The largest Independent UK manufacturer of state of the art fire safety systems, Advanced Electronics Ltd, has recently been named ‘Best New Exporter’ at the prestigious Fire Industry Confederation (FIC) awards.

From left to right – Andrew Corbett of Smiths Chartered Surveyors; Advanced Electronics’ Ian Thompson (Sales Director); Alan Beech, (Technical Director); Adrian Senior, (Engineering Director) and Ann Glews of BDA outside Advanced Electronics’ new premises at Claycliffe Office Park.

Advanced Electronics manufacture and market a comprehensive range of control and indicating panels, software and dedicated peripherals for use in Fire Detection, Smoke Control and Emergency Lighting Systems. The company also source and supply system components and if necessary, design and manufacture bespoke products and solutions to meet customer’s specific requirements.

Barnsley is home to the company’s Research and Development Team and has become an engineering ‘Centre of Excellence’. Through on-going investment in technology, facilities, equipment and staff development Advanced Electronics has experienced rapid growth and are now one of the largest manufacturers’ of its type in Europe with customers in 22 countries throughout South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

On going support and assistance has been provided by BDA and Business Link with BDA helping to identify the new unit at Claycliffe Office Park. The company completed the purchase of the 3,100 sq. ft. unit through Smiths Chartered Surveyors.

Andrew Corbett, Commercial Property Director at Smiths Chartered Surveyors commented, “We have been delighted with the response to the development at the Morston Claycliffe Office Park. With only two units left on Phase One the developers Morston Assets Limited are now turning their attention to Phase Two which will consist of a further 34,000 sq. ft. in 5 blocks ranging from 1,510 sq. ft. to 15,000 sq. ft.

Advanced Electronics are typical of the type of business we have been aiming to attract to the office park and we look forward to working closely with the BDA to make Phase 2 as successful as Phase 1.”

Ann Glews, Business Development Officer at BDA, added, “It is encouraging to see a local company such as Advanced Electronics make the successful move from business incubation space to the purchase of their own larger premises. This has been achieved through the consistent forward thinking attitude and innovative nature of the company resulting in their continued growth and success. We wish them well in their new premises and we offer the company our continued support.”

Alan Beech, Technical Director at Advanced Electronics, commented, “We are extremely pleased with the new building and the help received from the BDA. The new site houses laboratory areas for new product development, training and conferencing suites and the facility to approve products in house. The larger space makes for a much more comfortable working environment and will also accommodate future additions to our workforce.”

For more information on Advanced Electronics Ltd products and services Tel: 01670 707111 or visit there website www.advel.co.uk. If you require any assistance from Barnsley Development Agency Tel: 01226 784 451.

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