The move was necessitated by the massive expansion in Summit's equipment stock over the last 12 months, reflecting a healthy growth in the working schedule. This has recently included The BAFTAs, Take That's 2007 tour, Cirque du Soleil at the RAH and ongoing work at the O2 Arena, where Summit is the house rigging company.
The new warehouse and offices will consolidate all the equipment stock - including James Thomas trussing, ground support systems, Lodestar Motors and Summit's own SmarTmast small footprint PA towers - in one location.
The warehouse will have easier access for more trucks - up to five at a time, and geographically, Coxheath is well located for major motorways and road routes. It's just 35 miles from central London and 45 minutes on the train.
The office area is also greatly expanded in the new premises, and has been designed and refurbished by the Summit team.
(Jim Evans)
