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ClickNetherfield Blog - For a greener tomorrow

Thu, 3 Jul 2014 13:02:18 GMT

Compressed air is regarded as the fourth utility in a factory, and it is certainly the most expensive. As is our way we spent our money wisely and, after many years of service here and at our old factory in Dalkeith, our Bottarini compressor wheezed its last gasp. We took the position that, with some creative thinking, this could be an opportunity to make some significant gains for the environment and for our factory team. From an environmental perspective the new Hydrovane compressor will use 30% less energy a saving of over 10Kw, or almost 3 constantly boiling kettles an hour. Which is 4.5 Kg of CO2 per hour, every hour, and that�s a lot of CO2 a year in fact the new compressor will save the environment over 18 tons of CO2 every year. From a business point of view the Hydrovane solution, running in a separate compressor house now located outside of the main factory, recycles 40 m� of space in the factory, which would be around �1,600 to build. It has a service interval of 100,000 hours 60% more than traditional compressors and by compressing clean, cool air outside the factory its efficiency and longevity will be positively increased. The additional benefit to our colleagues include the noise level at 2 meters being reduced from 100 dB (the sound level of a typical hand dryer) to around 40 dB a level at which quiet conversations can be heard. The previous compressor also pumped out air at � 80 �C making the immediate area uncomfortably warm in the summer; with the new compressor, the waste heat will be discharged outside in the summer but recycled and ducted into the factory to supplement our heating in the winter.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - ClickNetherfield sign a New Distributor in Colombia

Wed, 11 Jun 2014 09:25:38 GMT

We are pleased to announce our new partnership with a Colombian distributor T1X1 Arquitectos. T1X1 is an architectural and design firm based in Bogot� with collaborators in Barcelona and South Africa. Their name is based on the concept of "Think Tanks" where each project is developed by a multidisciplinary team of professionals including architects, interior designers, graphic designers, illustrators and artists. ClickNetherfield and T1X1 Arquitectos will work together on meeting customer needs in Colombia. We look forward to a long and successful working relationship with them. Find out more about T1X1 Arquitectos by visiting their website http://t1x1.com [caption id="attachment_1531" align="alignleft" width="510" caption="Gabriel Carvajal Ni�o, Director at T1X1 Architects "][/caption]

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Challenge accepted!

Wed, 7 May 2014 11:59:22 GMT

Working for the best designers and architects in the world, requires us to be the best in the world at what we do. Our commission for the Aga Khan museum needed us to reinvent, refine and revolutionise our manufacturing processes. We recently mitred the largest glass panels we have ever been asked to mitre. They were as tall as a fully grown giraffe and with a factory roof height of 6m it was a snug fit; we found ourselves working at the very limit of the capability of our machinery and the laminated low reflective glass material. Avoiding distortion through the manufacturing processes, to hold a tolerance of +/- 0.02mm along such a long edge, was extraordinarily difficult and required extreme ingenuity and engineering finesse. Finally we developed a new system for surface coating the glass, which involves a multi stage chemical preparation process which will remain a closely guarded industrial secret. We do all of this because being the best is hard; you need highly skilled colleagues, total commitment and an unshakable passion for delighting the most demanding clients in the world. [caption id="attachment_1513" align="aligncenter" width="283" caption="We recently mitred the largest glass panels we have ever been asked to mitre."]

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Our new storage range

Wed, 30 Apr 2014 12:25:01 GMT

We are delighted to introduce our brand new range of storage solutions for front and back-of-house. We know there are other storage ranges available, so why would you choose ours? We looked long and hard at the competition and realised that none of the alternatives offer the high level of security or environmental performance characteristics we build into our world-class showcases every day, so we knew we could offer something better. Our storage range is built and finished to the highest standards and we are unique in offering cabinets with specific air exchange rates which can be tailored to suit your needs, along with the best monitoring and control systems available. We also design and manufacture all of our cabinets in the UK so we can adapt our designs to suit your needs � meaning you don�t have to settle for �standard� cabinets if you want something a little different. You can trust our storage range to preserve and protect your collections in the same way thousands of customers around the world already trust our showcases. Our storage solutions have the same high standards of security, conservation and aesthetics as you�d expect from any ClickNetherfield product. We know that choosing the right equipment is a key part of maximising the effectiveness of storing a collection and we want to help you find the right solution. We recognise the importance of conserving and ensuring the safety of your precious objects and take into consideration the environment, material and lighting used. From concept to completion, we will be on hand to advise, design, manufacture, deliver and install to ensure your items are stored safely. With six new storage products, our product portfolio includes storage & display drawers, storage cabinets and mobile storage. Please get in touch to request our new brochure: storage@clicknetherfield.com [caption id="attachment_1509" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption="Our Clarity Store and Safe Store storage solutions provide a notably sturdy, safe a secure cabinet in a range of dimensions perfect for your back-of-house storage."][/caption]

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Probably the World�s most accurate and precise angled edges ever!

Wed, 2 Apr 2014 09:40:30 GMT

With the installation of our new Bottero edge grinding machine, we can now produce the most accurate and precise angled edges in the UK. With a track capacity of 150kG per 1000mm this machine can profile truly enormous sheets of laminated glass. It has 5 super abrasive diamond impregnated grinding heads with the first two metal bond and the back three resin bond. How we care for these grinding tools is a closely guarded secret and involves careful coolant management, and regular and frequent tool maintenance. The polish is achieved chemically with a rare earth metal oxide and a carefully formulated annular tool that applies just enough pressure to produce a perfect finish. The final process is arissing which adds a detail that both strengthens the glass and improves the aesthetic. Such is the capability of this superb machine that we now use digital microscopy to measure the finest ariss to ensure our customers are delighted with their glass work. [caption id="attachment_1499" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption="The joints being subjected to close examination by our Technical Director Mike Chaplin along with a client team."][/caption]

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ClickNetherfield Blog - ClickNetherfield is happy to announce a new distributor in Brazil

Mon, 24 Feb 2014 12:40:41 GMT

As the demand for ClickNetherfield showcases increases we have signed up a new distributor in Brazil. We are pleased to announce and welcome our new distributor in Brazil, M+E Design. Jim Stewart, our Managing Director has signed the agreement with the Director, Magui Kampf in February 2014. Magui is an expert in the industry and offers a wealth of experience as well as proven track records. We will be looking forward to working together and offer invaluable service to our customers in Brazil. Find out more about M+E Design by visiting their website www.medesign.art.br [caption id="attachment_1485" align="aligncenter" width="276" caption="Director of M+E Design, Magui Kampf"][/caption]

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Mary Rose - Context Gallery

Thu, 30 Jan 2014 12:41:18 GMT

The engineering of the Context Gallery showcase system represented an enormous challenge at an unprecedented scale. It was clear from the outset that the ambitious vision of the Architects (Pringle Brandon Perkins + Will; www.pringlebrandonpw.com) and the rigorous environmental requirements of the Mary Rose Trust would necessitate a unique, highly bespoke and extremely specialised showcase solution. The size and shape of the Context Gallery was very much dictated by that of the Mary Rose itself; the showcase frontage mirroring its decks' slopes and the internals following the hull's draft. The majority of the door panels - angled to match the undulation of the floors, with no 2 alike and many weighing upwards of 310kg - required 100% opening access to allow for the loading of the colossal canons that were recovered alongside the infamous ship hull. In addition to the glass floors allowing you to look down through the ship from an upper deck perspective, the main deck fa�ade is punctuated by 2 recessed "cabins"; essentially glass alcoves, allowing visitors to enter the ship environment and get up closer to the artefacts and under the canons. These presented their own unique challenges as each was a slanted box intersecting building support columns and requiring hinged doors for access. As the recovered artefacts are highly sensitive to humidity the whole showcase had to be conditioned and controlled and to achieve this effectively, the entire 3 storey by 32m long interconnected volume had to be airtight to a museum standard. This needed detailed coordination and a very particular sequencing of installation with adjoining architectural elements, set works and building services. The door top locks were often located at a height which would normally require ladder access but since they'd be adjacent to a balustrade, this approach was not practical and we were commissioned to develop a remote door access system. Our solution featured a Bluetooth connected remote control utilising a custom designed door control Android app to power an actuator that moved the door in and out for access. This system proved very successful and will now become an access option on future case types. Our response to all of these engineering challenges pushed showcase engineering to its limits but resulted in a product of breath-taking appearance, stunning performance and staggering scale, and to our knowledge, is the largest museum standard showcase in the world. [caption id="attachment_1464" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption="At 32m long and 10m high, this is probably one of the largest museum display cases in the world."][/caption]

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Investing in our future

Mon, 27 Jan 2014 09:40:00 GMT

2013 was a big year for investment at ClickNetherfield. Punching and bevelling. Bending and shaping. Cutting and milling. Over the last year we�ve been busy upgrading the technology we use to keep our production processes at levels of quality of which we can be proud. From a manufacturing perspective, we committed almost �250,000 in capital finance towards the purchase of state of the art Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) equipment. Our new CNC metal punch is a case in point. This year it could be heard thumping away on our factory floor, consistently and efficiently turning out a fine and wide variety of sheet metal components. Another major acquisition in 2013 was probably the most advanced glass-bevelling machine in the UK. This sophisticated machine tool can achieve phenomenal accuracy and surface finish. We have also invested significantly in our UV glass bonding equipment, and these two developments combined to deliver truly beautiful joints. And then there�s our new CNC break press. An as-yet-unsung hero in our upgrade plan, it quietly and efficiently bends and shapes sheet metal into intricate and accurate components. The press consistently produces high quality parts and has dramatically improved our assembly process, especially where welding is needed. Finally � for now, at least � the latest member of our world-class machine centres is a metal-cutting and British-made superstar! It�s improved our accuracy by an order of magnitude and reduced cycle times incredibly. Our old mills were taking well over an hour to machine a strengthening bar (used on pull and slide doors), whereas our new [XYZ] completed more operations in fewer than 15 minutes. We�re growing in knowledge, too. Recently Scott, our manufacturing engineer, revisited one previously written program and reduced the number of tool changes from 18 per cycle to just three! In 2014 our experience will enable us to put all these new tools to even greater advantage � so we can achieve our goal of right first time, on time, every time whilst remaining competitively priced for our clients. We are proud to own the most modern and technologically advanced museum display case manufacturing plant in the world. Come and see for yourself, we welcome all client visits. [caption id="attachment_1452" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption="Click Netherfield are delighted with the beautiful mitred joints that the new Bottero glass bevelling machine is delivering."][/caption]

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Lowest Ever Air Exchange Rate Showcases

Wed, 18 Dec 2013 10:55:38 GMT

[caption id="attachment_1434" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption="Lindisfarne Gospels in its showcase"][/caption] Last summer, one of the world�s greatest books, the Lindisfarne Gospels became the centrepiece of a unique exhibition in Durham University�s Palace Green Library, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The British Library loaned this national treasure on the condition that the, Lindisfarne Gospels Durham team commissioned display cases designed to the most demanding security and conservation standards ever constructed. High quality showcases are usually designed to achieve an air exchange rate of 0.1 per day, but the major challenge for this project was to achieve an air exchange rate of 0.01 per day. This quantum reduction in case leakage approaches the theoretical barometric limit of case sealing and has seldom been achieved before without the help of NASA. By challenging the fundamental principle of case design, developing new sealing techniques, using alternative materials and trialling new test equipment, the technical team at ClickNetherfield were able to construct and test their cases to these incredibly high standards. But before this irreplaceable masterpiece of mediaeval manuscripts could be installed, the case had to be setup and monitored for 6 months in its final location to prove the conservation criteria could be maintained. Even though the exhibition was being constructed around the case during this time, the monitoring proved that the exacting environmental standards were being maintained and so the Lindisfarne Gospels was able to return to its native North East of England. ClickNetherfield are proud to have contributed to the exhibition�s success and we were delighted that Lindisfarne Gospels Durham won two gold awards at the North East Tourism Awards, we wish them the very best in winning the National Final Award.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - ClickNetherfield at the Museums Association Conference & Exhibition 2013

Mon, 25 Nov 2013 11:32:27 GMT

The Museums Association Conference & Exhibition 2013 took place at the BT Convention Centre, Liverpool on 11-12 November. It is the largest conference and exhibition for museums and heritage professionals in Europe. We attend and take part at this exhibition annually. It was a great chance for Jim and Grant to catch up with past & current clients and industry colleagues as well as the opportunity to get introduced and meet new prospects. We had great pleasure to share our new products, innovations and developments and to demonstrate new showcase designs. We would like to thank everyone who attended our Stand. We always learn from our customers and take on board their comments and feedback. For those who did not have the opportunity to join the Exhibition, we are only a call or an email away and we�d be delighted to have you visit our showroom in either Livingston or at Luton. Please call us on 01506 835 200 or email showcases@clicknetherfield.com Our team will keep you up to date!

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ClickNetherfield Blog - DANISH DISTRIBUTOR KVORNING WINS THREE-YEAR FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT IN NORWAY

Wed, 23 Oct 2013 15:14:16 GMT

Our distributor in Denmark, Kvorning design & communication has won a contract to deliver display cases and the exhibition design of the Norwegian Defence Museum�s many segments stretching from north to south in Norway. Kvorning have entered a three-year framework agreement and in 2013 will deliver new display cases for 6-7 local branches of the museum. The display cases, which include standard and specially designed concepts will be manufactured and installed by ClickNetherfield who will play an integral part in this agreement.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Investing in New Machinery

Tue, 24 Sep 2013 11:21:13 GMT

We all love beautiful mitred glass in our showcases and whilst we have provided this option in our showcases for many years, until now, we have relied on suppliers to provide the mitred glass for us. We recently took the decision to invest in our own variable mitre edge polishing machine, bringing this capability in-house and ensuring that we hold more control over all aspects of manufacturing our showcases. [caption id="attachment_1319" align="alignleft" width="490" caption="New Mitred Glass Machine"][/caption] The mitred glass edges result in the more elegant and aesthetically pleasing mitred joint that our clients want but now produced to our tolerances and quality standards. The new machine allows us to do polish mitres from 0� to 45� which is useful for angled desktop cases and for hexagonal, octagonal and other shaped cases. [caption id="attachment_1389" align="alignleft" width="491" caption="Mitred Glass Edge"][/caption]

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ClickNetherfield Blog - A Great Year for TESS

Fri, 20 Sep 2013 12:29:48 GMT

TESS Demountable is a division of ClickNetherfield Ltd specialising in museum showcases which are designed specifically to suit the needs of temporary and touring exhibitions. The demountable cases offer many of the same security, conservation, lighting and design features of the CNL world-class permanent showcase systems. The last 12 months have been very strong for TESS Demountable, resulting in the most cases ever sold for the division. We also passed the tremendous milestone of 1000 tons of carbon off-set by working closely with our carbon off-set partners, Carbon Footprint Ltd. A number of recent projects have been overseas and include the Royal Ontario Museum and the Auckland War Memorial Museum, with the Royal Ontario Museum benefiting from our new and elegant Inca 6 Demountable showcase. New Products We have recently launched our new TESS Evolution 2 case. Demountable and modular as before, but featuring sleek, surface-bonded glass panel technology and improved conservation properties; as well as options for LED lighting, concealed locks, a slimmer top profile, concealed power conduit, improved shelving system, and much more. As with our existing Evolution, the case allows the end-user to assemble, dismantle and move the cases themselves without expert assistance. In addition to this, we have also introduced Evolution 2's chic big sister, Inca 6 Demountable. These cases are made to measure (rather than modular) to suit your specific requirements, and therefore can be produced to any size and even in multi-bay format. And crucially for wider cases, Inca 6 Demountable has options for pull and slide doors, as opposed to a hinged-only opening. �The case features a large light hood for more lighting and light source option; and there is no limit on colour, finish and glass type. Clive McCready, general manager for TESS said, "The last year has been very successful for TESS as we continue to develop and improve both our products and our customer base. We are particularly proud of our carbon off-set programme with our unique-tree-planting scheme steadily adding to the lungs of the world and maintaining our ethos of sustainability. We are looking forward to the future as we endeavour to target more overseas markets."

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ClickNetherfield Blog - See us at the MA Conference & Exhibition in November

Thu, 19 Sep 2013 14:26:08 GMT

We will be exhibiting at the Museums Association Conference & Exhibition on the 11-12 November at the BT Convention Centre in Liverpool. The Museum Association Conference & Exhibition 2013 is the largest gathering of museums and heritage professionals in Europe. If you are attending the event, make sure you stop by and say hello. We will be on Stand 31. [caption id="attachment_1271" align="alignleft" width="581" caption="Jim & Grant on our stand at the Museum Association Conference & Exhibition last year."][/caption] Entrance to the exhibition is free but registration is required in advance. Register for the exhibition.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - ClickNetherfield Company Video

Thu, 19 Sep 2013 14:17:59 GMT

We are delighted to launch our new company video. The film features a range of projects we have worked on, including some fabulous testimonials from previous clients. The film highlights our manufacturing capabilities and expands on our project management, design, manufacturing, installation and handover processes. If you wish to find out more about the company, this is the ideal place to start. Watch the ClickNetherfield Company Video. We'd love to hear you feedback. Let us know what you think, email showcases@clicknetherfield.com.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - New Southern Office

Tue, 10 Sep 2013 09:07:34 GMT

We have moved!! Our Southern Office has moved location. Leaving Thame behind we have moved to new premises in Luton. The new premises has a showroom and a meeting space to meet with our all important clients. The new address is: ClickNetherfield Ltd The Annexe Prudence Place Proctor Way Luton LU2 9PE The Luton office is conveniently placed only a ten minute walk from Luton Airport.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Benjamin Franklin Museum Re-opens on the 24th August

Fri, 2 Aug 2013 14:59:51 GMT

A Philadelphia museum dedicated to the city's most famous Founding Father is reopening �on the 24th of August after nearly two years of renovations. We are delighted to have provided 24 showcases to this museum from our Vision, Vista and Mono product ranges. The 7,000-square-foot (650-sq. meter) underground facility had opened in 1976 at the downtown site where Franklin's house once stood. By 2011, many displays and exhibits were broken or dated. The facility closed that fall to undergo a $15 million refurbishment funded by a public-private partnership. The new museum features artifacts, computer animation and interactive displays. The location also includes a ghost structure outlining the size of Franklin's three-story brick house. The National Park Service says the museum's official grand opening celebration is scheduled for September 19th 2013. Find out more about the Benjamin Franklin Museum.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - WE ARE EXHIBITING IN RIO DE JANEIRO

Tue, 16 Jul 2013 12:30:56 GMT

The International Conference of Museums (ICOM) hosts its 23rd General Conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from the 10-17 August 2013. This event is the main international gathering of museum professionals. We will be exhibiting at the Museum Trade Fair on Stand 61 from the 12-15 August. The museum fair will be held in the CIDADE DAS ARTES, a beautiful post-modern piece of architecture. In the wave of huge sports events to be hosted in Brazil and the country�s favorable economic period, Brazil has been living a unique cultural time with the construction of new museums, the expansion of access to existing museums and the growing interest by the population in art and knowledge. This is the atmosphere in which Rio de Janeiro will host the first museum fair ever held in Latin America. Register your place at the Conference and make sure you stop by and visit us at the Museum Trade Fair! When: 12-15 August 2013 Where: Cidade Das Artes, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Stand: 61

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ClickNetherfield Blog - CLICKNETHERFIELD AT OPEN CULTURE 2013

Mon, 1 Jul 2013 16:12:15 GMT

Open Culture 2013 is the only major event focused on collections management providing attendees from the museum, library and archive sector with the chance to debate the latest developments in practice. If you are attending the Open Culture 2013 Conference on Tuesday and Wednesday this week, be sure to pop by Stand 30 in the exhibition area to speak to us about your showcase needs. This year�s Open Culture conference theme is �How can Collections Management power the Participatory Museum of tomorrow?� and with a jam packed conference programme, with more than 30 expert speakers, it is the most ambitious yet. When: 2-3 July Where: The Kia Oval, London Find out more about Open Culture 2013.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - INTRODUCING EVOLUTION 2

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:40:37 GMT

We are delighted to announce the arrival of the TESS Evolution 2 case. Demountable and modular as before, but featuring sleek, surface-bonded glass panel technology and improved conservation properties; as well as options for LED lighting, concealed locks, a slimmer top profile, concealed power conduit, improved shelving system, and much, much more. As with our existing Evolution, the case allows the end-user to assemble, dismantle and move the cases themselves without expert assistance. The first prototype of Evolution 2 was created in time for us to display at the M+H Show in London last week; and we anticipate it will be ready to release to market in around 12 weeks. In addition to this, we have also introduced Evolution 2�s chic big sister, the Inca 6 Demountable. These cases are made to measure (rather than modular) to suit your specific requirements, and therefore can be produced to any size and even in multi-bay format. And crucially for wider cases, the Inca 6 Demountable has options for pull and slide doors, as opposed to a hinged-only opening. The case features a larger light hood for more lighting and light source options; and there is no limit on colour, finish, glass type etc. Get in touch with clive@tessdemountable.co.uk for more information on either of these cases.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - BUSY MONTH FOR EXHIBITIONS

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:06:41 GMT

May was a bumper month for exhibitions; and we found ourselves in London at the Museums + Heritage Show, in Baltimore at the American Alliance of Museums� Annual Meeting and MuseumExpo, in Canberra for the 2013 Museums Australia National Conference, and in Moscow for the 15th International �Intermuseum� Festival. Our presence at the Museums + Heritage show was greater than normal this year, because as well as our own stand we decided to take a stand for our sister company, TESS Demountable, which we don�t do every year. Not only this, but we also provided display cases for both the Touring Exhibitions Group (TEG) stand and for W.G. Pollard�s stand. We attend these exhibitions annually, finding them to be not only great for catching up with clients, old friends and industry colleagues; but also a fabulous opportunity to connect with new people and hear about the latest happenings within the industry. In addition to this, these exhibitions provide a wonderful platform for launching new products; something which we did at the Museums + Heritage Show this year with our new range of conservation-grade storage products. For more information and to request our storage range brochure, please email showcases@clicknetherfield.com

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ClickNetherfield Blog - WE ARE EXPANDING!

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:04:08 GMT

As we are enjoying such a successful year, we�ve recently taken on a whole host of extra staff including numerous Project Designers. The additional Designers have been essential for us in order to keep up with the increasingly high volume of drawings we�re turning out for our clients. We now have so many staff that we can�t fit them all under our roof, and as such have introduced a portacabin into our back yard to accommodate the extra working space required. Fear not however, the portacabin will make for a very comfortable working environment; equipped with electricity, heating, carpets & blinds; and is now housing our team of Project Managers. It�s great to be so busy, and we look forward to taking on several more substantial projects in the not-too-distant future.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - SHOWCASE 2013 NOW AVAILABLE!

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:02:43 GMT

We are delighted to announce that the 2013 edition of our annual magazine �Showcase� is now available. Featuring the National Football Museum in Manchester and Charles Dickens Museum in London among many other of our projects from the past year; it's a jam-packed issue that's definitely worth a read. Email showcases@clicknetherfield.com to request your copy; or alternatively you can download it from our website.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Museums Australia National Conference 2013

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:40:46 GMT

Our Technical Director Mike Chaplin is in Australia at the moment for the Museums Australia National Conference 2013, which is taking place in Canberra this weekend from 17th - 20th May. The conference, this year titled "How Museums Work; People, Industry and Nation", promises to be a fantastic event with between 600 and 700 delegates expected to attend. As someone with in-depth knowledge of trends in exhibition display and design; Mike was approached by Museums Australia to deliver a key note speech on the subject, which he is doing on Sunday (19th). Additionally, our Australian distributor Designcraft are based in Canberra, and as such have decided to make their factory an 'open house' for the duration of the conference; with all conference delegates invited to go and take a look around.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Preparing to Exhibit at the M+H Show Next Week

Tue, 7 May 2013 12:03:00 GMT

Our preparations are well and truly under way for the Museums + Heritage Show taking place next week (15th & 16th May) at Olympia (near Earls Court) in London. Our presence this year will be greater than normal; because as well as our own stand (F8) we are taking a stand for our sister company, TESS Demountable (L5). We are also providing display cases for both the Touring Exhibitions Group stand ('Hub 8') and for W.G. Pollard's stand (L7). We're really looking forward to doing the show again as it's great not only for catching up with old friends and colleagues, but also a fabulous opportunity for connecting with new people. In addition to this, we're soon to be launching an exciting new line of products and will have one of these products on our stand - so please do drop by and see it and us!

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Achieving New Levels of Conservation

Thu, 2 May 2013 15:32:03 GMT

We are delighted to report that the cases we are currently installing at Durham University�s Palace Green Library for their Lindisfarne Gospels Exhibition achieved a monumental AER result of 0.01 during our internal testing period � the lowest rates we have achieved to date. We take great pride and care to ensure that our cases are as well-sealed as possible, guaranteeing the appropriate levels of conservation our clients require to protect and preserve their precious objects. When developing our products, conservation (along with quality and aesthetics) is a top priority; and we aim to ensure that this is continuously improving and never compromised. Generally we strive to achieve an AER of at least 0.25; but can also achieve much lower when specified. Additionally, we are aiming to have rates of 0.1 or below with our new demountable and modular TESS Evolution2 case - which for a temporary exhibition case is exceptional.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - New Exhibition at IWM Duxford

Thu, 4 Apr 2013 13:40:43 GMT

Last week at the Imperial War Museum in Duxford, a brand new permanent exhibition - the first since 2007 - opened to the public. �20 years in the development, Historic Duxford focuses on the period between 1918 and 1961 when the village was an operational RAF airfield. �It features stories and artefacts from the people who lived and worked at the base. We've just seen some pictures of the completed exhibition - and are delighted to say that it looks fabulous! Working alongside fit-out contractors Paragon Creative, we supplied 10 showcases for the new exhibition - a selection of our wall-inset Mono and table-top Prism designs.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Brigg Raft Returns Home

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 12:31:08 GMT

We were on-site at Brigg Heritage Centre last week installing a large bespoke showcase with a motorised vertical-lift opening mechanism.� The case has been purchased by North Lincolnshire Council to house the 3000 year old 'Brigg Raft' - a sewn-plank boat which was until recently being preserved and stored at the National Maritime Museum in London. In 2011 the museum agreed to loan the raft to North Lincolnshire Council for conservation and display in the new Brigg Heritage Centre.� Having now been fully restored by conservators at York Archaeological Trust, the raft will go on public display for the first time ever in May. See more about the raft on the BBC News website - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-humber-21708572 This is one of the largest cases with motorised access we have supplied to date, with the actuators capable of supporting a massive 2 tonnes in weight.� The glass itself weighs 1.5 tonnes and required 6 ClickNetherfield Showcase Technicians on-site to lift it into place. We are finding ourselves doing more and more cases with motorised vertical-lift access as they grow in popularity among our clients; who are increasingly taking advantage of the ease of use and simplicity of access this case type offers. [caption id="attachment_640" align="aligncenter" width="550" caption="Work in progress on-site at Brigg Heritage Centre"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_652" align="aligncenter" width="550" caption="ClickNetherfield staff testing the strength of the case actuators at our factory in Livingston"][/caption]

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Wakefield Museum Official Opening

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:12:45 GMT

Wakefield Museum, a project we worked on recently, was officially opened at the weekend by broadcaster and naturalist Sir David Attenborough. The museum moved from its former home at the Mechanics' Institute in Wood Street to its new site in the �31m �Wakefield One� building in November. It features the collection of noted 19th century Wakefield naturalist Squire Charles Waterton, and Sir David who is a greater admirer of his work said that he was "privileged" to open a museum which highlighted Squire Waterton's life and achievements. Read more here - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-21717608 [caption id="attachment_635" align="aligncenter" width="550" caption="Sir David admiring the displays in the museum"][/caption]

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Art Meets Science

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:41:01 GMT

We have recently gained an interesting new client in BioArtist Charlotte Jarvis, who has enlisted our help on a couple of her most recent projects. Last year she was the artist in residence at The Netherlands Proteomics Centre, during which time she created the project �Blighted by Kenning� in which the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was encoded into DNA and used to �contaminate� apples - a realisation of 'forbidden fruit'. �For this project we supplied a small, airtight, LED-lit glass box which was used to contain an apple and was suspended from a tree. �The piece was exhibited at The Big Shed in the UK and later moved on to Amsterdam and The Hague. [caption id="attachment_621" align="aligncenter" width="550" caption="Our case being used in Charlotte"s "Blighted by Kenning" project"][/caption] More recently Charlotte has been working on a project called "Ergo Sum", in which she has donated parts of her body to stem cell research. �We have been asked to supply an incubator-type environment for the cells to develop in with a controlled CO²level and body temperature; all presented in an �altarpiece� style showcase with all the inner workings on show as part of the art itself. By presenting herself as an advocate of stem cell research Charlotte seeks to actively engage the discussion surrounding this field and to demystifying the processes, aims and outcomes of this widely misunderstood technology. �Ergo Sum recently received the Designers and Artist's for Genomics Award and will be exhibited at Naturalis Biodiversity Center in the Netherlands from June to October 2013. For more information on these projects and some of Charlotte's other work, visit her website at www.artforeating.co.uk

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ClickNetherfield Blog - NMS Now Among UK's Top 10 Tourist Attractions

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:02:31 GMT

It was great to read that The National Museum of Scotland on Edinburgh's Chamber Street has deservedly joined the ranks of the UK's top-10 tourist attractions for the first time. The museum, which reopened in 2011 after a �47million redevelopment, was the 9th-most popular attraction in Britain last year according to the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA). �It was also the only attraction outside of London to make it inside the top 14. It boasted a 29 per cent increase in numbers to almost 1.9m visitors, moving it up from 12th place. We are very proud to have worked with the museum during the redevelopment phase to supply the display cases for the upgraded sections; and are sure that visitor numbers will continue to increase steadily into the future. [caption id="attachment_608" align="aligncenter" width="550" caption="2012 was the museum"s busiest year yet"][/caption]

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ClickNetherfield Blog - A Beautiful Suite of Cases for the V&A

Tue, 5 Mar 2013 10:51:56 GMT

We recently completed an exciting project at the V&A Museum in London. The new Dr Susan Weber Gallery tells the story of furniture design and production spanning the past 600 years and displays more than 200 outstanding pieces, including chairs, tables, bureaux, stools, chests, cabinets and wardrobes. Designers such as Thomas Chippendale, Frank Lloyd Wright, Eileen Gray, Charles and Ray Eames, Tom Dixon and Ron Arad sit alongside lesser-known names all selected for their superior techniques. We engineered a unique and contemporary suite of monolithic showcases for the gallery in line with our client�s design intent. 12 minimalist-style virtually frameless cases, all featuring mitred glass edges and beautiful white stone-effect plinths and dress panels. 8 of the cases feature motorised vertical opening mechanisms which can be controlled remotely, thus creating easier access for staff. The completed gallery looks fabulous and is already proving popular with visitors. [caption id="attachment_1052" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption="The fabulous Dr Susan Weber Gallery "][/caption]

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ClickNetherfield Blog - ClickNetherfield Receive a Very Special Guest

Tue, 5 Mar 2013 10:31:29 GMT

It was a real pleasure to welcome Scottish Secretary for State, Mr Michael Moore to our head office and manufacturing facility the other week. During his visit he enjoyed a presentation of the company from our Directors, followed by a tour of our offices and factory where he had the chance to speak with some of our employees. He was particularly interested in our exporting endeavours, believing that other Scottish companies can learn from us and our successful approach to trading internationally. [caption id="attachment_1045" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption="Michael (middle) photographed with Jim and Mike during his tour of our factory"][/caption]

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Signature Museums Conference a Triumph!

