Expanding hazard detection company Groveley Detection has relocated to larger premises in Dorset.
It now occupies a 5,000 square feet factory in Christchurch, which is more than double the size of its previous premises.
Currently with 20 staff, the company is currently looking to recruit up to five additional staff, spread among most disciplines.
Managing director Robert Bennet said: “We needed to expand our production area and capability, particularly for our new ultrasonic gas leak detector (UGLD), the GDU Incus (pictured), which we manufacture entirely in-house.”
Groveley’s Incus has the ability to ‘hear’ potentially deadly gas leaks even in the harshest of weather – its -55°C to +85°C operating temperature ensures functionality in the most extreme environments.
Robert added: “After years in research and development the Incus is now in the market and selling well in the oil and gas industry. It has allowed us to extend our reach globally and we have distributors around the world now well-established in their markets. With years of experience and understanding of our customer needs, Groveley knows its markets well.”
Groveley Detection recently announced record growth with an 82 per cent growth in annual turnover – and expects to increase its turnover this year by 25 per cent to £5 million.
It previously shared premises with sister company Groveley Precision Engineering, which also needed increased manufacturing space due to its own expansion.
www.groveley.co.uk Photography by Phil Dowding
