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ARC Directory of Suppliers 2007
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Adlib Information Systems |
Berkeley House
Hunts Rise
South Marston Park
Swindon
SN3 4TG
England
Tel 0845 658 9484
If you are serious about working with archival collections, then you really should be using ADLIB!
Museum, Library and Archive staff all benefit from our easy to use and fully configurable systems, while ICT people appreciate our use of industry-standard SQL/ORACLE databases.
Adlib have worked with the cultural sector for 20 years, and over 1,500 organisations world-wide use our products. Our customers range from specialist repositories to county Records Offices.
Our experienced team of staff based here in the UK provide the full range of services including consultancy, data migration, training and support to ensure your project runs smoothly.
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Armor Paper Conservation |
Church Farm
Middle Common
Kington Langley
Nr. Chippenham
Wiltshire,
SN15 5NN.
Telephone: 01249 758444
Fax: 01249 758444
Established in 1996 the company specialises in the conservation of maps, documents and all other archive material. Also works of art on paper – watercolours, prints and drawings. The techniques used are to the highest museum standards and comply with the code of practice set out by the Institute of Paper Conservation.
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Belfor |
Imbach house
8 Gerard
Lichfield Road Industrial Estate
Tamworth
Staffordshire
B79 7UW
Contact: Glenn Bowker
Tel: 01827 307616
Fax: 01827 301164
BELFOR are specialist restorers with the knowledge and expertise to address any kind of document recovery or restoration from water/flood damage to mould or smoke damage. BELFOR use advanced technologies such as vacuum freeze drying, de-acidification and deodorisation in order to minimise long term damage and ensure that we can save often irreplaceable documents.
Products/Services:
Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
Document Restoration
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Book & Paper Conservation Studio |
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Book & Paper Conservation Studio
Main Library
University of Dundee
DD1 4HN
t: (+44) 01382 384094
f: (+44) 01382 385614
Web: http://www.dundee.ac.uk/library/conservation/
Our large, state of the art studio at the University of Dundee provides a wide range of conservation services for anyone with paper-based and related materials: documents, art on paper and books. Our staff of eight, including four accredited conservators, will meet your requirements for advice and information, surveys, disaster preparedness and response, preventive conservation and treatment of objects to the highest professional standards. Established in 1985, we have a proven track record in handling large-scale projects and are happy to work on site. Institutions with world-class collections, archives, museums, libraries, churches, trusts and private individuals all have equal access to our expertise.
Products/Services:
Paper/Book Conservation, Emergency Response, Collection Surveys, Training Seminars
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Britannia Storage Systems |
Peter Rimell
Britannia Storage Systems Ltd
Lancaster Way
Earls Colne, Colchester
Essex
CO6 2NS
Tel: +44 (0)1787 224411
Fax: +44 (0)1787 223038
Website: http://www.britannia-storage.co.uk
Suppliers of Library Furniture and Display Solutions
We have been established for 25 years and offer a wide range of storage and display solutions to the Heritage Sector. Many products are manufactured in our own factory under BS-EN-ISO9001:2000 and our designers and estimators are equipped with the latest CAD software. We also offer products from other leading equipment suppliers whose products conform to our demanding quality standards. Our regional advisors are strategically based to be able to give free design-layout advice anywhere within Europe.
Our wide product range and experienced team ensure that we can offer customised, cost-effective solutions no matter how large (or small) the project.
Products & Services:
Shelving & Storage Systems
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Chivers-Period Bookbinding |
Aintree Avenue
White Horse Business Park
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BAI4 0XB
Tel 01225 752888
Fax 01225 752666
Email: info@chivers-period.co.uk
Website: www.chivers-period.co.uk
A division of Information Technology Incentives Ltd
Chivers-Period Bookbinders provide Specialist Preservation services including Conservation of Books and Restoration of brittle, acidic paper, documents and manuscripts, free estimation service and personal collection service for rare, valuable and fragile material. Preservation techniques and materials strictly adhere to archival standards. Highly accomplished in periodical and monograph binding and repair.
