Pictured above: (l-r) David Lilley and Ross Marshall (See-Tech) with Jason Baker (Barclays Business)

A Derbyshire-based manufacturing company has expanded into new premises with financial support from Barclays Business.

See-Tech Ltd, based in the Alfreton area of Derbyshire, recently moved into the 9000  square foot site on the Stonebroom Industrial Estate.

The company specialises in the manufacture of Distribution Switchgear and Motor Control Equipment and supply hospitals, colleges and schools as well as the mining, steel and power industries. 

The move follows an increase in orders for the company which has seen them take on additional staff and will provide them with greater capacity to fulfil these contracts.

See-Tech was first established in 1992. In 2005, following a kidney transplant,current owner, David Lilley, bought out his business partner and has developed the company into a £1.5 million turnover business. 

Commenting on the latest expansion, Managing Director David Lilley said: "Having the transplant operation in 2005, really focussed my mind and I had a clear vision on how I wanted to take the business forward. This wouldn't have been possible without a dedicated workforce behind me."

The company has for many years run an effective apprenticeship programme and many of its key workforce has completed their apprenticeship with the business and furthered their career within the business.

Jason Baker, Relationship Director at Barclays Business said: "I am pleased to have been able to introduce See Tech to a fellow long-term Barclays customer - Geoff Farmer, Managing Director and Owner of Tibshelf engineering company - Adelphi Precision Ltd whose former factory was at Stonebroom and I was aware that those premises could possibly be for sale. Knowing that See Tech was keen to stay within the Alfreton area, an introduction of the two businessmen seemed a rewarding match, which turned out to be the case when a sale was completed earlier this year.

"See-Tech has enjoyed a period of growth which is largely down to David Lilley's clear vision for the business. I am delighted that Barclays Business has been able to support them in their latest development phase."