Telecommunications contractor celebrates 35 years with new Coventry office

A Coventry-based company is celebrating 35 years in business with the opening of a new office and a new appointment.

Active Communications, founded by Pete Jacobs and Martin Gardner in 1989, provides networking and cabling services across various business sectors in the West Midlands and beyond.

The company has broadened its offerings to include door access systems, security cameras, VoIP telephony solutions and comprehensive conference room setups for virtual meetings while continuing to provide cabling services.

Recently, Active Communications relocated to larger premises at Systems House on Broad Lane, Coventry.

To support this growth, Kevin Goss has been appointed as head of business development, and the company is also looking to recruit additional engineers to meet increasing demand in the West Midlands.

In addition to its 35th anniversary, the company is celebrating 25 years as a member of the Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce.

Neil Littlewood, membership & sales account manager at the Chamber, said: “Reaching 35 years in business is a fantastic achievement, and we’re proud to have supported Active Communications for 25 of those years. It’s great to see their move to new premises go smoothly, and we’re excited to see the company continue to grow.”

Active Communications co-founder Pete Jacobs said: “It’s remarkable to think it’s been 35 years since Martin and I set up this business. We had run a company together before, sold it, and in 1989 saw the opportunity to start something new. Back then, most of our work came from IT providers upgrading hardware for businesses, and we handled the cabling.

We’ve worked on satellite connectivity through Elon Musk’s Starlink network, offering a dependable alternative to traditional cable-based connections. Our clients span various sectors, including education and healthcare. Joining the Chamber has been instrumental in building our reputation within the local community. It’s not about immediate results, but about developing long-term relationships so that when people need our services, they think of us.

“We remain enthusiastic about growth and are looking for more engineers to meet the rising demand. We’re fortunate to have a dedicated team, many of whom have been with us for over a decade. Now, we’re seeking skilled professionals to help us take the next steps in our expansion.”