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Cimtech Ltd |
Innovation Centre
University of Hertfordshire
College Lane
Hatfield
Herts
AL10 9AB
Tel: 01707 281060
Fax: 01707 281061
Cimtech is a major provider of independent consultancy services on all aspects of document, content and records management. They produce the journal Information Management & Technology (monthly online) and the annual Managing Information & Documents—the definitive guide (available free online at www.doconsite.co.uk). They also run short courses/conferences on these topics, including the popular one day course Electronic Document and Records Management.
Cimtech has been tracking developments in this area for over 30 years and has carried out consultancy contracts for a wide range of users, both public and private sector. We are ideally placed to provide you with a thorough and impartial introduction to EDRM systems.
For further information please contact us at the address above or visit our website.
Products & Services:
Consultants
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Conservation By Design Ltd |
Timecare Works
5 Singer Way
Kempston
Bedford.
MK42 7AW
Tel: 01234 853 555
Fax: 01234 844 260
Conservation by Design Limited offers a fully comprehensive service for the storage and display of archival materials and has been providing innovative solutions for archivists, archive conservators and records managers since 1992.
Based in Bedford, they manufacture acid free and lignin free board and boxes and supply a range of products and equipment for conservation and preservation of digital and print storage media including the unique Planorama™ aluminium drawer system.
Visit our web site to acquire a copy of our new brochure and to obtain friendly knowledgeable advice.
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Crown Records Management |
Crown Records Management is the worlds’ largest independent records management provider. Services range from standard storage and retrieval options to full cataloguing, computerisation, scanning, BS5454 media and electronic storage capabilities and secure destruction services. All our 35 sites in the UK & Ireland hold ISO 9001:2000. Visit www.crownrms.com or www.crownworldwide.com
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Dexion Comino Ltd |
Oaktree House
Waterside
Hanbury Road
Stoke Prior
Bromsgrove
B60 4FD
Freephone 0800 581531
Fax 0870 2240221
Making the most of space
Bruynzeel and Dexion, produce a range of leading edge storage and handling solutions for offices, archives and repositories, Government institutions, libraries, museums, universities and healthcare organisations.
Solutions to suit every environment
Products designed and engineered with your needs in mind
Multipurpose solutions which can be tailored to suit changing storage needs
Static and mobile shelving systems which can be mechanically and electrically driven
The availability of all products from a single source supplier allows our customers access to one of the widest ranges of storage products, manufactured to exacting quality standards.
Products/Services:
Shelving & Storage Systems; Storage
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Digital Documents Ltd |
Seafield Business Park,
Youghal, Co. Cork, Ireland.
Tel: 00353 (0)24 93908
Fax: 00353 (0)24 93783
Digital Documents Ltd based in Ireland provide archival quality microfilming services, microfilm digitisation services, and document imaging services. The company is ISO 9001:2000 certified.
Products/Services:
Shelving & Storage Systems; Storage; Microfilm/Photographic Services, Digital Imaging Supplies
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Eneclann Ltd |
Unit 1 Trinity Technology & Enterprise Campus
Pearse Street
Dublin 2
Ireland
Contact: Brian Donovan
Tel: +353 1 6710338
Fax: +353 1 6710281
Email: brian.donovan@eneclann.ie
Web: www.eneclann.ie
Eneclann is a Trinity College Dublin campus company providing a range of professional services for the archival sector. Eneclann has extensive expertise and experience in archival and records management consultancy, digitisation, disaster recovery and digital publication. Eneclann can also provide personnel for short or long-term archival/records management contracts.
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Genus Ltd |
Paul Negus - Managing Director
Genus Group - The Microfilm Shop
t:44 24 7625 4960
f:44 24 7638 2319
Genus - The Microfilm Shop provides Digital Preservation, Records Management, Archiving, Web hosted and Software solutions. Full range of microfilm and scanning equipment, consumables, spare parts and full UK wide service coverage. Products include microfilm scanners, microfilm writers, book scanners, large format scanners and microfilm production equipment.
Graham Bignell Paper Conservation
Standpoint Studios, 45 Coronet Street
London, N1 6HD
Tel: 020 7729 3161
Fax: 020 7729 3161
Founded in 1981, Graham Bignell Paper Conservation is an accredited member of the Institute of Paper Conservation, specialising in the conservation of all works of art & archives, on paper & parchment.
