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Arco unveils new state of the art centre, investing in the future of safety innovation & training
Arco, the UK and Ireland’s leading safety expert, opens its doors on a cutting- edge customer discovery centre, marking a bold investment designed to transform customer experience and drive industry innovation.
This state-of-the-art facility brings together product expertise, advanced safety training, and industry collaboration under one roof. Designed to engage with customers and suppliers, the discovery centre showcases Arco’s integrated safety solutions featuring its independent UKAS and SATRA accredited product assurance lab with a dedicated space for product innovation.
CEO of Arco, Guy Bruce said: “We’re thrilled to open our new state of the art customer discovery centre. It’s our way of giving customers fresh inspiration and ultimate safety confidence day in day out.
As part of this investment, Arco has also expanded its training offering with a brand- new practical training facility, broadening its national coverage of training centres for workers in the highest risk industries. specialising in confined space and working at height ‘hands-on’ training alongside a multitude of classroom-based courses, this safety services centre of excellence increases accessibility to critical safety education.
With three flexible learning spaces, innovative displays, and cutting-edge technology, the discovery centre is designed to adapt to the needs of customers and colleagues alike, making it a premier destination for training, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing.
Now operational, customers can explore the latest advancements in safety, PPE and workwear, undertake training courses and receive expert guidance on product selection and development under one roof.
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facilities and smarter ways to engage with our customers, this is more than an upgrade
to our services, it’s a strategic shift in how our customers interact with Arco and how our safety solutions are developed, shared, and experienced. The future of safety is here, and this immersive space truly demonstrates the value available to all customers when they have the best in the safety business at their side. We’re looking forward to hosting our customers and partners here for years to come.”
Middlesbrough College celebrates official opening of £12m TTE Centre
One of the largest colleges in the Northeast of England, Middlesbrough College, has officially launched its £12m TTE Centre – a cutting-edge technical training facility that will equip the next generation of engineers and skilled professionals.
Renowned broadcaster and proud Teesside native, Steph McGovern, opened the centre on Thursday 20th March 2025, cutting the
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Steph, who is passionate about supporting young people in STEM, praised the TTE Centre’s potential to transform lives and careers. She said: “It’s brilliant to see this kind of investment in the Northeast. The TTE Centre is exactly what young people need – access to world-class facilities and hands-on training that sets them up for successful careers. It’s proof that the talent we have
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