APP Electrical has opened a new office on North Road in Cardiff, extending its electrical services to homeowners and businesses in the Welsh capital. Welsh hurdling legend Colin Jackson CBE attended the launch event and cut the ribbon on the new premises.
The business has operated from Church Village since 2015. After a recent brand refresh, its growing team of eight local electricians is now expanding into Cardiff. The North Road office provides the team with additional space and also showcases the smart home technologies that APP installs, giving the company a base from which to serve more customers locally.
A live showcase for smart lighting
One feature of the new office is a Rako Smart Lighting Control System. Cardiff is now one of just a handful of places in the UK where homeowners can try out the Rako Smart Lighting system in person, according to the company. Visitors to the North Road premises can experience what the product involves and how it would work in their homes, offices and everyday lives.
Andrew Pearce, APP Electrical's Managing Director, said the new office gives the company greater access to Cardiff, allowing it to deliver electrical services to more homeowners and businesses in the area. He described the Rako installation as one of the few places in the whole UK where customers can try the system for themselves, and a way for Cardiff homeowners and businesses to upgrade their lighting.
Investment in Cardiff and future careers
APP said the move into permanent premises is driven by the team's desire to invest its future in Cardiff. The company also cited a firm ambition to create valuable career opportunities for local electricians and apprentices over the coming years, presenting the expansion as a longer-term commitment to the area rather than a single step.
Colin Jackson on the work
Speaking at the office launch, Colin Jackson CBE said it was great to be there and experience the opening. He said he had been fortunate to use APP to rewire his whole house and "add a little bit of magic", bringing the property up to date. He pointed to the customer service as important, noting that the job was completed on time and that the team was "nice and tidy". Jackson added that many people may not know he started out as an electrician, joking that he "wasn't very good" and stuck to running, so he now leaves the work to the professionals.
Pearce said it had been great to get everyone together for the launch, including the team, staff, friends and family, and Colin. He reiterated that opening the office improves the company's access to Cardiff and its ability to serve more local homeowners and businesses.