APP Electrical has opened a new office on North Road in Cardiff, extending an electrical contracting business that has operated from Church Village since 2015. Welsh hurdling champion Colin Jackson CBE attended the launch and cut the ribbon.
The company's team of eight local electricians is now expanding its services to homeowners and businesses in Cardiff following a recent brand refresh.
Beyond providing office space for the team, the North Road premises display smart home technologies installed by APP Electrical. According to the company, Cardiff is now one of just a handful of places in the UK where homeowners can try out the Rako Smart Lighting system.
The move to permanent premises is driven by the team's wish to invest its future in Cardiff and its ambition to create career opportunities for local electricians and apprentices over the coming years.
Colin Jackson on the launch
Jackson said he had been fortunate to use APP Electrical to rewire his whole house and bring it up to date, praising the company's customer service, timely delivery and tidy working. He also noted that he had started out as an electrician himself, but said his own skills were limited, so he stuck to running and now leaves electrical work to professionals.
Managing director's view
APP Electrical managing director Andrew Pearce said the launch had brought together the team, staff, friends, family and Jackson. He said opening the office gives the business greater access to Cardiff, allowing it to deliver electrical services to more homeowners and businesses locally.
Pearce added that the office features a Rako Smart Lighting Control System, where customers can experience how the product works in their lives, homes and offices. He described the company as one of only a few places in the whole of the UK where the system can be tried in person, calling it a way for homeowners and businesses in Cardiff to upgrade their lighting.