Forest of Dean welcomes Teledyne Geophysical Instruments
Civic leaders, Vantage Point Business Village executives, and local councillors welcomed Teledyne Geophysical Instruments on Tuesday 9th December, when the company celebrated its move into the new 33,000 sq. ft. complex at Vantage Point Business Village, Mitcheldean. Teledyne Geophysical Instruments, is part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, a global leader in electronic components, instruments and communications products, specialising in undersea survey equipment for oil and gas exploration. At Mitcheldean Teledyne Geophysical Instruments is building hydrophones and streamer sections for marine geophysical exploration.
Vantage Point Developments has purpose-built the 33,000 sq. ft. complex to Teledyne Geophysical's requirements, matched carefully to production methods.
"This new build provides a great environment for Teledyne Geophysical," commented (UK Operations Manager) Sebastian Goodison, " We hope to recruit more when the economic outlook is right. Most of our staff, previously working in Gloucester, have transferred to Mitcheldean."
"Naturally, we are very pleased to see Teledyne here," said Vantage Point chairman Brian Bennett. Teledyne is a vital player in the oil and gas exploration business, and brings a range of technical, IT and communications skills to Mitcheldean."
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Background information
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is a leading provider of sophisticated electronic components, instruments and communications products, including defence electronics, data acquisition and communications equipment for airlines and business aircraft, monitoring and control instruments for industrial and environmental applications and components, and subsystems for wireless and satellite communications. Last quarter sales for Teledyne Technologies were $497.6 million. More about Teledyne>>>
Vantage Point Business Village
More than 85 businesses, with around 2,700 employees, have moved in the last four years to Vantage Point Business Village, to join existing tenants such as Xerox, Exploration Logistics, and Cooper Security. These new businesses, large and small, extend from bespoke furniture making to industrial toolmaking, and nationwide logistics and electronics. The site now includes comprehensive IT and practical skill training services, and world standard IT, high-speed Internet connections and telecommunications. Medical services, mailing services, and a choice of catering services are also available on site. More about Vantage Point.>>>
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Cllr George Read, Forest of Dean DC, Chris Hughes - General Manager - Teledyne Geophysical Instruments, Brian Bennett, Chairman, Vantage Point Business Village, Cllr Norman Stephens, Forest of Dean DC, Harry Barnshaw - Managing Director - Teledyne Limited, Bill Kikendall - Vice President and General Manager - Teledyne RD Instruments, James Woodcock, Economic Development Officer, Forest of Dean DC, Cllr Patrick Molyneux, Cabinet member for economic regeneration, Forest of Dean DC, Jim Davis - Senior Vice President and General Manager, Teledyne Instruments, Sebastian Goodison - UK Operations Manager - Teledyne Geophysical Instruments.
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