Chesterfield firm engineers growth with premises expansion
A Chesterfield distributor of industrial fittings has expanded its premises and grown its training academy, after securing a six-figure funding package from Yorkshire Bank.
Industrial Ancillaries is a leading UK distributor of hydraulic, pneumatic, instrumentation and process products catering for a large range of industries including oil and gas, renewable and geothermal energy, chemical, aerospace, automotive, food and beverage, cryogenics, plumbing and HVAC.
The business has expanded its headquarters in the Markham Vale development, to add a new and improved workshop, increased office space, new meeting rooms, staff relaxation space and a fully refurbished trade counter.
The extension also includes two purpose-designed training rooms, where the Industrial Ancillaries Training Academy holds industry skills training courses. Managing director, Jamie Dennis, said staff training is a major focus for the business and an area he is keen to develop further. The Academy is also targeted towards clients, with a focus on working safely.
Dennis said: “Since purchasing the Chesterfield premises nearly ten years ago, we have grown our customer base significantly and more than doubled our turnover. We plan to continue increasing our range of products and services.
“The new extension has allowed us to evolve the training arm of the business. Customer courses are aimed at those working with hydraulic and pneumatic hoses at all levels. As a supplier of these products we believe it’s vital to encourage a high standard of health and safety.”
The funding for the new extension was arranged by Steve Wicks, Commercial Relationship Manager at Yorkshire Bank. The firm was also supported by the Bank in 2007 when it originally moved to its purpose-built premises at the Markham Vale development in Chesterfield.
Industrial Ancillaries is a family business which was established in 1969 by Dennis’s stepfather Ray Harper. The firm employs 43 staff.