Products/Services:
Paper Conservation & Resotration
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Harwell Document Restoration Services |
Harwell International Business Centre
B404.13
Harwell
Didcot
OX11 0RA
T. 01235 432245
F. 01235 432246
M. 07887 984870
HDRS is the UK’s leading specialist in disaster recovery and restoration of books, documents and other materials after fire, flood and explosion, with an unrivalled major loss track record. HDRS operates a Priority User scheme which provides substantial member benefits including free crate hire, free call-out and free freezer storage. A 20% discount on the first year subscription is available at www.hdrs.co.uk. Over 750 organizations subscribe, including 95% of County Archives in England, the National Archives and British Library. HDRS also offers disaster planning consultancy and training, environmental monitoring and deinfestation. For further information please call us on 01235 432245.
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ICAM Archive Systems |
3 The Old Mill, Blisworth Hill Barns,
Stoke Road,
Blisworth,
Northamptonshire
NN7 3DB
UK
TEL +44 (0)1604 859700
FAX + 44(0)1604 859563
Email: sales@icamarchive.co.uk
Web: www.icamarchive.co.uk
Design and build high resolution digital and microfilm cameras with book handling systems for the archive environment.
We also provide a complete large map capture and display solution. Either onsite or utilising The Coal Authority’s capture and storage facilities.
For readers with special needs, we supply an advanced multi colour combination, high magnification, book viewer.
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Imagetek Systems Ltd |
1 Gloucester Court
Heathpark
Honiton
EX14 1SJ
Tel: 01404 549400
Web: www.imageteksystems.co.uk
Specialist large document & book scanning services to A1 size.
Our own software products for:
Intelligent data capture from Catalogues and Parish Registers
Bulk import to CALM etc.
Picture Browse
Digital Indexing
Web Access
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Imaging Business Solutions |
Managing Director: Francis D O Beuttler
Imaging Business Solutions Ltd,
25 Brook Street,
Aston Clinton,
Aylesbury,
Bucks
HP22 5ES
Managing Director: Francis D O BeuttlerImaging Business Solutions Ltd,25 Brook Street,Aston Clinton,Aylesbury,BucksHP22 5ES
Tel: 01296 63 20 40
“Imaging Business Solutions Ltd deliver innovative and robustly engineered systems to provide high quality output from large format and preservation scanning. IBS is the UK and Ireland distributor for Widetek scanners (A3 - A0 and beyond) and ProServ book scanners and hybrid capture systems able to handle books up to A0 size. In addition, IBS is a reseller for Solar Imaging M3 and M5 book scanners and ScreenScan microfilm scanners.
IBS offers clients specialist large format scanning and printing services for books, maps, drawings and bound documents and can print images up to 44” wide (B0) and 20 metres long. Visit our website www.imagingbusiness.co.uk.”
Products/Services:
Scanning - Digital Specialist; Scanning/IT Services
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KE Software UK |
Canada House
Chepstow Street
Manchester M1 5FW
Tel: +44 (0)161 236 9209
Fax: +44 (0)161 236 4738
Mob: +44 (0)77 404 28528
Why is EMu the premier archives/ collections management system and what does it offer?
Fast and flexible search tools for beginners through to gurus.
Scalable, reliable and robust system that can handle any size collection. Worldwide over 292 million things are managed using the EMu package.
Configured as a standalone archive catalogue or can be combined with your museum and gallery collections.
Management tools with workflow templates and email notifications.
“Out-of-the-box” web tools for internet, intranet and kiosks.
Narratives module to capture curator knowledge and stories about your archives.
Supports both ISAD(G) and EAD data entry and display views with a dynamic tree hierarchy.
Wizards to do common tasks such as bulk relocations, valuation/insurance updates, data export & import, image loading, global editing, etc
Come along to see us in the exhibition area to find out more ….
Products/Services:
Collections Management Software; IT-Collections Management System
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Littlemore Scientific (ELSEC) |
Gutchpool Farm
Gillingham
Dorset
SP8 5QP
UK
Tel: 01747 835550
Fax: 01747 835552
Littlemore Scientific Engineering Company (ELSEC) is a medium sized company formerly based at Littlemore on the outskirts of Oxford, UK.