Fri, 1 Mar 2013 09:24:26 GMT

Our latest conference, 'Signature Museums - Signature Architects: Planning and Running a Successful Signature Museum' took place at the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha earlier on this week. The day was a brilliant success, with fantastic presentations from the V&A's Moira Gemmill, Wilmotte's Borina Andrieu, Lord Cultural Resources' Maria Piacente, Mark Sutton Vane of Sutton Vane Associates Lighting Design, UCL Qatar's Karen Exell, ClickNetherfield's Mike Chaplin and the Museum of Islamic Art's Thalia Kennedy. Over 100 delegates were in attendance, representing 13 different countries and a host of different organisations and industry sectors. The concept of the 'signature museum' and all that is involved in creating and maintaining one was discussed by each of the speakers in turn; and lively debate and chatter among delegates ensued in response. Sincere thanks must go to all speakers and delegates who attended and helped to make the day the triumph that it was; and thanks also to the wonderful events team at the Museum of Islamic Art. Now to start planning our next conference.... where should we take it this time?!

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ClickNetherfield Blog - John French Hardship Bursary

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:45:46 GMT

We are delighted to announce the formal initiation of The John French Hardship Bursary at the University of Leicester. We have decided that in memory of the late John, who was once Chairman of the company and remained a good friend until his passing in 2011, we will donate �1,000 each academic year to a deserving student on the MA Museum Studies course in order to help fund their studies. We consider this to be an excellent investment in museum staff of the future, and are delighted to be continuing our now long-standing association with the University in such a positive manner. Suzanne Macleod, Senior Lecturer and Deputy Head of the School of Museum Studies said "We are thrilled that ClickNetherfield are supporting the John French Bursary. Every year one or two students suffer from real financial hardship and so having a Bursary that is directly targeted at supporting those students is incredibly valuable. This year we have been able to support a student who found they were suddenly looking at unexpected additional costs as a result of a health issue. The Bursary has made a very real difference and enabled the student to focus again on their studies."

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Night at the Museum...

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 15:20:00 GMT

Proving that museums are most definitely not dull and boring, these security guards at the New Museum of Contemporary Art in New York can be seen�doing the robot, zombie, and assorted popping-and-locking moves in the institution�s ground-floor lobby after hours in this�hilarious video. The�video, cheekily titled �Night at the Museum� after the popular movie franchise set at the�American Museum of Natural History�and the�Smithsonian, goes on for nearly seven minutes, as the security guards do various solo and two-person moves, briefly attempting some simulation of a synchronized, three-person, slow-motion/zero gravity dance. Worth a watch!

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Merry Christmas From All At ClickNetherfield!

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:50:25 GMT

On behalf of us all here at ClickNetherfield, we wish you a very merry Christmas and a happy and healthy 2013! As we do every year now, we have made a donation to Cancer Research UK instead of sending out cards to our clients, suppliers and friends. For your information, we close down entirely for the duration of the festive break. �Our last working day is Friday 21st December, and we resume on Thursday 3rd January.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - We're Exhibiting in Dubai

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 14:53:24 GMT

We are very excited to be exhibiting at the 3rd International Architectural Conservation Conference & Exhibition in Dubai 17-19 December in the Sheikh Maktoum Hall at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Designed to unify the energy of the professional conservation community, this conference and exhibition will gather international experts in the field of conservation-restoration to exchange expertise and strategies for conserving historical buildings, protecting heritage sites and developing the urban landscapes in a sustainable manner. We�ll be at stand 233 showcasing our new surface-bonded Inca6 case, and would be delighted if anyone would like to come along and see us for a chat while we�re in the area. Entrance to the exhibition is free of charge, and registration can be done on arrival. More information on the event can be found at www.architecturalconservation.info We look forward to meeting you there!

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Cairo Children's Museum Grand Opening

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:58:59 GMT

We were proud to be invited to attend the grand opening of The Children's Civilization & Creativity Center (fondly known as the Cairo Children's Museum) in Cairo, Egypt on Sunday 25th November. We worked with Michael Mallinson Architects on the project, which aims to provide a space where children and families can learn about the history and development of their country's civilization through interaction and play. Our local representative, Abdel Monim Anwar attended the event hosted by Museum Director, Dr Osama Abdel Warth. Already since the museum held its soft opening on Easter Monday earlier this year there has been up to 1,600 children a day through the doors, and the staff numbers are up to 80. The museum also appears on daytime education TV on an almost daily basis as it is a popular destination for children programmes. The project was also honoured at the 2012 Museums + Heritage Awards, scooping the International Award. The trophy is displayed proudly in the museum foyer, protected by one of our showcases. Abdel Monim said after the event "the grand opening ceremony of The Children's Civilization & Creativity Center was amazing, and everybody there was happy". [caption id="attachment_960" align="aligncenter" width="550" caption="Abdel Monim (left) pictured outside the museum with architect Michael Mallinson"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_963" align="aligncenter" width="550" caption="Abdel Monim (right) and Dr Osama Abdel Warth with the International Award trophy"][/caption]

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Awarded for our Exporting Excellence

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 12:36:21 GMT

We are delighted to announce that we won the Deloitte International Award for Excellence in Exporting at the SCDI International Awards 2012, held in Glasgow last week. This prestigious accolade recognises the outstanding level of exporting we do as a company, and will no doubt further increase our credibility among overseas clients and potential clients. We would like to extend genuine thanks to our global representatives for all of their endeavours in facilitating our international trade efforts. Managing Director, Jim Stewart attended the awards ceremony in Glasgow on Friday 9th November where Madeleine Albright, ex-US Secretary of State, was keynote speaker and also presented the winners with their awards. Jim is pictured below receiving his award from Madeleine.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Annual Company Shindig

Mon, 5 Nov 2012 14:46:09 GMT

We celebrated another great year with our annual company dinner dance last Friday night. Each year, around this time, we get together for the evening at a nice hotel to let our hair down with a big party. �This year we went to the Hilton Grosvenor Hotel in Edinburgh and a good time was had by all. We hired a fabulous band for the evening - West Lothian-based Cascade - who had us up dancing all night long with their brilliant�repertoire�of songs.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - ClickNetherfield Conference Speakers Announced!

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 09:17:46 GMT

Arrangements for our conference, �Signature Museums � Signature Architects: Planning and Running a Successful Signature Museum� taking place on 26th February 2013 at the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha are coming together nicely, and places are filling up fast! We�ve now released detail of our speakers and their topics: Aisha Al Khater (Doha) � Director of Islamic Art Welcome address Moira Gemmill (London) � Director of Projects, Design & Estate, Victoria and Albert Museum Selecting the architect for the signature museum Borina Andrieu (Paris) � Director, Wilmotte Design The relationship between the exterior architect and the interior architect, and how much influence they can have Maria Piacente (Toronto) � Vice President of Exhibitions, Lord Cultural Resources Trends in exhibition development, learning and social engagement; with a particular focus on the Middle East Mark Sutton Vane (London) � Director, Sutton Vane Associates Creating drama through lighting in the signature museum building Karen Exell (Doha) �Lecturer in Museum Studies, UCL Qatar Effective training for signature museum staff Mike Chaplin (Edinburgh) � Technical Director, ClickNetherfield Limited Design-development of internal works � a contractor�s viewpoint of trying to achieve the vision For more information and to book your place, please visit our dedicated events website at www.clicknetherfieldevents.com, or contact Lesley Weir at l.weir@clicknetherfield.com

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Didn't They Do Well?!

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 09:41:59 GMT

Our North American distributor, Maltbie and its parent company, kubik have both been recognised in the 2012 Event Design Awards. These awards identify the best of the best among the industry's change agents, and the winning projects reflect how the world's best creative studios are reinventing experience design across all categories. In total, kubik and Maltbie won 5 awards:- kubik won gold in the category of 'best temporary pop-up store' for their Volvo Ocean Race Village project Maltbie won gold in the category of 'best all-modular exhibit', with their Dead Sea Scrolls project kubik won silver in the category of 'best consumer event exhibit/environment', again for the Volvo Ocean Race Village project Maltbie won the bronze award in the category of 'best museum environment' for the project they worked on at The Nature Research Centre kubik took bronze in the category of 'best trade show environment (over 50' x 50') for their Cadillac: Art+Science project To see the full list of winning projects in detail, click here. At ClickNetherfield we are very proud to be associated with such innovative, successful companies; and are in no doubt that the expertise and reputation that they bring to our long-standing partnership is invaluable to our North American operations.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - MA Conference & Exhibition - 8/9 November '12

Wed, 3 Oct 2012 13:30:16 GMT

We're gearing up to exhibit at the UK Museums Association annual conference and exhibition, taking place 8th and 9th November. This year it's being held in Edinburgh, at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre, so we don't have far to travel! We'll be at stand 41. We are also sponsoring an evening networking reception being held at the National Museum of Scotland on Thursday 8th. This is on the back of the extensive work we did there last year when the museum was renovated, and is an opportunity which we're very excited about. Whether it be during the conference or at the evening networking event; we are very much looking forward to meeting old and new faces, so please come and say hello if you see us. [caption id="attachment_889" align="aligncenter" width="550" caption="Iain and Paul on our stand in Brighton last year"][/caption]

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Company Match Play Singles Competition

Tue, 2 Oct 2012 15:45:55 GMT

Being a company full of avid golfers, each year we hold a golf match play singles competition. �The competition runs throughout the summer months, culminating with an often nail-biting final in September. This year our Assistant Manufacturing Manager, Dean McCraw won the competition, beating young Showcase Technician, Gareth Wallace to the cup. Some of those who participated in the competition are pictured below, with Dean in the middle holding his well-earned trophy. Co-finalist, Gareth is second in from the left.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - More Conference Details Released

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 16:05:19 GMT

We can now confirm that our conference next year, 'Working with Signature Museum Architects', and will be held in the Museum of Islamic Art, Doha on 26th February 2013. Aisha Al Khater, Director of the Museum of Islamic Art, will give the welcome address, and our list of speakers includes: Moira Gemmill, Director of Projects, Design & Estate at the Victoria and Albert Museum; Borina Andrieu, Director, Wilmotte Design; Maria Piacente, Vice President of Exhibitions, Lord Cultural Resources; Mark Sutton Vane, Director, Sutton Vane Associates; Karen Exell, Lecturer in Museum Studies, UCL Qatar; and Mike Chaplin, Technical Director at ClickNetherfield. For more information and to book your place, please visit our dedicated events website at www.clicknetherfieldevents.com, or contact Lesley Weir on l.weir@clicknetherfield.com Detail of speaker presentations will be announced shortly.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Showcase Giveaway - Winner Announced!

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 16:50:35 GMT

As Royal Warrant holders we decided to celebrate the Queen�s Diamond Jubilee this year by giving away a showcase to one lucky UK museum. Up for grabs was a stunning Vista 6 � an all-glass case with surface-bonded technology and a contemporary white base, and to win people had to tell us in 300 words or less why their museum deserved the showcase. We are now delighted to announce that the winner of the Vista 6 is Folkestone Museum in Kent, entry submitted by Jennifer Childs. The 23 entries we received were judged by Suzanne MacLeod � Senior Lecturer and Deputy Head of the School of Museum Studies at the University of Leicester; and judging was no easy task as some of the entries were brilliant, many inspirational. We�d like to say a big thanks to everyone who entered. Look out for some photographs of the Vista 6 on our website, once installed and dressed in its new home.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - How Time Flies!

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 14:13:01 GMT

We can't believe it's been over a year since the Museum of Liverpool had it's grand opening on 19th July 2011 - time does fly. This was a landmark project for us, and we're delighted to note that it's first year has been successful beyond even the most ambitious of expectations. The �72m museum's initial first-year target of 750,000 visitors was exceeded by more than 500,000; reaching a staggering 1.261m! �Impressive to say the least; and we're sure that the following years will be equally busy.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Offering High Security for Precious Treasure

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 12:02:33 GMT

A Roman silver dish is returning to Suffolk for the first time since its discovery in 1942. The British Museum in London is loaning the Mildenhall Great Dish to Ipswich's Christchurch Mansion, from 26 July until 31 October. The 34-piece Mildenhall silver collection is in the British Museum's top 10 list of British treasures, and a replica set of the collection has been permanently on display at Mildenhall Museum since 2001. The Mildenhall Treasure is believed to date from the 4th Century; and the solid silver dish, which depicts the myth of Bacchus, is 24in (60cm) in diameter. The British Museum approved the object for loan on the proviso that Christchurch Mansion had a suitable display case to store it in. Colchester & Ipswich Museums sent them the specification for a Mono-3d they purchased recently, and the loan was happily approved. The Mono-3d with its fully-framed structure provides the highest level of physical security, balanced by a traditional aesthetic that integrates well in environments of all types. You can read more about the benefits of this case type on our TESS Demountable website.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Always Exceeding Client Expectations

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 08:59:31 GMT

We recently developed secure steel storage units with removable object-mount shelving for one of our clients, and are delighted to announce that we�re now adding these to our product range. The client in question had been looking for a high-quality behind-the-scenes storage system for some time, but found that nothing suitable existed on the market. They came to us and explained their situation, and we then worked with them to develop an excellent bespoke solution which met their specification exactly. The storage units have been specifically designed to allow museums to store and conserve artefacts whilst they are not on public display. They are sealed to the same standards as our showcases, allow in no daylight, and are fully manufactured using inert materials. This ensures no degradation of precious objects whilst being stored. They also feature removable, fabric-coated object-mount shelves for ease of access. The units can be available with glass fronts instead of steel (though still meeting the same stringent conservation standards), so that they can be used for displaying objects if the client desires, and a variety of different shelving options can be provided depending on individual requirements. If you�re interested to hear more about our storage units, or you have an alternative specialist product need which isn�t being met elsewhere, then please get in touch and let us know � showcases@clicknetherfield.com

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Investing in our Clients

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 08:59:23 GMT

We�ve just invested in two fantastic top of the range heavy goods vehicles for our installations team. The ClickNetherfield-branded 14-tonne DAF L45s represent close to �100K of company investment, and we�re all extremely proud to get them out on the road. We�re aware that our clients would undoubtedly prefer that we arrived at their site to install our products in branded trucks, and ultimately this investment in the company and our products is also an investment in them. The trucks also come with some added environmental benefits, in that our previous 7.5-tonne hire trucks could only bear a maximum load of 3.5 tonnes. Now we can increase our maximum payload to around 10 tonnes, thus reducing the number of trucks we use or journeys required to transport our products to our clients. We are also now able to reduce our time on site in some instances, as the trucks� large tail lift will allow us to bring larger cases to site preassembled. We�re currently putting several extra members of our installations team through their HGV driving tests in order to maximise our logistic flexibility, which in turn will benefit the client also.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Our 2013 Conference to take place in Doha

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 08:59:07 GMT

Our next (and now famous) annual conference has been confirmed as taking place in Doha, Qatar in February 2013. We�ve done a lot of work in the Gulf region over the last few years, with projects in Oman, Saudi Arabia, Sharjah and Doha. There�s also a considerable number of major projects on-going in the area currently; the Louvre and the Guggenheim in Abu Dhabi are just the tip of the iceberg. This astounding growth combined with the fact that we�ve always found the people in the Middle East to have a real thirst for knowledge has prompted us to take our conference to the region, planning a 2-day conference at the Museum of Islamic Art. The main theme for this exciting event is to be �Working with Signature Architects�. We are confident that the conference will provide significant opportunities for learning and knowledge enhancement, as well as networking and relationship building with a wide variety of international museums and museum professionals. More information, including confirmed dates and detail of speakers will be announced shortly, so watch this space!

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ClickNetherfield Blog - It's all Kicking off in Manchester!

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 10:33:08 GMT

ClickNetherfield recently completed a high-profile project at The National Football Museum. Now housed within the former Urbis building in the city centre, the museum started life at Deepdale, home of Preston North End in Lancashire in 2001. Around 2,500 items made the tough selection process to secure a place in the gleaming new showcases we supplied, including the neck brace worn by Manchester City�s goalkeeper Bert Trautmann, who played on after breaking his neck during the 1956 FA Cup final between Birmingham and Manchester City; the ball from the 1966 World Cup Final; and Diego Maradona�s Argentina shirt he wore during the infamous �hand of God� incident. The museum presents displays detailing events which shook the world including the Valley Parade fire in Bradford, which killed 56 people, and the 1989 Hillsborough disaster in Sheffield. With art exhibitions as well as the opportunity to take a penalty against a �virtual goalkeeper� standing between real goalposts from the old Wembley stadium, the museum is sure to appeal to more than just supporters of the beautiful game. Working alongside Wilmslow-based exhibition designers Mather & Co. as well as the museum fit-out team Patton Heritage, ClickNetherfield provided 57 showcases for the project in total, including a wide range of Prism, Mono, Inca and Radian designs. World-renowned for our innovative glass engineering, we also supplied a unique large curved Mono style case with double doors to match perfectly the requirements of the project design team. Entrance to the museum is free, and visitor numbers expected to hit 350,000 a year.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - RAMM crowned 'Museum of the Year'

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 13:08:38 GMT

Exeter�s Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) has seized the �100,000 Art Fund Prize for its stunning �24 million transformation. Praised by the judges for its �ambition and imagination�, the museum has dramatically reinterpreted its display of over a million fascinating objects - from gemstones and taxidermy to medieval coins and modern art. Through its innovative curatorial approach the new museum has changed the way audiences interact with and understand its collection. Established in memory of Queen Victoria�s husband in 1868, the museum�s founding principles were based on the cultural ideals of the Prince Regent, who aimed to bring art and science, design and technology together into one universal vision. In the course of its 144-year history the museum has pursued these values by amassing over a million objects in an extremely wide array of fields. The new museum offers a dramatically reinterpreted display of the museum�s collection, one which both reveals a range stories about the local region and the wider world, and the history and character of this unique museum itself. The design for the new museum was by Ralph Appelbaum Associates, and working with fit-out contractors, The Benbow Group we designed almost 40 bespoke showcases to house the museum's vast collection.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - RAMM - Challenges & Successes of the Recent Redevelopment

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 12:23:31 GMT

Senior Collections Officer at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Julien Parsons spoke to us recently about the challenges and successes of the recent redevelopment. "The redevelopment of the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) in Exeter has taken about a decade to complete from initial discussions with the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to the re-opening of the museum in December 2011. Before the project, RAMM was a well-performing regional museum attracting around 250,000 visitors a year, but many of the displays needed modernising and the building needed improved visitor access and facilities.� The project cost almost �24 million in total, with funds coming mainly from the HLF and Exeter City Council. RAMM�s collections are amongst the best in a regional museum in the UK, consisting of over one million individual objects and specimens from all over the globe. �The exhibition design by Ralph Appelbaum Associates (RAA) has created a visually stunning voyage of discovery for visitors; galleries draw on a wide variety of collections to tell the history of the museum, its collectors and the stories behind our objects and specimens. As with all major capital projects, we faced challenges of time and budget. Unexpected structural issues with the Victorian museum meant that the building phase was behind schedule, with consequences for the design and fitting out of the galleries. We worked closely with RAA and our fit-out contractors Benbow to bring the scheme back to budget, but the timetable was always challenging. �ClickNetherfield needed to respond to both the budget and timetable without compromising on the quality of the finished product. The staff at RAMM couldn�t have prepared themselves for the public reaction to the new displays; over 100,000 visitors in the first 10 or so weeks. Some periods were so busy that the doors had to close because the building was at capacity!� The top terms used to describe the museum are �high quality�, �educational� and �family friendly�, and RAMM has earned a coveted spot amongst the ten names on the 2011 Art Fund prize for museums and galleries. The design and quality of ClickNetherfield�s showcases have allowed RAMM�s display scheme to work so successfully. We needed to achieve the necessary environmental conditions within cases, including many different types of material, and a simple and unfussy look to the cases to ensure that the visitors� attention was focused on the displayed objects. It was also important that ClickNetherfield worked closely with our fit-out contractors, Benbow who were responsible for much of the internal architecture of the cases. The final result is a testimony to the strength of the whole display team."

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Maintaining Your Vision!

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 16:51:41 GMT

We launched our brand new Service and Accessories Division at the beginning of June. Under the scheme we�ll be offering a range of service and maintenance work, subscription maintenance packages, upgrades, conservation equipment, various add-ons and accessories, and more. The scheme has proved to be popular so far and our Customer Service Coordinator, Tracy who is heading up the scheme has been kept very busy. We�ll be circulating an information brochure among our clients shortly; but in the meantime for more information and to see a full list of services offered, visit our dedicated service & accessories division webpage or contact Tracy on t.mcilhone@clicknetherfield.com.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Cambridge Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology Reopens!

Fri, 25 May 2012 12:55:03 GMT

The Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology at the University of Cambridge was declared open at noon today, having been closed for just over a year whilst a major restoration project took place. We spoke to the Exhibition Coordinator, Dr Mark Elliott about the redevelopment. "With a 300% increase in visitors over the last 5 years, we felt that the museum was long overdue a restoration to increase accessibility and help us to create something more like the public institution that we feel the museums deserve to be. So with funding mainly from the Li Ka Shing Foundation and the DCMS-Wolfson Fund, we commenced a project to completely redevelop the ground floor, giving us a new front door with reception area and shop, a new temporary exhibition space and new archaeology galleries. We think the new space looks fantastic and are delighted with the finished results. It is brighter, airier, and generally a much more pleasant space to be in. We're also looking forward to being able to do a lot more with out collections thanks to the TESS Demountable cases we got for our temporary space." The full interview with Mark is in the latest edition of Showcase magazine which can be downloaded from our website, or requested from Lesley - l.weir@clicknetherfield.com.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Showcase Giveaway - Update

Fri, 25 May 2012 11:07:07 GMT

Entries have been coming in thick and fast for our Diamond Jubilee Showcase Giveaway! For more details see our web page http://www.clicknetherfield.com/showcasegiveaway/ Closing date for entries is 31st July and the winner will be announced in August - don't miss out on your chance to win!

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Modern Apprenticeships at ClickNetherfield

Tue, 1 May 2012 15:49:18 GMT

We are delighted to announce that we have two young apprentices joining the business in June. Cameron McVey and Stephen Cavanagh are currently completing an NC in Service & Manufacturing Engineering at West Lothian College. They�re currently working with us for 2 days per week whilst they complete their college course, and will join the business full-time in June after doing so. These modern apprenticeships will last 3 � years, with a focus on sheet metalwork and CNC milling. Operations Manager, Alan Purvis said �Apprenticeships boost the life chances of young people, and are also a sound investment in our future competitiveness. We're delighted to have the boys on board."

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Continuing Research and Development

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:06:31 GMT

At ClickNetherfield we believe in investing heavily in research and development. As well as constantly working on innovative design solutions for bespoke cases, we are always developing our own showcase design ranges. We have now added the stylish Mono 6 to match the highly successful and popular Inca 6 range. Our new Prism 6 range will follow in the next few months. The improved Mono features surface-bonded glass technology, resulting in a stunning minimalist appearance, and bringing a fresh and contemporary edge to any display. Our Mono case design turns any niche or aperture into a high-specification showcase providing an intimate and dramatic display space within the very fabric of the building. It can be supplied as a front to an aperture or as a complete sealed enclosure. Once the display area is secured by the Mono, you can then add lighting, shelving, labelling or any of our other additional case options. This elegant design maintains a single plane between the secure glass door and the walls to bring visitors closer to the heart of the museum.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Diamond Jubilee Showcase Giveaway!!

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:38:16 GMT

As Royal Warrant holders we have decided to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee this year by giving away one of our showcases to one lucky UK museum. Up for grabs is a stunning Vista 6 - an all-glass case with surface-bonded technology and a contemporary white base. The case is 2100mm in height and 750mm2 with a glass top. It is currently in our showroom in Livingston, and delivered and installed would normally retail at around �6,000. To be in with a chance of winning, all you need to do is tell us in 300 words or less why your museum deserves the showcase. Send your entries to Lesley at l.weir@clicknetherfield.com. All entries must be in by 31st July, after which time they will be reviewed and judged by Suzanne Macleod - Senior Lecturer and Deputy Head of the School of Museum Studies at the University of Leicester. The winner chosen by Suzanne will be announced in August. Please also refer to our dedicated webpage for the Giveaway where there is a photograph of the case on offer - www.clicknetherfield.com/showcasegiveaway/.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - ClickNetherfield at the M+H Show 2012

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:13:16 GMT

ClickNetherfield will again be exhibiting at the Museums + Heritage Show in May at Earls Court in London. This year the show is taking place on Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th. As the UK�s leading industry event, the M+H Show brings together the latest products and services available all under one roof at one time, and is a �must do� for anyone working in museums, galleries, heritage or other cultural visitor attractions. The show is always a bustling affair, and we are really looking forward to being there again. On our stand will be Jim, Grant and Clive. If you�re planning to go along, do drop by and say hello � we�ll be at stand K1 as usual. The show is free to attend; all you need to do is register. Registration is free and can be done at www.museumsandheritage.com/register

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ClickNetherfield Blog - That's a Strange Shape!

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:54:56 GMT

This oddly-shaped case may look a bit wonky, but it has in fact been carefully designed to fit underneath a staircase at Carnoustie Golf Club near Dundee in Scotland. The case is pictured here a couple of weeks ago in our workshop, but was installed on-site last week to the satisfaction of our client. �We'll be getting pictures of it in-situ when we can - no doubt it's looking great!

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Maidstone Museum Opens

Thu, 5 Apr 2012 09:35:54 GMT

A �3.7m extension to a museum in Kent, partly funded by a Heritage Lottery Fund grant, has been officially opened.� The new East Wing at Maidstone Museum offers an extra 40% of space to display collections and exhibitions. It has divided opinion, with some people applauding the gold extension and others saying it is too modern. The museum and its art gallery has a large collection of 660,000 objects, ranging from a 2,700-year-old Egyptian mummy to a chair used by Napoleon. The East Wing extension was designed by Hugh Broughton Architects, with ClickNetherfield supplying the new showcases.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Sneak Preview of the Mary Rose Museum

Wed, 4 Apr 2012 10:22:45 GMT

Collections specialist at the Mary Rose Trust, Simon Ware showed the BBC's Robert Hall some of the 14,000 items which will go on display when the greatly anticipated Mary Rose Museum opens next year.

You can watch the video here.

ClickNetherfield have been working on the project for the past year or so. �It will be the first project we have completed using our new door opening system, which allows large showcase doors and other electronically operated cases to be controlled remotely using hand-held computer tablets. �In the Mary Rose Museum the largest door is a staggering 2080mm wide, 2750mm tall and weighs 300kg; so remote control was essential.

Get in touch with Lesley if you'd like to see a video demonstration of the door control in action.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - M+H Awards 2012 - Shortlist Announced!

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:16:42 GMT

We were delighted to hear today that several projects we've worked on over the last year have been shortlisted for an accolade at the Museums + Heritage awards later this year. Mallinson Architects & Engineers with the Children's Centre for Civilisation & Creativity in Cairo have been shortlisted in the International category; Exeter City Council with the Royal Albert Memorial Museum and National Museums Scotland with the National Museum of Scotland have both been shortlisted in the Permanent Exhibition category; National Museums Liverpool with the Museum of Liverpool project have been shortlisted for the Sustainability award. Winners will be revealed at the M+H awards ceremony on Wednesday 16th May. �The event is always a great and glittering affair, and this year promises to be no different with comedienne and broadcaster, Sue Perkins announcing the winners. �We'll be there with our fingers crossed! We'll also be exhibiting at the M+H Show at Earls Court on the 16th and 17th May. �If you've still not registered to attend (it's free!!) then you can do so by visiting http://www.museumsandheritage.com/register. �Hope to see you there!

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ClickNetherfield Blog - NMS Most Visited Attraction Outside London

Mon, 5 Mar 2012 15:45:16 GMT

The refurbished National Museum of Scotland was the most visited tourist attraction outside of London last year, new figures show. The museum, in Edinburgh, reopened in July2011 after a �47 million redevelopment and welcomed just under 1.5 million people by the end of the year, surpassing its original target of one million visitors. The figures from the Association of leading visitor attractions (ALVA) showed that the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh experienced a 141 per cent increase in visitors following its refurbishment. At ClickNetherfield we're proud to have played a part in the regeneration of this cherished institution, and can't see its popularity waning any time soon!

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Now That's Good Customer Service!!

