LINX’s innovative printing technologies are used by organisations across the world – their extensive range of Continuous Ink Jet, Thermal Ink Jet and Thermal Transfer Over Printers are employed in a variety of industries including food/beverages, automotive, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. With Clients in over 100 different countries, it is imperative that the printers are manufactured and tested to provide maximum efficiency and reliability in all climates – the onsite environmental chambers are cable of simulating humidity from 0% to 100% and temperatures from -30oC to 80oC; this is a typical challenge that the Design Team faced on this “one-off” / very unique project.

In order to achieve BREEAM “Excellent” the building and associated mechanical and electrical services were designed to significantly reduce energy consumption / CO2 emissions with a high investment in renewable/sustainable technologies – the project attained an as-built A grade EPC rating.

Extent of Mechanical Services:

• Incoming utilities – water only
• Reverse cycle air source heat pump units – providing simultaneous heating and cooling
• Mechanical ventilation systems – including +ve pressure laboratories, clean rooms and specialist solvent extract systems
• Domestic H&C water services – including CAT 5 laboratory water services
• Laboratory gases – including solvent waste recovery systems.
• Fire sprinkler systems – storage tanks/booster set
• Automatic Control Systems – associated BEMS

Extent of Electrical Services:

• Incoming utilities - electrical power / site transformer
• High-efficiency lighting and emergency lighting
• Electrical small power
• Fire alarm installation
• Door entry, CCTV and security systems
• Lightning protection
• Landscape lighting.