The finishing touches have been made to an eight-week refurbishment project at UNTHA UK’s North Yorkshire headquarters, which means there’s fresh new space for colleagues and clients alike.
There are a number of open plan working environments for the shredding team, as well as private offices, hot desks, meeting rooms and a new breakout area. But perhaps everyone’s favourite new facility is the conferencing suite that will host everything from staff development sessions, through to client training, guest speaker events and open days.
The conferencing suite sits on the newly-transformed mezzanine level that was previously used simply for storage. But now, this bright modern room doesn’t just provide an area for large meetings and seminars. With a vast window that spans virtually the length of the room, it also provides a self-contained viewing platform which overlooks the busy trial department. This offers an unrivalled – and safe – vantage point when shredder demonstrations are underway downstairs. And, for those who want to see the shredding process in even greater detail, the newly-installed cameras showcase what’s going on inside the machine, via a real-time video link which feeds to the conference room’s widescreen TV.
Commenting on the refurbishment project, UNTHA UK’s chairman Chris Oldfield said: “We’ve spent a long time planning this programme of works, but have undertaken everything in as short a time as possible, to minimise disruption for the team. We’re delighted with the results – we’ve got a vibrant new space for clients and prospects to visit, and inspiring new surroundings for staff. We’ve even created more work stations than we currently need, in line with our upcoming growth plans.”
But the changes do not stop there. Next on the schedule is a face-lift for the trial department and shredder demonstration area itself.
Chris concludes: “From a lick of paint and new artwork on the walls, to increased connectivity and new facilities for our visitors, everything is designed to heighten the customer experience. If anyone wants to see the refurb for themselves, I’d encourage them to come and have a look!”
Want to organise a shredder trial using your own materials, or keen to sit down with the team to discuss what’s possible in your waste or recycling scenario? Contact us to arrange a visit, on 0845 450 5388 or email sales@untha.co.uk.