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 13:28:01 GMT

We were recently installing 3 of our Radian cases at the National Museum of Finland in Helsinki. When the Technicians were assembling the cases on site, they noticed that the diffuser panels were bowing slightly and needed structural stiffeners applied. �At the time when this discovery was made, no feasible courier options were open to us. �So to ensure the installation was complete in time for the opening of our client's exhibition, we designed and cut the metal stiffeners here in Livingston, sourced the necessary structural adhesive, and put a technician on a flight to Finland the same day. He arrived late that night and the parts were fitted and signed off the next day to allow the client�s exhibition to go ahead as planned.� Needless to say, our client was delighted! It�s excellent service like this that differentiates us from our competitors � at ClickNetherfield we go that extra mile; even if it means a less than delighted MD when he is handed the bill at the end of it.... ;)

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ClickNetherfield Blog - New Museum Unveiled in Sin City

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:19:13 GMT

Sin City has a colourful history, and the mafia was a big part of it. Now that's all being featured in the new Mob Museum, which opened on Tuesday 14th February in downtown Las Vegas. Designed by Gallagher & Associates, the museum showcases the barber chair Gambino boss Albert Anstasia was sitting in when he was shot in New York City, and also part of the wall where seven men were murdered in the St. Valentine's Day Massacre in Chicago in 1929. Along with remembering the mob life, half the museum is dedicated to law enforcement and prosecuting the mob with many interviews with FBI agents who investigated mob syndicates across the country. Working alongside fit-out contractors Pacific Studios, we designed, manufactured and fitted 7 large Vista cases for the museum.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Reflections...

Wed, 8 Feb 2012 13:35:04 GMT

Take a look at these videos containing reflections from the myriad of creators that worked together to envision, build and realise the Natural History Museum of Utah:- http://vimeo.com/36126295 http://vimeo.com/36125263 http://vimeo.com/36124600 Inspirational stuff!

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Museum in the Running to Win Coveted Award

Wed, 8 Feb 2012 10:14:37 GMT

The National Museum of Scotland, where we recently completed one of our largest and most prestigious projects ever, is on the longlist for the 2012 Art Fund Prize, also known as the museum of the year award.

The accolade is the biggest award for arts and cultural organisations in the UK. Ten museums in total across the country are in with a chance to win �100,000 and the prestigious award, which will be announced on June 19.

The National Museum reopened in July 2011 following a �47.4m redevelopment, and attracted over 100,000 visitors in its first six days of opening.

Dr Gordon Rintoul, Director, National Museums Scotland said: "This is clear recognition of the hard work undertaken by the project team and all of our staff to create an outstanding museum experience for local, national and international visitors.�We have been thrilled by the positive reception the museum has had from visitors from near and far."

ClickNetherfield supplied a total of 168 showcases over 15 new galleries for the museum.

The longlist was chosen by a panel of experts chaired by Lord Smith of Finsbury, former Labour MP and Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, and includes another of our projects � The Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery, where we supplied 36 large cases.

A shortlist of four museums will be announced on May 14.

Organisers have also launched a website inviting members of the public to say to say why their chosen museum should win the prize. Comments left on the site,�www.artfundprize.org.uk, will be considered by the judges as they decide the shortlist, and anyone who leaves comments will be entered into a prize draw.

The full longlist of nominated museums is:

Bletchley Park, Milton Keynes, Bucks.: The Life and Works of Alan Turing
M Shed, Bristol: A New Museum for Bristol
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh: National Museum of Scotland Development
Riverside Museum, Scotland's Museum of Transport and Travel, Glasgow: Riverside Museum Project
Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery, Exeter, Devon: RAMM Development Project
The Hepworth Wakefield, Wakefield, West Yorkshire: The Hepworth Wakefield
The Holburne Museum, Bath, Somerset: The Holburne Museum Development Project
The National Galleries of Scotland, Edinburgh: Portrait of the Nation
Turner Contemporary, Margate, Kent: Turner Contemporary
Watts Gallery, Guildford, Surrey: The Watts Gallery Hope Project

: The National Museum of Scotland

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Great Write-Up!!

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 10:43:17 GMT

It's always nice when you unexpectedly read something complimentary about your company that someone else has written! �We got a lovely surprise when we came across this article on The Malta Independent Online: http://www.independent.com.mt/news.asp?newsitemid=139139 "...The [ClickNetherfield] showcases follow the latest in design and conservation innovations..." "...[ClickNetherfield are] world leaders in the manufacture and supply of museum display solutions..." "...[ClickNetherfield are] regular suppliers to some of the world's top museums..." All statements are bang on, and it's great to hear them from someone else! Thanks to The Malta Independent Online :) We're currently undertaking a large installation at Malta at War Museum in Vittoriosa on behalf of Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna - The Malta Heritage Trust.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Plans Unveiled for World-Class Design Museum

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:36:07 GMT

We were excited to hear of The Design Museum's plans to create the world's leading museum of design and architecture at the former Commonwealth Institute building in Kensington, London. Joining the V&A, Science Museum, Natural History Museum, Royal College of Art and Serpentine Gallery in Kensington's cultural quarter, the new Design Museum will become a world class centre for design, nurturing British talent and its international influence on design of all kinds. It is proposed that the new museum - which is an �80 million project - will open to the public in 2014, giving the Design Museum three times more space to showcase its unique collection. �The museum aims to double its visitor numbers to 500,000 a year, and will greatly expand its education and public events programme with state of the art facilities. You can read more about this story here. It's great to see investment like this in arts and culture, and even better that the opening date coincides with the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. �2014 looks set to be a great year for UK tourism, that's for sure! [caption id="attachment_449" align="aligncenter" width="450" caption="An artist"s impression of London"s new Design Museum"][/caption]

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ClickNetherfield Blog - New Distributor Roundup

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:04:18 GMT

2011 was a great year for us in terms of forging some promising new business links. During the year we signed contracts with three new distributors, in Spain, Kuwait and Denmark. In Spain we are collaborating with Madrid-based firm Ypuntoending, Managing Director Mr Javier Delgado; in Denmark with Copenhagen-based firm Kvorning Design and Communication, Director Mr Arne Kvorning; and in Kuwait with City General Trading & Contracting Company, Managing Director Mr Fawzy Al Qattan. We are looking forward to a long and fruitful partnership with each of these companies, and hope to embark on our first project with them very soon.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Utah's Natural History Gets A New Habitat

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:12:13 GMT

At the end of last year the Natural History Museum of Utah unveiled its new home, the spectacular $102.5 million Rio Tinto Center in Salt Lake City. �Featuring 34,000 square feet of exhibition space and 10 permanent galleries focussing on the state�s ancient ecosystems, biogeography, native peoples and how climate change and population growth are expected to shape the state in the future; the new center makes the museum one of the most prominent natural history destinations in the American West. Designed by Ennead Architects, the museum�s architecture mimics the contours of the nearby sandstone and limestone mountains in shape and with its construction materials.� It is built into terraces in the foothills of the Wasatch Range, and views from the building�s huge windows include the Great Salt Lake, surrounding canyons, and three mountain ranges extending into the Great Basin desert. Ralph Appelbaum Associates were responsible for the stunning exhibition design, and Kubik Maltbie, Inc for the fit-out.� ClickNetherfield designed and manufactured the showcase requirements for the museum, including a vast bespoke 20-bay curved case. Most of the showcases we produced for this project were custom solutions.� Our Designers and Project Managers worked closely with the client team to ensure a solution was tailored to meet their exact requirements, and their vision brought to reality with style.

For more information and images from the museum, please see our case study on the project.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Another European Distributor On Board

Mon, 9 Jan 2012 11:35:10 GMT

ClickNetherfield are delighted to annouce the official appointment of our new Danish distributor, Kvorning Design & Communication. Kvorning's Director, Arne Kvorning and his�Communications Manager, Gitte Olsson visited us here at The Glassworks immediately following our conference in December to tour our facility and participate in a small signing ceremony. We look forward to a long and fruitful partnership with Kvorning, and hope embark on our first collaboration in the near future. Find out more about Kvorning by visiting their website at www.kvorning.com.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Merry Christmas!!

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:12:06 GMT

We'd like to wish you all a wonderful Christmas and a happy and prosperous 2012! Again this year as an alternative to sending Christmas cards to our clients and suppliers, we have opted to make a charitable donation of �250 to a charity very close to our hearts. We close for the festive period on Thursday 22nd December, reopening on Tuesday 3rd January for business as usual.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - 2011 Conference Best Yet

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:56:06 GMT

We held our annual conference at Merseyside Maritime Museum, Liverpool in December.� As in previous years, the event was hugely popular with a great turnout on the day despite the dismal weather. The success of the day was no doubt helped by this year�s format which covered the major aspects of managing a museum project, such as design, site construction, and cost management. �The new Museum of Liverpool was used as a case study, and many of the speakers focussed on their involvement in the project; discussing both the successes and the challenges. We were also privileged enough to have presentations from Sharon Granville (Project Director, Museum of Liverpool) and David Fleming (Director, National Museums Liverpool) which in turn sparked some lively and interesting discussion among our delegates. The Museum of Liverpool project has been extremely successful overall, and comments from our delegates following the afternoon tours were all very positive. All in all, it was a really great day and we would like to thank everyone for coming. We can�t wait to do it all again later on this year, watch this space for information about our 2012 conference�! 2011 speaker presentations can be obtained from Lesley � l.weir@clicknetherfield.com [caption id="attachment_658" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="People were particularly keen to hear this section of Sharon"s presentation, however it was incredibly brief :) "][/caption]

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Scotland Welcomes Chinese Museum Directors

Mon, 5 Dec 2011 12:49:55 GMT

Last week, Scotland played host to a top-level delegation of Chinese curators. �Organised by British Council Scotland, the nine-strong group of Chinese museum directors learned about exhibition design during their five-day visit. The group toured the Riverside Museum of Transport and the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow, as well as the newly restored National Museum of Scotland and the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh. Jane Weeks, the British Council's Museums and Heritage Advisor said: "The trip has been a chance for museum curators from Scotland and China to share professional expertise about exhibition design, both in iconic new buildings such as the Riverside Museum, as well as major restorations such as the NMS. �Both of these were very relevant to the Chinese delegation as they are currently redeveloping many of their top museums. "We are very hopeful that this will result in some major exhibitions between Scotland and China. Many people in Scotland are fascinated by the beautiful historic costumes, ceramics and archaeological materials that are found in abundance in China. �But equally, there's a great curiosity in China about life in the UK." ClickNetherfield were asked - along with Philip Long, Director of the new V&A Dundee - to present to the Chinese delegation at the Botanic Gardens. �Our Technical Director, Mike Chaplin presented on our behalf on the topic of museum showcase design / general trends in museum design. Our operation in China is now well under-way, and we are steadily winning more projects there. We are confident that this visit will help strengthen already existing links between Scotland and China, particularly within the museum and heritage community.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Historic Scotland Give-away

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:41:52 GMT

In honour of St. Andrew's Day, Historic Scotland is giving away free weekend passes valid this weekend only (26/27 November) for up to 2 adults and 3 children. �The pass entitles users to free entry to 42 Historic Scotland sites throughout the country. We have cases at several Historic Scotland sites, including Edinburgh Castle, Stirling Castle, Skara Brae Perhistoric Village, and Smailholm Tower. Get your pass now by visiting www.ticketgiveaway.co.uk

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Edinburgh Museum Scoops Best Building Award

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 09:52:12 GMT

The team behind the refurbishment of the National Museum of Scotland has won the country's top architecture prize. Gareth Hoskins Architects received the �25,000 Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) best building award. �They were chosen from 13 shortlisted projects. Judges were impressed by the opening up of the basement, with street-level galleries added and visitors encouraged to move up through the building. The architects received the Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award at a ceremony at the Scottish Parliament. ClickNetherfield designed, manufactured and installed 168 showcases over 15 of the new galleries.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Sad News

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:54:23 GMT

It is with deep regret and sadness that we announce the death of our�former Chairman and dear friend, John French. �John fought illness for several months before passing away on 17th November. John played a fundamental role in positioning our company where it is today with his enthusiasm for international business development and relationship building. John had countless friends worldwide and will be dearly missed by all of them, and at ClickNetherfield we are proud to have known him and to have had the opportunity to work with him for so long. Our thoughts are with John�s wife Eileen and his sons Sean and Liam at this sad time.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Beware of Overzealous Cleaners!

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:10:43 GMT

I had a chuckle to myself when I read a story on BBC News about a museum cleaner in Germany who tried to scrub away a deliberate patina on an art installation, badly damaging the $1m work. �The patina was apparently meant to look like a puddle beneath a rubber trough placed under a stacked tower of wooden slats. The piece of art, called 'When It Starts Dripping From the Ceiling' and by Martin Kippenberger, remains on display in Dortmond's Ostwall Museum, where the damage occured. �The work is just on loan to the museum, but the private collector who owns the installation by Kippenbgerger - who died in 1997 - has agreed that it remain on display despite the incident. Needless to say - had the art been protected inside a showcase, the incident would never have occurred! Read the story in full here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-15613227

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ClickNetherfield Blog - A Success for our Chinese Team

Mon, 7 Nov 2011 12:01:58 GMT

Last week our Chinese team, led by David Nicholson, received some great news; they've won the museum display case contract for the Tianjin Chen Design Museum. A new building is currently being constructed beside the existing museum which will eventually house fine relics, ancient jade, paintings, calligraphy and ceramics. �Sichuan ClickNetherfield have been contracted to design and manufacture a total of 20 showcases for the fine relics area. We will complete our part of the project in January 2012, with the museum itself due to open in March 2012.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Oops!

Tue, 1 Nov 2011 15:11:14 GMT

We'd like to apologise to all those who received our most recent e-newsletter containing the technical glitch (peculiar symbols appearing sporadically throughout). This was down to an error made by the e-marketing company we work with, and was noticed around half way through sending. �The send was then ceased and the error rectified before resuming, but this still meant that unfortunately quite a lot of people would have received the erroneous original. Hopefully it didn't taint your enjoyment of our newsletter, and we'll ensure that it doesn't happen again.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Exploring what Russia Has to Offer

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:26:01 GMT

Our Commercial Manager, Grant Hawthorne, along with Business Development Manager Sebastien Faelens recently represented the company at Denkmal Moscow - international trade fair of heritage preservation, restoration and museum technology - in Russia. The event took place 29th September - 1st October, and was very successful. �Grant and Sebastien met some good contacts, and we look forward to undertaking our first museum project in Russia some time in the near future.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Introducing Inca 6

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:02:03 GMT

ClickNetherfield are pleased to announce the implementation of our newest member of the Inca family, Inca 6 as the default product from our Inca range. Previously this design has been offered as a premium product. Showcasing state-of-the-art surface-bonded technology, this case design is breathtakingly beautiful.� The Museum of Liverpool � completed in July - is the first major project we�ve undertaken using entirely Inca 6, and we are now proud to be able to offer this superior product to all of our clients as our default Inca design at no additional cost. We believe that our Inca 6 will bring about a fresh and contemporary edge to any exhibition, with its stunning all-glass fa�ade and fabulous design aesthetic. It really is a special product which no image can truly do justice, and we are looking forward to producing more of them and getting them out into the world�s museums and galleries. Please contact us for more information on Inca 6.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Annual Conference - Details Announced

Thu, 6 Oct 2011 12:58:48 GMT

Following on from the acclaimed opening of the Museum of Liverpool earlier on this year, we have decided to base this year�s conference around the processes involved in successfully planning and running a major museum project. �Attendance is a must for anyone planning a refurbishment or new-build project for their museum, no matter how small their project. This conference will offer sound advice and tips on what to do and also what not to do in order to ensure your project is a success. Entitled �Planning and Running a Successful Museum Project�, the event will take place on Wednesday 14^th December at Merseyside Maritime Museum, Liverpool. We are delighted to have Sharon Granville, Project Director of the Museum of Liverpool, on board as keynote speaker; and David Fleming, Director of National Museums Liverpool, will be giving the welcome for the day. �Delegates will also be invited on an exclusive guided tour of the brand new Museum of Liverpool. Your hosts for this event will be ClickNetherfield, world leaders in showcase design and fabrication. Experts in their respective fields will support the event, with presentations on the key areas of planning and running a major museum project successfully.� These experts include Haley Sharpe Design, Patton Heritage, Turner & Townsend Cost Management, and of course ClickNetherfield. To book a place at our conference, please visit our events website or contact Lesley on l.weir@clicknetherfield.com. We look forward to seeing as many of you there as possible, but book now as places are filling up fast!

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ClickNetherfield Blog - "If You've Got It, Flaunt It!"

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:32:42 GMT

ClickNetherfield was recently approached to sponsor the CILIP (Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals) Rare Books & Special Collections Group Annual Conference recently, which was held at Durham University. �This year's theme was "If you've got it, flaunt it!", and looked at methods of exhibiting material. �The conference aimed to equip curators of historic materials with the inspiration, knowledge and skills to show off their collections with confidence - be it to the public, to senior managers, or to potential researchers. We sponsored the conference dinner, and were approached to do so following on from a couple of major projects we've completed at the University recently, including Palace Green Library and The Oriental Museum.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - ClickNetherfield Sponsor Local Boys Club

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 12:07:32 GMT

Earlier this year�our office manager, Julie, appealed to the company Directors - who operate an Employee Benefit Trust - for funding for her son's football team, Livingston Star United FC 98s. The team were in desperate need of some new training gear, and the Trust duly awarded them a grant of �500 to kit themselves out. The team are pictured below in their new strips, with the ClickNetherfield logo proudly emblazoned across the front.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Protecting Valuable Exhibits is so Essential

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 10:17:38 GMT

I read on BBC news today that a necklace once belonging to a passenger on the Titanic has been stolen from an exhibition in Denmark.�The gold-plated necklace was part of a temporary display of artefacts from the ill-fated ocean liner at Copenhagen's Tivoli park. The story can be read here. This is such a good example of why it's vitally important to protect priceless exhibits with a high quality, museum-standard, alarmed glass showcase. �The consequences of not doing so can be unthinkable, as staff at Tivoli Park are finding out now. As well as our permanent range of showcases, ClickNetherfield has a subsidiary company called TESS Demountable who specialise in cases for touring and temporary exhibitions.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Tightening Up Business Performance

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:06:04 GMT

Our MD, Jim, recently participated in a very interesting round table debate event with 7 other high profile members of the Scottish SME business community. �The discussion, facilitated by Business Insider magazine and hosted at The Scotch Malt Whiskey Society, centred around strategies to strengthen business performance, and topics for consideration included: How can businesses keep in good shape through this year and beyond? What steps should SMEs be taking to ensure success? What are the realities of accessing business finance currently? How can companies get finance to grow? SMEs throughout the UK have endured a tough time over the past few years due to the nature of the economy, and Jim found the process of sharing experiences with other companies who are not too dissimilar to ourselves to be a valuable one. �The good news is that things are looking up, and everyone round the table seemed to be looking to the future with a renewed sense of positivity and enthusiasm. A transcript of the group's discussion appears in the current issue of Business Insider, you can read it�here.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - ClickNetherfield Sign a New European Distributor

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:10:55 GMT

ClickNetherfield are delighted to announce the official appointment of our new Spanish distributor; Madrid-based firm, Ypuntoending. ��We look forward to a long and successful working relationship with them. Pictured below are Ypuntoending Managing Director, Javier Delgado, and ClickNetherfield Managing Director, Jim Stewart, signing the official documents. �Also present at the signing ceremony was ClickNetherfield's European Business Development Manager, Sebastien Faelens, and Ypuntoending's Rosa Olmedo.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Visitors from Malta

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:52:22 GMT

Here at The Glassworks, we played host to some Maltese visitors last week. �Mario Farrugia and his colleague Cleaven Desira from Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna - Malta Heritage Trust visited our head office in Livingston to sign off drawings and for a tour of our impressive manufacturing facility. We are currently working with Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna on a project comprising two separate sites; Malta at War Museum and Vittoriosa & Saluting Battery. �Whilst they were over in Scotland, Mario and Cleaven also took the opportunity to do some sightseeing, and they were particularly interested in experiencing the 1 o'clock gun at Edinburgh Castle because they have a twelve noon gun which is fired daily at their Saluting Battery site. Pictured below from left to right is ClickNetherfield Project Manager Brenda Bow, Executive Chairman of Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna Mario Farrugia, and ClickNetherfield Managing Director Jim Stewart.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - ClickNetherfield at the MA Show in Brighton

Mon, 5 Sep 2011 16:48:06 GMT

Preparations are underway for the Museums Association Exhibition, which is taking place in a few weeks at The Brighton Centre, 3-4 October. Described as "the essential event in the museums and heritage calendar", it is a must for anyone working in museums. The show has always been busy in previous years, and this year promises to be no different. �We'll have our eVitrine demo unit with us again, though this time with a new presentation - it's looking good so make sure to come and have a look if you're planning on being at the show. �We're at stand 44 this year, don't be shy - come and say hello!

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Tut Exhibition Shatters Visitor Records

Fri, 2 Sep 2011 11:08:53 GMT

World�renowned�touring exhibition, Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs has broken visitor records at its current location at the Melbourne Museum in Australia. �The exhibition - which has already welcomed up to 500,000 since its opening at the museum in April - will now extend its stay by a month, until 4th December this year.

Our subsidiary company, TESS Demountable, supplied upwards of 80 exhibition cases in total for both this exhibition, and also for Tutankhamun: The Golden King and The Great Pharaohs, which opened at a similar time back in 2007.

Organised by Art & Exhibitions International, the exhibition has drawn in over 5 million visitors worldwide since it started off at the O2 arena in London 4 years ago.

We feel extremely�privileged�to have been involved with such a prestigious and successful project.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Heavy Investment in our Factory

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:20:25 GMT

We�ve recently installed a new state-of-the-art hydraulic punching press in our factory.� This installation represents close to a �100k investment in our manufacturing facility, and we are all very excited about the potential that the machine holds for increased precision and productivity. The punching press runs via an intuitive CNC programming interface, and three members of our manufacturing staff have recently completed an intensive 2 week course where they were trained in its effective operation. With multiple-tool style flexibility, the machine has been designed for accuracy and reliability, and we are confident of the benefits it will bring to our manufacturing processes going forward. Pictured below next to the machine in our factory is Hector, one of the newly trained operators.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Follow us on Facebook!

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 10:48:30 GMT

If you've not had a look on our Facebook page yet, then please do check it out: http://www.facebook.com/clicknetherfield/ It's updated regularly with all the latest goings on from the company, so please 'like' the page and ensure you get your regular fix of ClickNetherfield gossip!

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ClickNetherfield Blog - National Museum Unveils Dramatic Transformation

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:47:36 GMT

The National Museum of Scotland opened�its doors in July after undergoing a �47.4m makeover. Among more than 8,000 objects displayed for the first time across 16 new galleries are a life-size cast of a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton, 3,000-year-old Egyptian mummies and an exotic bird stuffed by Charles Darwin himself. Architects, Gareth Hoskins, alongside exhibition designers, Ralph Appelbaum executed the ambitious three-year overhaul. ClickNetherfield was contracted by museum fit-out specialists, Beck Interiors to design, manufacture and install 168 showcases over 15 of the new galleries at the museum. A fascinating challenge for us on this project was the new bespoke hinged system we designed for Ralph Appelbaum. Ordinarily, you'd think that a hinge for a piece of glass would be simple, but when that hinge is fully visible, has to support a glass door weighing up to 200Kg, and be able to close with precise geometry that hermetically seals to an adjacent flush glass panel, it becomes quite a different challenge. �Our existing hinge system achieves this using a dual action opening mechanism with two arms mounted within the system channel or within a 150mm wide stainless steel or powdercoated aluminium block. The seemingly impossible challenge from Ralph Appelbaum was to achieve the same performance but from within a 50mm square hinge housing. �The use of laminated glass was a pre-requisite for the museum so solutions that may have been possible with toughened glass were not an option. �However, with some cunning lateral thinking, our clever design team at ClickNetherfield rose to the challenge and delivered this fully customised solution that has been used throughout the stunning new galleries. The project to completely revamp the museum on Chambers Street in Edinburgh's Old Town was jointly funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, the Scottish government and private donors. Former storage spaces have been converted into grand public galleries. Exhibits stretch across two former museum buildings which have been joined up for the first time. The building of the former Edinburgh Museum of Science and Art will house objects obtained by Scotland's great explorers and scientists, while the neighbouring section will display items charting Scotland's own national heritage. In total 26,000 objects will be on show across 36 galleries, making the museum one of the UK's largest.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Our Fibre Optic Head Just Got Better

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:47:22 GMT

The ClickNetherfield fibre optic head was originally developed 17 years ago, specifically to meet the requirements of museum showcases. �In particular, it is one of the few heads that is adjustable and well-sealed enough to be used on cases requiring the tightest air exchange rates. Our in-house design engineers have recently redesigned the head, making it one of the most current and cutting edge fibre optic light heads designed for museum use on the market. �It now comes with a discrete 12mm lens with a snoot to reduce glare, whilst also still being available with a 25mm lens to match previous fittings. The fitting now also has a locking feature to eradicate movement, and whilst this new version has been designed to take a threaded ferule (which we recommend), it will still also accept a push fit ferrule, as did the original. �Also, the new improved head can be mounted in thicker panels rather than just a metal sheet. The head will generally be available in black, grey and white; however we are able to offer RAL colour matching on batches of 500 heads or more. Product data sheets for our full range of fibre optic, LED and other lighting solutions are now available. �To obtain these, please contact l.weir@clicknetherfield.com.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Egypt Update

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 16:10:18 GMT

Our installers have recently returned from the site of the brand new Children�s Museum in Cairo, Egypt, having installed a total of 21 showcases (6 Monos, 2 Prisms, and 13 Vistas). Whilst our part of the project is complete, the museum still has some other work to complete before it can officially open its doors to the public. The impressive 3-storey building was designed by UK-based Mallinson Architects, and comprises 13 permanent exhibits.� It is expected to be one of Cairo�s top cultural attractions. The museum will provide interactive learning around 4 themes:

Where am I from? (History)
Who am I? (Ethnography)
Where am I going? (Geography)
How can I make a difference? (Science)

Originally intended to be named The Suzanne Mubarak Children�s Museum, it is believed a new name will now be conveyed upon the museum following the people�s revolution in January this year. Sadly, Egypt�s economy is still suffering terribly due to the drop in tourism following the demonstrations.� We�ve been to Cairo several times now since the revolution without any sign of trouble or unrest and we sincerely hope that people will soon start returning to what is a beautiful and vibrant country, in order to help allow things to get back to normality for the Egyptian people.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - celebrity spotting at museum opening

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 08:20:19 GMT

Our company Managing Director, Jim, along with Senior Project Manager, Stuart, went down to Liverpool on Tuesday for the opening ceremony of the eagerly awaited Museum of Liverpool. �By all accounts, a great evening was had by all, and the museum is reportedly looking great - particularly the ClickNetherfield display cases! The ceremony was attended by some of Liverpool's most famous faces - including Ken Dodd, who is pictured below next to one of our cases. �The case contains one of his old outfits along with one of his infamous tickling sticks!

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Museum of Liverpool Opens Doors

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 16:38:11 GMT

The eagerly awaited �72m Museum of Liverpool opened to the public last week. �The 8,000 square metre building is the largest purpose-built museum in Britain for more than a century, and expects to attract a whopping 750,000 visitors every year. �The museum aims to reflect the city's global significance through its unique geography, history and culture. �Visitors can explore how the port, its people, their creativity and sporting history have shaped the city. Among its 6,000 artefacts are Ken Dodd's tickling sticks and the skeleton of the 1900 Grand National winner. �Other exhibits include the school-hall stage on which John Lennon and Paul McCartney first played, the Brookside Close street sign from the television soap and items dating back to the ice age. Working alongside exhibition designers, Haley Sharpe and Redman Design, as well as fit-out contractors, Patton Heritage, and exhibition walling contractors, Protean,�ClickNetherfield have designed and manufactured a total of 114 cases for the initial 2 phases, with a further 59 cases underway for phase 3 which is set to open in November. The museum was officially opened by local school boy, Finn O'Hare, at 10am yesterday, and throughout the day was visited by a record-breaking 12,000 guests. �The evening ceremony was attended by some of Liverpool's most famous faces, including Yoko Ono, John Conteh, Claire Sweeney and Ken Dodd - who we managed to snap admiring one of our cases!

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ClickNetherfield Blog - fit for a queen

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:23:43 GMT

Following the recent unveiling of an ambitious �12 million project which turned the six apartments in Stirling Castle's Renaissance Palace into how they may have looked in the mid-16th century when they were the home of Mary, Queen of Scots, Her Majesty The Queen paid a visit to see the results for herself. During her visit to the castle on 6th July, The Queen reopened the newly refurbished James V Palace. �She then attended a lunch in the castle's Great Hall - which she officially opened in 1999 after restoration work. �Chris Watkins, head of major projects at Historic Scotland, said that the visit had been a royal seal of approval for the refurbishment work. ClickNetherfield provided display cases - 6 bespoke Vistas - for the Stirling Heads, housed in a special gallery created on the upper floor of the palace where they are on permanent public display. �The Stirling Heads are a precious national artistic treasure. �34 of these large oak medallions, which once decorated the ceilings of some of the royal apartments, have been handed down. �They are carved with the faces of Scottish Kings and Queens, European royalty, Roman emperors and Classical heroes.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - See us in the summer edition of M&H Magazine

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:22:05 GMT

Click here to read�our interesting�editorial in the latest edition of M&H magazine. The editorial focuses on the time and resource we invest in�research and development here at ClickNetherfield.� Innovation is incredibly important to us, and helps us remain at the forefront of museum showcase design.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - National Maritime Museum unveils new wing

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 10:10:25 GMT

The National Maritime Museum unveiled its brand new Sammy Ofer Wing yesterday, a massive �36.5 million project that aims to mark the beginning of a radical new era for the institution.� Made possible thanks to a whopping donation of �20 million from shipping magnate Sammy Ofer (who sadly died at the beginning of June) as well as �5 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund, the new wing includes both�permanent and temporary exhibition galleries, a cafe, brasserie, library, lounge area and significantly increased space for the museum's vast archive.��It was officially opened�earlier this week�by the Duke of Edinburgh, a patron of the museum and a former trustee. ClickNetherfield provided display casing for the length of a 36m wall in the permanent Voyagers gallery, installing 2 bespoke integrated multi-bay Incas and 1 wall-mounted Prism. �We carefully tailored the design of our existing Inca system in order to make perfect use of the space available. �Dominated by a long, multi-faceted, wave-like structure in the centre, onto which bespoke video is projected, the Voyagers gallery�tells the story of Britain and the sea from the 16th to the 20th century through objects ranging from Nelson�s last letter to his daughter to a 200-year-old ship�s biscuit. The new wing, a major project which started four years ago, is the first step in the complete refurbishment of the museum as a whole, which will be done gradually over the coming years.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Design Award for the Arctic Studies Center

Wed, 6 Jul 2011 11:40:29 GMT

Designer, Ralph Appelbaum Associates has won a Silver IDEA�in the category of 'Environments' in the�2011 International Design Excellence Awards for their design of the Smithsonian�Arctic Studies Center at Alaska's Anchorage Museum.� The accolade was awarded by the Industrial Designers Society of America, and is one of the most prestigious awards an exhibition can win. Here at ClickNetherfield, we are extremely proud to have been an integral part of this high profile project, providing a total of 8 very large cases, each with an automated opening system, and one of these being a staggering 15m long!

