Arco unveil new Customer Discovery Centre

Leading UK and Ireland safety experts invest in future of safety innovation with state-of-the-art centre

SAFETY experts ARCO have opened a cutting-edge Customer Discovery Centre in Hull, marking a bold investment designed to transform customer experience and drive industry innovation.

This state-of-the-art facility brings together product expertise, advanced safety training, and industry collaboration under one roof. Designed to engage with customers and suppliers, the Discovery Centre showcases Arco’s integrated safety solutions featuring their independent UKAS- and SATRA-accredited product assurance lab with a dedicated space for product innovation.

As part of this investment, Arco have also expanded their training offering with a brand-new practical training facility, broadening their national coverage of training centres for workers in the highest risk industries.

Specializing in confined space and working at height ‘hands-on’ training alongside a multitude of classroom-based courses, this safety services centre of excellence increases accessibility to critical safety education.

With three flexible learning spaces, innovative displays, and cutting-edge technology, the new Discovery Centre is designed to adapt to the needs of customers and Arco colleagues alike, making it a premier destination for training, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing.

Now operational, customers can explore the latest advancements in safety, PPE and workwear, undertake training courses, and receive expert guidance on product selection and development under one roof.

Arco chief executive officer Guy Bruce said: ‘We’re thrilled to open our new state-of-the-art Customer Discovery Centre. It’s our way of giving customers fresh inspiration and ultimate safety confidence day in, day out.

‘By investing in world-class facilities and smarter ways to engage with our customers, this is more than an upgrade to our services, it’s a strategic shift in how our customers interact with Arco and how our safety solutions are developed, shared, and experienced.

‘The future of safety is here, and this immersive space truly demonstrates the value available to all customers when they have the best in the safety business at their side. We’re looking forward to hosting our customers and partners here for years to come.’