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Agreement for Inner Range to be
acquired by Anixter
It has been announced that an agreement has
been reached for Inner Range to be acquired by
Anixter. The agreement is expected to be
finalised before the end of June 2018. Anixter is
a Fortune 500 global leader in distribution with
revenues in excess of US$7.9 Billion and
currently employs approximately 9000 staff.
Tim Northwood, General Manager of Inner
Range Europe, reported: “For Inner Range
Europe customers it will be business as usual.
Inner Range will continue to invest in research
and development and produce world leading
products, and our European office will operate
in the same manner it did prior to the
acquisition. The management and staff at Inner
Range Europe will all stay on-board as the
company moves to this exciting next stage of its
development.”
He goes on to say: “This development will
have a very positive impact on our product
offering and support service levels. Should
anyone have any queries or concerns, please do
not hesitate to contact myself or your Inner
Range Europe Sales contact.”
Boston Networks announces PEL Services acquisition
Boston Networks has completed the acquisition of PEL Services as it accelerates its plans for UK
growth. The purchase of London-based PEL for an undisclosed sum represents its first bolt-on
acquisition in the drive to establish Boston Networks as a major UK group and a national provider
of integrated life safety, security and networking services.
In brief
The Fire Industry
Association has announced
that two new courses are
now available.
The new qualification
pathway is designed for
those working within the
fire detection and alarm
sector, to provide
qualifications for designers,
installers, maintainers, and
commissioners. The two
new units, Health and
Safety, and the Environment
unit, are available to book
now.
Hillcrest signs up for streamlined
services with VWS
The Hillcrest Group of Companies has
appointed fire, safety and security contractor
Video Watchman Systems (VWS) to manage
multiple services.
VWS now provides servicing and reactive
works for a number of Hillcrest’s components
including fire alarm detection, smoke vent,
CCTV and sprinkler systems.
Hillcrest contracts manager, David Conway
said: “We are delighted to appoint VWS as the
Group’s fire, safety and security servicing and
repair contractor.
“Previously we had over a dozen
contractors providing this service and it was
extremely difficult to manage both
performance and quality.”
VWS director, Graham McMonigle said: “We
are thrilled to be appointed as the Hillcrest
Group’s Fire, Safety and Security service
provider for the next three years.
“Over the course of the contract, VWS and
Hillcrest will work together to deliver
community benefit schemes which could
include work experience placements, class
training and assisting with charity events to
name but a few.
“Having previously worked with Hillcrest on
smaller contracts we can’t wait to get started
on this one to strengthen our great working
relationship.
Due to the large size of the contract, VWS
will be recruiting two engineers from the
Edinburgh/Fife area and an apprentice to allow
them to provide a more responsive service
across Hillcrest’s areas of operation.
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