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ClickNetherfield Blog - The Bluebell Railway Museum Opens

Wed, 6 Jul 2011 10:35:21 GMT

The Bluebell Railway Museum was officially opened at Sheffield Park station on Thursday last week.� Displays at the museum show the changes to the railway since its inception in 1959 up to recent years. The museum documents the earliest history of the railway, the building of the Lewes to East Grinstead line, to the nationalisation of railways and the decline of steam trains.� There are information panels, interactive parts and audio visual displays at the museum for all visitors, from families to schools. ClickNetherfield provided a total of 17 showcases for the museum, a mixture of Prisms, Monos, and Incas.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - 100th anniversary of titanic launch marked

Wed, 1 Jun 2011 11:53:38 GMT

ClickNetherfield recently supplied showcases for the Titanic Exhibition at the Ulster Folk & Transport Museum, which is currently�running to mark the 100th anniversary of the launch of the ill-fated ship.� The exhibition will run for at least 5 years. The�Titanic was launched at Belfast Lough on 31st May 1911 by Harland & Wolff, then the largest shipyard in the world.� The passenger liner later sank after hitting an iceberg on her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York in April 2012. To commemorate the event in Belfast yesterday, a religious service was held at the docks and a flare set off at 12:13 BDT, the exact time of the launch a century on.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Happy International Museum Day!!

Wed, 18 May 2011 09:20:30 GMT

Today is International Museum Day!� Every year since 1977, International Museum Day is held worldwide sometime around 18th May.� From America and Oceania to Europe, Asia and Africa, International Museum Day aims to increase public awareness of the role of museums in developing society. The theme for International Museum Day 2011 is 'Museum and Memory'.� Museums preserve memories and tell stories.� They have in their collections numerous objects that are fundamental to the memory of the communities we live in.� These objects are the expression of our natural and cultural heritage.� Many of them are fragile, some endangered, and they all need special care and conservation.� International Museum Day 2011 promises to be an opportunity to discover and rediscover your individual and collective memory.� To read more on International Museum Day 2011, visit ICOM's dedicated website at http://network.icom.museum/imd2011.html

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ClickNetherfield Blog - AAM Annual Meeting and MuseumExpo 2011

Mon, 16 May 2011 13:29:44 GMT

ClickNetherfield will be exhibiting at next week's AAM Annual Meeting and Museum Expo.� This year's show is being held in Houston, Texas, and promises to provide a forum for museum professionals from around the world to learn, share, connect with colleagues and have fun. As in previous years, this year we're�at booth 1621 - so if you're planning on visiting the show, please do come and say hello!

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ClickNetherfield Blog - ClickNetherfield showcases protect ancient and mediaeval artefacts

Fri, 13 May 2011 14:41:07 GMT

ClickNetherfield have recently completed design and installation of thirteen high quality showcases at the Galway City Museum.� The cases will be used to display valuable and delicate artefacts relating to prehistoric and medieval Galway, which are coming on loan from the National Museum of Ireland. Among the objects earmarked for these showcases are prehistoric flint, axeheads, and swords excavated from the River Corrib in the early 1980s, and mediaeval wine bottles, glass, and other objects excavated in the city centre in the 1980s and 1990s. The showcases conform to stringent standards for the storage and presentation of artefacts. They are securely alarmed and the climate within the case can be controlled to suit the object being stored. �The cases were purchased with the help of a grant received from the Department of Arts. City Manager, Joe O�Neill has welcomed the arrival of the cases as �yet another major step in the museum�s redevelopment programme�. Read the story in full by visiting the Galway Advertiser.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Showcasing the Future

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 09:38:54 GMT

ClickNetherfield�is busy preparing to exhibit at the Museums�& Heritage Show 2011,�which is taking place on 11th and 12th May at Earl�s Court in London. As the UK�s leading industry event, The Museums & Heritage Show brings together the latest products and services available, all under one roof at one time and is a �must do� for anyone working in museums, galleries, heritage or other cultural visitor attractions. Some of you may have seen the eVitrine concept on our stand�at the exhibition last year.��We will be demonstrating the latest version of the product on the stand�again this year. �The eVitrine is an exciting new method of providing an integrated lighting, labelling and AV experience within a museum display case.� It revolutionises the way objects are lit and displayed, with the ability to create lighting profiles and content which is then projected into the case and over artefacts. The software allows easy updating of content to accommodate changing displays or different exhibit content to suit audience interest, educational level or language. The eVitrine is really worth a look so please come and see�it and us on our stand, K1!

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Doing Our Bit for the Planet

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 09:16:06 GMT

In a bid to reduce our overall energy consumption, ClickNetherfield have recently employed the use of specialised new energy monitoring software. METERology (www.meterology.co.uk)� is an engineered solution for monitoring all your energy meters through a simple to use web application which can be accessed from anywhere within your organisation. Here at ClickNetherfield, we wanted to reduce our energy consumption for several reasons.� Being sustainable and energy efficient gives us a competitive edge with our customers who are increasingly focussed on these issues as part of their supplier assessments.� Aiming to reduce our energy consumption goes hand in hand with making processes more efficient, therefore saving us money.� And finally, as a company we quite simply care about the impact of what we do on the environment. METERology allows us to see exactly what energy we are using and when we are using it.� The displays are clear and easy to understand, the response of the system is fast and having the data available in real time means that we can easily relate our energy consumption to what is happening in the factory. Taking advantage of this revolutionary software has been a cost effective solution that has been well worth the investment.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - ClickNetherfield case housing priceless 1611 bible

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:33:56 GMT

Bradford Cathedral is currently hosting an exhibition of historic English Bibles.� The exhibition of Bibles published in 1605, 1611 and 1616 is accompanied by illustrated posters from Sheffield University explaining the history of Bible publication in English. The most important and valuable of the three books is the 1611 Bible. It was borrowed from Lichfield Cathedral and is a first printing of the first edition of the King James I Bible. Its insurance value alone is �150,000, although the volume is described as priceless. ClickNetherfield designed and manufactured a bespoke Prism case in which to preserve this precious artefact, which is�open at the Old Testament prophet Isaiah, chapter 21. To read more on this story, visit Bradford Telegraph and Argus.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - clicknetherfield exhibiting at the museums and heritage show

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:31:46 GMT

ClickNetherfield�is busy preparing to exhibit at the Museums�& Heritage Show 2011,�which is taking place on 11th and 12th May at Earl's Court in London. As the UK's leading industry event, The Museums & Heritage Show brings together the latest products and services available, all under one roof at one time and is a 'must do' for anyone working in museums, galleries, heritage or other cultural visitor attractions. It has always been a great couple of days in previous years, and we're really looking forward to being there again this year. Please come and see us on our stand, K1!

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ClickNetherfield Blog - New Mappa Mundi display opens at Hereford Cathedral

Tue, 5 Apr 2011 12:58:08 GMT

The medieval Mappa Mundi is on show�once more�at Hereford Cathedral, as of Monday 4th April 2011.� The map was drawn up in about 1300 and is thought to be among the oldest maps of the world still in existence. The new and improved�display was designed by Haley Sharpe Design, Leicester.��It�features an audio visual presentation and allows people to get closer to the map, which is also now better lit.� The exhibition also features a "turning the pages" interactive screen for people to explore some of the cathedral's ancient books. ClickNetherfield engineered and manufactured�the glass display case housing the Mappa Mundi. Please visit the BBC News website to read more about the Mappa Mundi exhibition.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Worth the wait: Museum opens after 25 years of campaigning

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:20:28 GMT

After trying to open a museum to showcase their town's rich history for a quarter of a century, Musselburgh residents have finally got their way. The brand new Musselburgh Museum was unveiled on Wednesday 30th March,�with the public able to see the result of 25 years of campaigning and organisation.� ClickNetherfield are proud to have�supplied the display cases for the museum. Visitors will be able to learn about the Roman camps around the area and the industries that have kept the town going over the years. The Musselburgh Museum Committee were given a grant of �250,000 by East Lothian Council for the refurbishment of the building. It was initially hoped that the attraction would open its doors last year, but work took longer than planned. The museum will be run by 30 volunteers and will only be open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Visit STV News for the feature in full, and to get a good look at ClickNetherfield display cases in action.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Picture a Museum Day

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:58:17 GMT

Today is Picture a Museum Day, a one day global event�aiming to give behind-the-scenes access to the world's museums. Museums all round the world�have been adding�photos to the #MuseumPics Flickr group,�in order to�share their collections and provide�those interested with some insight into the inner workings of a museum.� The number of pictures on the site�is increasing by the minute, and many of them are definitely worth a look.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Edinburgh landmark museum to re-open after �46m refit

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 10:31:41 GMT

You may have seen on the news lately that the newly-refurbished Victorian part of the National Museum of Scotland is to re-open in July after a �46.4m refit. The three-year programme has seen the original interior restored and storage areas turned into public space, making it one of the UK's largest museums. With 20,000 objects across 36 galleries, museum bosses have said there will be something for everyone.� Exhibits range from a T. rex skeleton to specimens collected by Charles Darwin and 3,000-year-old mummies. ClickNetherfield were honoured to be asked to supply around 170 showcases for the project.� The majority of the cases specified by the client were fairly large in size, and we prototyped the hinge-door Vista case especially for this project, supplying 70 of them to the museum in total. ClickNetherfield Project Manager, Robert Swan, said "it's very exciting to be a part of the National Museum of Scotland project.� The opening date being announced has brought home to me how vital it is that ClickNetherfield complete and hand over on schedule - and we are�on track to do so.� It will be great to walk around the museum when it opens to the public, as I have many fond memories of the old building from my childhood." Our installation team are currently on site, due to complete in May. The project has been jointly funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, the Scottish government and private donations. �

The museum's entrance hall and grand gallery

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Google Art Project

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 13:30:54 GMT

On 1st February 2011, Google launched Google Art Project. Using Street View technology, Google Art Project allows users to wander around 17 of the world's top galleries and museums and view 1,061 artworks. Over the past 18 months, a Google team has been zipping around the likes of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and the Palace of Versailles in France�using trolley mounted cameras to photograph corridors and galleries.� Users can explore each gallery from room to room, or create their own collections of masterpieces.� Google Art Project promises to bring museums and art galleries to your desktop, and its creators have said that they plan to add more museums to the original line-up going forward. So - from a museum or gallery's�point of view, is Google Art Project a good thing or a bad thing? There's no doubt that it will allow people who wouldn't otherwise have the chance to visit the museum or gallery (due to location or other factors) the chance to experience it.� Increasing access to beautiful art has to be considered a great thing. It could also help to raise the profile of the museums and art galleries which feature in the project, inspiring people to go and visit them for real. However, a question that some museums and galleries who are perhaps considering participating in the project�may ask themselves; if someone views the museum or gallery on Google Art Project, does this mean that they are less likely to go and see the real thing?� If they ever happened upon the opportunity, would they pass it up because they have already seen it, albeit on a computer screen?� There is a risk that the emergence of Google Art Project will reduce the desire to visit it in person. We are constantly being presented with new ways to live our lives virtually.� So much can be done now simply by sitting behind a computer�and logging on to the internet.� But is Google Art Project taking virtual reality one step too far? As someone who has been privileged enough to have experienced some of the world's most amazing museums and art galleries, I can categorically say that there is definitely no substitute for the real thing.� Some things just have to be seen (in real life!) to be believed. Check it out yourself and make up your own mind.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Egypt

Wed, 9 Feb 2011 15:15:59 GMT

I'm sure you'll all be aware of the demonstrations�that have ensued in Egypt's capital city�recently.� For�the past�couple of�weeks, Cairo has been the subject of much media focus on the situation in and around Egypt. ClickNetherfield�is currently manufacturing and shipping product for a project in Cairo for a new Children's Museum.� Although we obviously cannot control any events in Cairo, we�ve decided to continue to meet our obligations to complete the manufacture and shipping of the product in order that we can still meet our project commitments when the current situation is resolved. Our Managing Director, Jim Stewart, was in Cairo just a week before the�problems began, our business has many friends and contacts in Egypt and our many visits over the years has endeared the country and it�s culture to our business. Jim�is astounded at how rapidly the situation has escalated, and was particularly�distressed to read about some quite considerable damage�to�the Egyptian Museum caused by looters. You can see some�pictures of the damage here. Here at ClickNetherfield, we cannot stress enough the importance of investing in good quality showcases which offer optimum security to precious artefacts.� The situation in Egypt is thankfully�quite rare, but it should serve as a reminder to museums worldwide that they must always be prepared for the unexpected, and unfortunately the unsavoury.� To read more about ClickNetherfield�s cutting edge�security systems, please click here.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - ClickNetherfield Display Cases Receive High Praise

Tue, 8 Feb 2011 12:34:31 GMT

At ClickNetherfield, we�were delighted recently to happen upon an article in authoritative weekly international politics and business news�publication,�The Economist, praising our showcases. The�piece focuses on Qatar, and how it is�fast becoming the cultural hub�of the Middle East.� When describing the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, which had its grand opening in 2008, the author describes the ClickNetherfield�display cases as 'magnificent', and states that the Museum is now among one of the greatest in the world.� ClickNetherfield provided in excess of 220 showcases for the Museum of Islamic Art, and our case study on the project can be viewed here. The author then goes on to discuss Mathaf, the Arab Museum of Modern Art, also in Doha.� Mathaf opened its doors to the public on 30th December 2010,�with ClickNetherfield again providing�all of the�showcases.� Mathaf is based on a collection mostly of paintings dating�back to the 1840s.� A case study of this project�will follow shortly, so watch this space.� The�story�in�The Economist�can be read in full here.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - ClickNetherfield On Top Of The World

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 15:15:35 GMT

Eight months after the grand opening of the Arctic Studies Center at the Anchorage Museum in Alaska, USA, we�re proud to present to you some stunning new images showcasing our work on this project. In a unique arrangement between two prestigious institutions, the Smithsonian Institution loaned large numbers of indigenous Alaskan artefacts to the Anchorage Museum, and its opening marked the conclusion of one of ClickNetherfield�s longest running projects.� ClickNetherfield�s North American distributor, Maltbie, was first approached about providing showcases for the project back in spring 2005, and work to the museum was finally completed in spring 2010. The new building that houses the Arctic Studies Center was designed by Sir David Chipperfield, an award-winning architect from London famed for his modernist style. The design is intended to encourage an appreciation of the museum�s extraordinary natural surroundings. In a world increasingly obsessed with climate change the building has been design to comply with the very latest Environmental Standards. The exhibition space itself, which contains 8 large bespoke showcases that stretch from floor to ceiling, some 3.6m high with lengths of up to 15 metres, was designed by the renowned Ralph Appelbaum Associates from New York. ClickNetherfield have worked on numerous occasions alongside RAA, and this marks another successful partnership with stunning visual results.

Interesting Fact: ClickNetherfield were involved as an advisor before construction started on the building to ensure that the design loads were adequate for such large cases.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - ClickNetherfield Unveil New Technical Partner

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 15:02:19 GMT

ClickNetherfield are pleased to announce a new technical partnership with Ecogen, Italy.� Ecogen is a subdivision of Isolcell, who have been developing atmosphere control systems for over 50 years. Ecogen create customised environmental control solutions for museum showcase environments.� Using modular elements, they can control humidity and temperature within showcases, as well as providing air filtration to remove pollutant particulates, UV sterilisation to remove bacteria, and low oxygen environments through the introduction of Nitrogen.�� Ecogen have the ability to create the perfect inert environment for the world�s most critically sensitive exhibits. This collaboration will ultimately allow us to provide our clients with cutting edge, integrated environmental control systems, and will further enhance the preservation qualities offered by our showcases.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:48:16 GMT

ClickNetherfield were recently appointed to work with At Large Museum & Exhibition Designers to provide showcases for the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology at the University of Cambridge. The Museum is currently undergoing a modernisation exercise, which will see the displays on two of its three floors being completely redesigned. The Museum needs a suite of minimal, modern, steel and glass showcases to create a visual counterpoint to the existing Edwardian architecture, and it is expected that the showcases will appear as simple glass boxes, unencumbered by structural frameworks or lightboxes. A mixture of both permanent and temporary showcases have been specified, which will ultimately allow the Museum greater flexibility in how it varies its displays and exhibitions in years to come.� TESS Demountable, a division of ClickNetherfield, will collaborate with ClickNetherfield on this project to provide the temporary solutions required. Susan Fairley has been assigned as Project Manager, and she will see the project through to completion in April 2011.

to work with At Large

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Annual Conference Goes Down A Storm

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 13:05:16 GMT

On Thursday 9th December 2010, ClickNetherfield in conjunction with technical partner SCHOTT held its annual conference, entitled �The Exhibition Space of the Future� in the Hochhauser Auditorium at the V&A Museum in London. The conference was dedicated to the changing face of exhibition at the beginning of this decade, and aimed to explore new designs and techniques which are currently being used across the world. A range of interesting presentations were heard by around 70 delegates representing various aspects of the museum industry worldwide. The presentations (listed below) from the day are now available, and can be obtained by contacting Lesley at marketing@clicknetherfield.com. �Rebuilding the Israel Museum� � James Snyder, Director, The Israel Museum �LEDs - the future?� � Jonathan Howard, DHA Design �Innovations in Display� � Michael Chaplin, Technical Director, ClickNetherfield �Security Risks in the 21st Century Gallery� � Rob Green, ISIS Security �New Media in the Future Museum� � Dave Patten, The Science Museum, London �Innovation in Glass and Lighting� � Matthias Anton, SCHOTT AG (Mainz) Feedback from the event has indicated that it was a worthwhile and enjoyable day, and we plan to provide something similar in 2011.

From Left to Right: Jonathan Howard - DHA lighting,� James Snyder � The Israel Museum, Dave Patten - The Science Museum,� Matthias Anton - Schott AG (Mainz), Mike Chaplin � ClickNetherfield A selection of delegate feedback: �Overall I thought it was a very worthwhile day and I look forward to next year�s session.� �Very good conference and venue� �The talk on the Israel Museum was truly inspirational. I enjoyed it immensely.� �I thoroughly enjoyed the day and would recommend this conference to my colleagues.� �Excellent� �A really excellent day, very interesting speakers, in particular the head of new media from the Science museum, and the Director of the Israel Museum�

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ClickNetherfield Blog - ICOM 2010

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 12:48:14 GMT

ClickNetherfield�s Technical Director, Mike Chaplin, recently represented the company at the 22nd general conference of the International Council of Museums (ICOM).� China hosted the event, which was held at the World Expo site in Shanghai from 7th � 12th November 2010.� The conference is held once every three years.

ICOM 2010 brought together over 1,500 international participants, and throughout the 6 days the theme �Museums for Social Harmony� was explored and debated by museum and heritage professionals from over 115 countries.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Museums Australia National Conference 2010

Wed, 5 Jan 2011 10:54:15 GMT

Having just come across the photos from the event, we thought we'd share with you that we recently attended the 14th annual Museums Australia National Conference.� The event took place in Melbourne�from 28th September - 2nd October 2010, and carried the theme, 'Interesting Times: New Roles for Collections'.

Our Technical Director, Mike, represented us on this occasion, along with Phil Quartly�from Designcraft, our Australian distributor based�near Canberra.� See�both Mike and Phil below,�pictured�at�our�busy�exhibition stand.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Merry Christmas!

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 09:12:31 GMT

We close today for the holidays, with business resuming as normal on 4^th January 2011. So from all of us here at ClickNetherfield - Merry Christmas, and wishing you a happy and prosperous New Year. All the best!

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ClickNetherfield Blog - ClickNetherfield Christmas Party

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 15:33:49 GMT

We all�donned�our glad rags and dancing shoes�recently for�our annual Christmas shindig, which was on Friday 17^th December. We headed to Livingston�s Howden Park Centre � West Lothian's recently revamped cultural centre�- for a fun�evening of food, drink, and dancing.� Live music was provided by superb local band Funktion Sweet, and a brilliant time was had by all.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Annual Charitable Donation

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:28:36 GMT

In line with recent years, as an alternative to sending Christmas cards to our clients,�we have again�opted�to make a�charitable donation to the value of �250.00. It was decided that this year�s donation�should go to the Cystic Fibrosis Trust - a cause we believe to be very worthwhile.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Company Dinner and Dance

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 10:59:01 GMT

[caption id="attachment_215" align="alignleft" width="560" caption="Mr and Mrs J French"] [/caption] We had the annual dinner and dance in Bathgate, a good night, my highlight was the dancing the Gay Gordons with Lorna Stewart, I have only one picture from the evening, I'm not the good looking one in the picture. A good night was had by all that attended, with a few sore heads in the morning just as it should be! John

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Prototype - Prototype - Prototype

Fri, 5 Nov 2010 10:44:26 GMT

How does one of the world�s leading showcase manufacturers make sure that when they build a bespoke showcase that everything works as well as if it was a tried and tested system showcase? We build a prototype, test it, assess it with the client team and if necessary, we do it all again. This ensures that the final cases are as well sealed and as secure as anything previously built. We�ve recently built and tested 4 important prototypes for 4 very important projects that we are currently working on. For The Museum of Liverpool, we built 2 prototypes of a brand new reconfigurable permanent case system and a client team visited The Glassworks to view, dismantle and reassemble the cases. A few little tweaks were introduced for the final design and the bulk manufacture is now underway. For The Royal Museum of Scotland, We have again built a working prototype, this time for a newly designed double action hinge system that�s designed to work specifically with glass topped cases with hinged doors. After 6 different tweaks and reworks (we never stop until we�re fully happy with it) the cases and hinges are now in bulk manufacture for this major revamp at The Royal Museum of Scotland. For the Utah Museum of Natural History, This project again calls for completely bespoke display cases, this time all in steel, all with specialised steel interiors and all to a bespoke design for Ralph Appelbaum (New York). Over a period of weeks, we designed, procured and built a full size working prototype case in our factory in Livingston. Once we were fully happy with the results, we shipped the entire case to the workshops of our North American distributor Maltbie and re built the case in their factory for the client team to inspect. The prototype was well received and all final details are now approved with the cases scheduled for bulk manufacture early in 2011.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - ClickNetherfield at the V&A

Fri, 5 Nov 2010 09:46:08 GMT

We have been involved in several projects for the V&A: The Ceramics Gallery This gallery opened in December 2008, and was designed to split into display and work areas for the new pottery and ceramics workshop. There are a variety of cases and case-fronts as well as large-scale glass installations and door systems. The project was challenging not only due to the design but also the location of the gallery. We had to crane in the glass up and over the top of the building, which left a lot of people holding their breath!

The final gallery works well within the space and the desired overall effect was achieved, as well as giving the V&A a new pottery and ceramics working and teaching space.

Theatre & Performance

The Theatre & Performance cases house large-scale replicas of theatres and other associated theatrical items. The Vista design works well to allow all aspects of the objects inside to be viewed.

Buddhist Sculpture Gallery

The Buddhist Sculpture Gallery houses intricate objects. The cases are designed to give the maximum viewing area to the public but also incorporate bespoke design features. Incorporating the use of Corian to the bases and internal panels, as well as stainless steel bespoke fittings, the cases are in keeping with the open feeling of the gallery. The gallery contains a mixture of small cases housing statues or smaller objects, Corian plinths which showcase the stone sculptures and one large case which has a prayer shrine displayed inside; this case was the most challenging due to the extremely large glass panels used.

Sackler Centre

These two cases are located at the reception / canteen area at the Sackler Centre within the V&A. The large Vista cases, with their internal shelving and plinths, allow a variety of display options.� The cases are currently displaying silverware.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Lecture at Savoy Place Sir Martin Sorrell CEO WPP

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 15:47:21 GMT

I was invited by Jane Bevan of Firebird PR to the annual lecture of The Windsor Leadership Trust at Savoy Place in London.� The annual lecture was given by Sir Martin Sorrell of WPP who in 25 years has built from nothing, the world�s largest communications services group.� The lecture was interesting giving the themes that this vast company (over 130,000 staff) are focusing on at present. In terms of geography they are looking at South America, China and India, as the new First Division with the USA and Germany in the 2^nd Division, the UK and the rest of Europe is considered to be in the 3^rd division.� The lecture focused on things that Sir Martin thought were important (apart from geography) I was interested to hear that he shares my view that 3 important things are vision, a strategy and the implementation in that order. He expressed his admiration for the way McKinsey and Goldman Sachs spend so much on their staff from the first day and throughout their careers, it is no wonder in his view that they are so successful. Interesting to hear of the work of the Windsor Leadership Trust and I will certainly try to involve myself with their work in the future. Many thanks to Jane, for the invitation. John http://www.windsorleadershiptrust.org.uk/ http://www.firebirdpr.co.uk

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ClickNetherfield Blog - New Product for ClickNetherfield

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 13:03:47 GMT

Welcome to the E Vitrine

A new integrated concept in display, lighting, graphic and content management in one package

New United Kingdom Patent Application No 1000447.1 is a method of providing an integrated lighting, labelling and AV experience within a display case. Content is created in a software package such as powerpoint� which is then projected into the case using an LCD projector. The projection can take visitors through a predetermined story sequence highlighting individual objects or parts of an exhibit relevant to the text or audio narration, alternatively the display can be made interactive by linking to push buttons or touch screens to provide levels of information to suit the visitor. The method allows easy updating of content to allow for changing displays or different programme content to suit audience interest, educational level or language. The system is an ideal solution from a conservation point of view as lighting can be controlled in terms of shape, colour temperature and intensity, exposure levels can also be reduced by activating the lighting only when a visitor is present. For further details contact Michael Chaplin on +44 (0) 1506 835200

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ClickNetherfield Blog - The Exhibition Space of the Future

Fri, 8 Oct 2010 17:31:44 GMT

The conference, �The Exhibition Space of the Future�, will be held on the 9th December 2010 at the Hochhauser Auditorium, V&A Museum, in London. The conference is dedicated to the changing face of exhibition galleries at the beginning of this century. The conference aims to look forward at new designs and techniques, which are currently being used across the world through a number of interesting presentations. The Exhibition Space of the Future, addresses a number of topics to providing a comprehensive study for those involved in the design and management of the museum gallery specification process. Museum gallery specifications pose significant questions in terms of exhibit conservation, aesthetics and security whilst maximising display visibility within environmental constraints. At the same time, advances in technology and design can now offer solutions to meet a wide range of client demands. Your hosts for the event will be ClickNetherfield, world leaders in showcase design and fabrication, in conjunction with SCHOTT, international specialists in glass and lighting. Experts in their respective fields will support the event with presentations on the key areas of material selection, design, security, lighting and conservation. Conference Overview The Conference will provide:

An insight by the Director of the Israel Museum into their 5 year re-building project, this opened in August 2010
An innovative approach to showcase design and specification
A look at how �social media� is making an impact on the future of galleries, and museums in general
A look at lighting design with the large scale use of LEDs

Click here for more information Click here to book your place at the conference

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Clicknetherfield conference - 'The Exhibition Space of the Future'

Fri, 8 Oct 2010 09:18:47 GMT

We are delighted to be co-hosting this conference in conjunction with Schott AG on 9th December at the V&A in London.� We have a very interesting line-up of speakers and it�promises to�be a very good event. Of particular note is James Snyder, Director of the Israel Museum, who recently presided over their 5 year re-build.� He will, I am sure, have some useful insights into this project. John French

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Presidential Visit to French Pavilion Shanghai

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:07:19 GMT

I am sure the public were delighted to see The President of the French Republic at the opening of the French Pavilion also the acclaimed actor Alain Delon who spent some time in the exhibition looking at the best of French culture. 'Photo:� Jean-Paul Planchon'

I: President Sarkozy, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy and Alain Delon the French Actor at the French Pavilion Shanghai

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ClickNetherfield Blog - The Israel Museum Reopens

Fri, 6 Aug 2010 16:07:13 GMT

The long anticipated opening of the completely revamped Israel Museum took place on a warm evening in Jerusalem on Sunday 25^th July. Museum Director James Snyder hosted the dedication ceremony attended by President Shimon Peres, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and four hundred other distinguished guests. [caption id="attachment_139" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption="The Israel Museum "][/caption] The $100 million revamp which doubled the exhibition space is the largest single philanthropic effort ever undertaken by a single museum in Israel with Mr Snyder going on to explain that this will be �many museums under a single roof�. The Jewish Art and Life Wing, a cultural focal point of the museum, was design by Chanan de Lange and called for over 200 custom designed showcases to be developed, prototyped, manufactured and installed within a very tight timeframe. ClickNetherfield are proud to have been chosen to provide some delightful new pieces of glass showcase engineering throughout the 8 galleries we worked in, along with innovative LED lighting solutions The entrance gallery for Jewish Art & Life features fantastic cultural displays with cases rising some 4 metres high with �windows� formed in the imposing monolithic curving glass structures. One of the highlights of the Jewish Art & Life Wing is the display of some 77 wall cases displaying a fantastic collection of Jewish Silver candelabra. The configuration, lighting and display of this part of the collection have to be seen up close to be appreciated, no photograph can surely do it justice. ClickNetherfield became an integral and critical part of the client team delivering this highly challenging and transformational project on time and to the highest international standards. The opening was attended by Managing Director Jim Stewart and Technical Director Mike Chaplin, both of whom were joined by ClickNetherfield�s Site Manager Bob Hunter who had pledged to remain on site right up until the opening tapes were cut and the firework party had been seen by all. Director James Snyder acknowledged the commitment and professionalism of the ClickNetherfield team and in particular the site installation team led by Bob Hunter were praised for their performance.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - China Update

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 04:26:24 GMT

I am now in Qatar on the way back from China� where I visited Beijing, Changsha, Hong Kong, Chengdu and Xian in a 10 day trip.� The regional differences in China - from accents to food - always amaze me. In Xian we visited the China Garden complex an amazing complex of ornamental garden containing ancient mill stones and hundreds of Bonsai trees, ponds and water falls, a huge varity of Koi carp in large ponds a great experience after the smog of Beijing. I met Bryan Wang in Xian who helped with our Chinese companies brochure whilst he was studying in the UK earlier this year. The GM of Zhongxin our production partners in China, brought his son, He Heaven to share dinner with us Chengdu. We have a number of new staff in our expanding company there, Peter Taylorson, Jean Chang, who have joined in the last two months. A good if exhausting trip in which we have won [caption id="attachment_181" align="alignleft" width="768" caption="Young Man looking mean with a smile in Chengdu"][/caption] new projects in Beijing (2no), Xingjang and Nanjing, thanks to the hard work of Jenny Ciu, Ma Yi and Mr He Yanfang the Manager of Chengdu Click as well as the whole team in China. John French

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ClickNetherfield Blog - New Exclusive Partnership in Australia

Wed, 7 Jul 2010 05:42:40 GMT

I am pleased to advise that as of the 1^st July 2010 Designcraft based in Canberra ACT are the exclusive manufacturing partners for ClickNetherfield products and solution in Australia, they will have access to the complete of range of systems as well as our unrivaled expertise in custom solutions. Michael Chaplin, Technical Director, will be attending the Museums conference in Melbourne from 28^th September to 2 October 2010 with our partners. Please contact Phillip Quartly� on 02 6290 4989 http://www.designcraft.net.au/ http://www.ma2010.com.au/

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Invisible object mounts

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 23:20:39 GMT

Click Netherfield are always looking for new and better ways to display exhibits. In pursuit of this, we talk to our suppliers and technology partners to find genuine innovations in glass and metal. Our Chairman John French was in Budapest recently to look at a new innovation in display.