We started in the 1950’s to manufacture specialized equipment for Oxford University. Since then we have specialised in the manufacture of environmental monitoring equipment for museums and art galleries.
In May 2005 we moved to new premises in Dorset. We are well known for our 762 UV monitor which has developed through the 763 to the current model, the 764.
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Meaco Measurement and Control |
26 The Avenue
Basford
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Staffordshire
ST5 0LY
Tel: 0845 838 6963
Suppliers of the widest range of environmental measurement and control equipment. Our range includes displays, dataloggers, handheld monitors and the Meaco radio telemetry system. Control your environment with humidifiers, de-humidifiers and humidistats. Specialising in museums, libraries and archives we pride ourselves on our flexible approach and commitment to service.
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Microformat UK Limited |
Image House
344 High Street
Rochester
Kent
ME1 1JE
Tel:01634 813751
Fax: 01634 831557
Email: archiving@microformat.co.uk
Web: www.microformat.co.uk
With an established experience of over 35 years in preservation imaging, MICROFORMAT UK LTD., provide digital and microfilming services to the highest standards for all types of archival material.
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Museum Conservation Services Ltd |
Building 213
Imperial War Museum Duxford
Cambridge
CB22 4QR
Contact: Nicholas Burnett ACR
Tel: 01223 830373
Fax: 01223 830374
Email: mcs@paperconservation.co.uk
Web Site: www.paperconservation.co.uk
Specialist conservators of watercolours, drawings, prints and photographs. Operating from superbly equipped studios with 24-hour security. Also conservation framing. Principally working for museums, libraries and historic houses, mostly repeat business. Advisory/consultancy work including surveys, prioritisation and advice on Heritage Lottery Fund applications. All staff professionally qualified. ICON listed.
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Nordplan Ltd |
Contact: Elaine Witchell
Sheddingdean Business Park
Marchants Way
Burgess Hill
West Sussex
RH15 8QY
Tel: 01444-237220
Fax: 01444-237221
NORDPLAN provides high-density storage and archive solutions that save space, improve efficiency, reduce costs and enhance the working environment. NORDPLAN’s versatile SHADE range includes electronic and manually operated systems
Products/Services:
Shelving & Storage Systems
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Norseman Direct |
Units 2/8 Livingstone Mills
Howard Street
Batley
West Yorkshire
WF17 6JH
Contact: John G White
Telephone: 01924 439800
Mobile: 07816 520075
Email: jwhite@norsemandirect.com
Website: www.norsemandirect.com
We are manufacturers and specialise in bespoke trolleys to meet any requirement. We also have an excellent range of custom built trolleys. work tables and map-storage equipment. You really should have our catalogue and if you contact us we will be only too pleased to send you one.
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Pelaw Presentation Packaging Ltd |
Unit 1B Stonehills
Shields Road, Pelaw
Gateshead, NE10 0HW
Tel: 0191 4950204
Fax: 0191 4952998
Pelaw manufacture durable archival boxes, made to your specifications using Archival or Double KLC board and brass wire stitches.
Our range includes a number of ‘stock sizes’ which have a unit price advantage, together with archival folders, telescopic boxes etc. We offer friendly, comprehensive advice, please contact us with your requirements.
Products/Services:
Shelving & Storage Systems; Storage
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Pinnacle Data Management |
Braxted Archive
Witham Road
Witham
Essex
CM8 3ET
Tel. 07000 560 560
Fax.07000 560 561
Web: www.PDM-archive.co.uk
PDM, offers reliable, efficient & secure off-site document storage solutions for London and the home counties.
We service a diverse client base and provide a wide range of services controlling your costs all the way.
Visit www.pdm-archive.co.uk for our free no obligation white papers covering all aspects of document storage.
