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Investment for the future

Investment for the future

During the year the Company announced that it had taken possession of three commercial units at Staverton Connection Business Park, Cheltenham, adjacent to the Group’s Head Office, representing a total investment of over £1 million in new facilities. Last week the...

Investment for the future

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During the year the Company announced that it had taken possession of three commercial units at Staverton Connection Business Park, Cheltenham, adjacent to the Group’s Head Office, representing a total investment of over £1 million in new facilities. Last week the Company took possession of two additional new commercial premises at the same location, investing a further £500,000 in new facilities. Together these new premises increase the Groups production capacity to over 30,000 sq. ft. (2015: 12,000 sq. ft.) and will facilitate significant expansion.Pennant’s Chief Executive Officer Phil...

Pennant supporting Worldskills Event

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Pennant Training Systems Ltd (Pennant) recently provided a training course on its Hand Skill Trainer (known as GenSkill) for three engineering apprentices seeking to represent the UK in the Worldskills event. WorldSkills is held every two years and is the biggest vocational education and skills excellence competition in the world that seeks to reflect global industry. The competitors are all under the age of 25 and represent their country after qualifying through a number of regional and national finals. They demonstrate technical abilities, both individually and collectively, to execute...

Pennant to provide additional Generic Training Aids to Middle East customer

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Pennant International Group plc ('Pennant'), is delighted to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary, Pennant Training Systems Limited, has recently secured a follow-on order to supply additional Hand Skill Trainers (known as GenSkills) to an existing customer in the Middle East. The £75,000 training equipment order will support aeronautical engineering practices at additional training sites in the region. GenSkill is used to augment the training of aircraft ground crew/engineers in the use of hand tool procedures, fastener operation, component recognition, locking devices and...

Pennant Training Equipment off to the Middle East

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The 14 off Basic Flying Control Rig Trainers and the 12 off GenSkills have now been completed, packed and awaiting shipment to two Middle Eastern customers. Both customers are pleased and looking forward to receiving and using the equipment. Both customers are EASA 146 accredited maintenance training establishments and Pennant is very pleased to be supplying their equipment into these organisations. Pennant is scheduled to supply further equipment during...

Family Days: A Resounding Success

This year has seen the Sales Virtual Reality Parachute Training Station (VRPTS) rig taken to a series of MoD Family Days at Cosford, Abbey Wood and Brize Norton. The rig proved to be a big hit at all of the shows and was very well received by MoD personnel and their families. At Brize Norton, the highlight of the day was being awarded ‘Best Stand of the Day’ by the Station Commander, Group Captain Timothy T Jones! The Commander and his family tried the VPTS for themselves, including the new Oculus headset. He was extremely impressed with the kit and commented on the technical and visual...

18 month Infrastructure Improvement Programme at Staverton Park nears completion

Work commences on tarmacking the entire front, sides and rear car parking areas at Pennant Court, Cheltenham, including the marking of designated parking bays. These latest works represent the conclusion of an 18 month refurbishment and facilities upgrading programme directly resulting from feedback received from an Employee Opinion Survey. The schedule of works comprised the complete renovation of all toilets, including the disabled facilities on the ground floor. The first floor kitchen has also been redesigned to maximise the use of space, whilst the ground floor office has been...

Record Order Book Drives Expansion of Pennant’s Business Premises

In response to the need for additional design, development and production capacity resulting from a record order book and increasing business capabilities, Pennant has taken ownership of two commercial premises at Staverton Connection in Cheltenham. The new premises, which have a combined floor area of over 8, 000 sq. ft. (743 m2) will almost double Pennant’s production capacity to over 20,000 sq. ft. (1,858 m2) and are located a short distance from the Group’s existing facilities in Cheltenham. Work has already commenced fitting out the interiors of the premises, which includes the...