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
Archiving and Digitisation
Townsweb digital imaging experts
Tel: 01536 713834
TownsWeb Archiving Ltd specialises in providing digitisation and software services within the UK’s cultural heritage sector, primarily working within archives to convert old, precious, fragile and culturally significant items to digital formats ready for online display - everything from photographs, registers, reports, journals, magazines, ledgers and minutes to larger format paintings, drawings and maps. Also digital conversion of roll film, microfiche and 35mm slides to reproduction quality standard. Operators are fully trained/accredited in the handling of delicate and valuable items. Digitised images are placed online where they are searchable and downloadable, allowing public access to often unique and previously non accessible objects. Our web team can also create e-commerce sites generating new revenue streams through ordering of photographic prints or downloadable images.
Web Site: http://www.townswebarchiving.com
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.
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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.
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Web Site: http://www.ssl.co.uk
Vernon Systems
Contact: Anne Harlow, UK Systems Consultant
Tel: 079 4997 9976
Vernon Systems, a SPECTRUM partner, develops collections management systems used by thousands of heritage professionals worldwide. Our team of technical and museum professionals provide exceptional support. We also supply additional services to help you get the most out of our products. We are experienced providers of data conversion and customisation, plus hosting and web design for online collections. Vernon CMS is our SPECTRUM compliant modular system. eHive is our low-cost online system designed for small museums, galleries, heritage centres and councils with limited resources.
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Web Site: http://www.vernonsystems.com
Conservation
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.
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Ian Clark Restoration
Contact: Ian Clark,
1 Railway Cottages
Old Station Road
Itchen Abbas , Winchester
Hampshire
SO21 1BA
Tel: +44 (0) 1962 779495
Fax:Mobile +44 (0) 7836 536932
Award-winning accredited conservation company. Flexible and uniquely structured, combining heritage engineering with industrial and architectural conservation. Has an established profile and over 30 years’ experience within the museum and heritage sector. Practical collection care and industrial heritage consultancy.
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Web Site: http://www.ianclarkrestoration.com
Conservation Supplies
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.
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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.
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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.
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Web Site: http://www.emmachaplin.co.uk
cb solutions
Contact: Christine Beresford,
Tel: 01264 720421
For practical advice and support with: governance reviews, business planning, audience development and operations management
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Voiceover Services
Contact: David Monks,
4 The Lodge
8 Brunswick Road
Sutton
Surrey
SM1 4DQ.
Tel: 07708 158420
Voiceover Services with flexibility, professionalism, integrity, nationwide coverage – and the personal touch.
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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.
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Web Site: http://www.eventcomm.com
Brennan Whalley
Contact: Dennis Brennan,
19 Quintin Avenue
London
SW20 8LD
Tel: 020 8543 1884
Quality interpretative designing 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
Smith and Jones Design Consultants
Contact: Chris Jones,
Spike Island
133 Cumberland Road
BRISTOL
AVON
BS1 6UX
Tel: 01173251515
Museum and exhibition design. Visitor and heritage centre design. Permanent gallery displays. Interactive displays. Heritage site interpretation. Temporary events and exhibitions. Educational hands-on activities. Outdoor interpretation and signage.
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Web Site: http://www.smithandjones.co.uk
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.
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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
Rackline
Rackline Ltd
Oaktree Lane, Talke,
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Staffordshire
ST7 1RX
Tel: 01782 770144
Design storage solutions. Rackline has been working with curators and museum managers to assist with the storage of collections for 26 years, developing specific products and providing bespoke designs. Clients include: Museum of London, Victoria and Albert Museum, The Tank Museum, Natural History Museum and Kirkleatham Museum
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Web Site: http://www.rackline.co.uk
Reier Showcases
Kenilworth
Gravel Hill
Chalfont St Peter
SL9 9QP
Tel: +44 7809 760546
Reier showcases are cutting edge, museum grade, quality showcases. Manufactured with the highest quality materials. Reier showcases are designed to last several decades.
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Web Site: http://www.reiershowcases.com
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.
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Museums & Heritage Show
Museums & Heritage Show- 16/17 May, Earls Court, London
Tel: 01905 724734
The Uk’s leading Industry event, the Museums + Heritage Show is a showcase for products and services for the museums and heritage sector. Taking place on the 16 + 17 May 2012 at Earls Court, London, the Show attracts 2,000 museum professionals each year. Celebrating its 20th anniversary the 2012 show will include: • Exhibition Design Feature, sponsored by Beck, inviting you to bring your projects and ideas and chat to the experts • Hands on Social media lab, learn from the experts about how to run your social media campaign • Dedicated Retail Zone, a focused area of the Show where you can source new products merchandise and services for your retail outlet • Most dynamic free seminar programme of over 40 sessions – covering key topics including Visitor Marketing, Collections Management, Retail, Learning, Audience Development, Income Generation & Funding and Design and Interpretation. The Museums + Heritage Awards for Excellence is celebrating it’s 10th anniversary in 2012 and the glittering ceremony is taking place on the 16 May in the historic staterooms of 8 Northumberland in central London. With a NEW Sustainability Award, sponsored by PLB and Permanent Award sponsored by Service Graphics, the awards categories have been designed to provide opportunity for all projects no matter their size, scale or budget. Whether you are a local authority museum, an independent or national museum, a regional gallery or a heritage visitor attraction – these awards are for anyone working in the world of museums and heritage, in it’s widest possible sense. Go for it! Enter the Museums + Heritage Awards and you could win the recognition and profile your organisation deserves. Entry Deadline: Friday 10th February 2012 For more information on the Museums + Heritage Show or Awards please visit the website – www.museumsandheritage.com
E-Mail Museums & Heritage Show- 16/17 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.
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Web Site: http://www.retailmatters.com
Retail Thinking
Bank View CW6 9NH
Beeston Brook
Tiverton, Tarporley
Cheshire
CW6 9NH
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
Association of Cultural Enterprises (ACE) Convention & Exhibition – 8/9 March 2012, Brighton
Contact: Jill Fenwick, Executive Administrator
Tel: +44 (0) 1669 631210 or 07743 778617
Fax:Fax: +44 (0) 1669 221736 or Skype: jillfenwickconsulting
The UK’s largest heritage retail exhibition. Over 60 specialist exhibitors. Topical seminar programme. Best Product Awards. Network with top UK heritage experts.
E-Mail Association of Cultural Enterprises (ACE) Convention & Exhibition – 8/9 March 2012, Brighton
Web Site: http://www.acenterprises.org.uk
Giving & Living, The Exeter Trade Show
Contact: Mike Anderson,
Tel: 01934 733433
15-18 January 2012 www.givingliving.co.uk Contact Mike Anderson on 01934 733433 or at mike@hale-events.com Attend the Best Buying Opportunity in the South West to help you maximise the return from your retail shop! Come and meet leading suppliers of personalised gifts, souvenirs, and food gifts at Giving & Living, The Exeter Trade Show. Free of charge to attend for all trade buyers. Visit www.givingliving.co.uk for more information or call the ticket hotline on 01934 733456.
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Web Site: http://www.givingliving.co.uk
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