This patented invention by Andr�s G�tzy of Instore Media creates the effect of suspending an object in mid air in the display case or box.

Sample for Swarovski � showing the shelf case appearing to float

Sample for Nike - the boots are floating and even revolving,

The results are absolutely stunning. The effect is achieved through a very clever use of technology and no trick photography!

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ClickNetherfield Blog - New Exhibition opens in Anchorage Alaska 22 May 2010

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:38:00 GMT

The newly opened Smithsonian Arctic Studies Center at the Anchorage Museum plays host to rare native heritage objects that are being returned to be displayed in their home.� In a unique arrangement between these two prestigious institutions, the Smithsonian Institution is loaning large numbers of indigenous Alaskan artefacts to the Museum. The opening of the Smithsonian Arctic Studies Center marked the conclusion of one of the longest running projects in the history of ClickNetherfield. Initial enquiries were made in Spring 2005 and it is only now in Spring 2010 that the works are finally complete. The new building that houses the Center was designed by Sir David Chipperfield, an award-winning architect from London famed for his modernist style. The design is intended to encourage an appreciation of the museum�s extraordinary natural surroundings. In a world increasingly obsessed with climate change the building has been design to comply with the very latest Environmental Standards. The exhibition space itself, which contains 8 large bespoke showcases that stretch from floor to ceiling at lengths of up to 15 metres, was designed by the renowned Ralph Appelbaum Associates from New York. ClickNetherfield have worked on numerous occasions alongside RAA and this marks another successful partnership with stunning visual results. The Arctic Studies Centre is now open to the general public. Links www.anchoragemuseum.org www.raany.com

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ClickNetherfield Blog - interesting items from the web

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 15:54:28 GMT

I read a large number of publications and subscribe to various RSS feeds as well as being a very active 'Silver Surfer'.��Two articles have recently caught my attention, the first one concerns lighting by Jack V. Miller and Ruth Ellen Miller: http://www.nouvir.com/pdfs/06MuseumLightingPDF.pdf The second one is by Ellen Carlee a Curator at Alaska State Museum:- http://ellencarrlee.wordpress.com/2009/03/19/dust-in-museum-exhibits/ The one looks at dust in Museum Exhibits. John

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Invisible object mounts

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:24:19 GMT

I went to Budapest in Hungary yesterday to look at a new innovation in display.� This patented invention by Andr�s G�tzy of Instore Media creates the effect of suspending the object in mid air in the display case or box, and the pictures show a sample case created for Swarovski. In this case the shelf appears to float. Please see you tube link for an additional case created for NIKE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qQMzMQ068Q I think this is a very good idea, there is no trick photography here I have seen the product! John French [gallery link="file"]

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Royal Warrant Unveiled in Livingston

Tue, 25 May 2010 09:18:23 GMT

We were delighted to welcome Fiona Hyslop MSP Culture Minister for Scotland to our factory in Livingston to unveil the recently awarded Royal Warrant at our Headquarters in Livingston; we were very pleased that our local MSP Angela Constance was also able to attend. It was an, unusually, bright sunny day and both our guests were given a tour of the office and factory by Jim and Mike, speaking to a number of members of staff, the formal unveiling took place outside with all the Livingston team present. Our honoured guests were impressed with the breadth and the quality of the work we are doing as well as the global nature of our business and said so in their short speech to our team. John French [caption id="attachment_127" align="alignleft" width="555" caption="Fiona Hyslop Minister of Culture for Scotland unveils Royal Warrant at HQ"][/caption]

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ClickNetherfield Blog - A Celebrity Showcase Debuts in Shanghai

Sat, 15 May 2010 06:00:43 GMT

A Celebrity Showcase Debuts in Shanghai I have travelled the world and visited more than 500 museums but have never witnessed one of our cases being mobbed in quite the way I did yesterday. The picture shows a 36 Metre Long 3.9metre high case in the French Pavilion at the Shanghai Expo in China. On Loan from the Orsay Museum, seven masterpieces of French art are displayed in the case: the Angelus by Millet, the Balcon by Manet, La sale de danse � Arles by Van Gogh, la Femme � la cafeti�re by C�zanne, la Loge de Bonnard, Said Le Repas by Gauguin and the Age of Bronze by Rodin. It is the first time that these masterpieces have been loaned to China and the first time they have been displayed together outside France. John French [gallery link="file" columns="8"]

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Company Golf Day 2010

Mon, 10 May 2010 22:56:43 GMT

After the hailstones of 2009 it was some relief that on arrival at Pumpherston (nr Livingston) the weather was bright and sunny. The Picture was taken just prior to tee off. It was a good day enjoyed by all, the result was a win for Alan Purvis, Mike Chaplin and Robert Swan, with this team also picking up two of the three individual prizes as well, only a tremendous drive by Grant Hawthorne prevented a clean sweep by "team Purvis". A good day with representatives from all areas of the companytaking part. John French

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ClickNetherfield Blog - ClickNetherfield Sponsor Narrative Space @ Leicester University

Wed, 5 May 2010 16:20:53 GMT

Leicester University held their Narrative Space Conference between the 19th and 22nd of April with some of the great and good of the academic and non academic world coming together in this fascinating conference. Regrettably, the Icelandic volcano eruption meant that not just as many of the international speakers were able to make it to the conference as had been planned, but a flurry of last minute reorganisation by Suzanne Macleod and her team of magic makers ensured that as many as possible of those who couldn�t be there had the opportunity to deliver their seminars through the wonders of live technology. However, notwithstanding the travel difficulties and the obvious disruption that caused, Suzanne was delighted to be able to introduce Lee Skolnick with the legendary introduction of �Live From New York� which lightened the mood considerably. Peter Greenaway, the conference keynote speaker was one of those denied participation by the lack of flights to UK air space and great credit goes to Peter Higgins of Land Design for standing in at the last moment with an interesting talk and presentation. The Museum Studies Department at Leicester University recently opened their brand new purpose finished building and ClickNetherfield�s involvement in providing custom made display cases to be used by the students during their studies led to us supporting the Narrative Space conference as joint sponsors with Haley Sharpe Design. ClickNetherfield�s Technical Director Mike Chaplin presented a fascinating session exploring �Narrative Cases� and offered new opportunities for our case products to be considered as a narrative space with which to further engage the museum visitor rather than a glass barrier between the visitor and the displays. Expanding on his theme, Mike gave details of our new e vitrine concept due to be unveiled at The Museum & Heritage Show in May 2010. Clive McCready of our TESS Demountable division participated in a chaired panel discussion on sustainability, this being a subject that is particularly close to Clive�s heart and reflects the direction in which he is moving TESS. All in all, this was an extremely successful conference despite the best efforts of Mother Nature and ClickNetherfield were delighted to be able to support the event. Jim Stewart Museum Studies Department, Leicester University http://www.le.ac.uk/ms/

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ClickNetherfield Blog - New Royal Warrant at Thame Office

Wed, 5 May 2010 06:21:26 GMT

[caption id="attachment_99" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="New Warrant in Place"][/caption] I am pleased to advise that we now have our Warrant displayed in Thame and it will soon be on our Livingston HQ. All the Warrants are hand painted. John French

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Wanderers Return - It's all over

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:08:03 GMT

It�s all over, Manon and Clive made it back on Monday in the early hours after a trip consisting of car journeys, taxis, and trains meeting lots of nice people on the way. Thanks to all that helped them out. Robert Swan finally got his flight and arrived back to the UK last night, big thanks to Virgin Atlantic for looking after him in Shanghai for 6 days, if you are in trouble it does pay to be with a quality Airline! John French

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Staff Stranded - Update

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 04:44:51 GMT

I am pleased to advise that Manon and Clive made it home after a 48 hour journey from Gdansk to London and on to Oxford and Rushden respectively, a good effort with a lot of drama on the way. I regret that the story from Robert Swan is not so positive still in the airport hotel in Shanghai, with no flight time yet! Please log on for further updates in due course. John French

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Volcano disrupts Business- staff stranded

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 07:01:16 GMT

[gallery columns="4"] Since the beginning of the financial crisis, I haven�t given much thought to Iceland, �all Polar bears and Ice! Or so I thought.� On arriving back from Egypt on 11.30am Thursday the pilot announced that in 30 minutes all UK airspace would be closed!� Volcanic eruption in Iceland, my first thought was oh that was lucky just in by 30 minutes! I then thought about one of our project mangers Robert Swan who was due back to Heathrow from Shanghai, after the completion of three projects at the Shanghai Expo if he had landed in London he would be stuck. I rang HQ and Julie; Office Manager advised that Robert had not left Shanghai. Then I started to look at the internet and realised that we had Clive McCready and Manon Delaury in Poland they were hosting seminars in Warsaw and Gdansk, an SMS from Manon confirmed the problem no flights from Gdansk to the UK on Thursday! The UK authorities have advised today (Saturday) that no flights will be possible until this evening, I just got am SMS from Clive to say that they have a seat (2) on Eurostar from Lille on Monday now it is just the logistics of the 1000 miles to Lille from Gdansk! Last post from Shanghai Robert is in an airport hotel waiting for Virgin Atlantic to fly, but he went there on Thursday. Keep watching for updates of our team across the world. John French

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ClickNetherfield Blog - The heat is on!

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 08:45:35 GMT

Project Manager David Nicholson and myself visited our ongoing installation at Museum of Israel in Jerusalem in early April to check on progress and meet with the client to resolve some last minute design details on the final batch of cases currently being manufactured. ClickNetherfield are providing all of the display cases for the Jewish Art & Life Galleries in this multi million dollar refurbishment of the museum with our contract value around $2.3m for 200+ display cases. This has been a fast track project for such a big size, with detail design and prototyping taking place from August 09 to December 09 with manufacture, shipping and install all to be completed by 31^st May 2010. Our site team of Bob Hunter, Michael Macintosh, Jimmy Sinclair, Ritchie Grant and Andy Russell are all flat out busy to ensure we remain on target for the completion date. Overall, it�s a hugely busy construction site with over 400 workers beavering away to try and meet the opening date targeted for July 2010. The curators for Jewish Art & Life, Daisy and Tania have been actively involved in every step of the detailed design process along with local designer Chanan and it�s easy to see the pride and enthusiasm they have for their project. Museum Director James Snyder and Deputy Director Dor Lin were quick to compliment us on the efforts of the ClickNetherfield site team, whilst equally quick at reinforcing the need for meeting the deadline for an up coming sponsors walk around on May 7^th. BA flight schedules to Tel Aviv border on torturous! With the flight out being overnight arriving at 5.15am and the flight back departing at 8.00am, David and I� had a 3.45am departure from their hotel before being taking on a mini guided tour of Israel by a taxi driver who actually didn�t know the way to the airport and if truth be told, wouldn�t have looked out of place in a nursing home for the elderly and infirm. Oh the glamour! Jim Stewart

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Irish Drama

Tue, 6 Apr 2010 11:01:29 GMT

The reopening of the Ulster Museum in October 2009, after a 3 year refurbishment project, marked its first major redevelopment in nearly 40 years. Funding totalling almost �18m was provided by the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure, the Heritage Lottery Fund and a number of private benefactors.� The project included a complete renewal of the Art, History and Natural Sciences galleries and provided an opportunity to redisplay and reinterpret objects from these collections. This initiative, described as one of the most important cultural projects in Northern Ireland, has resulted in a dramatic but sensitive transformation of both the interior and exterior of the building. The visitor experience begins outside the museum in the picturesque setting of Belfast�s Botanic Gardens. The project architects have redefined the museum�s relationship with the gardens by removing a barrier of dense planting such that, from the newly created entrance to the building, visitors can now view many of the wonderful aspects of the gardens. On entering the building, visitors begin their journey through an impressive light-filled atrium, some 23 metres high, which leads to the Art, History and Natural Sciences �zones�. The previously cluttered, oppressive, dark spaces, created in the early 1970s suffered from a lack of daylight. This has now been addressed in dramatic fashion, with daylight streaming into the building to give a sense of openness and vibrancy. Polished steel and glass walkways now connect the galleries providing enticing views and opening up the building to an unprecedented extent. These galleries, designed by Haley Sharpe Design of Leicester, working closely with ClickNetherfield, provide seamless displays through the five levels of the museum.� Almost 200 new showcases have been designed with careful attention to detail regarding their object content, the display and preservation needs of the objects and the aesthetics of display. The detailing and finish of all cases in the entire museum are to the same exacting standard. As well as cases used for general displays, considerable effort has been directed towards constructing bespoke cases for particular collections� highlights. For example, one of the museum�s most famous exhibits, Takabuti, an Egyptian mummy, rests in a case almost 2.5 metres square allowing visitors to view her closely from every aspect and marvel at her preservation. Similarly, visitors to the George and Angela Moore Gallery of Applied Art which houses the museum�s collection of glass, ceramics and jewellery are treated to a stunning display of specimens in lofty �sky scraper� cases almost 4 metres high.� Most dramatically, a 12 metre high display tower �Window on our World� scales four floors and features iconic objects from around the world, many of which are too large to display in the surrounding galleries. Skilfully integrated into the structure are two 8 metre long cases, one on the ground floor the other on the top level, which introduce flexibility and allow the museum to display many more of its exciting treasures. This project has been an example of excellent team work involving staff from all levels across the organisation cooperating with national and international experts across various disciplines. Roy Service, Project Sponsor (Ulster Museum Redevelopment), National Museums of Northern Ireland Links www.nmni.com www.haleysharpe.com Editors note The Ulster is Short listed for the Art Fund prize you can vote for it at�� http://www.artfundprize.org.uk in the first month after re-opening 100,000 visitors came through he doors. http://www.hamiltonarchitects.co.uk Other awards for Ulster Museum RICS AWARDS THE ULSTER MUSEUM FOR IT'S SIGNIFICANT BENEFIT TO THE COMMUNITY The Ulster Museum�s design team led by Hamilton Architects picked up a prestigious RICS Award this week. The Ulster Museum was awarded the RICS Community Benefit award at an award ceremony in the Great Hall at Queens University Belfast. ULSTER MUSEUM AWARDED AT THE OSCARS OF THE MUSEUMS WORLD The Ulster Museum was awarded at the Museums & Heritage Awards for Excellence ceremony on 12 May in London

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Royal Warrant Awarded to ClickNetherfield

Tue, 6 Apr 2010 11:00:45 GMT

We were very honoured to be granted a Royal Warrant as Display Case Suppliers to Her Majesty the Queen from 1st January 2010. The first Royal Warrant was granted by Henry II to the Weavers� Company in 1155. The vetting procedure has become more stringent over the years and we are delighted to join respected companies such as Waitrose, JCB and Land Rover as holders of the Warrant. Royal Warrants are a mark of recognition to individuals or companies who have supplied goods or services for at least five years to HM The Queen, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh or HRH The Prince of Wales. Warrants have always been regarded as demonstrating excellence and quality. There are over 800 this represents a wide selection of different companies. They range from very small to multinational firms. The Royal Warrant holders have companies that are leaders in their fields as well as local small crafts businesses serving the Royal Household locally. A unique aspect of the Royal Warrant is that it is granted to a named individual � Grantees � who must personally ensure the Warrant is used correctly. Warrant Holders may display the relevant Royal Arms and the legend �By Appointment� on their products, premises, stationery, and� vehicles. Whatever their type of company the holder is they are joined by their commitment to the highest standards of service and excellence in their field. Links http://www.royalwarrant.org

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ClickNetherfield Blog - New Roles at ClickNetherfield

Tue, 6 Apr 2010 10:54:19 GMT

In any good business central to all of its operations are its client followed by the staff, we have as two of our core values:- 1- To provide stability and the opportunity to develop for all our employees, across all locations within the group 2- To invest in our people, our buildings and our machinery to provide a �class leading� environment to produce our products With the above in mind we are delighted to announce the following promotions from within our company Alan Purvis: Operations Manager (previously Production Manager) Alan will be taking up a more central role in the business and effective immediately, will now assume overall managerial responsibility for the following areas; Manufacture, Installations, Procurement, Stores, Quality Control, Facilities Management and Health & Safety. Manon Delaury Business Development Manager Europe As well as her role as marketing manger Manon will look to develop the key European market for our products, this promotion comes on the back of business wins in France and Shanghai. Grant Hawthorne: Commercial Manager As well as his continuing project management responsibilities, Grant will be taking on responsibility for our estimating and tendering departments. Simon Spence: Design Manager We are pleased to confirm Simon in his new role as Design Manager. Simon will report to Mike Chaplin (Technical Director) and assume overall responsibility for managing our design team (Projects) Andrew Brown: Quality & Procurement Manager Andrew will be streamlining his Quality role to allow him to utilise other areas of his expertise within the Procurement Department. We wish all the above well in their new responsibilities and look forward to developing all of our staff in line with our core values�.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - HRH Prince Michael of Kent opens Fit For a King at The Tower of London

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 06:58:10 GMT

I was pleased to be invited to the opening of Fit for a King and the Treasure of the Royal Armouries, which is the latest exhibition at The Tower of London. The project is the latest in a long running, and judging by attendees� very successful partnership between The Royal Armouries and Historic Royal Palaces. The Exhibition was designed by Studio MB from Edinburgh www.studiomb.co.uk, working in�conjunction with the Armouries team and other members of the team were Paragon Creative, The History Chanel and Verve display who were responsible for the graphic production. We made some very large Inca cases; the project was managed by Allan Mitchell, which puts very modern display cases with the latest in LED lighting in the White Tower which is the oldest Medieval Building in the UK.� The exhibition is a good example of teamwork all the team are part of the Royal Armouries long term "framework" agreements which nurtures close working relationships within the whole team. HRH mentioned in the opening address that this and the refurbishment of the exterior of the White Tower are another step toward the long term goal of fully refurbished visitors facilities on this site and thanked their key sponsors for this assistance on this and other projects. I very much look forward to the next stage. John French

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ClickNetherfield Blog - The Pearl Exhibition in The Museum of Islamic Art Qatar

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:56:01 GMT

: Photo by Christian Creutz, Strasbourg

The Curator had a very nice idea to display a number of exhibits in "old fashioned safes" with purpose made glass doors which contrasts with the modern MIA showcase in other parts of the exhibition.

I think the exhibition is on for two months or so

John

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ClickNetherfield Blog - SITEM

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 16:25:21 GMT

[caption id="attachment_49" align="alignnone" width="553" caption="Happy Team in Paris"][/caption] We returned to Sitem in Paris for our 6th year, we caught up with a number of clients and potential clients during the 3 day show. The attendance seemed to be down but the quality was high with a number of new projects being "uncovered" during the exhibition. Manon Delaury and Paul Liquorish did 3 long days on the stand not always easy in the quiet times, with glamorous assistance from Anika Struef from Schott in Paris, a good stand.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Palace Museum in the Forbidden City Beijing

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:09:38 GMT

I had the pleasure of visiting the new galleries created at the Palace Museum Beijing in a Garden at the Back of the main area of the Forbidden City, it has been re-created using authentic ancient methods: that is no modern contraction methods plant or machinery. In the two galleries we worked on Danyuanlou Tangka Display Cases and the new sculpture gallery. The results are stunning with the Low Reflective Glass in the Tangka Gallery being particularly effective, this was a great example of the UK and China working together with the frame works being produced in the UK, the glass coming from Schott in Shanghai and all the other parts being made in Chengdu. The work was Project Managed by David Nicholson and supervised on site by Dom Foley. It was a pleasure to work with the local Architect Gerald Szeto of MotatelierSzeto and the Client Happy Harun of the China Heritage Fund and her able assistant Chang Li.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Busman's holiday

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:52:41 GMT

What do you do in the long winter break, if you are working in Museums all year, probably stay away. That is unless your wife suggests a day at the V&A �just the two of us� It is the 30th December and I find myself in a tour of the V&A keen to visit the galleries we have recently worked on but just as keen to see what everyone else has been doing. My first impressions were if you want a quiet contemplation of a great collection, either go elsewhere, or most likely go outside the holiday period, the reception area was busy with a long line for a map! Past the efficient cloakroom, the galleries await, I have to say the scope of the �future plan� in extraordinary in its vision, I had not, until today, realised just how much has changed and is being changed. The new jewellery galleries were very nice (too hot) and the ceramics gallery was an oasis of peace and quiet (partly due to the confusing layout) other highlights were the sacred silver and stained glass and the exquisite silver gallery. A great place, to keep out of the London winter.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Travel Woes (highs and lows)

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:21:36 GMT

Imagine that you get a taxi for�a 20 minute trip to the airport, it takes 40, you check in ask if the plane is on time, receive a yes. You go through the security, sit in the lounge for 2 hours, the first announcement is then made, not ready for boarding not last call but flight cancelled! "if you are going to London please go to gate A55" 40 minutes and 2 security checkpoints away. You arrive at A55 and wait until 75 minutes after departure time get on a 30 minutes bus ride, then get to the plane, the fork lift had broken meaning they can't load the bags, then they have to de-ice the wing, then wait for a taxi slot to the runway. I don't need to imagine�it all happened yesterday from door to door in 10 hours. The high finally getting home!

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Royal Warrant Granted to ClickNetherfield

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 07:12:23 GMT

We were notified today that the Royal Warrant Office on behalf of her Majesty the Queen has granted us a warrant as Display Case Suppliers to her for a period of 5 years. This is recognition of our service to the Royal Household over a period of time. The award is a credit to all of our staff.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Royal Pump House

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:37:45 GMT

The People's History Museum, based at the Pump House on Bridge Street in Manchester, will unveil early 2010 its brand new galleries. The new museum will take its visitors through a journey through time and places, and enable them to experience the history of working people in Britain in new exciting ways. For this challenging project, we have completed 50 bespoke display cases, in close cooperation with Headland Design, the museum designers. The People's History Museum is the national centre for the collection, conservation, interpretation and study of material relating to the history of working people in Britain. The museum was known as both the National Museum of Labour History and the Pump House People's History Museum. It became the People's History Museum in 2001. Closed since 2007 years for a complete redevelopment, the Museum will open its brand new galleries at the beginning of 2010, exploring the world changing events led by the working people of Britain in new exciting ways. Housed in the heart of Manchester, the new Museum will be the first public building in Britain to be built with an extraordinary Corten metal shell and the only national museum in the city. In its 1384 squares metres of exhibitions space, it will display a large collection of almost 1500 historic objects, including banners, 18th and 19th century political cartoons, political posters and political tokens and medals. The collection is housed in bespoke ClickNetherfield cases, completed by our teams in close cooperation with the museum and the exhibition designers. A dedicated community gallery will be open to individuals and groups to mount their own exhibitions, and the visitors will have the unique opportunity to discover the preservation of banners in the museum's new Conservation Studio.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - New Brochure Showcasing Your Vision

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:17:24 GMT

The new brochure was published this month and incorporates a number of our project solutions, The Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto, Leeds City museum as well as a host of other projects both in the the UK and across the world. The brochure incorporates our bespoke solutions as well as our showcase design guide, which we modestly hope will prove a good reference tool for all of our clients. I have delivered a number personally on client visits and they have been very well received to date. We are currently working on a total redesign of our web site www.clicknetherfield.com and hope to re-launch this early in 2010.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Royal Albert Memorial Museum

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 13:41:01 GMT

The Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery has started a��15million redevelopment project, which will raise the museum�s profile and improve the visitors� experience. This ambitious project will see the development of a purpose-built�off-site collections store and�a complete redisplay of the collections. ClickNetherfield are pleased to announce that we will be part of the team for this new development and happy to work again with Benbow Interiors.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Museum of Liverpool

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 13:39:45 GMT

Liverpool��Museums landmark project, the new Museum of Liverpool, is coming to life on the Mann Island site, at the core of the World Heritage site on the city�s famous waterfront.��Contracted to provide the showcases�and the flexible exhibition systems�for this project, we are very pleased to be part of the team for this challenging project. The new Museum of Liverpool is the latest project developed by the�National Museums of Liverpool in the city, which was appointed Capital of Culture�in 2008. The new Museum is aiming�to become one of the world�s leading city history museums and at giving the social history museum discipline an international profile. ? Opening in 2011, it will be housed in a new landmark building at the Pier�Head of the city, and will be the largest newly built national museum in the UK for over a hundred years. In its 8000 square metres of public space, the �72m Museum will display more than 6000 objects, many of which have never been on display before. It will tell the Liverpool story through archaeological material, social and urban history objects, oral testimonies, entomology collections, botanic collections, photographic archives, costume and decorative art collections.? ? ClickNetherfield are proud to be chosen for their development expertise and look forward to working closely with the client design team of Haley Sharpe and Redman Design.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Trip to Qatar

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:24:18 GMT

I was very pleased to be back in Qatar last week, to visit with friends in that country built up over our association with the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha (opened November 2008). It was a real pleasure to deliver our new brochure "Showcasing your Vision" to our clients there. The reaction was very enthusiastic one quote was "The showcase design guide section will prove a reference for our staff, for years to come" Whilst in Qatar I took the opportunity to visit a number of clients and potential client in this thriving state in this developing region. A large number of new hotels have recently opened there including a new W hotel (flagship of the Starwood brand). I dined in the JW Marriot Steakhouse which was excellent, not sure about the plates with a cast bulls head at each end, but the service was very good. I flew in and out with Qatar Air and experienced first hand, the 5 Star service, for which they are renowned.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - New Brochure - Showcase Design Guide

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:43:02 GMT

A big week for us and we hope our clients, the first of our new brochures were printed, it is a 50+ page guide to showcase design featuring as well as design advice, interesting reviews of good practise in Conservation, Lighting, security including glass and shelving. It included our top tips and we hope it will be used as a reference for a long time to come.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - About

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:34:04 GMT

This is an example of a WordPress page, you could edit this to put information about yourself or your site so readers know where you are coming from. You can create as many pages like this one or sub-pages as you like and manage all of your content inside of WordPress.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - ICON visit The Glassworks

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:41:39 GMT

ClickNetherfield hosted a meeting of 28 conservators form ICON Scotland in two separate visits in October 2009. Initiated by Helen Creasy from The Scottish Conservation Studio, the visits were organised to demonstrate how a modern museum showcase is made and to illustrate the breadth and depth of testing and research that a modern manufacturer puts into a high quality museum solution.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - The Ulster Museum

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:52:14 GMT

As a regular visitor to the Ulster Museum over the last 10 years and knowing of their redevelopment plans for quite some time, I was expectantly excited to get a sneak preview of the museum during the final stages of the redevelopment project. And I wasn�t to be disappointed; right from the entrance the museum gives an impression of lightness and space that simply didn't exist in the old building. Gone is the brutalist 1970s entrance area with it�s low slung grey concrete that was oppressively dark and cloying, in it�s place, a bright, airy and welcoming space and regular visitors to the museum will surely be delighted with the transformation. The creation of a feature central atrium to a height of 23 metres transforms the museum entrance and helps move it firmly in to the 21st century. Innovative glass and steel walkways at varying heights in the new atrium completely open up access to the museum�s galleries on different levels and will transform the visitor flow through the History, Art and Science galleries, it even extends out from the newly created restaurant to the beautiful Botanic Gardens that surround the Ulster Museum. As an avid fan of the museum�s Armada collection, I�m delighted to see the exhibition presented to the visitor in a manner that finally does justice to this superb collection of gold and precious artefacts that was recovered from the wreck of The Girona which sank off the coast of Northern Ireland in 1588 following the defeat of The Spanish Armada. Another particular favourite of mine (and many local residents) is the museums famous old lady, Takabuti. This fascinating Egyptian Mummy who dates from the 7th century is in fabulous shape and has enthralled visitors to the museum over the years. The poor girl has spent the last two and a half years in solitary confinement in specially conditioned storage and she has now resumed her place as the star of the show in the museums History galleries. Abundant new information will help the visitor explore life and death amongst ancient Egypt as well as learning more about the mummification process. Four new learning zones have been incorporated within the redevelopment along with a new Art Discovery Gallery and all should be well received when the museum finally reopens. Taking half an hour out of my flying visit, I tracked down Roy Service, the NMNI�s Project Sponsor to get his take on the project as it nears completion. Suffice to say, he�s a very happy man and as many a weary museum professional who immerse themselves in major redevelopments in their museum will sympathise with, he�s looking forward to the end of it all and a well-earned rest. Given that the fit out and case dressing was still in it�s final stages, I didn�t manage to access all areas, but when it opens, I strongly recommend you make the effort yourself. Jim Stewart Managing Director ClickNetherfield.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - An Iconic Design Masterpiece - the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha opens to Worldwide Acclaim

