Business Profiles

These are some of the businesses that are committed to the future of Maylands

Dräger Medical
Dräger Medical, A Dräger and Siemens Company, is one of the world's leading manufacturers of medical equipment.  Dräger Medical was recently faced with the option of relocating their business or remaining in Maylands when they reached a break point in their lease.  An influence on their decision to remain was the programmes being launched on the 2020 Vision; the Maylands Master plan and the Maylands Business Improvement District (BID).  They made the decision to remain in Hemel Hempstead and to support local initiatives for improvements.

"The Maylands BID proposal, we consider is innovative and provides an exciting vision of the future for Hemel Hempstead.  This theme is very much akin to our company philosophy of product innovation and vision for future generations.  In declaring our support of the Maylands BID, we are confident it will support our business goals; in making improvements in access for our UK and overseas visitors; in providing an improved environment for not only visitors but more importantly our employees to enjoy; in essence making a visit to our building an enjoyable experience for both visitors and employees.  We look forward to the improvements for the Business Park area and welcome the opportunity to attract new businesses to Maylands, bringing greater opportunities for networking, inter company activities and share of information.  We see the Maylands BID as the opportunity to grow a strong Hemel Hempstead Business Community."  Doug Sims, Director of Quality, Dräger Medical


FFEI
FFEI have been located in Maylands for 20 years and employ over 200 people. FFEI are digital imaging experts and focus on developing technologies that deliver lifestyle improvement. They have received many coveted industry awards for their revolutionary flatbed scanners, image setters, plate setters, and software products highlighting their ability to design and manufacture some of the world's most innovative products.

"Location is extremely important to FFEI as 98% of our business is for export, so Hemel Hempstead is an ideal location due to its proximity to Luton and Heathrow and the motorway networks (M1 and M25). Our business is high technology design and manufacture so it's essential that we can easily recruit smart, well educated people. Maylands is ideally situated as it offers a good choice of commutable living areas (St Albans, Berkhamsted, Tring and North London) so we have a wealth of talent to choose from."  Andy Cook, Managing Director, FFEI

Northgate Information Solutions
Northgate Information Solutions is a market leader in providing specialist software, outsourcing and information technology (IT) services to the human resources, local government, education and public safety markets. Northgate, currently employs over 6,000 staff and operates in 46 countries across 5 continents.  Northgate Information Solutions have recently submitted a planning application for a proposed 96,500 sq ft building. The four storey office building, fronting onto Maylands Avenue, will almost double the space they currently occupy on Maylands. The company aims to occupy the new building during 2009 and over five hundred people will be employed there.

"We are delighted to be supporting this innovative development project. This application represents our vote of confidence in both the people and future of Hemel Hempstead. We aim to create a world class headquarters environment for our employees, whilst supporting the further regeneration that the Hemel really needs to guarantee a sustainable future."   Chris Stone, Chief Executive, Northgate Information Solutions

Stanhope
Stanhope are one of the UK's leading developers of commercial property, and the company behind Peoplebuilding Hemel. one of Hemel Hempstead's prime office locaions.  Phase 1 is complete and occupied by three companies, two of whom have made it their UK and European headquarters. Also complete is the 40,000 sq ft Esporta health and leisure club, and planning consent has recently been secured for Phase 2 which consists of a 96,500 sq ft building which Northgate Information Solutions will occupy.

"Hemel Hempstead can sometimes be overlooked as a potential location for businesses looking to base their operation, which is curious given the town's great location, many lifestyle benefits and attractive rents and business rates.   Maylands presents an excellent business case for relocation and should be taken seriously as a genuine contender for companies considering relocating their business."   Henry Williams, Director, Stanhope.




SWR Ltd
SWR supply and install balustrade systems and residential garage doors.  The organisation have been based on Maylands for 19 years and they supply throughout the UK, whilst their team of service engineers operate across the South East.

"SWR has been based in Hemel Hempstead since we began in 1989.  Maylands is the perfect location to service the whole of the UK with excellent transport links to all areas of the country. We have also found Hemel Hempstead very good for staff recruitment. The local business community works well together and the local chambers of commerce provide excellent support, advice and networking opportunities."  Jason Lee, SWR Ltd.