Aycliffe Today Business Aycliffe Today Business Issue 39 | Page 13

The magazine for Aycliffe Business Park | 13 Aycliffe firm ACB has installed a state-of-the- art air compressing machine at Darlington firm Evolution E-Types. Evolution E-Types’ business development manager Hayley Campbell has been impressed with the service supplied by Aycliffe firm ACB. normally put on a ring main. “So when we did the design we had to take into consideration the calculation and make sure the pipework was sized correctly taking into account distance and pressure drop, which we calculated out. “So over the office-side units the pipework which they could have got away with is 25mm if it was on a ring, but we have actually put 40mm in there for any defects or pressure drop, or any expansion plans. “It’s the same on the opposite units. We could have got away with a slightly smaller compressor but we went with the next size because they were looking at expanding, so we took that into consideration and went for the next model up. “But the machines themselves, all our engineers are factory-trained, and the Hydrovane is still built in Britain down in Redditch. “It comes with a 10-year warranty and we are happy with what we have been able to do for them.” Evolution E-Types cater for affluent clients and classic car collectors mainly based in the London and Essex areas, with prices starting from £395,000 as they fit everything from leather interiors down to the finest details such as their own manufactured nuts and bolts. Hayley Campbell, Evolution E-Types’ business development manager, said: “Before the air compressing system was installed every unit maybe had an air compressor of its own, or there was one every two or three units. “And they had got to a lifespan where they were breaking down and it was difficult to get parts replaced. “We had always had a vision that we wanted one system on either side where we would feed the whole plant and any jobs that we had ongoing. “ACB have always been professional and know what they are talking about. “They have done plenty of site visits to make sure the job’s done right first-time and ironed out any issues. “And they are always at the other end of the phone, which is good. “We’ve had a few times where we’ve needed help with the machines and they have been really helpful, and they are on our doorstep now as well. We would recommend them.” With an ever-growing number of customers such as Evolution E-Types and their new timed air compression system which cuts out noise pollution, Sparke says ACB’s future is bright. “It’s definitely been worthwhile moving to Aycliffe,” he added. “Since moving into the new premises in October 2017 it has just kicked off, gaining more and more customers keeping the workshop as busy as ever.” To find out more about ACB’s services, call 0191 460 9605, email [email protected] or visit www.acbnorth.com