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:01:01 GMT

With award-winning I. M. Pei as the architect, galleries designed by internationally renowned Jean-Michel Wilmotte, and world leading UK based ClickNetherfield responsible for the showcasing, the Museum of Islamic Art in Qatar stands as a formidable and magnificent edifice housing a dazzling collection of Islamic art. Opened on 1st December by His Highness the Emir Sheik Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani in a storm of blue and gold fireworks, the museum takes the visitor on a magical journey across cultures and through time with over 800 exhibits spanning 3 continents and 1300 years. �This was one of the most difficult jobs I ever undertook� said Pei, who describes the essence of Islamic architecture as �where sun brings to life powerful volumes and geometry plays a central role.� Breath-taking in its austere simplicity this imposing white building, constructed on a stand-alone island, is a unique expression of Pei's vision of Islamic design. "We are proud to open the doors of this magnificent Pei masterpiece and to share with the world the exceptional depth and vitality of Islamic art" said Abdullah Al Najjar, CEO of Qatar Museums Authority, �and each artefact was chosen for the story they tell.� These remarkable stories are wide ranging and imposing from room size silk tapestries and carpets to an exquisite Indian Jade pendant (1631) belonging to Shah Jahan (who created the Taj Mahal as a tribute to his wife) and worn to cure a broken heart. Fragile manuscripts on display include one of the rarest and earliest versions of the Qu'ran to survive possibly written within decades of the death of the Prophet Muhammed, and a page from a colossal Central Asian Qu'ran c.1400 created for the emperor Timur. Notoriously difficult to read the clarity achieved in this exhibition is astonishing. Described by Mike Chaplin, Technical Director at ClickNetherfield, as �the largest project we have ever undertaken with some of the largest cases ever constructed� he went on to explain that �the complex designs required to ensure the illusion of transparency was achieved even in cases up to almost 5 metres in height.� The results are stunning with each of the diverse and exquisite Islamic treasures clearly able to tell its own story. The Museum of Islamic Art in Doha is the latest in a series of ambitious projects that ClickNetherfield has completed in the Middle East. International award-winners, ClickNetherfield specialise in conservation, security challenges, and unique, high quality, innovative showcase design and construction. Their focus is to provide a complete solution for the client, offering an experienced 'in-house' team of professional staff and operatives on site and worldwide to ensure a seamless service from concept to handover.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - International Partnership Creates Spectacular Environments at the Art Gallery of Ontario

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:00:16 GMT

ClickNetherfield, international museum showcase designers and manufacturers, and kubik-Maltbie, leading museum specialists, teamed up as part of an innovative and exciting project with the Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto. Together they have created a range of beautiful displays, environments and unique showcases to house the remarkable Thomson Collections of Ship Models and European Art, on view to the public for the first time from November 14th 2008. "We are honoured and thrilled to be part of the Transformation of AGO, and to work with outstanding partners like Gehry International and kubik-Maltbie" said Mike Chaplin, Technical Director, of UK based ClickNetherfield "we believe the result is one of the most dramatic museum showcase projects in the world." The Thomson Collection of Ship Models is one of the largest ever assembled, with examples from the Napoleonic era through to the 20th century, and ranging from an inch to nearly 9 foot long. The models are housed in a series of spectacular Gehry designed curved glass showcases described by Ryan Skorch, Projects and Development Director, kubik-Maltbie, as "an exquisite and incredibly complex design." The curved glass case geometry required for this ground-breaking concept demanded rigorous test design, and pushed the latest computer aided design technology to the absolute limits. The resulting amazing wave-profile glass showcases demonstrate the ability of ClickNetherfield to turn vision into reality. The Thomson Collection of European Art features over 900 Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque works of art, the highlight of which is the recently rediscovered 17th century masterpiece by Peter Paul Rubens, The Massacre of the Innocents. Two Gehry International designed 'roomettes' one in black slate, the other in copper tiles create intimate spaces to view various exquisite works. "The range of materials used in the cases and displays throughout, gold leaf, galvanized metal, polished copper, huge sheets of mitred glass, were all selected and used to complement the rooms, the gallery and the collection," said Skorch "we believe these displays set a new standard for museums and galleries." "The ClickNetherfield kubik-Maltbie team was the ideal partner for this project" said Linda Milrod, Program Director, Transformation AGO Project. "They are an amazing team that was consistently able to pull off what often seemed impossible." kubik-Maltbie is one of the world's most recognised museum specialists, designing and creating industry-leading�museum exhibitions and memorable visitor experiences. ClickNetherfield specialises in design, manufacture and installation of the highest quality display cases, equipped with a diverse range of lighting and environmental control systems, for museums and galleries throughout the world.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Queen's award winners

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:00:14 GMT

What do Bill Clinton, Princess Diana, Jack the Ripper, Winston Churchill & Tutankhamen have in common? They all have an exhibition with showcases designed and built by the latest Queen�s Award winner for International Trade, The British Showcase Group t/a ClickNetherfield. The award recognises the achievement of ClickNetherfield in growing their export market by 140% (336% in 4 years) in the last three years. ClickNetherfield have been designing, manufacturing and installing showcases since the 1970s and was previously a winner of a British Design award. In 2004, the company won The Edinburgh Evening News Lothian Business Excellence Award for International Business and now The Queen�s Award recognises their impressive achievement of having installed their cases in over 40 countries across the world. This medium size company, with Headquarters in Livingston and offices in Thame, manufactures�the majority of its products in Britain. They have offices in Beijing, Chengdu and Shenzhen as well as distributors in a number of countries including the USA, Australia and its latest in Istanbul, Turkey. Their clients include all the UK�s major museums and overseas they have cases in The Louvre, The Smithsonian Institute (NASM & Natural History) and the latest project, the company�s largest to date, the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar. A very diverse business, you can see their cases in all walks of life from your local heritage centre to the Palaces of Royal Families including, Her Majesty the Queen and The King of Saudi Arabia. Comments John French Group Chairman �This award recognises the successful realisation of a carefully considered strategy to enter markets overseas, in which we face both global and local competition. Our focus on a �one stop strategy� where we have all the key elements of Design, manufacture and installation in house has really paid off in all areas of our business: but in particular our international business.�

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ClickNetherfield Blog - International Slavery Museum in Liverpool

Thu, 1 Nov 2007 12:00:39 GMT

For the opening of the new International Slavery Museum in Liverpool in August 2007, ClickNetherfield completed a technically demanding five-month project involving the development of a variety of case models. Located in Liverpool�s Albert Dock, at the centre of a World Heritage site, close to the dry Docks where 18th century slave trading ships were repaired, the new International Slavery Museum pays tribute to the millions of Africans who were forced into slavery and highlights both the historical and contemporary aspects of this deplorable human phenomenon. The refurbishment of the museum, which opened on the date of the bicentenary of the abolition of the British slave trade, ClickNetherfield has created and installed Inca, Prism, Mono and Access showcases within the galleries of the museum. This project incorporates the successful development of custom built, shaped cases, with an important focus on conservation and protection of the precious artefacts. Concealed within the cases, active climate control and integrated passive humidity control systems have been carefully installed to ensure the integrity of the display chamber. Attention has been paid to the visibility of the artefacts, by the use of Amiran^® low reflective glass: for an optimal collection display. This project was particularly challenging for our team, which utilised its expertise to develop custom cases and design and install hundreds of fibre optic tails. The work, achieved in close cooperation with Redman Design Associates and the contractors, has resulted in a remarkable Gallery, where objects are featured in very diverse types of cases, a number of which stand out with their LCD screens designed and built into the case structure.

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ClickNetherfield Blog - Art Gallery of Ontario

Mon, 14 May 2007 12:00:44 GMT

ClickNetherfield have been appointed to work with Gehry Partners of Los Angeles, architects for the redevelopment of the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto. This project sets new standards in showcase design, engineering and geometrical complexity � cases for the Thomson Ship Models Collection Gallery are a free form curving design in plan view with a wave profile to the top. The Thomson Collection of European Art Galleries integrate minimal case design with maximum functionality, and a delightful range of material finishes from white marble to Douglas Fir to copper plate and even cast bronze.

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ClickNetherfield Newsletter - ClickNetherfield Newsletter Issue 16

Wed, 8 Apr 2015 11:07:56 GMT

The Minerva Head The Roman Baths in Somerset is one of the finest historic sites in Northern Europe and attracts around one million visitors every year and recently completed the first phase of a multi-million pound redevelopment. The Minerva head is probably from the cult statue of the goddess which would have stood within her Temple beside the Sacred Spring. From there she may have looked out across the... Read more Manchester Central Library This innovative project is designed to encourage the use of archive collections through an engaging introductory exhibition. The ambition was to use digital interpretation and innovation to make the stories in the collections more accessible to visitors and new audiences to Manchester Central Library. In the first of its kind in a library setting, this project encourages interaction with the collections by... Read more CLEANvitrine ClickNetherfield is a knowledge leader in the museum showcase space and by listening to our customers we are finding some exciting new solutions to our clients" unresolved challenges. Our Engineering & Innovation team is made up of our best design, development and manufacturing engineers, as well as scientists and IT experts. As a company we have a reputation for saying "yes" to the most technically challenging and difficult showcases, and we are now committed to solving the most complicated problems that the museum showcase community face every day. We are currently looking at the elimination of sucker marking and inhibition of haze formation. Hazing is a massive, not to mention expensive, problem in museums and galleries all over the world and its effects are intrusive and obvious. There are many causes of glass hazing and we know that the museum community is left feeling discouraged when their once striking display cases appear perpetually grimy, and despite huge effort, nothing seems to make it better. We believe that it is probably damage to the glass surface before it even reaches the gallery that causes this contrast and... Read more

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ClickNetherfield Newsletter - ClickNetherfield Newsletter Issue 16

Tue, 7 Apr 2015 16:45:49 GMT

ClickNetherfield Newsletter - ClickNetherfield Newsletter Issue 15

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 11:49:03 GMT

The Aga Khan Museum Showcases Our Showcases The Aga Khan Museum in Toronto was inaugurated on the 12th September 2014. Founded by His Highness the Aga Khan, this permanent gallery exhibiting an exquisite collection of globally significant Islamic artefacts was designed by Studio Adrien Gardere. The museum"s director, Henry Kim, described the artefacts as some of the best pieces that have... Read more The Journey of our Glass Improvements in inventory management and manufacturing efficiency have released space in our headquarters in Scotland and have enabled us to reintegrate our Glass Department back into our factory. We are now enjoying the benefits of having the glass processing capability in our main factory. Our glass now moves less than 200 meters from delivery to manufacture and dispatch, a reduction of over... Read more Our Oldest Client to Date In September of this year ClickNetherfield supplied a showcase to one if it"s oldest client to date - a 4,000 year old skeleton. Known fondly as the Racton Man, this Bronze Age skeleton was discovered in West Sussex 25 years ago clutching a dagger in his right hand. Unfortunately, due to the lack of resources... Read more

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ClickNetherfield Newsletter - ClickNetherfield Newsletter Issue 15

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 11:48:05 GMT

ClickNetherfield Newsletter - ClickNetherfield Newsletter Issue 14

Fri, 9 May 2014 10:54:12 GMT

Challenge Accepted! Working for the best designers and architects in the world, requires us to be the best in the world at what we do. Our commission for the Aga Khan museum needed us to reinvent, refine and revolutionise our manufacturing processes. We recently mitred the largest glass panels we have ever been asked to mitre. They were as tall as a fully grown giraffe and with a factory roof height of 6m it was a snug fit; we found ourselves... Read more Our New Storage Range We know there are other storage ranges available, so why would you choose ours? We looked long and hard at the competition and realised that none of the alternatives offer the high level of security or environmental performance characteristics we build into our world-class showcases every day, so we knew we could offer something better. Our storage range is built and finished to the highest standards and we are unique in offering cabinets with specific air exchange rates which can be tailored to suit your needs, along with the best monitoring and control systems available. We also design and... Read more Probably the World"s Most Accurate and Precise Angled Edges Ever! With the installation of our new Bottero edge grinding machine, we can now produce the most accurate and precise angled edges in the UK. With a track capacity of 150kG per 1000mm this machine can profile truly enormous sheets of laminated glass. It has 5 super abrasive diamond impregnated grinding heads with the first two... Read more

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ClickNetherfield Newsletter - ClickNetherfield Newsletter Issue 14

Fri, 9 May 2014 10:44:03 GMT

ClickNetherfield Newsletter - ClickNetherfield Newsletter Issue 14

Thu, 8 May 2014 13:16:10 GMT

ClickNetherfield Newsletter - ClickNetherfield Newsletter Issue 14

Thu, 8 May 2014 10:34:40 GMT

Challenge accepted! Working for the best designers and architects in the world, requires us to be the best in the world at what we do. Our commission for the Aga Khan museum needed us to reinvent, refine and revolutionise our manufacturing processes. We recently mitred the largest glass panels we have ever been asked to mitre. They were as tall as a fully grown giraffe and with a factory roof height of 6m it was a snug fit; we found ourselves... Read more Our new storage range We know there are other storage ranges available, so why would you choose ours? We looked long and hard at the competition and realised that none of the alternatives offer the high level of security or environmental performance characteristics we build into our world-class showcases every day, so we knew we could offer something better. Our storage range is built and finished to the highest standards and we are unique in offering cabinets with specific air exchange rates which can be tailored to suit your needs, along with the best monitoring and control systems available. We also design and... Read more Probably the World"s most accurate and precise angled edges ever! With the installation of our new Bottero edge grinding machine, we can now produce the most accurate and precise angled edges in the UK. With a track capacity of 150kG per 1000mm this machine can profile truly enormous sheets of laminated glass. It has 5 super abrasive diamond impregnated grinding heads with the first two... Read more

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ClickNetherfield Newsletter - ClickNetherfield Newsletter Issue 13

Tue, 4 Feb 2014 11:35:54 GMT

Lowest Ever Air Exchange Rate Showcases Last summer, one of the world"s greatest books, the Lindisfarne Gospels became the centrepiece of a unique exhibition in Durham University"s Palace Green Library, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The British Library loaned this national treasure on the condition that the, Lindisfarne Gospels Durham team commissioned display cases designed to the most demanding security and conservation standards ever constructed... Read more 2013 was a big year for investment at ClickNetherfield Punching and bevelling. Bending and shaping. Cutting and milling. Over the last year we"ve been busy upgrading the technology we use to keep our production processes at levels of quality of which we can be proud. From a manufacturing perspective, we committed almost £250,000 in capital finance towards the purchase of state of the art Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) equipment... Read more Mary Rose - Context Gallery The engineering of the Context Gallery showcase system represented an enormous challenge at an unprecedented scale. It was clear from the outset that the ambitious vision of the Architects (Pringle Brandon Perkins + Will) and the rigorous environmental requirements of the Mary Rose Trust would necessitate a unique, highly bespoke and extremely specialised showcase solution. The size and shape of the Context Gallery was very much dictated by that of the Mary Rose itself; the showcase frontage mirroring its decks" slopes and the internals following the hull"s draft... Read more

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ClickNetherfield Newsletter - Latest News from ClickNetherfield

Wed, 25 Sep 2013 11:19:51 GMT

Watch our Company Video We are delighted to launch our new company video. The film highlights a range of projects we have worked on, including fabulous testimonials from clients. Read more A Great Year for TESS Demountable The recent financial year has proven to be an extremely strong year for our TESS Demountable brand, resulting in the most cases ever sold for the division. Read more Investing in Manufacturing Processes We have recently invested in our own variable mitre edge polishing machine, ensuring that we hold more control over all aspects of manufacturing our showcases. Read more See us at the Museum Association Conference & Exhibition We will be exhibiting at the Museums Association Conference & Exhibition on the 11-12 November at the BT Convention Centre in Liverpool. Read more Stay Connected:

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ClickNetherfield Newsletter - Clicknetherfield Latest News

Thu, 25 Jul 2013 12:22:05 GMT

ClickNetherfield Newsletter - Brazil Bound

Wed, 24 Jul 2013 13:06:53 GMT

ClickNetherfield Newsletter - May 2013 Newsletter

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:27:45 GMT

INTRODUCING EVOLUTION 2 Evolution 2 is here! We are delighted to announce the arrival of the TESS Evolution 2 case. Demountable and modular as before, but featuring sleek, surface-bonded glass panel technology and improved conservation properties; as well as options for LED lighting, concealed locks, a slimmer top profile, concealed power conduit, improved shelving system, and much, much more. As with our existing Evolution, the case allows the end-user to assemble, dismantle and move the cases themselves without expert assistance. The first prototype of Evolution 2 was created in time for us to display at the M+H Show in London last week; and we anticipate it will be ready to release to market in around 12 weeks. In addition to this, we have also introduced Evolution 2"s chic big sister, the Inca 6 Demountable. These cases are made to measure (rather than modular) to suit your specific requirements, and therefore can be produced to any size and even in multi-bay format. And crucially for wider cases, the Inca 6 Demountable has options for pull and slide doors, as opposed to a hinged-only opening. The case features a larger light hood for more lighting and light source options; and there is no limit on colour, finish, glass type etc. Get in touch with clive@tessdemountable.co.uk for more information on either of these cases. BUSY MONTH FOR EXHIBITIONS Our Commercial Manager, Grant Hawthorne with a client on our stand at the M+H Show May was a bumper month for exhibitions; and we found ourselves in London at the Museums + Heritage Show, in Baltimore at the American Alliance of Museums" Annual Meeting and MuseumExpo, in Canberra for the 2013 Museums Australia National Conference, and in Moscow for the 15th International "Intermuseum" Festival. Our presence at the Museums + Heritage show was greater than normal this year, because as well as our own stand we decided to take a stand for our sister company, TESS Demountable, which we don"t do every year. Not only this, but we also provided display cases for both the Touring Exhibitions Group (TEG) stand and for W.G. Pollard"s stand. We attend these exhibitions annually, finding them to be not only great for catching up with clients, old friends and industry colleagues; but also a fabulous opportunity to connect with new people and hear about the latest happenings within the industry. In addition to this, these exhibitions provide a wonderful platform for launching new products; something which we did at the Museums + Heritage Show this year with our new range of conservation-grade storage products. For more information and to request our storage range brochure, please email showcases@clicknetherfield.com WE"RE EXPANDING! The portacabin in our back yard on a particularly sunny day! As we are enjoying such a successful year, we"ve recently taken on a whole host of extra staff including numerous Project Designers. The additional Designers have been essential for us in order to keep up with the increasingly high volume of drawings we"re turning out for our clients. We now have so many staff that we can"t fit them all under our roof, and as such have introduced a portacabin into our back yard to accommodate the extra working space required. Fear not however, the portacabin will make for a very comfortable working environment; equipped with electricity, heating, carpets & blinds; and is now housing our team of Project Managers. It"s great to be so busy, and we look forward to taking on several more substantial projects in the not-too-distant future. SHOWCASE 2013 NOW AVAILABLE! Showcase 2013 We are delighted to announce that the 2013 edition of our annual magazine "Showcase" is now available. Featuring the National Football Museum in Manchester and Charles Dickens Museum in London among many other of our projects from the past year; it"s a jam-packed issue that"s definitely worth a read. Email showcases@clicknetherfield.com to request your copy; or alternatively you can download it from our website.

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ClickNetherfield Newsletter - ClickNetherfield Newsletter Issue 11

Wed, 6 Mar 2013 10:31:10 GMT

A BEAUTIFUL SUITE OF CASES FOR THE V&A The fabulous Dr Susan Weber Gallery We recently completed an exciting project at the V&A Museum in London. The new Dr Susan Weber Gallery tells the story of furniture design and production spanning the past 600 years and displays more than 200 outstanding pieces, including chairs, tables, bureaux, stools, chests, cabinets and wardrobes. Designers such as Thomas Chippendale, Frank Lloyd Wright, Eileen Gray, Charles and Ray Eames, Tom Dixon and Ron Arad sit alongside lesser-known names all selected for their superior techniques. We engineered a unique and contemporary suite of monolithic showcases for the gallery in line with our client"s design intent. 12 minimalist-style virtually frameless cases, all featuring mitred glass edges and beautiful white stone-effect plinths and dress panels. 8 of the cases feature motorised vertical opening mechanisms which can be controlled remotely, thus creating easier access for staff. The completed gallery looks fabulous and is already proving popular with visitors. Read More. SIGNATURE MUSEUMS CONFERENCE A TRIUMPH Our latest conference, "Signature Museums - Signature Architects: Planning and Running a Successful Signature Museum" took place at the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha earlier on this week. The day was a brilliant success, with fantastic presentations from the V&A"s Moira Gemmill, Wilmotte"s Borina Andrieu, Lord Cultural Resources" Maria Piacente, Mark Sutton Vane of Sutton Vane Associates Lighting Design, UCL Qatar"s Karen Exell, ClickNetherfield"s Mike Chaplin and the Museum of Islamic Art"s Thalia Kennedy. Over 100 delegates were in attendance, representing 13 different countries and a host of different organisations and industry sectors. The concept of the "signature museum" and all that is involved in creating and maintaining one was discussed by each of the speakers in turn; and lively debate and chatter among delegates ensued in response. Sincere thanks must go to all speakers and delegates who attended and helped to make the day the triumph that it was; and thanks also to the wonderful events team at the Museum of Islamic Art. Now to start planning our next conference... where should we take it this time?! Read more. ANNOUNCING THE JOHN FRENCH HARDSHIP BURSARY We are delighted to announce the formal initiation of The John French Hardship Bursary at the University of Leicester. We have decided that in memory of the late John, who was once Chairman of the company and remained a good friend until his passing in 2011, we will donate £1,000 each academic year to a deserving student on the MA Museum Studies course in order to help fund their studies.. We consider this to be an excellent investment in museum staff of the future, and are delighted to be continuing our now long-standing association with the University in such a positive manner. Suzanne Macleod, Senior Lecturer and Deputy Head of the School of Museum Studies said "We are thrilled that ClickNetherfield are supporting the John French Bursary. Every year one or two students suffer from real financial hardship and so having a Bursary that is directly targeted at supporting those students is incredibly valuable. This year we have been able to support a student who found they were suddenly looking at unexpected additional costs as a result of a health issue. The Bursary has made a very real difference and enabled the student to focus again on their studies." Read more. CLICKNETHERFIELD RECEIVE A VERY SPECIAL GUEST Michael (centre) photographed with Jim and Mike during his tour of our factory It was a real pleasure to welcome Scottish Secretary for State, Mr Michael Moore to our head office and manufacturing facility last week. During his visit he enjoyed a presentation of the company from our Directors, followed by a tour of our offices and factory where he had the chance to speak with some of our employees. He was particularly interested in our exporting endeavours, believing that other Scottish companies can learn from us and our successful approach to trading internationally. Read more.

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ClickNetherfield Newsletter - ClickNetherfield Conference 2013 - New Lower Delegate Rate

Tue, 8 Jan 2013 14:00:02 GMT

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ClickNetherfield Newsletter - ClickNetherfield Conference 2013 - Signature Museums - Signature Architects: Planning and Running a Successful Signature Museum

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ClickNetherfield Newsletter - ClickNetherfield Newsletter Issue 10

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 09:51:41 GMT

CLICKNETHERFIELD APPOINTED ON PRESTIGIOUS QATAR PROJECT We are delighted to announce our appointment at the impressive new Qatar National Library in Doha. We have recently formalised an agreement with fit-out contractors PF Qatar, who are working under main contractors Brookfield Multiplex, for the showcase contract on this exciting new-build development. The contract entails 365 unique showcases. The building, commissioned by the Qatar Foundation, has been designed by Dutch architecture firm OMA, co-founded in 1975 by the Rem Koolhaas. It is situated on the outskirts of Doha in Education City, an initiative of Qatar Foundation covering 14 square kilometres and housing educational facilities from school age to research level and branch campuses of some of the world"s leading universities. Read More. IT"S ALL KICKING OFF IN MANCHESTER ClickNetherfield recently completed a high-profile project at The National Football Museum. Now housed within the former Urbis building in the city centre, the museum started life at Deepdale, home of Preston North End in Lancashire in 2001. Around 2,500 items made the tough selection process to secure a place in the gleaming new showcases we supplied, including the neck brace worn by Manchester City"s goalkeeper Bert Trautmann, who played on after breaking his neck during the 1956 FA Cup final between Birmingham and Manchester City; the ball from the 1966 World Cup Final; and Diego Maradona"s Argentina shirt he wore during the infamous "hand of God" incident. Read more. "SIGNATURE MUSEUMS - SIGNATURE ARCHITECTS", 26 FEBRUARY 2013 Arrangements for our conference, "Signature Museums - Signature Architects: Planning and Running a Successful Signature Museum" taking place at the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha next year are coming together nicely, and places are filling up fast. We"ve now released detail of our speakers and their topics. Read more. SHOWCASE GIVEAWAY - WINNER ANNOUNCED! As Royal Warrant holders, we decided to celebrate the Queen"s Diamond Jubilee this year by giving away a showcase to one lucky UK museum. Up for grabs was a stunning Vista 6 - an all-glass case with surface-bonded technology and a contemporary white base, and to win people had to tell us in 300 words or less why their museum deserved the showcase. We are now delighted to announce that the winner of the Vista 6 is Folkestone Museum in Kent, entry submitted by Jennifer Childs. Read more.

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ClickNetherfield Newsletter - ClickNetherfield Conference 2013

Mon, 8 Oct 2012 12:20:17 GMT

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ClickNetherfield Newsletter - Working with Signature Museum Architects - ClickNetherfield Conference 2013 - Museum of Islamic Art, Doha

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 15:17:00 GMT

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ClickNetherfield Newsletter - ClickNetherfield Newsletter Issue 9

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 09:17:34 GMT

ALWAYS EXCEEDING CLIENT EXPECTATIONS We recently developed secure steel storage units with removable object-mount shelving for one of our clients, and are delighted to announce that we"re now adding these to our product range. The client in question had been looking for a high-quality behind-the-scenes storage system for some time, but found that nothing suitable existed on the market. They came to us and explained their situation, and we then worked with them to develop an excellent bespoke solution which met their specification exactly. The storage units have been specifically designed to allow museums to store and conserve artefacts whilst they are not on public display. They are sealed to the same standards as our showcases, allow in no daylight, and are fully manufactured using inert materials. This ensures no degradation of precious objects whilst being stored. They also feature removable, fabric-coated object-mount shelves for ease of access. The units can be available with glass fronts instead of steel (though still meeting the same stringent conservation standards), so that they can be used for displaying objects if the client desires, and a variety of different shelving options can be provided depending on individual requirements. If you"re interested to hear more about our storage units, or you have an alternative specialist product need which isn"t being met elsewhere, then please get in touch and let us know - showcases@clicknetherfield.com. INVESTING IN OUR CLIENTS AND REDUCING OUR CARBON FOOTPRINT We"ve just invested in two fantastic top of the range heavy goods vehicles for our installations team. The ClickNetherfield-branded 14-tonne DAF L45s represent close to £100K of company investment, and we"re all extremely proud to get them out on the road. We"re aware that our clients would undoubtedly prefer that we arrived at their site to install our products in branded trucks, and ultimately this investment in the company and our products is also an investment in our clients. The trucks also come with some added environmental benefits, in that our previous 7.5-tonne hire trucks could only bear a maximum load of 3.5 tonnes. Now we can increase our maximum payload to around 10 tonnes, thus reducing the number of trucks we need or journeys required to transport our products to our clients. We are also now able to reduce our time on site in some instances, as the trucks" large tail lift will allow us to bring larger cases to site preassembled. We"re currently putting several extra members of our installations team through their HGV driving tests in order to maximise our logistic flexibility, which in turn will benefit the client also. MAINTAINING YOUR VISION We launched our brand new Service and Accessories Division at the beginning of June. Under the scheme we"ll be offering a range of service and maintenance work, subscription maintenance packages, upgrades, conservation equipment, various add-ons and accessories, and more. The scheme has proved to be popular so far and our Customer Service Coordinator, Tracy who is heading up the scheme has been kept very busy. We"ll be circulating an information brochure among our clients shortly; but in the meantime for more information and to see a full list of services offered, visit our website or contact Tracy on t.mcilhone@clicknetherfield.com. CLICKNETHERFIELD CONFERENCE 2013 TO TAKE PLACE IN DOHA Our next (and now famous) annual conference has been confirmed as taking place in Doha, Qatar in February 2013. We"ve done a lot of work in the Gulf region over the last few years, with projects in Oman, Saudi Arabia, Sharjah and Doha. There"s also a considerable number of major projects on-going in the area currently; the Louvre and the Guggenheim in Abu Dhabi are just the tip of the iceberg. This astounding growth combined with the fact that we"ve always found the people in the Middle East to have a real thirst for knowledge has prompted us to take our conference to the region, planning a 2-day conference at the Museum of Islamic Art. The main theme for this exciting event is to be "Working with Signature Architects". We are confident that the conference will provide significant opportunities for learning and knowledge enhancement, as well as networking and relationship building with a wide variety of international museums and museum professionals. More information, including confirmed dates and detail of speakers will be announced shortly, so watch this space!

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ClickNetherfield Newsletter - ClickNetherfield Newsletter Issue 8

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:52:44 GMT

DIAMOND JUBILEE SHOWCASE GIVEAWAY As Royal Warrant holders we have decided to celebrate the Queen"s Diamond Jubilee this year by giving away a showcase to one lucky UK museum. Up for grabs is a stunning Vista 6 - an all-glass case with surface-bonded technology and a contemporary white base. This case is currently in our showroom in Livingston, and delivered and installed would normally retail at around £6,000. To be in with a chance of winning, all you need to do is tell us in 300 words or less why your museum deserves the showcase. Read more CONTINUING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT At ClickNetherfield we believe in investing heavily in research and development. As well as constantly working on innovative design solutions for bespoke cases, we are always developing our own showcase design ranges. We have now added the stylish Mono 6 to match the highly successful and popular Inca 6 range. Our new Prism 6 range will follow in the next few months. The improved Mono features surface-bonded glass technology, resulting in a stunning minimalist appearance, and bringing a fresh and contemporary edge to any display. Read more CLICKNETHERFIELD AT THE MUSEUMS + HERITAGE SHOW 2012 We will again be exhibiting at the Museums + Heritage Show in May at Earls Court in London. This year the show is taking place on Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th. The show brings together the latest products and services available all under one roof at one time, and is a "must do" for anyone working in museums, galleries, heritage or other cultural visitor attractions. If you"re planning to go along, do drop by and say hello - we"ll be at stand K1 as usual. Read more SHOWCASE 2012 NOW AVAILABLE! We are pleased to advise that the 2012 edition of our annual magazine, Showcase is now available. Featuring the National Museum of Scotland and the Museum of Liverpool among many other of our projects from the past year, it"s a jam-packed issue that"s definitely worth a read. Contact Lesley - l.weir@clicknetherfield.com to request your copy.

