Technology company could bring new lease life to old Dundee factory

Published

3rd July 2017

A Dundee technology company is set to give an empty building a new lease of life if plans are approved by the city council.

Hutchison Technologies supplies audio-visual, telecom and datacom equipment to the health, fitness and hospitality industries. The firm, which is currently based in the Innovation Centre in Harrison Road at the Dryburgh Industrial Estate, also has an office in China.

Plans have now been lodged with the city council to transform an empty facility on 15 Luna Place in the city’s Technology Park. The factory was formerly used as the ETAL manufacturing plant, making magnetic components. It closed in 2010 and the building has lain empty ever since.

Architectural assistant Nathan Kenyon of AIM Design — the agents acting for Hutchison — said: “It is quite exciting to have the opportunity to work with a company like Hutchison Technologies.

“They really are market leaders in what they do. We do a lot of work nationally so it’s great to be able to be involved in a project like this in Dundee.

“With Dundee seen as a centre of excellence for the computing and technology industries, it is great to see a company investing locally in the Technology Park as well.”

Part of the work would see a new entrance built on to the side of the building, replacing the existing doorway. Wall insulation is to be removed and replaced with white insulated spandrel panels. New signage will be put on the side of the wall on to cladding, displaying the company logo.

Other repairs are planned for the walls, windows and flue terminal, and painting is to be carried out on large parts of the building.

Hutchison Technologies’ clients include David Lloyd Leisure, Centre Parcs, Virgin Active and the Hilton Hotel Group.

Hutchison Technologies Ltd

Hutchison Technologies have been creating outstanding experiences for their customers since 1991 through expertly designed audio visual & lighting, access control, and data & telecoms solutions. The company also provide a range of smart cards and wearables to complete their customers brand identity.

AIM Design

Aim Design are a chartered architects practice located in Dundee, Scotland with leading expertise in challenging construction projects, interiors and exhibitions. We offer a \'one-stop\' range of services including planning and building warrant applications, feasibility studies, interior design, graphic and exhibition design. Pop in to our office at Dundee Harbour\'s City Quay for a coffee and free consultation.

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