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DORMAKABA OPENS NEW BRANCH ON HISTORICAL MIDLANDS SITE
» LEADING PROVIDER OF ACCESS solutions , dormakaba has opened a new branch in the Midlands . The new Willenhall site opened on 1st February and comes part of the specialist supplier ’ s commitment to providing greater customer reach and support .
The Willenhall site was previously occupied by 1st Access Group Ltd , an award-winning local security manufacturing business that was acquired by dormakaba in 2020 . Since then , the 33,000-sq . ft . premises have been rebranded to serve as a central hub for dormakaba ’ s service and maintenance arm in the Midlands , as well as the manufacture of its bespoke products including automatic doors , curtain walling , shutters , windows and manual doors .
With a rich history rooted in security and engineering , the location is of particular interest for access and security specialist dormakaba . Having once been
the home to ‘ Keys of Steel ’ and ‘ Willenhall Locks and Keys ’, one of the largest employers within Willenhall , dormakaba aims to continue the site ’ s legacy and build upon its design and engineering heritage , whilst driving innovation and service excellence for its customers .
On the opening of the new branch , Ricky Walker , Solutions Delivery Director at dormakaba said : “ We are delighted to open our new Midlands Service branch , which will not only strengthen our national presence in a location of key strategic importance , but also offer exciting job opportunities to the local area . This facility is an important development for us as we continue to grow to meet customer demand .”
In her new role as dormakaba ’ s Midlands Service Branch Manager , previous Director of 1st Access Group Ltd Vikki Lindop is
looking forward to continuing to drive operations and service in the region . She added , “ The opportunity for 1st Access Group Ltd to join the dormakaba Group provides an excellent opportunity to further enhance our offering and exceed as part of a global company .”
The Willenhall branch joins a network of six regional dormakaba offices and manufacturing sites throughout the UK , with its main headquarters based in Hitchin in Hertfordshire .
www . dormakaba . co . uk
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