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ClickNetherfield Newsletter - ClickNetherfield Newsletter Issue 7

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:59:35 GMT

Utah"s Natural History Gets Stunning New Habitat At the end of last year the Natural History Museum of Utah unveiled its new home, the spectacular $102.5 million Rio Tinto Center in Salt Lake City. Featuring 34,000 square feet of exhibition space and 10 permanent galleries focussing on the state"s ancient ecosystems, biogeography, native peoples and how climate change and population growth are expected to shape the state in the future; the new center makes the museum one of the most prominent natural history destinations in the American West. Read more 2011 CONFERENCE BEST YET We held our annual conference at Merseyside Maritime Museum, Liverpool in December. As in previous years, the event was hugely popular with a great turnout on the day even despite the dismal weather. The success of the day was no doubt helped by this year"s format which covered the major aspects of managing a museum project, such as design, site construction, and cost management. The new Museum of Liverpool was used as a case study, and many of the speakers focussed on their involvement in the project; discussing both the successes and challenges. We were also privileged enough to have presentations from Sharon Granville (Project Director, Museum of Liverpool) and David Fleming (Director, National Museums Liverpool) which in turn sparked some lively and interesting discussion among our delegates. Read More PROUDLY ANNOUNCING EXCITING NEW PARTNERSHIPS 2011 was a great year for us in terms of forging some promising new business links. During the year we signed contracts with three new distributors, in Spain, Kuwait and Denmark. In Spain we are collaborating with Madrid-based firm Ypuntoending, Managing Director Mr Javier Delgado; in Denmark with Copenhagen-based firm Kvorning Design and Communication, Director Mr Arne Kvorning; and in Kuwait with City General Trading & Contracting Company, Managing Director Mr Fawzy Al Qattan. Read more COMING IN OUR NEXT E-NEWSLETTER... Our R&D engineers have been working hard recently and we have some exciting new product development news!

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ClickNetherfield Newsletter - ClickNetherfield Newsletter Issue 6

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:42:27 GMT

Annual Conference - Details Announced Following on from the acclaimed opening of the Museum of Liverpool earlier on this year, we have decided to base this year"s conference around the processes involved in successfully planning and running a major museum project. Attendance is a must for anyone planning a refurbishment or new-build project for their museum, no matter how small their project. This conference will offer sound advice and tips on what to do and also what not to do in order to ensure your project is a success. Entitled "Planning and Running a Successful Museum Project", the event will take place on Wednesday 14th December at Merseyside Maritime Museum, Liverpool. Read more National Museum Unveils Dramatic Transformation The National Museum of Scotland opened its doors in July after undergoing a £47.4m makeover. Among more than 8,000 objects displayed for the first time across 16 new galleries are a life-size cast of a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton, 3,000-year-old Egyptian mummies and an exotic bird stuffed by Charles Darwin himself. Architects, Gareth Hoskins, alongside exhibition designers, Ralph Appelbaum executed the ambitious three-year overhaul. ClickNetherfield was contracted by museum fit-out specialists, Beck Interiors to design, manufacture and install 168 showcases over 15 of the new galleries at the museum. Read More Introducing Inca 6 ClickNetherfield are pleased to announce the implementation of our newest member of the Inca family, Inca 6 as the default product from our Inca range. Previously this design has been offered as a premium product. Showcasing state-of-the-art surface-bonded technology, this case design is breathtakingly beautiful. The Museum of Liverpool - completed in July - is the first major project we"ve undertaken using entirely Inca 6, and we are now proud to be able to offer this superior product to all of our clients as our default Inca design at no additional cost. Read more

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ClickNetherfield Newsletter - ClickNetherfield Newsletter Issue 5

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 08:24:59 GMT

Museum of Liverpool Opens Doors The eagerly awaited £72m Museum of Liverpool opened to the public last week. The 8,000 square metre building is the largest purpose-built museum in Britain for more than a century, and expects to attract a whopping 750,000 visitors every year. The museum aims to reflect the city"s global significance through its unique geography, history and culture. Visitors can explore how the port, its people, their creativity and sporting history have shaped the city. Read More Egypt Update Our installers have recently returned from the site of the brand new Children"s Museum in Cairo, Egypt, having installed a total of 21 showcases (6 Monos, 2 Prisms, and 13 Vistas). Whilst our part of the project is complete, the museum still has some other work to complete before it can officially open its doors to the public. The impressive 3-storey building was designed by UK-based Mallinson Architects, and comprises 13 permanent exhibits. It is expected to be one of Cairo"s top cultural attractions. Read more The ClickNetherfield Fibre Optic Head Just Got Better The ClickNetherfield fibre optic head was originally developed 17 years ago, specifically to meet the requirements of museum showcases. In particular, it is one of the few heads that is adjustable and well-sealed enough to be used on cases requiring the tightest air exchange rates. Our in-house design engineers have recently redesigned the head, making it one of the most current and cutting edge fibre optic light heads designed for museum use on the market. Read more

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ClickNetherfield Newsletter - ClickNetherfield Newsletter Issue 4

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 10:26:09 GMT

MODERN ARAB ART GETS A LUXURIOUS NEW HOME The world"s first museum devoted entirely to modern Arab art and creativity opened its doors in Qatar recently. Located in the outskirts of Doha in Education City, the building was previously a school but was impressively redesigned for the museum by French architect Jean-Francois Bodin. Modern construction on the facade is contrasting with the rest of the original building, but they are still in harmony. Read More. SHOWCASING THE FUTURE ClickNetherfield is busy preparing to exhibit at the Museums & Heritage Show 2011, which is taking place on 11th and 12th May at Earl"s Court in London. Some of you may have seen the eVitrine concept on our stand at the exhibition last year. We will be demonstrating the latest version of the product on the stand again this year. Read more. DOING OUR BIT FOR THE PLANET In a bid to reduce our overall energy consumption, ClickNetherfield have recently employed the use of specialised new energy monitoring software. METERology is an engineered solution for monitoring all your energy meters through a simple to use web application which can be accessed from anywhere within your organisation. Read more.

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ClickNetherfield Newsletter - Facebook and Twitter Pages

Mon, 7 Mar 2011 16:56:12 GMT

Facebook and Twitter Pages We are very excited about our new Facebook and Twitter pages and would love you to join us to share in the latest news, products and projects from around the world. On our pages you will be able to keep up-to-date with news, join in discussions, find our more about us and much more…. Please feel free to browse each page for further information or better still, sign up now and LIKE us on Facebook or FOLLOW us on Twitter. We welcome your feedback, comments and invite you to join in our discussions. Best wishes, Lesley Weir

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ClickNetherfield Newsletter - ClickNetherfield Newsletter Issue 3

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 13:28:50 GMT

CLICKNETHERFIELD ON TOP OF THE WORLD Eight months after the grand opening of the Arctic Studies Center at the Anchorage Museum in Alaska, USA, we"re proud to present to you some stunning new images showcasing our work on this project. In a unique arrangement between two prestigious institutions, the Smithsonian Institution loaned large numbers of indigenous Alaskan artefacts to the Anchorage Museum, and its opening marked the conclusion of one of ClickNetherfield"s longest running projects.� Read more ANNUAL CONFERENCE GOES DOWN A STORM � On Thursday 9th December 2010, ClickNetherfield in conjunction with technical partner SCHOTT held its annual conference, entitled "The Exhibition Space of the Future", in the Hochhauser Auditorium at the V&A Museum in London. The conference was dedicated to the changing face of exhibition at the beginning of this decade, and aimed to explore new designs and techniques which are currently being used across the world. A range of interesting presentations were heard by around 70 delegates representing various aspects of the museum industry worldwide.� Read More CLICKNETHERFIELD UNVEIL NEW TECHNICAL PARTNER � ClickNetherfield are pleased to announce a new technical partnership with Ecogen, Italy. Ecogen is a subdivision of Isolcell, who have been developing atmosphere control systems for over 50 years. Ecogen create customised environmental control solutions for museum showcase environments.� Using modular elements, they can control humidity and temperature within showcases, as well as providing air filtration to remove pollutant particulates, UV sterilisation to remove bacteria, and low oxygen environments through the introduction of Nitrogen. Read more

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Mon, 15 Nov 2010 16:58:47 GMT

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ClickNetherfield Newsletter - ClickNetherfield Newsletter Issue 2

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 15:14:55 GMT

THE ISRAEL MUSEUM REOPENS The long anticipated opening of the completely revamped Israel Museum took place on a warm evening in Jerusalem on Sunday 25th July. Museum Director James Snyder hosted the dedication ceremony attended by President Shimon Peres, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and four hundred other distinguished guests. The $100 million revamp which doubled the exhibition space is the largest single philanthropic effort ever undertaken by a single museum in Israel with Mr Snyder going on to explain that this will be "many museums under a single roof". Read More WELCOME TO THE E-VITRINE A new integrated concept in display, lighting, graphic and content management in one package New United Kingdom Patent Application No 1000447.1 is a method of providing an integrated lighting, labelling and AV experience within a display case. Content is created in a software package such as PowerPoint, which is then projected into the case using an LCD projector. Read more THE EXHIBITION SPACE OF THE FUTURE The conference, "The Exhibition Space of the Future", will be held on the 9th December 2010 at the Hochhauser Auditorium, V&A Museum, in London. The conference is dedicated to the changing face of exhibition galleries at the beginning of this century. The conference aims to look forward at new designs and techniques, which are currently being used across the world through a number of interesting presentations. Read more

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ClickNetherfield Newsletter - Director of The Israel Museum Headlines at Conference at The V & A

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 15:54:39 GMT

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ClickNetherfield Newsletter - ClickNetherfield Newsletter UK2

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 09:28:21 GMT

INVISIBLE OBJECT MOUNTS Click Netherfield are always looking for new and better ways to display exhibits. In pursuit of this, we talk to our suppliers and technology partners to find genuine innovations in glass and metal. Our Chairman John French was in Budapest recently to look at a new innovation in display. This patented invention by András Gótzy of Instore Media creates the effect of suspending an object in mid air in the display case or box. Read More. CLICKNETHERFIELD SPONSOR NARRATIVE SPACE @ LEICESTER UNIVERSITY Leicester University held their Narrative Space Conference between the 19th and 22nd of April with some of the great and good of the academic and non academic world coming together in this fascinating conference. Regrettably, the Icelandic volcano eruption meant that not just as many of the international speakers were able to make it to the conference as had been planned, but a flurry of last minute reorganisation by Suzanne Macleod and her team of magic makers ensured that as many as possible of those who couldn"t be there had the opportunity to deliver their seminars through the wonders of live technology. Read more. IRISH DRAMA The reopening of the Ulster Museum in October 2009, after a 3 year refurbishment project, marked its first major redevelopment in nearly 40 years. Funding totalling almost £18m was provided by the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure, the Heritage Lottery Fund and a number of private benefactors. The project included a complete renewal of the Art, History and Natural Sciences galleries and provided an opportunity to redisplay and reinterpret objects from these collections. This initiative, described as one of the most important cultural projects in Northern Ireland, has resulted in a dramatic but sensitive transformation of both the interior and exterior of the building. Read more.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - Archives Plus

Wed, 8 Apr 2015 10:20:43 GMT

"In the first of its kind in a library setting, this project encourages interaction with the collections by throwing off the "stuffy image" associated with archives and bringing them firmly into the digital age. The design is a blend of exhibition and social café space in the heart of Manchester Central Library. It provides areas for groups to informally socialise whilst viewing exhibition materials, watching film material in the video pods or relaxing with a coffee. Visitors can create, contribute and respond to events past and present in Manchester, making it a truly living archive.

Accessibility and learning is at the very heart of the design - many more items are now out on display and visible than ever before. The use of digital interactivity not only lends itself to the needs of the mainly 2D paper archive collections, but allows visitors to explore what is potentially complex material in a digestible, visual format. Real objects from the archive collections are rotated in new, state-of-the-art showcases in both the ground floor exhibition and reading room.

The activities in the ground floor exhibition includes a full-height virtual library stack, allowing visitors to select archive boxes to explore what lies within, and café table projections and the ghost of the first librarian offering his views on the history of libraries in Manchester. It works to dispel any myths about archives, making them interesting, accessible and, most importantly, fun. Visitors can also explore historic events that occurred in central Manchester on an interactive map beneath the dramatic "Oculus", and this links visitors directly to specific collections in the stores.

Archives+ has been an overwhelming success so far, attracting school-groups, families, young people and traditional library users as well as those visiting for a coffee and to take in the surroundings. Since opening, the library has seen increased school group numbers, and 90% of young people felt the offer was "young people friendly".

Visitor numbers have continued to exceed expectations. Two million people are expected in the first year alone. Further to that, visitors have been engaging with the library collections once inside: 18,884 people have already attended activities and programmes, 29,420 films have been viewed, 5,000 local studies books have been issued, and over 1.3 million people have accessed image from family history collections online. "

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - Restoration in Toledo

Fri, 27 Mar 2015 16:29:50 GMT

"The restoration that can be seen today is the result of the work of four teams coordinated by the architectural firm responsible for the building - Jaime Castanon architects of Madrid. In addition to the architects, Jesus Moreno & Associates were responsible for museology and Ypuntoending global production, alongside ClickNetherfield, provided the showcases. Together, these teams undertook the vast transformation of the old building into a space capable of housing a modern museum.

The exhibition comprises of four distinct types of objects generated by different types of display elements: carpets, clothing and religious textiles, metalwork and sculpture.

Large tapestries are the stars of the show and occupy the new rooms. The sheer size of these pieces meant that more space had to be provided by the architects. The tapestries on display, many of which make up the series used during the feast of Corpus Christi, are grouped around six themes: the triumph of the Eucharist, History of David and Solomon, History of Moses, Man's life, the classic theme and the Toledo Bishops.

Lighting systems used in the project employ the latest LED technology to ensure the best colour reproduction and safeguard conservation requirements of the exhibitions. This was especially important for certain points in the galleries where small objects such as jewellery and sculptures are exhibited. Prominent among these displays are two large iron tables on which major showcases are located. These collections host an array of exquisite religious goldsmith artefacts, ivory and enamel.

The basement of the building has been recovered and the restored architecture itself becomes a key display element. This basement area now houses a new modern textile warehouse with tapestries and costumes displayed skilfully in what remains a very tight space. For this large arrangements display many tapestries. This space is designed to help promote access to artefacts not exhibited within the main collection of textiles.

All things considered, this project was an undertaking of enormous proportions from building restoration right through to final showcase installation brought together by several teams of experts but with stunning results."

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - The Minerva Head

Fri, 27 Mar 2015 15:54:41 GMT

"The Minerva head is probably from the cult statue of the goddess which would have stood within her Temple beside the Sacred Spring. From there she may have looked out across the Temple courtyard to the site of the great altar, the site of sacrifice, which stood at the heart of that sacred space. The statue may well be an original object from the foundation of the site in the later first century AD, which means that it was probably well over 300 years old when it met its demise.

The head is slightly larger than life size, suggesting that the original statue was an imposing sight. Examination of the head has revealed that it has six layers of gilding. The first two use a technique known as fire gilding whilst the four later layers are applied as gold leaf.

For our designers at ClickNetherfield, the project was small but somewhat intricate. It involved one main showcase that housed the Minerva Head. The showcase included low-reflective glass which has a coating applied to the glass at the production stage; this coating reduces reflection from 8% with normal glass to less than 1% providing superb clarity of the ancient object on display.

This project also required active humidity control since the conditions inside the case needed to be significantly different from the ambient. The complex system that we provided is able to support a narrow humidity range of +/- 3%. We also supplied the all-important alarm system to ensure the priceless artefact remains completely protected within the busy museum.

However, one of the most important factors to consider in presenting the Minerva Head in all her glory was lighting - up lights in warm white and blue down lights were designed for effect. We completed lighting tests at our factory in Livingston and both client and designer spent time with us to get this element exactly right. As a result, the case and artefact look exquisite with a lot of time and effort put into up front testing by all the teams involved. "

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - Aga Khan Museum

Thu, 4 Dec 2014 12:07:56 GMT

"Our reputation for taking on technically difficult challenges was put to the test by the apparently simple design of the Aga Khan Exhibition Gallery that ultimately required us to advance our manufacturing processes in order to surpass the standards of all our stakeholders. The tight tolerances on the glass required us to modify our Bottero glass bevelling machine, so much so that we can now continuously hold tolerances that are tighter than the manufacturer warrants. This dedication to detail led us to buy a digital microscope to be able to measure the aris accurately, not to mention the fact that other engineering companies were hesitant to take on the challenge of machining the metal for the frames to the tight tolerances, so we did it ourselves to the required quality and achieved the tolerances across the full 4,200mm length. Despite the challenges of this brief, we were able to bring the project in on time and exceeding the expectations of the exhibition designers."

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - The Architectural Diversity Of The Baron Gerard Museum

Tue, 8 Apr 2014 15:46:14 GMT

The collections are articulated around three main points. A china manufacture was founded in Bayeux in 1812. It closed in 1951. The museum refers to this one and a half century of art creation applied to industry. In the last century, the city became on of the most important European lace centres. The Baron Gerard project offered ClickNetherfield the unique challenge of creating showcases to a particular aesthetic that required the cases be suspended from columns. Working alongside structural engineers the ClickNetherfield technical department devised a solution which encompassed constructing the cases from steel sections, surface bonding the glass, supporting the cases with steel cables and developing a "hinge and slide" access mechanism to create a result that not only fulfilled the clients vision but matched our own standards in environmental control, security and quality.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - OUTSTANDING LEVELS OF CONSERVATION FOR LINDISFARNE GOSPELS

Wed, 11 Sep 2013 13:23:45 GMT

Shown in galleries at Durham University's Palace Green Library, the exhibition includes fabulous objects wrought from precious metals and minerals, stone sculpture and uniquely important medieval manuscripts including the Cuthbert Gospel of John and the Durham Gospels. The centrepiece of the exhibition is the gospel book itself, written in honour of St Cuthbert and displayed alongside the relics from his shrine. To meet the loan requirements of the British Library and other lenders, the client needed to achieve very tight environmental parameters. Working closely with Mike Chaplin and Martyn Murray, Technical Director and Project Manager respectively at ClickNetherfield, the client asked for an AER of 0.01 in the hope of coming somewhere near and settled on an AER of 0.05. ClickNetherfield manufactured 7 bespoke showcases which far exceeded the clients expectations when they were tested as they came out with an AER of 0.01 over 24 hours. The cases performed very well throughout the period of the exhibition and the environmental conditions in the cases were beautifully stable. The exhibition ran from Monday 1st July - Monday 30th September 2013.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - FURNITURE THROUGH THE YEARS

Fri, 5 Jul 2013 15:15:30 GMT

The gallery, which is located alongside the Ceramics Study Galleries, focuses on questions of form, function and techniques of construction and decoration in the creation of furniture since the 15th century. It has been supported by the American Friends of the Victoria and Albert Museum through the generosity of Dr Susan Weber. Click Netherfield engineered a unique and contemporary suite of monolithic showcases for the gallery in line with the client's design intent. 12 minimalist-style virtually frameless cases, all featuring mitred glass edges and beautiful white stone-effect plinths and dress panels. 8 of the cases featured motorised vertical opening mechanisms which can be controlled remotely, thus allowing easier access for staff.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - VICTORIAN SPLENDOUR RESTORED

Fri, 5 Jul 2013 14:51:32 GMT

The 3.1m pound project was funded substantially by the Heritage Lottery Fund, and has established the Charles Dickens Museum as Britain's most accessible literary house museum. The re-development project has given the Museum a once in a lifetime opportunity to conserve and improve the historic building, restoring the Grade-1-listed house to its original early Victorian splendour with the help of heritage specialists and literary scholars. As well as restoring the house at 48 Doughty Street - Dicken's home at the start of his career and the birthplace of classics Oliver Twist and Nicholas Nickleby, the restoration project has also seen the Museum expand into the neighbouring 49 Doughty Street. The adjoining building has been converted into a state-of-the-art Visitor and Learning Centre with rooms available for formal and informal learning events, study and reading facilities, IT terminals for access tot eh digitised collecton and databases, and improved storage and office spaces. Working alongside fit-out contractors Beck Interiors, ClickNetherfield supplied a range of display cases and case-fronts especially designed to blend into the original features of the house with subtlety and grace.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - 20TH CENTURY FINLAND EXPLORED

Fri, 5 Jul 2013 13:33:59 GMT

ClickNetherfield provided three circular showcases to represent three significant turning points in the 'storyline' of the museum. The first showcase contains objects connected with the civil war in Finland in 1918, and it acts as a centrepiece for that particular gallery. The second showcase contains objects relating to the Second World War; and the third tells of everyday life during the 1950's and the period of reconstruction after the war. The objects contained within each case are mainly items of clothing and costumes displayed on manikins representing the people from each of these periods. Because the showcases are visually linked to one another visitors can clearly see one momentous moment in Finnish history to the next as they move through the galleries.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - IT'S ALL KICKING OFF

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 08:56:23 GMT

Working alongside Wilmslo-based exhibition designers, Mather & Co. as well as the museum fit-out team, Patton Heritage, ClickNetherfield provided 57 showcases for the project in total, including a wide range of Prism, Mono, Inca and Radian designs. World-renowned for our bespoke glass engineering, we also supplied a unique large curved Mono style case with double doors to match perfectly the requirements of the project design team.

Images by Daniel James of Porter James Media

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - Hand Made

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 13:43:23 GMT

Integrated into a mezzanine gallery overlooking an internal courtyard, the new Balcony Gallery was completed in March 2011 and opened to rave reviews. This gallery constitutes our fourth completed project for the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - Tragedy Remembered

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 13:33:53 GMT

Presenting the collections beautifully, the ClickNetherfield showcases form the core architecture of the gallery; arranged in an unusual circular formation, creating an outer and inner ring around which visitors can circulate to engage with different narrative themes. Large double-sided cases divide the two main spaces, enabling visitors to explore in detail the rich and unique collections.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - New Replicating Old

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 13:16:50 GMT

Our client, English Heritage had images of the original showroom which contained these items and wanted the room to look as similar as possible, with blue fabric interiors and narrow wooden frameworks.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - A Striking Addition

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 10:16:05 GMT

It's architecture has divided opinion, with some people applauding the gold extension and others saying that it looks too modern compared to the rest of the building. Whatever peoples' views on it though, there's no denying it got people talking!

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - The Start of an Era

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 19:08:39 GMT

Dominated by a long, multi-faceted wave-like structure in the centre, onto which bespoke video is projected, the permanent Voyagers Gallery tells the story of Britain and the sea from the 16th century to the 20th century. The museum's Albert Neher said "The general opinion, from comments volunteered rather than sought, is that the Voyagers Gallery cases from ClickNetherfield are very elegant, pleasing and accessible. I agree. They effortlessly cantilever out into the gallery and attract visitors to them. On the working side, the doors function flawlessly and the environment is minutely stable. The Mini-clima units are well placed for access and maintenance. These are features one looks for in a case and I feel that ClickNetherfield have achieved this with style."

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - A Modern Makeover

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 16:50:11 GMT

In 2004 the new cultural programme for the museum was established based on Bastia's rich history; focussing particularly on its political, social, economic and artistic legacy. With an ever-expanding collection of exhibits, it became clear that the museum had to develop. Many parts which had been destroyed during the war were also renovated as part of these restoration works. The result of this was a gallery space stripped bare to create a versatile blank canvass. This allowed the designers to create a dramatic but harmonious marriage of ancient and modern, sympathetic to the demands of today's museum-goers. ClickNetherfield understood and appreciated the unique nature of the brief and supplied cases which met both the rigorous conservation requirements and the striking design intent.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - Sea Stories

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 13:45:11 GMT

Models, multimedia displays and historic objects help museum visitors to explore the history of the lighthouse. The museum displays are a reminder; not only of the old ways of saving lives at sea but also a reminder of the continuing dangers of the sea.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - Vital Stats

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 13:20:08 GMT

A suite of 20 showcases, each with 'Amiran' anti-reflective glass by Schott, gorgeous solid cherry cladding and sleek stainless-steel angled base plinths was delivered for the new TD Bank Gallery. Specifically designed for rare books, special collections and true artifacts, the cases were built to the highest standards both aesthetically and from a conservation point of view. Additionally, a second installation of 10 high-specification showcases for the high-traffic public space areas for rotating exhibitions took place shortly after the first. Created with powered vertical-lift access systems, the all-Amiran glass cases provide the ultimate in unobstructed object handling for the Library's staff.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - Drawing on Experience

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 13:02:33 GMT

We were asked to create a robust oak-clad structure to house 20 individual rolling drawers, each fitted with a double-sided archival case capable of housing multiple pieces of art and archives. With internal display panels crafted from smooth powder-coated steel, we worked intimately with the AGO curatorial team to help devise an unobtrusive mounting system all based on the use of rare earth magnets. We first carefully design-developed and prototyped a full-height rolling archival drawer system for review; before completing installation of the gorgeously clad display in January 2012. Topped off with a custom patinated series of solid brass full-length handles, the piece is timeless, elegant and grounded.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - Home to a million thoughts

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 12:26:45 GMT

RAMM's collections are amongst the best In a regional museum in the UK, consisting of over one million individual objects and specimens from all over the globe. The exhibition design by Ralph Appelbaum Associates (RAA) has created a visually stunning voyage of discovery for visitors; galleries draw on a wide variety of collections to tell the history of the museum, its collectors and the stories behind our objects and specimens. Senior Collections Officer, Julien Parsons said "The staff at RAMM couldn't have prepared themselves for the public reaction to the new displays; over 100,000 visitors in the first 10 or so weeks. Some periods were to busy that the doors had to close because the building was at capacity!"

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - Access Supplied

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 12:01:31 GMT

So with funding mainly from the Li Ka Shing Foundation and the DCMS-Wolfson Fund they commenced a project to completely redevelop the ground floor, giving them a new front door with a reception area and a shop, a new temporary exhibition space and new archaeology galleries. Dr Mark Elliott, Exhibitions Coordinator at the museum said "We think the new space looks fantastic and are delighted with the finished results. It is brighter, airier and generally a much more pleasant space to be in. We're also looking forward t being able to do a lot more with our collections thanks to the TESS Demountable cases we got for our temporary exhibition space."

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - Dramatic Transformation Unveiled

Thu, 1 Dec 2011 15:14:26 GMT

Architects, Gareth Hoskins, alongside exhibition designers, Ralph Appelbaum executed the ambitious three-year overhaul. ClickNetherfield was contracted by museum fit-out specialists, Beck Interiors to design, manufacture and install 168 showcases over 15 of the new galleries at the museum. In total 26,000 objects are now on show across 36 galleries, making the museum one of the UK's largest. A fascinating challenge for us on this project was the new bespoke hinged system we designed for Ralph Appelbaum. Ordinarily, you'd think that a hinge for a piece of glass would be simple, but when that hinge is fully visible, has to support a glass door weighing up to 200Kg, and be able to close with precise geometry that hermetically seals to an adjacent flush glass panel, it becomes quite a different challenge. Our existing hinge system achieves this using a dual action opening mechanism with two arms mounted within the system channel or within a 150mm wide stainless steel or powdercoated aluminium block. The seemingly impossible challenge from Ralph Appelbaum was to achieve the same performance but from within a 50mm square hinge housing. The use of laminated glass was a pre-requisite for the museum so solutions that may have been possible with toughened glass were not an option. However, with some cunning lateral thinking, our clever design team at ClickNetherfield rose to the challenge and delivered this fully customised solution that has been used throughout the stunning new galleries.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - Stirling Heads Resurrected

Thu, 1 Dec 2011 15:00:35 GMT

ClickNetherfield provided display cases 6 bespoke Vistas for the Stirling Heads, housed in a special gallery created on the upper floor of the palace where they are on permanent public display. The Stirling Heads are a precious national artistic treasure. 34 of these large oak medallions, which once decorated the ceilings of some of the royal apartments, have been handed down. They are carved with the faces of Scottish Kings and Queens, European royalty, Roman emperors and Classical heroes.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - Preserving Roman Remains

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:41:40 GMT

It is noted for the Vindolanda Tablets, which are among the most important finds of military and private correspondence found anywhere in the Roman Empire. The Vindolanda Trust was founded in 1970 to excavate and preserve the Roman remains associated with the land owned by the trust. The Trust was keen for the return of the ancient Roman Writing Tablets which were excavated at the site many years ago but then taken to the British Museum for safe-keeping. The British Museum's conservation standards are very high, in terms of both security and environmental controls, and so in order to get them to agree to the loan, the ClickNetherfield display case had to undergo an environmental monitoring period of six months. This was to ensure that the temperature and humidity control element was just right to house the precious artefacts. There is a fine margin between acceptable levels, and ensuring that the case had the ability to maintain optimum levels was absolutely essential. Following a successful monitoring period, the Trust was finally granted loan of the tablets and they are on display now.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - Well Read

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:18:14 GMT

With the planned relocation of the law and music collections to the Main Library in 2013, the opportunity existed for the library to look holistically at the building and to determine how best to protect its past; adapting it for present and future use, while ensuring its centrality as a research hub and exhibition centre, not only for the University, but the wider community. It is part of the Durham World Heritage Site and as such will welcome many more visitors in the future. Having recently embarked upon this ambitious renovation programme, the library called in ClickNetherfield to provide the showcases for the Wolfson Gallery, designed by Inscape Design.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - Vision Restored

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:55:08 GMT

No. 5 recently underwent a major restoration project, restoring the building to its former glory and creating a place to display items from the Library's collection, previously stored out of public view due to space restrictions. Given the sheer size of the collections, important consideration was given to how best to interest visitors without overwhelming them. Access drawer units are a good solution to a showcasing a very large collection of small items, such as coins, allowing for optimum display of numerous items together.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - Growth of an Era

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:44:43 GMT

In 1994, having outgrown the Princess Street site, the museum's main galleries moved to the Pump House, an Edwardian former hydraulic power station. By 2000 the quantity and scope of the museum collections had outgrown the Pump House galleries and the decision was made to expand. In 2010, new main galleries opened in a purpose-built building as part of a £12.5 million redevelopment of the whole museum. The museum's designated collections were at the centre of the redevelopment, so the display cases were naturally a very important element of the project. We provided close to 50 showcases of all shapes and styles, ranging from small recessed Monos to extremely large cases to showcase rare trade union banners.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - Spirit in the North

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 18:37:55 GMT

Art on Tyneside was installed in the early 1990s so it was looking a bit tired and out of date. It was also quite claustrophobic, and not good for large groups. So they decided that it was time to modernise the space, with the refreshed gallery being renamed Northern Spirit. Designed by Haley Sharpe, the new improved gallery is made up of three sections: Artists' Stories; River and City; and Artists and Communities. The end results have been fantastic, with the gallery having been opened up in terms of space, and greater emphasis having been placed on the objects themselves.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - Utah's Nature Showcased

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 18:18:46 GMT

The building is immediately recognizable due to the 42,000 square feet of standing seam copper that wraps the exterior of the building. The copper, mined from Kennecott Utah Copper's Bingham Canyon Mine located across the Salt Lake Valley from the new Museum site, is installed in horizontal bands of various heights to represent the layered rock formations seen throughout Utah. ClickNetherfield designed and manufactured a total of 20 cases for the museum. 17 of these were completely bespoke and engineered to suit the specification of the client's concept. Because the museum is situated in a seismic zone and a fault line runs underneath, it was essential that the case structures were made of heavy gauge steel and clad in bonded glass. We went through a full structural engineering process and produced a prototype which we set up in New Jersey for the client to review and approve. Following this stage of the process, some minor changes to the design were applied before full production began.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - Liverpool's History Revealed

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 18:00:05 GMT

Among its 6,000 artefacts are Ken Dodd's tickling sticks and the skeleton of the 1900 Grand National winner. Other exhibits include the school-hall stage on which John Lennon and Paul McCartney first played, the Brookside Close street sign from the television soap and items dating back to the ice age. Working alongside exhibition designers, Haley Sharpe and Redman Design, as well as fit-out contractors, Patton Heritage, and exhibition walling contractors, Protean, ClickNetherfield designed and manufactured a total of 173 cases for the museum. These were done over three phases, the final of which opened to the public at the end of November 2011. The museum was officially opened by a local school boy, and throughout the day was visited by a record-breaking 12,000 guests. The evening ceremony was attended by some of Liverpool's most famous faces, including Yoko Ono, John Conteh, Claire Sweeney and Ken Dodd who we managed to snap admiring one of our cases!

