Andromeda is becoming Schneider Electric
Mike Cluskey
Shredding sales director appointed
Independent secure shredding company, Russell Richardson & Sons Ltd has appointed a new sales director, Mike Cluskey to drive forward the company’s information destruction offering and reinforce the high-level security of its approach.
Responsible for a five strong team, Mike will utilise his 12 years sales experience to strategically increase the company’s sales revenue over the next five years by securing new business and generating growth within existing accounts. With over four years as a key account manager at a national shredding company, Mike has a firm grasp of the legislation surrounding information destruction and believes there are a number of misconceptions across the shredding industry that need to be addressed. He explains: “There is a vast amount of legislation that surrounds our industry, not least the Data Protection Act, however, the market continues to be defined by its by-product; recycled paper.
At present Russell Richardson provides peace of mind with security-led shredding services for a mixture of clients nationwide, from SMEs to blue chip companies including the police force and solicitors firms. A founding member of the National Association for Information Destruction (NAID) Europe, Russell Richardson adheres to the strict security standards set in BS EN15713:2009, the European standard for the destruction of confidential information and operates to ISO9001:2008.
Jonathan Richardson, managing director, Russell Richardson, concludes: “As we are an independent business, Mike will become instrumental in our growth over the next few years and with his experience of the procurement processes in SMEs, blue chip companies and the public sector we are confident he will be a real asset.”
www.russellrichardson.co.uk Tel: 0800 294 6552.
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Andromeda, the intelligent building control solutions providers, has announced that the company has been acquired by Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management with operations in more than 100 countries. The acquisition will see Andromeda become a solutions provider within Schneider Electric, operating across the EMEAS regions (Europe, Middle East, Africa and South America).
The official acquisition took place on 20 December 2010, and the period of adjustment since has seen Andromeda integrated into the Schneider Electric business model, as well as the appointment of several new staff members to join the company at Andromeda’s offices in Byfleet, Surrey. The coming months will see further transformations, as Andromeda becomes fully integrated into the Schneider Electric brand.
Darren Burford, formerly managing director of Andromeda and now LifeSpace Solutions VP, comments, “The last few months have been a very exciting time for Andromeda, and with new targets and a
vast pool of resources set firmly in place we
Darren Burford
are looking forward to continuing to develop innovative building control solutions for the UK and EMEAS markets under the Schneider Electric banner.” Burford continues, “Andromeda has enjoyed great success developing solutions for some of the UK’s most iconic sites, and we are thrilled that we can continue this work on a bigger stage, helping businesses make the most of their energy whilst creating exceptional environments to live and work in.” Jean-Christophe Krieger, LifeSpace Solutions Director at Schneider Electric, states, “Andromeda was selected by Schneider Electric for its technical pedigree and reputation for quality, as well as its significant market presence in the UK. The company’s mission moving forward will simply be to continue completing successful building control projects, with a particular focus on the airports, healthcare, commercial and education sectors in the UK and further afield.” Email:
sales@andromeda.uk.com www.andromeda.uk.com
SAS Direct expands with the opening of new depot
SAS Direct is pleased to announce the opening of its new 25,000 sq ft depot in Barking. Ideally located to service local contractors in the London area the Barking site is at the hub of new construction activity with the Olympic site close by. Alyson Malone has been appointed manager to head up the Barking business. Alyson brings a wealth of experience and 13 years knowledge of the interior fit-out industry: “I’m thrilled to be joining the growing SAS Direct team,” commented Alyson, “Barking is well situated to serve the construction demands for the regeneration work happening all over East London.”
The depot stocks a full range of ceiling
systems, partitioning and doors along with associated ranges including plasterboard and dry lining products.
With trade counter facilities at the depot, contractors can benefit from the extensive technical product knowledge of SAS Direct staff. Stock is available for collection and next day delivery ensuring projects are completed on time and to budget. Furthermore, to provide a full service to customers, a nationwide team of SAS Direct surveyors and glazing teams install glass for SAS International partitioning systems and other applications.
SAS Direct has four additional depots located in Leeds, Burgess Hill, Birmingham and Reading, where the Head Office is also situated. As part of SAS Direct’s steady expansion the company has recently doubled the size of its Birmingham depot, increased its lorry fleet, and added new products to its inventory.
www.sasdirect.co.uk Tel: 0208 477 9220.
Building & Facilities Management – September 2011
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