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first choice group.

Industry: Commercial Catering Spares

Employees: Approx. 163

Website: www.firstchoice-cs.co.uk

About the project:

First Choice Group is an established spare parts supplier of commercial catering spares, servicing the catering, laundry, coffee and bakery industries. In 2017, due to exceptional growth, First Choice Group moved into a purpose-built facility in Staffordshire. After partnering successfully with Industore – Powell’s sister company that specialise in automated storage and retrieval systems – First Choice Group awarded Powell the contract for the design, fit out and furniture supply of its brand-new headquarters.

the brief.

First Choice Group was not only working to re-establish its business structure, but was also looking to restructure in the physical sense. Staff had outgrown the previous building and needed a space that was going to benefit them for the long term. Powell was therefore tasked with the formation of a modern working environment, where multiple interior layouts were required, including numerous training rooms and a comfortable dining space for teams to enjoy and relax.

the works.

  • Interior design consultation and site surveys
  • Total fit out and refurbishment management
  • Furniture specification, planning and visuals
  • Space planning of training rooms, meeting rooms and open plan office
  • Project management
  • Design and installation of bespoke reception desk and trade counter
  • Installation of acoustic panels and storage lockers
  • Inclusion of First Choice Group branding throughout wall graphics and manifestations
  • Decoration

the results.

  • Impressive state-of-the-art facility where staff can proudly welcome visitors, customers and suppliers
  • New decor that creates a professional, corporate image for the company
  • Increased office and desk space that supports the company’s ambitious growth plans
  • Comfortable breakout zones that support staff collaboration
  • Upgraded workstations, including monitors and storage facilities
  • Improved staff morale

 

 

In three words how would you describe your new environment?

  • Light
  • Vibrant
  • Welcoming
“The team at Powell have been a pleasure to work with; they’ve created an environment for us that isn’t just an everyday working space - to me it feels like a new company and I couldn’t be more pleased with our new headquarters. The fit out covered 30,000 sq. ft. and for such a large space, we are delighted with what was achieved within budget. Both visitors and staff really appreciate our modern environment and I personally can’t recommend Powell enough.”
John Whitehouse Managing Director – First Choice Group
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