GLOBAL ORGANISATION MOVES UK HEAD OFFICE TO STOCKPORT

Worldwide leading defibrillator manufacturers Cardiac Science have moved their UK facility to Heaton Mersey Business Park in Stockport after a period of sustained growth necessitated a move to larger premises.  

Left: Cardiac Science UK MD Shaun Ingram

Cardiac Science, who have offices and customers throughout the world, from America to the Far East, provides life-saving automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to a diverse range of clients including the emergency services, corporate organisations, sports facilities, local communities and many more.

Up to 100,000 lives are lost each year in the UK from sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), with approximately 13% of UK SCA incidents happening in the workplace; defibrillation can increase the rate of survival to as high as 75 per cent, according to the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.

Demand for Cardiac Science’s lifesaving and in some cases ground breaking products, is increasing due to a rise in instances of cardiovascular disease rise, an ageing population and a move by private and public sector organisations towards general access to defibrillators as part of their health & safety agenda.

Another growth driver for Cardiac Science in the UK is the launch of its hire and lease deals under which organisations can own an AED from just £1 per day.

Managing Director Shaun Ingram explains:

“Leasing is one of the best ways of getting state-of-the-art life-saving technology into every business. It is particularly useful for contractors requiring an AED for a short-term project, such as a building contract.”

The new premises in Stockport serve the UK from their larger warehousing and distribution centre facilitating faster delivery times and increasing the amount of stock available for shipment across the UK.

Shaun adds:

“The move to a larger UK base is a result of our success in highlighting the need for AEDs in every walk of life. As a result of our move, we expect to increase workforce with new posts in sales support, warehousing and distribution roles to better service our customers.”

Cardiac Science is a group company of Opto Circuits (India) Ltd and its head office is in Waukesha, Wisconsin.   Its UK head office is in Stockport. For more information visit www.cardiacscience.co.uk