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Source: www.hilaryarmstrong.com
CABINET MINISTER MARKS LANDMARK FOR CONSETT COMPANY
A Derwentside based firm, set up in the wake of the closure of Consett Steel Works marks a landmark this Friday. Government Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for North West Durham, Hilary Armstrong will officially open the new headquarters of M.I.S Environmental Ltd in Leadgate, Consett, County Durham.

MIS Environmental was founded by three ex-steel works staff in a small premises on an industrial estate, two miles from where Consett Iron Company once stood. The company now employs over 50 staff and is committed to a long-term growth strategy. The company has expanded to locations on Tyneside, York and Norwich.

MIS Environmental Ltd specialises in testing metals and asbestos and in providing solutions to environmental safety issues including expertise in air quality monitoring, assessment of ventilation and lighting systems, sick building syndrome and health and safety audits.

The new Headquarters, named Eden House, is the result of a £1/4million investment. The new building is equipped with state of the art technology and e-Commerce facilities.

Hilary Armstrong MP said;“I am very pleased to be opening the new Headquarters for MIS Environmental. The closure of the British Steel works in the early eighties was a real trauma for the town and the district. However The Company did leave behind a legacy of skilled people committed to reviving the local economy. Companies such as M.I.S stuck around, built new markets and generated new jobs for local people.”

Managing Director, Paul Jackson said “We have a clear vision for the future and we’re well on course to continue our growth. Our ideals are to continue building a successful Derwentside company, promoting the area to the UK and Europe and providing employment for the local community.”