ARCO Unveils New state of the art centre, investing in the future of safety innovationion
Arco, the UK and Ireland’s leading safety expert, opens its doors on a cutting-edge Customer Discovery Centre, marking a bold investment designed to transform customer experience and drive industry innovation.
This state-of-the-art facility brings together product expertise, advanced safety training, and industry collaboration under one roof. Designed to engage with customers and suppliers, the Discovery Centre showcases Arco’s integrated safety solutions featuring its independent UKAS and SATRA accredited Product Assurance Lab with a dedicated space for product innovation.
As part of this investment, Arco has also expanded its training offering with a brand-new practical training facility, broadening its national coverage of training centres for workers in the highest risk industries. Specialising in confined space and working at height ‘hands-on’ training alongside a multitude of classroom-based courses, this Safety Services centre of excellence increases accessibility to critical safety education.
With three flexible learning spaces, innovative displays, and cutting-edge technology, the Discovery Centre is designed to adapt to the needs of customers and colleagues alike, making it a premier destination for training, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing.
Now operational, customers can explore the latest advancements in safety, PPE and workwear, undertake training courses and receive expert guidance on product selection and development under one roof. Find out more here.
CEO of Arco, Guy Bruce said: “We’re thrilled to open our new state of the art Customer Discovery Centre. It’s our way of giving customers fresh inspiration and ultimate safety confidence day in day out.
“By investing in world-class facilities and smarter ways to engage with our customers, this is more than an upgrade to our services, it’s a strategic shift in how our customers interact with Arco and how our safety solutions are developed, shared, and experienced. The future of safety is here, and this immersive space truly demonstrates the value available to all customers when they have the best in the safety business at their side. We’re looking forward to hosting our customers and partners here for years to come.”
About Arco:
As an Expert Safety Partner, Arco has 140 years of experience, delivered through a team with an unparalleled combination of specialist expertise and knowledge. Arco is the only safety partner to deliver Joined-up Safety Solutions, a strategic end-to-end approach across the hierarchy of control, helping its customers get the right equipment and training to effectively manage risk.
Arco’s Product Assurance process ensures compliance through quality, with the provision of high-quality products and services specified and tested by leading safety experts.
Founded in 1884, Arco employs more than 1,500 people nationwide, delivering products and services through its 400,000 sq ft National Distribution Centre and network of safety centres and stores, as well as providing consultancy, training and services to manage the most hazardous workplace scenarios, including working at height, confined space and respiratory management, through its dedicated safety services team, Arco Professional Safety Services.
Arco is committed to taking action for a safer tomorrow and its sustainability strategy, A Safe Tomorrow, is embedded across the business, ensuring social and sustainable benefits for businesses, people and the planet. For its customers, Arco operates a ‘Responsible Choice’ system, which educates customers on the sustainability of individual products, including biodegradability, recycled materials and eco-qualifications. The business has also recently invested time and resources to expand recycling and reduce the use of plastic in its operations.
For more information, visit www.arco.co.uk