NEWS GB Controls reaches 50,000 milestone E
lectrical control panel specialist GB Controls has manufactured a nd installed its 50,000th
panel.
The company’s 50,000th unit, an evaporator control panel, went to FS W in Stoke in October 2019. The panel was required to maintain the correct cool temperature for storing cheese a t the Westry-Roberts Cheese Farm in Whitchurch.
James Hibbert, technical director at GB Controls said: “This milestone underlines the company’s longevity, manufacturing capabilities and i ts position at the forefront of
refrigeration technology. Our range of 400 standard panels allows us to help maintain a fresh and safe food supply chain.”
S ince hitting such a milestone, the c ompany has enhanced its standard r ange of panels to offer more features and variants and aims to continue to
grow following this.
GB Controls was established in 1 984 in Colne, but has recently m oved to a new purpose-built p remise in Nelson, Lancashire. The n ew premises encompass 8,500sqft of manufacturing and test space. The company currently builds 2,500 panels per-year and this additional capacity allows for future growth plans.
T he company has over 35 years of experience in supplying a variety of sectors with a wide range of electrical control panels, either from its standard designs or to our customers’ bespoke specifications. In that time, it has earned a name and reputation for its ability to deliver within strict deadlines, to a high specification whilst continuing to remain competitive.
GB Controls achieved ISO 9001 compliance in 2003 and continues to
maintain a certified quality assurance s ystem to BS EN ISO 9001. It is also a member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) business partner programme, demonstrating its commitment to promote and develop knowledge and professionalism throughout the organisation.
Since the company was first
founded it has faced challenges in the face of climate change. With energy efficiency being a major issue GB Controls has had to adapt increasingl y i ntelligent control systems in order to maintain the necessary levels of refrigeration whilst conserving energy. Similarly, like the rest of the industry, the company has also seen a c hangeover to lower Global Warming P otential (GWP) refrigerants.
T he company plans to soon release an improved, updated website, including a product selector tool for
customers. The company plans to soon release an improved, updated website, including a product selector tool for customers. It also has an ongoing commitment to staff t raining; GB Controls currently has three apprentices and intends to continue this strategy.
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