Expert help and solutions at hand UK-based labelling solutions manufacturer Silver Fox has a history and experience of working on major projects. This is backed up by its continued investment in Research and Development ensuring that the company’s solutions are not only time saving but also durable and reliable. This is demonstrated by its reputation for pursuing outside independent testing for all its materials and products in line with recognised standards and beyond. The key markets for Silver Fox are: Oil and Gas, Power, Transportation (airports and rail networks) Data and Telecom. Within those sectors its expertise is focused on cable labelling solutions for electrical, instrumentation and data. Additionally, for process engineering Silver Fox provides its highly durable process pipe and valve marking systems. Apart from the durability of its labels, service and support is central to the whole ethos of the business. This is demonstrated by its pro-active approach to working with and advising customers on the most suitable and time effective solutions. The time saving benefits of working with the Silver Fox solution is evident at all levels.
For example its software is continually being evolved, developed and improved, based on customer/project feedback. Uniquely all software packages are equipped with automated web update functionality. This allows all customers/partners to benefit from the latest version; with the most up-to-date functionality, wherever they are in the world and for the duration of their projects and beyond. Silver Fox is ISO 9001:2008 registered and fully committed to supporting customer needs both within the UK and in international markets. In 2005, Silver Fox was honoured to receive recognition at the highest level when it won the Queen’s Award for Enterprise – International Trade.
Facilities and Equipment
Modern purpose built freehold site in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, with excellent access to motorway network and airports
Large stock levels for often ex-stock same day/next day dispatch
Regular daily collects by couriers such as UPS and TNT
All machinery on site is designed and made in the United Kingdom
Dedicated and experienced team
The Environment Silver Fox is committed to both reducing its CO2 footprint and reducing waste. In 2007, a program was launched to support this policy. Milestones achieved include:
Fitting of solar panels
Improved insulation throughout building
Improved window insulation by fitting of high grade secondary glazing
Reduction in water usage
Upgrading of all heating boilers to the latest energy efficient standards
Fitting of lower energy lighting
Background
Attention to Detail
CEO, Nick Michaelson, founded Silver Fox in 1980. His goals are to make labelling simple, fast and effective while offering exceptional levels of quality and customer service. He says: “I’m continuously developing and innovating to meet customer demands and technology advances. My passion for excellence and determination to be the best in the field has enabled our solutions to be industry leaders worldwide.”
It is often the small things that might go unnoticed that can make a big difference on projects. They can smooth the path for a fully integrated and seamless trouble free solution. Silver Fox has invested heavily both in time and resources so its customers and partners don’t need to. Example: Both thermal and laser printable available. Both styles are fully tested.
labels
are
The laser labels require only a desktop laser printer - no special equipment.
The thermal labels - new Fox-Flo® tie-on cable labels, heat shrink and non-shrink (for concurrent projects), cable and wire markers, 2-part wire markers, wrap round self-laminating labels and bar code asset labels. Key Benefit for Thermal Labels:
The remainder of the Silver Fox board comprises Michelle Michaelson and Andrew Tilbury. Michelle is the Operations Director. She oversees the general aspects of Silver Fox. This includes coordinating all facets of the business including: HR, Marketing and Accounts. Andrew, the Technical Director, leads the technical team at Silver Fox with the brief to develop new and innovative labelling systems and software for the future. Additional responsibilities include overseeing the technical support department within the company; guaranteeing Silver Fox customers will receive the best technical advice and support available.
‘Same Ribbon, Same Printer, Same Software’
Additionally Silver Fox has written its own printer driver (included in their software) - so there’s no time wasting or label wastage either, when settingup or changing between label types.
For simplicity the same software also drives all the laser labels that can be printed through any standard office laser printer.
There are many discrete benefits to the Silver Fox solution - all designed to make the life of the engineers on the project simple, easy and free from frustration, allowing them to focus on other more critical areas.
Advantages of using Silver Fox Using Silver Fox can make a difference.
Customer focused
Prompt and rapid service
Clear delivery schedules
Happy to work out of hours
A team that understand the product
Always willing to find an appropriate solution
Experience working on projects with one or more contractors ensuring consistency of quality and continuity of styles throughout.
Some Projects and Clients
Country: UAE Project: Dubai Airport 3rd Terminal Client: OMNIX Photo by Hugh Llewelyn / CC BY
We supply to a range of International Oil & Gas Operators for projects in the North Sea and the Middle East. Photo by Hakon Thingstad / CC BY
Country: Oman Project: Muscat Airport Client: Ultra Electronics Photo by Prasad Pillai / CC BY
Contact Details