AIM Suppliers
Suppliers of products and services to independent museums can advertise here as well as in the AIM Bulletin. For further information contact the Editor, Diana Zeuner on 01730 812419, Click here for Advertising Rates
Collections Management
Adlib
Tel: 0845 6589482
Information management, integration and portals for libraries, museums and archives, designed to support Museum Accreditation and SPECTRUM. Free ‘Museum Lite’ software is aimed at small museums.
E-Mail Adlib
Web Site: http://www.uk.adlibsoft.com
System Simulation Ltd
Tel: 020 7836 7406
Musims | Index+ award-winning software. Web and public access; content management systems; creative design; collection management systems; image libraries.
E-Mail System Simulation Ltd
Web Site: http://www.ssl.co.uk
Conservation
Dorothea Restorations
Tel: North: 01663 733544 / South: 0117 971 5337
The most comprehensive metalwork restoration, conservation and preservation service.
Web Site: http://www.dorothearestorations.com
George Monger Conservation & Museum Services
Unit 6a, Glebe Farm Industrial Units
Woodland Close
Onehouse
Suffolk
IP14 3HL
Tel: 01449 677900 / 01449 674803 / 07703 441265
Conservation services and advice, collection surveys, environmental advice, exhibition preparation, museum and heritage consultancy, and conservation training for volunteers and non-specialists.
E-Mail George Monger Conservation & Museum Services
Conservation Supplies
Conservation by Design
Timecare Works
5 Singer Way
Kempston, Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK42 7AW
Tel: +44 (0) 1234 846300
Fax:+44 (0)1234 852334
A comprehensive range of innovative, high quality, conservation storage and display products to museums, libraries, galleries and archives worldwide.
E-Mail Conservation by Design
Web Site: http://www.conservation-by-design.co.uk
PEL – Preservation Equipment Ltd
Vinces Road
Diss
Norfolk
IP22 4HQ
Tel: 01379 647400
Europe’s largest collection of conservation and archival supplies, now available online.
E-Mail PEL – Preservation Equipment Ltd
Web Site: http://www.preservationequipment.com
Consultancy
David Viner
8 Tower Street
Cirencester
Gloucestershire
GL7 1EF
Tel: 01285 651513
Freelance curatorial and consultancy services in collections and heritage assessments, project development, historical research and heritage journalism.
E-Mail David Viner
Emma Chaplin Heritage & Museum Services
Tel: 0151 342 9651 / 0788 425 4351
Effective, straightforward and friendly consultancy services. Wide curatorial and managerial experience, working with museums of all sizes. Strategic & operational planning; project management & development; organisational & personal development.
E-Mail Emma Chaplin Heritage & Museum Services
Web Site: http://www.emmachaplin.co.uk
Volition Executive Coaching & Evalaution
Contact: Kathy Gee,
Tel: 01527 893753
Personalised support for professional development in the workplace for individuals, teams, managers and existing and emerging leaders. Policy and project review and evaluation, providing powerful questioning and intelligent analysis.
E-Mail Volition Executive Coaching & Evalaution
Web Site: http://www.volition-coaching.co.uk
Design
Event Communications Ltd
Tel: 0207 378 9900
Europe’s award-winning and largest creative design group specialising in museum and visitor attraction design – pushing the boundaries of existing practice and exploring new ways to interpret, present and connect with audiences. More than 120 major projects around the world.
E-Mail Event Communications Ltd
Web Site: http://www.eventcomm.com
Brennan Whalley
Contact: Dennis Brennan,
19 Quintin Avenue
London
SW20 8LD
Tel: 020 8543 1884
Quality interpretative deisng and implementation service: feasibility studies, theme research, concept development, planning/detail design. Innovative, award-winning schemes which captivate the visitor without losing the integrity of the subject.
E-Mail Brennan Whalley
Web Site: http://www.brennanwhalley.co.uk
Digital Imaging
Townsweb digital imaging experts
Tel: 01536 713834
On-site and off-site scanning of bound books and reports; loose manuscripts; maps, paintings & drawings; photographs, slides & negatives and film & audio tape conversion.
