Innovative Technology, a leading global provider of cash handling technology, officially opened its new 3300m2 head office and global development centre at the Innovative Business Park in Oldham on Friday with a day of celebrations. UK staff were joined by colleagues from all of Innovative Technology’s European offices to mark the special occasion.

 

The company first moved to the site in 1998 and created Innovative Business Park in 2013 to house their new head office and development centre and to act as an incubator for its high technology subsidiary companies, such as ticketing technology specialist InnoPrint. The continued global success of Innovative Technology’s existing cash handling product range, coupled with its strategy to invest heavily in new technology required expanded facilities for an increased number of research and commercial staff.

 

The opening ceremony was performed by David Bellis MBE, Innovative Technology’s Chairman who founded the company back in 1992 and was attended by over 150 staff who enjoyed a buffet lunch in the sunshine. Celebrations continued into the afternoon when a UK vs The Rest of the World football match took place and the unusual Oldham sunshine ensured a number of supporters on the touchline. The Rest of the World narrowly secured a victory, winning the game 4-3. The day of celebrations was finished in style with a party that ran well into the early hours. 

 

Aidan Towey, Managing Director of Innovative Technology commented: “It was great to be able to bring all of our European colleagues together to officially open the new building and celebrate in style. The official opening provided the perfect opportunity to welcome all of our colleagues to our new offices. The party was a great way to finish the day. Good food, wine and great company made it an excellent evening. I think I speak on behalf of everyone at Innovative Technology when I say the day was fantastic and we are all looking forward to the next occasion!”