Global coding and marking specialist Linx Printing Technologies has opened its new 41,000 sq ft UK headquarters.
The company invested close to 8m to bring up a single building at Compass Point Business Park which integrated its separate buildings in Burrel Road, St Ives, where the company was based since 1989.
The new headquarters features highly-insulated composite panels used primarily in the building's construction that has helped the company reduce its energy use. It also uses heat recovery technology within air handling units and low-energy LED lighting.
Huntingdon MP Jonathan Djanogly, who inaugurated the facility said: "Our economy could not function without businesses such as Linx and the hardworking people who are behind them.
"Not only do growing businesses such as Linx make an invaluable contribution to our national growth but they are responsible for nearly half the job creation in the UK. It is very encouraging to see a well-established company like Linx investing in the local area by expanding its facilities and growing its business."
With the installation of solar panels on the roof, the company will be capable of generating up to 13070 KwH per year, which will abate 6914kg of carbon dioxide emissions.
Linx managing director Nigel Hood said: "The new headquarters building not only underlines Linx's commitment to developing the leading coding and marking equipment for customers and the best working environment for employees, but also our environmental credentials as a conscientious local employer and an international manufacturer.
"This new facility will enable Linx to build even further on our success with state-of-the art product development, manufacturing, training and service facilities that will allow us to compete at the highest level in global markets."
