TECHNOLOGY
Hochiki Europe’s New Warehouse Facility, a Testament to Commitment and Growth In a significant milestone for Hochiki Europe, the leading provider of fire detection and emergency lighting solutions, the company has officially cut the ribbon on its brand-new £5.5 million warehouse facility, Apex House, located in Chatham, Kent. This state-of-the-art distribution centre marks a substantial investment in the company’s future and a reaffirmation of its core values and commitment to the local community.
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ot only were Hochiki’s top management from Japan, Italy and the UK present, but also the MP for Gillingham and Rainham, Rehman Chishti and the Mayoress of Medway, Councillor Nina Gurung. After cutting the ribbon and having a guided tour of the facilities, they delivered heartfelt speeches on the importance of this warehouse for Hochiki’s EU and International expansion. The company started its UK operations 30 years ago, with just six employees and a small factory in Gillingham. It now employs over 200 people. In a herculean effort, the company took just 21 weeks from acquiring Apex House in February to its opening to be fully operational.
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