

   “Compound Photonics will soon release projector products for mobile devices that are three times brighter and smaller than current state of the art,” said chief executive Jonathan Sachs.

   “To achieve these next generation levels of performance we need to vertically integrate the design and manufacture of the entire light engine. This acquisition will bring in-house the manufacturing capabilities for the lasers required to power these engines” the company’s chief also commented.

   He added: “The skilled and experienced people, the fab with its toolset, supply chain, mature processes, and a track record of high volume production are ready made for our laser production.”

   Given the relative sensitive nature of the activity set to be carried out at the Newton Aycliffe plant, installing a high-end, secure and reliable access control solution is really a must.

   Companies requiring secure installations can fully leverage our T340x fingerprint scanner, capable of easily reading the employees’ fingerprints to verify the identity of the smart card holder, providing total peace of mind.

   Additionally, the Access Control UK biometric access control scanners are able to work quite well with most standard types of internal and external electronic, magnetic door releases and devices. They can also be combined with standard smart card scanners, enabling users to mix fingerprint reading and non-fingerprint reading access control scanners on the same security network.

   Each attempted access on a scanner is logged within the access control software, allowing you to view and track employees’ movements across your site. Simple to install, each scanner controller can operate over Ethernet or standard network cabling reducing the number of additional wires needed.

   If you’d like to find out further details on the comprehensive access control solutions provided by Access Control UK, just contact our dedicated product team, they’ll be more than happy to answer all of your questions and queries.

8. Celtica Foods set to invest £2.8m in new meat processing facility

   22 July 2013 4:56 pm Leave a Comment

   Celtica Foods, an associate company of Castell Howell, will invest £2.8m in a new meat processing facility at Cross Hands Food Park in Carmarthenshire, in a bid to extend its business.

   As a new report in the local media has revealed, the company plans to merge its boning plant with the Castell Howell butchery department, which will involve the company relocating to a 37,000 sq ft purpose built facilty at Cross Hands Foods Park.

   The move will safeguard 49 jobs and create 32 new roles over the next five years and is supported by £1m grant assistance under the Welsh Government’s repayable business finance scheme.

   Brian Jones, managing director of Castell Howell Foods, said that: "Support from the Welsh Government has been invaluable in enabling this expansion project go ahead now in order to meet the growing demand, in particular for premium Welsh beef. We will double our capacity as a result of this investment, be able to introduce efficiencies and new technologies to meet that demand."

   Since we’re talking about a food processing facility that provides food for hundreds of thousands of people, strict access control to the premises is a must, and this is exactly where Access Control UK can put its expertise to good work, since we offer an extensive level of experience in designing and delivering reliable, secure and affordable high-spec solutions.

   The flagship offering in our extensive lineup is represented by the Access Lite.NET/Enterprise.NET systems, capable of providing from one access control point to a multi-site network of scanners and clocks.

   The systems are easily operated by contactless smart cards, which means that access is granted / denied instantly. Furthermore, the systems can also work with physical security devices and have no limits in terms of the number of employees registered.

   Additional extra features worth mentioning include two-factor authentication through biometrics, as well as the fast and easy integration with other systems.

   If you’d like to find out more about the access control systems developed by Access Control UK, just contact us, we’ll be sure to answer all of your questions and queries.   

9. Norbert Dentressangle set to open new distribution centre in Taunton

   15 July 2013 3:06 pm Leave a Comment

   Logistics experts Norbert Dentressangle have recently revealed plans to open a new distribution centre in Taunton for its specialist services operation, at some point later on this month.

   According to a report in the local media, the new distribution centre will house more than 45 drivers, warehouse operatives and administration staff, with further jobs set to be created as the business expands. The centre, located on a 1.5 acre site at the Crown Industrial Estate, will require an investment of more than £150,000 in redeveloping.

   The 16,000 sq ft site is to act as a regional hub for Norbert Dentressangle’s two-man operations which handle high value, bulky or sensitive items such as catering, vending and telecommunications equipment.

   It will also supply services for customers of the company’s day distribution and night distribution services and feature a regional training centre for specialist services staff.

   Around 30 vehicles and trailers are to operate from the site which is set to handle between 800 and 1,200 consignments per week. Mike Bridges, managing director at Norbert Dentressangle Transport Services, said: "The new specialist services site will ensure that the daily transfer of a wide range of goods across the network is more efficiently handled. Despite the current challenging economic climate, we are committed to enhancing customer services levels by delivering operational improvements and will continue to invest in our UK infrastructure to achieve this."

   Quite obviously, such an extensive development, will also require the implementation of a very solid access control solution. This is exactly where Access Control UK will manage to put its expertise to good work, given the fact that we offer an extensive level of experience in designing and delivering reliable, secure and affordable high-spec solutions.

   The flagship offering in our extensive lineup is represented by the Access Lite.NET/Enterprise.NET systems, capable of providing from one access control point to a multi-site network of scanners and clocks.

   The systems are easily operated by contactless smart cards, which means that access is granted / denied instantly. Furthermore, the systems can also work with physical security devices and have no limits in terms of the number of employees registered.

   Additional extra features worth mentioning include two-factor authentication through biometrics, as well as the fast and easy integration with other systems. If you’d like to find out more about the access control systems developed by Access Control UK, just contact us, we’ll be sure to answer all of your questions and queries.

10. Crafter’s Companion Coundon facility to get £100,000 investment

    11 July 2013 12:37 pm Leave a Comment

    Crafter’s Companion, a County Durham-based designer, manufacturer and supplier of craft-related products, has recently revealed plans to invest more than £100,000 to improve its packing and distribution facility in Coundon.

    According to a media report, this move formed a key part of its expansion plans over the next five years. Crafter’s Companion’s products are sold through retail outlets and TV shopping channels, as well as via an online platform.

    Crafter’s Companion founder Sara Davies said: "We now deal with thousands of product lines on a daily basis so phase one of our investment is about doubling our warehousing space. This will allow us to improve our packing, storage and distribution operation to ensure we always have products in stock and can get them to our customers as quickly as possible.”

    "As a huge proportion of our revenue is generated online directly through web platforms, the second phase will see major spend on our technical systems to streamline processes and ensure they are easy to use for our loyal end customers" Ms. Davies added.

    Any packing, storage and distribution operation should also feature a very secure and reliable access control solution put in place, and this is exactly where Access Control UK can put its expertise to good work, since we offer an extensive level of experience in designing and delivering reliable, secure and affordable high-spec solutions.

    The flagship offering in our extensive lineup is represented by the Access Lite.NET/Enterprise.NET systems, capable of providing from one access control point to a multi-site network of scanners and clocks.

    The systems are easily operated by contactless smart cards, which means that access is granted / denied instantly. Furthermore, the systems can also work with physical security devices and have no limits in terms of the number of employees registered.

    Additional extra features worth mentioning include two-factor authentication through biometrics, as well as the fast and easy integration with other systems.

     

    If you’d like to find out more about the access control systems developed by Access Control UK, just contact us, we’ll be sure to answer all of your questions and queries.