APP Electrical has opened a new office on North Road in Cardiff, marking a permanent base for the South Wales electrical contractor. Welsh hurdling legend Colin Jackson CBE attended the launch and cut the ribbon, according to the company.
The business has operated from Church Village since 2015. Its team of eight local electricians is now expanding its services to homeowners and businesses in Cardiff following a recent brand refresh. The North Road premises are intended to give the growing team more room to work and to bring the company closer to customers in the Welsh capital.
Smart lighting on display
Beyond office space, the new premises showcase smart home technologies that APP Electrical installs. Cardiff is now one of a small number of locations in the UK where homeowners can try out the Rako Smart Lighting system in person. The office includes a Rako Smart Lighting Control System so customers can see what the product involves and how it might work in their homes or offices.
APP Electrical said the demonstration space is designed to help homeowners and businesses understand how smart lighting can be applied in practice. The company described the system as a way for Cardiff customers to upgrade their lighting, and noted that being able to test it on site is unusual in the UK market.
Company growth and local ambitions
The move to permanent premises is driven by the team's desire to invest its future in Cardiff, APP Electrical said. The company also has an ambition to create career opportunities for local electricians and apprentices over the coming years.
Managing Director Andrew Pearce said the opening brought together the team, staff, friends, family and Colin Jackson. He added that the office gives the company greater access to Cardiff, allowing it to deliver electrical services to more homeowners and businesses locally. Pearce highlighted the Rako system as a feature that lets customers experience the product and understand how it will work in their lives, homes and offices.
Colin Jackson, who attended the launch, said he had used APP Electrical to rewire his whole house and bring it up to date. He praised the customer service, punctuality and tidiness of the work. Jackson also noted that many people may not know he started out as an electrician before concentrating on running, and said he now leaves electrical work to the professionals.
The new Cardiff office reflects APP Electrical's transition from its Church Village base to a more visible presence in the city. With eight local electricians and a smart lighting showroom, the company is positioning the site as both an operational hub and a customer-facing space for residential and commercial electrical services.