Web Site: http://www.townswebarchiving.com
Exhibition Display & Storage Systems
Britannia Storage Systems Ltd
Lancaster Way
Earls Colne
Colchester
Essex
CO6 2NS
Tel: 01787 224411
Glass museum cases; gallery picture racking; archive storage systems; reserve collection storage; shelving systems; mobile and static storage; purpose-designed cabinets.
E-Mail Britannia Storage Systems Ltd
Web Site: http://www.brit-star.u-net.com
Ocean Design
Rye House
29 London Road
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
HP11 1BJ
Tel: 01494 512215
Storage solutions – mobile storage, shelving, drawer systems, museum cabinets, picture racking, textile storage, browser drawers, layout designs, installation.
E-Mail Ocean Design
Web Site: http://www.odam.co.uk
Fundraising & Marketing
Development Partners
Oxford, London, Leeds
30 Bankside Court
Oxford
OX5 1JE
Tel: 01869 351451
Extensive experience of raising funds and developing income streams for cultural, heritage and educational organisations. Tailor-made solutions for small heritage attractions to award-winning national museums.
E-Mail Development Partners
Web Site: http://www.development-partners.co.uk
Insurance
Blackwall Green
133 Houndsditch
London
EC3A 7AH
Tel: 020 7234 4312
Brokers specialising in insurance for museums and galleries.
E-Mail Blackwall Green
Interactives
Enthuse IT
Tel: 01225 710001
Specialist in touchscreen interactives as well as ‘virtual’ 3D buildings, filmed interviews and 360 tours
E-Mail Enthuse IT
Web Site: http://www.enthuseit.com
Museums & Heritage Show
Museums & Heritage Show- 12/13 May, Earls Court, London
Tel: 01905 724734
Showcase for products and services for the museums and heritage sector - 12/13 May 2010, Earls Court, London. Attracts 2,000 museum professionals each year. Includes Museums & Heritage Awards for Excellence 2010 – celebrating the very best in museums, galleries and heritage attractions. Eleven award categories – entry deadline 19 February 2010. New this year at the show – Hands on! feature demonstrating the latest interactive technologies; special feature on sustainable museum exhibitions; most dynamic free seminar programme ever – covering marketing, education, audience development, funding, design and interpretation, collections management, sustainability and entrepreneurialism.
E-Mail Museums & Heritage Show- 12/13 May, Earls Court, London
Web Site: http://www.museumsandheritage.com
Pest Control
Thermo Lignum
Tel: 020 8964 3964
Museum insect pests sensitively and sympathetically eradicated from any organic materials. Guaranteed chemical-free kill of all pests.
E-Mail Thermo Lignum
Web Site: http://www.thermolignum.com
Retail
Retail Matters
Tel: 01608 652502
Specialist retail and training consultants for heritage sites, museums and visitor attractions.
E-Mail Retail Matters
Web Site: http://www.retailmatters.com
Retail Thinking
Oak Tree Stable
34 Edgewell Lane
Eaton, Tarporley
Cheshire
CW6 9AD
Tel: 01829 730066 / 07860 700131
Over 20 years retail management experience in the high street and heritage sectors.
E-Mail Retail Thinking
Web Site: http://www.retailthinking.co.uk
GAIN Retail Solutions Ltd
Tel: 01756 794487
Retail development specialists offering affordable solutions to enhance the visitor experience, develop income, generate profit and deliver excellent retail service and standards. Specialising in: retail consultancy, retail training and development, product sourcing and development, graphic design solutions – branding, logos, store design.
E-Mail GAIN Retail Solutions Ltd
Web Site: http://www.gainretail.com
Internet Solutions
Thomas Cole Internet Solutions
Tel: 01254 832815
Internet solutions, web design, email marketing, search optimisation. 10 years in business.
E-Mail Thomas Cole Internet Solutions
Web Site: http://www.thomascole.net
Online Business
Datasouth
Tel: 023 8089 0800
Interactive guides, CMS and e-commerce for the not-for-profit sector, Guidepod, Musea – technology for museums.
Web Site: http://www.musea.co.uk