Building & Refurbishment
CBE+ completes its vision for the future by bringing history to life Specialist precision engineering sub-contractor CBE+ has completed a major refurbishment of its 80,000 sq. ft facility in Chesterfield, which has seen the manufacturer’s offices transformed into a modern, state-of-the-art workspace. Working closely with WorkBox UK, a South Yorkshire and Midlands based commercial interior solutions provider, CBE+ has upgraded its facility by introducing a contemporary open plan office space, a new boardroom and bespoke steel fire escape staircase. In addition, a cafe style dining breakout area and staff kitchen have been added to enhance its facilities to employees. An interactive seating area has also been introduced adjacent to the manufacturing facility for use during client meetings, to bring customers closer to manufacturing process. The space also includes four specially manufactured workstations, which bring the history of the business to life with an individual overview of each division and a timeline detailing its heritage.
CBE+ also worked with a local artist to create a bespoke one-of-akind table and matching lampshades sculpted from machine tools, gears and parts, which both act as striking focal points within the newly decorated reception area. Marie Cooper, Group CEO of CBE+, said: “We wanted to create a manufacturing and office environment for the future; where the facilities not only incorporate the latest design and technologies to reflect our approach to engineering, but can also be used by local organisations for conferencing and training, plus education of the next generation. We were also keen to celebrate the history of our business, so as part of the design we incorporated a historical overview and timeline within the visitor workstations in our interactive seating area and included old and new images along our corridors.” “We are extremely pleased with the entire refurbishment. WorkBox UK were exceptional in their delivery and carried out the entire fit out without any disruption to the dayto-day running of our business.”
The design-led, refurbishment also includes the addition of partitioning, suspended ceilings, signage and manifestation design and installation, and bespoke furniture. WorkBox UK also installed new lighting, power and data, new HVAC systems and constructed additional laser cutting machine workshops as well as bespoke factory display stands and digital screens. Matt Jackson, Director of WorkBox UK, comments: “CBE+ is a great client, with a forward thinking and innovative outlook and some very exciting plans for the future. We are delighted to have worked closely with the team to bring their vision for a contemporary workplace to light and look forward to building our relationship further.” CBE is a worldwide supplier to the oil & gas and aerospace markets. The company offers precision engineering with in-house assembly lines and pressure testing facilities, electroless nickel plating, gear cutting and machining and laboratory services. CBE+ Ltd was formerly known as Cooper Brown Enterprises and is the parent company of CBE+ Precision, CBE+ Gears, CBE+ Beam Pumps, NiTEC Ltd in Partnership with CBE+ and Spire Laboratories in Partnership with CBE+. WorkBox UK is a leading commercial interior solutions and construction provider consisting of a comprehensive team across the UK. The company offers an extensive range of services tailor made to meet its existing and future client’s needs. For more information about the business, visit http:// www.workboxuk.co.uk/. For more information about CBE+, and its manufacturing businesses, visit www.cbeplus.com.
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Building & Refurbishment
Building & Facilities Management – March 2020
