Orbital Expansion

Orbital Sound have expanded to offer a state-of-the-art facility highly

The highly sophisticated stock control system was designed specifically, for
Orbital by Andy Hilton, of Totally Brilliant Software. Having run Hilton
Sound for 20 years, his technical experience has naturally led him to
pioneer software solutions, tailored to the demands of rental
organisations."Companies Individual needs may differ, depending on the nature and size of their business but, the main objective always remains constant: to create greater control of the flow of product through the warehouse which, in turn, creates increased efficiency and the best possible service. "It is about adding an extra dimension", explained Hilton, as it is possible to monitor the product in the present as well as in the past and even into the future.

At any given moment it is possible to ascertain where the product is, for how long and when it will be back in the warehouse. Not only does Orbital's system monitor the flow, but it also contains an accurate service history of every piece of kit in their inventory.

Orbital's interactive web-site is designed to link directly into the stock control system to further extend the potential of Orbital's service. Keeping on the edge of new technology, this service facilitates a very fast and reliable Dry Hire Division, making such purchases simple and immediate.

The system is also fully networked around the Orbital facility, ensuring that all of the staff our aware of product availability. This is particularly useful for Orbital's in-house sound designers Sebastian Frost and Simon Whitehorn who can see at a glance the availability of any product, when designing audio systems. It is therefore possible to create systems with incredible accuracy and precision.

Orbital Sound, about to celebrate their 7th successful year as leading suppliers and designers of audio systems for Theatre and Musical productions, have moved into their Brixton, London-based premises earlier this year, more than tripling the potential size and capacity of their facility.

Set apart by the streamlined nature of their operation, it is a priority for Orbital to remain on the cutting-edge of IT and on-line communications and, by offering a fully networked infrastructure, on-line, with web-site facilities, Orbital are able to provide a service in tune with the demands of the next Millennium.

"Considerable investment in making all our departments networked and on-line was imperative, and has formed the foundation of our expansion,"explained Orbital MD Chris Headlam. "Our approach is to promote smooth communications at all levels which ensures that we can operate efficiently, as a team, to the maximum effect".

The added space has enabled Orbital to grow and offer an expanded service to Theatreland by way of complementary divisions which will add an extra dimension to the core business - supplying and designing audio systems. Orbital's aim is to utilise this space to build a full infrastructure that will provide a complete support mechanism for Producers, Sound Designers, and Sound Engineers, alike.

On completion, the new Orbital facility will extend from their elegant Victorian 4- storey building where the sales, marketing and accounts departments are based into the 12,000 capacity of their spacious adjacent buildings. This area, when fully converted, will house full pre & post production recording suites, lavish rehearsal rooms, as well as Orbital's of state-of-the-art warehouse space.

A superstructure in its entirety, Orbital's warehouse benefits from considerable reconstruction work as well as strategic redesign and configuration to accommodate Orbital's extensive inventory of pro-audio equipment, along with Orbital's Technical Support Division.

Now fully operational, the warehouse forms the heart of Orbital's facility, explained Dominic Rozendal, who joined the company in May, specifically to project manage the completion of the facility; it has been designed with Orbital's objective in mind: to guarantee an exceptional service. By controlling the flow of stock, with a military precision, and servicing every piece of kit to the highest standards, we are in a position to operate very effectively and respond to any sudden demand.

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