IGEM (Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers) has today unveiled its new headquarters and conference centre, IGEM House, with an official opening ceremony by its President EurIng Robert J Murray. Based in the Derbyshire village of Kegworth, IGEM House is centrally located for easy access from the motorway network, East Midlands Airport and the newly opened East Midlands Parkway train station.
IGEM purchased the building for £1.1 million in September 2008 and has spent several months refurbishing the building at a cost of around £600,000 to ensure that it is suitable for both IGEM staff and Members. IGEM was previously based in a rented office building in Loughborough so has not moved far and has not lost any staff as a result.
As well as providing ample office space for the 18 members of staff, IGEM House also has three contemporary conference rooms and a traditional Boardroom, which are available for hire. For members of the Institution, IGEM House also provides a members’ room for smaller, more informal meetings, and access to the Sir Denis Rooke Library which contains a vast amount of information on the gas industry.
IGEM’s President EurIng Robert J. Murray CEng FIGEM, a well respected figure in the gas industry and Group Engineering Director for Inexus Group, said: “Having been involved in the relocation process since IGEM’s move to Loughborough in 2003, it is with a great deal of pleasure that I see a headquarters building that exceeds our expectations and delivers a platform for growth and development of the IGEM brand into the future. I would like to sincerely thank the IGEM HQ Property Team for their hard work in finding and securing this building, in particular Alex McDiarmid, Chairman of the team, and John Williams, Chief Executive Officer.”
John Williams also commented: “After six years of searching and investigation, it is an absolute delight to move into IGEM’s new headquarters and conference centre bringing the whole IGEM team with me. The team have been truly tremendous in their endeavour and professionalism right the way through this process and are now operating in an environment that they have been engaged in designing and have enjoyment working in.”
Contact:
For any enquiries relating to this press release, including requests for jpeg images, please contact Rebecca Bursnall, Communications Manager, on 01509 678157 or via email to rebecca@igem.org.uk.
Notes to Editors:
IGEM is the professional engineering membership body for individuals and companies working in the international gas industry. It has in the region of 4000 individual members and 160 Industrial Affiliates. IGEM also produces a range of technical Standards, a monthly journal and holds a variety of events.
For more information on IGEM call 0844 375 4436 or visit www.igem.org.uk.
IGEM officially opens IGEM House, its new headquarters and conference centre
IGEM (Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers) has today unveiled its new headquarters and conference centre, IGEM House, with an official opening ceremony by its President EurIng Robert J Murray. Based in the Derbyshire village of Kegworth, IGEM House is centrally located for easy access from the motorway network, East Midlands Airport and the newly opened East Midlands Parkway train station.
IGEM purchased the building for £1.1 million in September 2008 and has spent several months refurbishing the building at a cost of around £600,000 to ensure that it is suitable for both IGEM staff and Members. IGEM was previously based in a rented office building in Loughborough so has not moved far and has not lost any staff as a result.
As well as providing ample office space for the 18 members of staff, IGEM House also has three contemporary conference rooms and a traditional Boardroom, which are available for hire. For members of the Institution, IGEM House also provides a members’ room for smaller, more informal meetings, and access to the Sir Denis Rooke Library which contains a vast amount of information on the gas industry.
IGEM’s President EurIng Robert J. Murray CEng FIGEM, a well respected figure in the gas industry and Group Engineering Director for Inexus Group, said: “Having been involved in the relocation process since IGEM’s move to Loughborough in 2003, it is with a great deal of pleasure that I see a headquarters building that exceeds our expectations and delivers a platform for growth and development of the IGEM brand into the future. I would like to sincerely thank the IGEM HQ Property Team for their hard work in finding and securing this building, in particular Alex McDiarmid, Chairman of the team, and John Williams, Chief Executive Officer.”
John Williams also commented: “After six years of searching and investigation, it is an absolute delight to move into IGEM’s new headquarters and conference centre bringing the whole IGEM team with me. The team have been truly tremendous in their endeavour and professionalism right the way through this process and are now operating in an environment that they have been engaged in designing and have enjoyment working in.”
Contact:
For any enquiries relating to this press release, including requests for jpeg images, please contact Rebecca Bursnall, Communications Manager, on 01509 678157 or via email to rebecca@igem.org.uk.
Notes to Editors:
IGEM is the professional engineering membership body for individuals and companies working in the international gas industry. It has in the region of 4000 individual members and 160 Industrial Affiliates. IGEM also produces a range of technical Standards, a monthly journal and holds a variety of events.
For more information on IGEM call 0844 375 4436 or visit www.igem.org.uk.