A marine equipment company on the Isle of Wight has moved into its new headquarters at Cowes' former police station.
Spinlock, which was honoured with the first King’s Award for Innovation in April, is now officially operating from the 125-year-old building.
The move, from its former home across the road, follows an 18-month renovation and extension of the derelict station.
The new HQ offers modern offices, open spaces and includes the addition of a contemporary designed top floor, with access to a terrace overlooking the Solent.
Quirky features, such as police cell doors, have been incorporated into the interior redesign and the exact blue of the original police sign has been reproduced for the Spinlock logo branding.
Spinlock’s Chief Executive, Chris Hill, said: “Moving into our new larger head office is a milestone event and a real investment in Spinlock’s future.
"Following the recent 40 per cent expansion of our manufacturing centre in Cowes, the new head office provides the space needed to continue our growth trajectory.
"All our products are designed and manufactured in Cowes and the new head office gives our design team new workshops, sampling and resources to develop new and exciting products more efficiently, and to grow as a team.
“The expansion of our design, marketing and sales facility also enables us to continue operating and greetng clients in Cowes.”
Operations Director, Caroline Senior, said: “We started looking for bigger premises before COVID and found the solution right on our doorstep.
"The derelict Cowes Town Police Station had been standing empty for a decade and was perfect for us."
The pandemic had delayed the large-scale building work, but it has now been brought back to life.
Its former Birmingham Road home of 50 years, which sits opposite its new premises, is up for sale.
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