APP Electrical has opened a new office on North Road in Cardiff, welcoming Welsh hurdling champion Colin Jackson CBE to cut the ribbon at the launch event.
The company has worked from Church Village since 2015, and its team of eight local electricians is now extending its services to homeowners and businesses in Cardiff following a recent brand refresh.
Alongside workspace for the team, the North Road premises display smart home technologies fitted by APP. Cardiff is described as one of only a handful of UK locations where homeowners can try out the Rako Smart Lighting system.
According to APP, the shift into permanent premises stems from a wish to invest its future in Cardiff and an ambition to create career opportunities for local electricians and apprentices in the years ahead.
Speaking at the launch, Colin Jackson CBE said he had been fortunate to use APP to rewire his whole house and bring it up to date, praising the company for strong customer service, completing the job on time and working neatly. He added that he had started out as an electrician himself, was not very good at it, and ultimately stuck to running.
APP Electrical managing director Andrew Pearce said it had been good to bring together the team, staff, friends, family and Colin. He said the office gives the business greater access to Cardiff, allowing it to deliver electrical services to more local homeowners and businesses. The site also features a Rako Smart Lighting Control System, where customers can see what the product involves and how it would work in their lives, homes and offices — something APP notes is available in person at only a few places across the UK.