Pictured: (l-r) Robin Fisher, General Manager at Docubank; Christian Mulcahy, Director at Docubank, and Peter Thornley, Managing Partner at Fraser Brown

A new Nottinghamshire business, linked to the Landa Family, has already begun to establish a significant presence in its very specialist sector. Docubank's launch was assisted in its legal set up by local law firm Fraser Brown, which was then converted to its biggest first customer. 

Docubank has been established as an extensive archive facility for businesses that require this very specialised service. Launched at the height of the recession, the business has attracted much early attention partly due to its state of the art automated systems and purpose-built storage. The business has also made a significant investment in sophisticated software and tracking systems. 

Robin Fisher, General Manager at Docubank explains: "We carefully researched the need for this facility and realised that there was undiminished demand, particularly from professional services companies such as legal and accountancy firms, and also larger public sector organisations. Once the opportunity was established, we moved quickly to take advantage of the requirement and the Docubank facility opened its doors in just 12 months. The Landa Family's strong business acumen, track record and expertise has been crucial in setting up this operation. 

"Nottingham was our first choice location but we are already looking at Leicester, Derby and the wider East Midlands."

Fraser Brown solicitors in Nottingham was one of the first major businesses to sign up with Docubank, transferring its 7,500 archive box requirement. Peter Thornley is Managing Partner at Fraser Brown: "Moving to a new supplier for our archive storage was a great undertaking for us but we were attracted by the detailed management system that Docubank could provide that could allow us to break down the business into separate cost centres as well as reducing our annual spend.

"Also, the links with the Landa Family meant that the complex logistics involved in the move was handled efficiently and seamlessly. Much of our material contains hugely sensitive documents that have destruction dates of 100 years plus, so we had to be confident in our decision and Docubank's ability. The Landa Family's reputation and association presented a clear advantage. 

"The fact that we are also helping a new Nottingham business to establish and expand is a real bonus to us."

Docubank is currently looking at extending its offer with specialised data storage and confidential waste collection and disposal.