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Scope Solutions |
Clarastrasse 6
CH – 4058 Basel
Switzerland
Contact: Joerg Lang, Sales Manager
Tel: +41 61 690 9750
Fax: +41 61 690 9751
ScopeArchiv is a comprehensive, off-the-shelf solution for public and private archives. The software is currently in practical use by around 50 customers with 800 workplaces in several European countries. scopeArchiv is modular. It supports typical work processes, beginning with the pre-archive, transfer and processing of records, description and storage through to research and ordering of archived material via the Internet or Intranet. scopeArchiv adapts to the specific structures of existing archives, while complying with international standards. scopeArchiv uses Oracle’s database and adheres to Microsoft’s guidelines for user interface design which makes optimal use of existing skills. The product is easily deployed and is adaptable to individual needs.
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Solar Microfilm Equipment Ltd |
Laser Quay, Culpeper Close
Medway City Estate
Rochester Kent ME2 4HU
United Kingdom
Contact/attendee Matthew Stilwell
T: +44 1634 290099
F: +44 1634 290110
Solar will be exhibiting the popular Universal Microfilm Reader-Scanner for reading all types of microfilm and microcards live on a PC complete with instant scanning. They will also be taking bookings to demonstrate the CopyMaster the simple full colour A2 book copier. New software for both products makes them the ideal choice for public use. These products are part of a comprehensive portfolio of Solar microfilm and digital capture products which can be seen at www.solar-imaging.com.
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System Store Solutions |
Ham Lane, Lenham
Maidstone
Kent
ME17 2LH
Tel: 01622 859522
System Store Solutions Ltd meets the specialised needs of archivists, archive conservators and record manager clientele. With a huge range of innovative storage and display systems supplied to public and academic libraries, educational and research institutions, business and government departments and museums throughout the UK and Ireland.
Our product portfolio includes a comprehensive range of drawer cabinets, storage systems, trolleys, containers, display equipment, shelving and roller racking. We also provide project management, consultation and technical advice to ensure the best solution possible for your storage and display needs.
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Tower Software |
Janice Scott-Morgan
Marketing Executive
TOWER Software
Main:+44 (0) 118 977 1212
Direct:+44 (0) 7917 226997
TOWER Software is a proven leader in Enterprise Content Management solutions, empowering customers to take ownership of their information and achieve success through information management. The company’s award-winning TRIM Context software provides electronic document management, records management, web-content management, imaging, workflow and document-based collaboration into a single package. TRIM Context lets customers capture, manage, access and secure all information across the enterprise — from physical records to web-based content to electronic data. With TOWER Software, customers take control of their business, compliance demands, and turn vast amounts of information into accessible and tangible assets.
A privately held company founded in 1985, TOWER Software has thousands of customers worldwide, from the government, pharmaceutical, energy and finance sectors. To learn more about how TOWER Software can empower you to achieve success through information management, please contact Lee Wright, Tel: 028 9051 1272 eMail: lee.wright@towersoft.co.uk or visit www.towersoft.com/emea
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West Dean College |
West Dean
Chichester
West Sussex
PO18 OQZ
t: +44 (0)1243 818280
f: +44 (0)1243 818280
West Dean College runs specialist Diplomas in Books & Library Materials leading to MA in Conservation Studies. All programmes, validated by the University of Sussex, are recognised by leading public and private sector organisations worldwide.
Also West Dean College runs a series of short courses designed for professional conservators to refresh their skills and update their knowledge of developments in materials and techniques. For further information on all courses contact: t 01243 811301 or e diplomas@westdean.org.uk
Products/Services:
Conservation; Paper Conservation & Restoration
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Willard Developments |
Leigh Road
Terminus Industrial Estate
Chichester
West Sussex
PO19 8TS
Tel: 01243 776 928
E-mail: info@willard.co.uk
Web: www.willard.co.uk
Willard Developments’ extensive range of tools and equipment developed during more than forty years of co-operation with conservation professionals is noted for durability, reliability, high quality and elegant clean-cut design.
Popular choices for paper/archive conservation include: Suction Tables with quiet, powerful exhausters, Laboratory Sink with unique tilting mechanism, a superb selection of Heated Spatulas (tacking irons) with numerous tip profiles and high-output Luminaires. We are also open to bespoke modifications to meet individual requirements.
For further information, please visit our website to request a brochure or contact us by Telephone or E-mail. We will be happy to help.
Products/Services:
Paper Conservation & Restoration
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