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - Jewish Art & Life

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 17:44:47 GMT

This represented the most comprehensive renovation and expansion in its forty-five year history, as well as the largest capital undertaking for a cultural institution in Israel's history. The Museum's new Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Wing for Jewish Art and Life is a focal point within the vast cultural landscape presented in the new galleries. Situated between the archaeology of the ancient Land of Israel and the fine arts of the Western and non-Western worlds, this wing places Jewish culture centrally within a world context, merging sacred and secular practices and Western and non-Western traditions. Designed by Israeli exhibition designer Chanan de Lange, the project called for simple detailing to showcase objects of ritual and daily use that exemplified the most beautiful and meaningful of their kind. The Museum called upon ClickNetherfield to realise de Lange's design, calling for over 250 custom designed showcases to be developed, presented in prototype, manufactured and installed within the project's notably tight time-frame. The end result is a display system that subordinates to the priority of the objects themselves, while also creating a setting of simple beauty; filling a sequence of new galleries with design, fabrication, and lighting solutions that could not complement the works on display with greater elegance or grace.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - Fit For a King

Fri, 1 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Following the very successful Henry VIII - Dressed to Kill exhibition of 2009, this new exhibition opened in April 2010. Displayed throughout three storeys of the White Tower, the collection exhibits a range of armour and weapons used by English Kings over a 500 year period.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - Where the Race Lives On

Fri, 1 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Included in the expansive exhibition space are the central exhibits including ClickNetherfield cases: Hall of Honor, Race Week and Heritage Speedway. In addition to preserving the more than 60 years of historical artifacts of the NASCAR collection throughout the Hall of Fame, each year new Inductees will have dedicated displays on exhibit in the Hall of Honor. Protected by all-glass, bespoke, trapezoidal showcases mounted alongside adjustable platforms for the displaying of actual race cars, the annual Inductees' personal memorabilia and historical artifacts will be preserved & protected by ClickNetherfield cases.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - The Anchorage Museum

Fri, 1 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Arctic Study Center in the Anchorage Museum lets us explore the history of Alaska.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - Arab Museum of Modern Art

Fri, 1 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Located in the outskirts of Doha in Education City, the building was previously a school but was impressively redesigned for the museum by French architect Jean-Francois Bodin. Modern construction on the facade is contrasting with the rest of the original building, but they are still in harmony. The exterior of the building and everything (rooms, furniture) within is linked by the colour white. ClickNetherfield were delighted to be called upon to supply Mathaf with showcases, providing a total of 20 bespoke solutions for the project. The opening of Mathaf in late 2010 follows the opening of the Museum of Islamic Art in 2008, and sees Qatar fast turning into the cultural hub of the Middle East.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - A Life's Work

Thu, 1 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Equal Studio was appointed by the Carnegie Dunfermline Trust to redesign the present museum, opening in March 2009.|Andrew Carnegie was in his time the richest man in the world and with the fortune he made from business in America, he turned to philanthropy and interests in education and the arts.|The Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum is an impressive double-height building commissioned by his wife as a memorial after his death, that adjoins the small cottage where he was born.|For the last 25 years the main gallery has been without any natural light. One of Equal's first aims was to get daylight back into the building as its architect James Shearer originally intended in 1925. To ensure achieving the required lux levels for the objects, a 'stained glass' graphic application depicting high points in Andrew Carnegie's life has been used to balance light entering the building and being backlit, can be viewed from the outside at night.|A more involving approach has been implemented to tell the story of Andrew Carnegie's life and the role of philanthropy today through integrating new interactive communication media (appealing to a more varied audience) with the eclectic objects that form the museum collection. |Having reviewed the museum's objects and their existing showcases, ClickNetherfield were appointed to design and install a suite of new cases to house this valuable collection under appropriate environmental conditions.|One particularly complex challenge that arose during the design development stage was to seamlessly incorporate a touch-screen interactive unit inside a showcase ensuring that all heat generated from the equipment was removed. The showcase was also designed to allow the future removal of the unit should it no longer be required. The collaboration between 3D designer, AV hardware supplier and showcase manufacturer, was successfully managed by Grant Hawthorne, Senior Project Manager at ClickNetherfield.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - Science meets art

Thu, 1 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

It explored Darwin's links with artistic traditions and his impact on the visual arts in Europe and America in the nineteenth century.|The exhibition juxtaposed art works with scientific material of all sorts, from geological maps and botanical teaching diagrams to fossils, minerals, and ornithological specimens. This fascinating collection revealed the many interactions between natural science and art during this period.|TESS Demountable supplied the showcases for the exhibition, and these same cases will be used for years to come to support the museum's ongoing temporary exhibition programme. The interdisciplinary nature of Endless Forms meant that the cases would be used to display not only drawings and manuscripts but also specimens, including a number of fossils lent by the Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences and a display of birds of paradise from the Museum of Zoology, both part of the University of Cambridge. The birds of paradise were housed in a case from the TESS 'Evolution' range - very appropriate given the theme of the exhibition! As they are intended for long-term use within the museum for its permanent collection as well as temporary exhibitions, the cases clearly needed to conform to the highest display standards, leading us to specify anti-bandit laminate glass, high security locks and humidity control.|The project timeline was exceptionally tight. The museum team, consisting of the exhibition curator, conservator, researchers, technicians and security manager, held two meetings with Clive McCready, one on site at the Fitzwilliam and another at the TESS southern office in Thame. A productive dialogue continued between the museum and TESS as the display requirements were honed down and the order was finally placed in March for delivery in May. Installation ran smoothly, thanks to this extensive planning and preparation. The team had previously ensured that the largest of the cases would fit into the museum's service lift and delivery and installation were completed within two days by the cheerful TESS team.|The scale of the exhibition (the most ambitious that the Fitzwilliam has ever organised), the complexities of the display and the need to adhere to strict museum standards meant that we needed a reliable company to work with. TESS did not let us down and their knowledgeable team were able to offer advice throughout the process.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - History and heritage

Thu, 1 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Other galleries explore different aspects of life in Wiltshire in more modern times, and the geology and wildlife of the county, including the famous chalk downland.|The art gallery has a programme of exhibitions drawn from this collection or the works of contemporary artists, while a temporary exhibitions area has a constantly changing series of displays housed in TESS Demountable Mono-3D and PrismHD cases which allow the quick and easy rotation of displays and the ability to move the cases to other areas (including upper galleries) of the museum if required.|The museum is also planning to create a new prehistory gallery, which will feature Britain's richest Bronze Age burial, found at Bush Barrow, near Stonehenge. When the gallery is completed the amazing finds will be on permanent display in Wiltshire for the first time in generations. The new gallery will be developed in collaboration with the planned new Stonehenge Visitor Centre.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - A community in context

Thu, 1 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Scheduled to open on 1st May 2009, the Museum will allow visitors to discover local life through a modern and elegant design. Responsible for the design of the new galleries, Haley Sharpe Design has developed interesting concepts, which are highlighted here by Mr Viresh Patel.

Could you introduce the project?| The project was conceived by Ballymoney Borough Council and so far has been a collaboration between the Council itself, the Causeway Museum Service and Haley Sharpe Design. Patton Fit-Out have been appointed as the main exhibit fit-out contractors with whom ClickNetherfield are working closely. The museum is directly linked to the refurbished Town Hall in Ballymoney.

What will be on display?| The museum spaces currently occupy approximately 190sq.m and are divided into three distinct areas: the permanent exhibition, which tells the story of the people and town of Ballymoney; the temporary exhibition space, which houses local and touring exhibitions; and the Glass link, an area that acts as a resource centre for research and genealogy. The exhibits aim to deliver the themes in an engaging format utilising various display elements such as new showcases which are collection rich and display a wide and varied range of historical artefacts, audio visual touch-screens showing new film and archive material.

What was our role in the project?| ClickNetherfield's role on this particular project has been the task of taking the initial designs for our display cases from us and detailing the specifications to meet all the technical requirements. Robert Swan, your project manager, has been working closely with us to ensure that the initial briefs and original design intent are being followed. This has had to be done in coordination with Patton's exhibit fit-out details to ensure that the cases are tailored to fit in with the overall style of the exhibition.|You will also be responsible for delivery and installation of the cases on site.

What have you appreciated about the collaboration with us?| We have greatly appreciated your general efficiency in all aspects of the project, especially with regards to dealing with technical responses to provide the best solutions in order to complete a challenging project. Another commendable aspect is your ability to turn around all shop drawings quickly in order that the manufacturing time scale and overall project programme could remain on schedule.

Have you had to face a particular challenge for this project?| One of the unique requirements that needed to be met was the change in environmental conditioning within specific sections of two multi-bay display cases. Due to a wide range of artefacts of mixed material being displayed together, it was essential that the conservation requirements were met as stipulated by the institutions that are loaning their collection for display. One resolve for this was to identify the conservator's requirements for individual artefacts and segregate the objects within the case by using a glass divider panel. These individual bays were then controlled with a mechanical air handling unit as opposed to the others which would be controlled via passive air handling using Pro-Sorb sheets.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - Irish Drama

Thu, 1 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Almost two hundred new showcases were designed for the Art, History and Natural Sciences galleries, and one of the museum's most famous exhibits, Takabuti, an Egyptian mummy, rests in a case almost two and a half metres square.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - Silver Treasures

Thu, 1 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Two long Inca cases embedded in structures designed by the architects. A single, huge Vista case adjacent to the silver gallery, and a variety of cases on the first floor balcony.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - Art of culture

Wed, 4 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Spread over seven galleries, the museum includes exhibits exploring faith, Islamic art and culture, and science and innovation, all working in harmony with the cool, airy interior of the former souk.|We were proud to be part of a hugely skilled project team, including the Sharjah Museum Authority, Haley Sharpe Design and Beck Interiors. Working closely with our fellow team members, we designed and installed a range of custom-designed free-standing and integrated cases. Our case designs complement the building's clean aesthetic, working in sympathy with the existing building and providing a backdrop to the intricate and beautiful objects of Islamic art and culture.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - Act of faith

Tue, 1 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Built on a man-made island, this imposing white building is a powerful expression of Pei's vision.|Working together for the first time, ClickNetherfield and Wilmotte & Associates have created an environment of light and transparency. The project was described by our Technical Director Mike Chaplin as "the largest we have undertaken, involving complex logistics and electromechanical opening systems for some of the biggest cases ever made".|The results are stunning, with each of the diverse and exquisite Islamic treasures clearly able to tell its own story. And these remarkable stories are diverse and imposing: from room sized silk tapestries and carpets, to an exquisite Indian Jade pendant belonging to Shah Jahan (the builder of the Taj Mahal) which he wore to help soothe his broken heart.|Fragile manuscripts on display include one of the earliest Qur'ans to survive - possibly written within decades of the death of the Prophet Muhammad and a page from a colossal Central Asian Qur'an created for the Emperor Timur. All these wonderful exhibits can be viewed, read and enjoyed in comfort and clarity thanks to the use of low reflective glass throughout.|The Museum of Islamic Art provides a stunning environment in which to showcase its extensive store of treasures. With nearly 5,000 square metres of exhibition space, in addition to generous education, conservation and presentation areas, it takes the visitors on a magical journey across cultures and through time.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - Ancient Games

Tue, 1 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

We were delighted to design and build 30 bespoke showcases for the Ancient Olympic Games Exhibition, a landmark cultural event jointly presented by Hong Kong's Leisure and Cultural Services Department and the Trustees of the British Museum.|The British Museum selected more than 110 priceless items for the exhibition, including sculptures, pottery, goldware, bronzeware, coins and medals, and for the first time loaned the world-renowned marble sculpture "Discobolus" (The Discus Thrower).|The exhibition focused on the sporting venues of ancient Olympia, the different events held at the ancient games and the ceremonies honouring the winners and associated religious activities. It also traced the development of the modern Olympic Games and reviewed the history of the participation of China and Hong Kong in this festival of sport.|This project was one of three projects that we completed in Hong Kong in 2008 and one of more than 20 projects in Asia.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - Leading lights

Tue, 1 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Leeds Museums and Galleries have developed new exhibition spaces, presenting a wide range of material from the extensive collections. The result is a vibrant and colourful museum, which vividly interprets the story of this dynamic city.|The museum design seamlessly combines old and new. The environment is contemporary and sophisticated, but the displays have been designed to complement the Museum's elegant Victorian architecture. With this integration of the contemporary and the historical as part of our brief, we designed and built a range of highly-customised display solutions, working in partnership with Redman Design.|The museum's new Natural World gallery features a spectacular case nearly four metres high, as well as many cases supporting integrated multimedia systems.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - Scientific history

Tue, 1 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In addition to focussing on its substantial collections of scientific and technological material, the museum also places a firm emphasis on the maritime fashion and military history of the area.|In this nationally important museum, we have designed, produced and installed, over 150 showcases for the Story of the Tyne, Working Lives and Tyneside Challenge galleries.|Working closely with the Redman Design Associates team and the main contractor, we have succeeded in integrating our primary showcase systems: Inca, Mono, Prism, Radian and Access, into an exciting overall design theme.|The most challenging development within this project was the creation of a massive bespoke case, which had to be built between and around the original cast iron columns of the building, in the Story of the Tyne Gallery. Displaying a huge collection of fine ship models, the case required specially designed adjustable, rolling cantilever brackets, which allow fine positioning of the models, and also the ability to retract the models to the rear of the case where they can be serviced via in-built access panels to the rear of the case structure. The models are carefully illuminated using our Flex fibre optic lighting system.|Our cases in the Discovery Museum illustrate the ability of our in-house teams to meet challenging situations and to deliver the highest quality cases on time and on budget.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - Making waves

Tue, 1 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Art Gallery of Ontario's Thomson Collection of Ship Models is little short of stunning. Our design brief came from Gehry International, and we executed it in partnership with Maltbie. Together, we created a range of beautiful exhibits, environments and unique showcases to house this remarkable collection.|The project emphasised flowing curves and natural materials. The intention being to create spaces that are at the same time impressive and accessible - an organic and welcoming environment in which gallery visitors can feel comfortable and included. Upon seeing the architect's gallery model with showcases sculpted in 3D with curves of solid acrylic, many said these cases could not be built. We proved our ingenious construction solutions through mock-ups and a 3 metre prototype glass section to the delight of the client team.

Making it real|Our response to this challenge has been to create something unique - curved glass showcases described by Chuck Maltbie, President of Maltbie as "an exquisite and incredibly complex design". The curved glass case geometry required for this ground-breaking concept demanded rigorous test design, and pushed the latest computer-aided design technology to the absolute limits. The amazing wave-profile glass showcases demonstrate our ability to turn a designer's vision into reality - without compromise.|"The ClickNetherfield Maltbie team was the ideal partner for this project" said Linda Milrod, Deputy Director, Curatorial Affairs, AGO. "Not only were they able to fast-track the design, development, client consultation and fabrication of these great showcases, they also brought their unique capabilities to the partnership of Gehry International and the AGO. They are an amazing team that was consistently able to pull off what often seemed impossible".

The Thomson Collection of European Art|This collection features over 900 works of Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque art, all on view for the first time at the AGO. The highlight is the recently rediscovered Rubens masterpiece "The Massacre of the Innocents".|We built a range of cases that work in harmony with Gehry International's stunning granite, marble and copper-clad rooms, complementing the beautiful objects on display.|Working with Douglas Fir, galvanised metal and mitred glass, we and Maltbie have created something unique and special. As Ryan Skorch, Projects and Development Director, Maltbie puts it "In any gallery, you don't want people looking at the casework, you want them looking at the special objects they're designed to hold; but from the back-lit label decks and the object illumination to the ingenious design and construction, we believe these displays set a new standard for museums and galleries".

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - Chateau musee picasso

Tue, 1 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A complete refurbishment campaign of the listed building, launched in 2006, has led to the definition of stunning exhibition spaces in all the castle rooms.|The refurbishment and fit-out project of the Picasso Museum has been developed to make modernity enter this historical building, while preserving the magic spirit of the place, the memories of Antibes and Picasso's influence.|With the curator Jean-Louis Andral, we have ensured a strong focus on the integration of the technical elements involved in the modernisation of the museum, while preserving the original materials and spaces.|The bespoke cases have been developed for the project with this concern in mind. With their uncluttered fronts and their minimalist materials, they are perfectly integrated in the existing architecture. They include all the equipment necessary for the presentation, conservation and security of the exhibits (fibre optic lighting, vents, anti-bandit glass, etc).

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - Ancient learning

Tue, 1 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

We were delighted to be part of the team that helped the university breathe life into MUSA - The Museum of the University of St Andrews - a brand new museum telling the long, and sometimes turbulent, story of Scotland's oldest university.|This was an exciting project, and gave us the chance to renew our long standing relationship with MkW Design Partnership. Their brief was to tell the story of Scotland's first university as it approaches its 600th anniversary, through its unique collections of scientific instruments, silver, stained glass and other artefacts.|MkW helped develop the concept of a story wall that integrates graphics and artefacts - presenting them as a seamless entity - a clear timeline where information and display work together to inform the visitor.|For us, some of our best work is to be found in the case that holds the University's collection of silver arrows and archery medals. These are displayed in a single glass case over 4 metres in length, raised and lowered for access by a custom-built electric lift mechanism operated by remote control. We also used the same lift system to provide access to three cases that are set into the gallery floor, displaying archaeological and geological specimens.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - Human Traffic

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 23:00:00 GMT

The museum's conservation requirements were extremely stringent, and as a result many of the cases are equipped with active climate control and passive humidity management systems. We also paid very close attention to the visibility of the artefacts, particularly important given the low ambient light levels in the exhibition spaces. Amiran^� low reflective glass has been used for its enhanced transparency and wider viewing angles. To make the most of this enhanced visibility our team designed and developed custom fibre optic lighting systems - providing subtle and effective illumination that does not spill out of the cases. As well as the bespoke lighting design, we also developed a new system of vertical drawers, for optimal display of the collection.|The exhibition includes an extensive range of multimedia items, including filmed interviews and presentations.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - Documenting lives

Mon, 1 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

With over 8 million books and a history of more than 300 years, the National Library of Scotland is the largest and most prestigious library in Scotland, and one of the largest libraries in the British Isles. With its extensive and varied collections of printed materials and large collections of manuscripts, this remarkable institution has made it a specific concern to ensure the protection and conservation of its valuable historical items.|Our circular Radian display cases were chosen for the project to meet the security and conservation requirements and of course the unique design for the gallery. These all-glass circular cases, manufactured with Schott anti-reflective Amiran^� Optiwhite glass, enabled the library to display it's precious items within a controlled display chamber, with optimal visibility.|For this project, ClickNetherfield has further enhanced visual access to the artefacts with the development of special theatrical fibre optic and LED lighting, complying with the needs of the library. This display system has been complemented with touch screen interactivity in front of the cases, enabling visitors to view an original approach to the exhibits. ClickNetherfield are proud to have contributed to the preservation of unique pieces of work, such as Darwin's manuscript copy of the "Origin of Species".

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - Cabinet war rooms

Mon, 1 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Recently, adjoining archive storage and service facilities space have been excitingly redesigned as an interactive museum devoted to telling the remarkable life story of Britain's greatest and most iconic leader of the 20th Century.|To house this collection we designed and manufactured custom showcases to meet very high security and conservation specifications to protect this unique collection.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - Shining example

Mon, 1 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

We worked with Maltbie and a team from the museum to design, build and install a dramatic new permanent exhibition - Dinosaurs in their Time. Almost all the showcases in this exhibit are custom designs. Many have been integrated into the fabric of the building, and some were constructed around the specimens they contain.|While this work was being done, the museum also renovated and expanded the Hillman Hall of Minerals and Gems. An integral part of the expansion was the creation of the Wertz Gallery of Jewellery and Gems - a sumptuous display of rare gems and extraordinary jewellery.|Another breathtaking feature of the completely redesigned and renovated Hillman Hall of Minerals and Gems is a grand entryway into the hall comprised of granite-clad showcases, created to mark the hall's dramatic rebirth.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - The story of a city

Mon, 1 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

It gives visitors the opportunity to look at the unfolding Melbourne story through the eyes of its citizens.|This was a significant and demanding project, successfully completed by our Australian partners, Designcraft. They supplied more than forty showcases in seven different designs, including some in extremely unconventional shapes. The high levels of access required, and the size and weight of some of the key objects on display, stretched the limitations of showcase performance and design. A further requirement was the need for the new cases to fit comfortably with the museum's many existing 1920s showcases.|Working with Designcraft, we supplied a combination of custom-made showcases and high security timber frame replicas of original 1920s showcases. This challenging installation required a combination of 'fabricate off-site' and 'fabricate in-situ' showcases, and allowed us to demonstrate our ability to give the customer whatever they needed.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - Explosive History

Mon, 1 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

This was the challenge faced by the National Museum of Finland, and we were there to help.|Most of their existing showcases were damaged beyond repair, so we designed and built customised cases based on two of our system ranges - both ideally suited for the display and conservation of finely detailed items. To complement the gallery's design aesthetic, we mounted all the new cases on custom-built steel plinths.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - Showcasing Sculpture

Mon, 1 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

This technically demanding project required the team to turn an existing recess within the building into a secure display area, with an arched partition wall. The vitrine has hinged access via three doors, with the surround clad in oak veneer. The position of the showcase also required us to construct air ducts throughout the surrounding structure to allow the existing air conditioning system to function. It was important to the Louvre that the bottom of the showcase was at the same level as the existing corridor floor to enable the statues, which in some cases weigh up to 300kg, to be installed easily. The showcase doors are in 11.5mm Optiwhite glass with IKON locks, with a very flexible shelving system, specifically designed for this project.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - Money box

Sun, 1 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The museum is an intriguing exploration of money in all its shapes and forms. It explores the politics, the trials and the tribulations of the business of banking.|We produced a range of unique showcases, which needless to say had to meet a very high security specification. As well as this high level of security, we had to comply with stringent environmental standards, as many of the exhibits are extremely fragile and sensitive. We worked closely with Studio SP to ensure a successful development of unique solutions for these galleries. Tim Pethick, from Studio SP, commented "We value and enjoy working with ClickNetherfield as they respond excellently and efficiently to these challenges and have an excellent awareness of new and emerging technologies; working with them, as at Museum on the Mound for HBOS, we as designers can ensure we stay a step ahead and give the client that little bit more".

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - Native Americana

Sun, 1 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT

75 years on USA Today describes it as 'the nation's most prestigious private Indian arts centre'|The mission and philosophy of the Heard Museum today is to educate the public about the heritage and living cultures and arts of Native peoples, with an emphasis on the peoples of the Southwest.|The opening of the $7.6 million, 21,000 square-foot exhibition marked the culmination of the Heard Museums, 75th Anniversary celebration. It provides a journey through the Southwest and the vibrant arts and culture of native people from the distant past to today.|Some 2000 treasures on display include jewellery, cultural items, pottery, beadwork, baskets and textiles and 500 Hopi katsina dolls. Multimedia and interactive displays, short films and a video gallery showing the new production Home, set the context of the artefacts.|Outside, all part of the Home story is a garden filled with native plants and trees and house structures including a Navajo hogan, Hopi piki room,Yaqui ramada and Pueblo oven Design by Ganymede.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - Pride of china

Sun, 1 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT

This exhibition, an unprecedented event of its kind in Hong Kong, offers masterpieces of Chinese painting and calligraphy dating from the Jin, Tang, Song and Yuan dynasties. Among them are world acclaimed masterpieces, including Wang Xun's Letter to Boyuan of the Jin dynasty, Feng Chengsu's Copy after Preface to the Orchid Pavilion Gathering, Yan Liben's Emperor Taizong Receiving the Tibetan Envoy of the Tang dynasty, Dong Yuan's The Xiao and Xiang Rivers of the Five Dynasties, and Zhang Zeduan's Along the River During the Qingming Festival of the Song dynasty. Some of these works are one thousand years old.|The tickets sold out completely for this exhibition organised by Leisure and Cultural Services Department Hong Kong (LCSD), the Hong Kong Museum of Art and The Palace Museum Beijing.|The length of the scrolls meant ClickNetherfield had to create a 6m long PRISM with 4 synchronised lifting devices to ensure an even and seamless lift. All the cases have Amiran^� low reflective glass tops and active humidity control systems. With exhibits of such age and value, all cases were thoroughly tested by LCSD and ClickNetherfield staff prior to arranging the priceless exhibits.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - Old bones, new heart

Sat, 1 Jan 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Whilst many original features of the neoclassical building are in place, it has been opened up and it feels lighter and more spacious.|The Museums diverse collections are dispersed over 5 themed galleries, ranging from Sheffield Life and Times to What on Earth!, Treasures and About Art. All combine objects and artefacts with graphic and audiovisual presentations as well as interactives. The Harold Cantor Gallery will stage a programme of changing exhibitions.|The Designers have made excellent use of the building to create a distinctive character to each of the Galleries and displays that clearly appealed to a wide spectrum of visitors.|In What on Earth! The use of Amiran^� low reflective glass for the showcases has created a stunning natural history display with brilliant clarity and colour and free of reflections. Something that could not have been achieved using standard glass.|In several galleries, notably About Art and Treasures, good use has been made of display storage drawers incorporated in the showcase plinths to provide access to the collections in more depth.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - Moment in time

Mon, 1 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Under the directives of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), the William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum project required over 80 custom-designed cases, all of which had to comply with exceptionally strict conservation requirements. The library houses over 76 million pages of documents, 1.8 million photographs and 75,000 artefacts.|Working with museum design specialist Ralph Appelbaum Associates, we designed and built cantilevered full-height showcases to flank the outer walls, creating display alcoves. With full-access hinged doors across the entire face of every segment, this casework is a feat of engineering. On the upper level we created a single case over 120 feet long which encapsulates the building's truss beams - a sealed environment complying with the library's conservation requirements.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - Tallest of orders

Thu, 30 Sep 2004 23:00:00 GMT

Adjoining galleries spread across two floors explore the history of surgery through collections assembled by many distinguished conservators, including Richard Owen, William Flower and Sir Arthur Keith. Our part in the museum project was spread over two years - from initial design consultancy to final installation.|Throughout the project our dedicated design and project management team worked with the museum designers, Ronayne Design, to imagine and create a stunning environment to house these scientific treasures. Everything needed engineering, prototyping and integrating with the building's structure and services. As well as this tour-de-force, the 36 other showcases also called for individual variations beyond the standard. John Ronayne commented "ClickNetherfield's patience, ingenuity and determination to meet this challenge was quite exemplary. Every member of their team was a pleasure to work with, from the site fitters to the Directors".

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - Still life

Tue, 1 Jan 2002 00:00:00 GMT

It is more than three times the size of the old one. This 22,500 square foot exhibit took three years and was spurred by a $20 million gift from Behring. Three hundred scientists, taxidermists and designers worked on the project. Total cost: $31.3 million.|The exhibit contains over 274 taxidermied animals from polar bear to tiger. To protect these valuable exhibits we manufactured many different secure, conservation-grade exhibit cases in differing styles to suit the stunning refurbished interior. The showcases show the art of taxidermy to its best effect, the southern two-toed sloth is shown in the upside-down position it uses to eat, sleep and give birth. Others show hoofed animals such as deer, antelopes and giraffes in dynamic dioramas.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - The Premier League

Tue, 1 Jan 2002 00:00:00 GMT

Here a set of new Inca cases and Mono casefronts has joined the equipment which we installed at the centre's opening 5 years earlier.|Well worth a visit. Unless, that is, you are a Liverpool or Chelsea supporter, in which case you might prefer to go and admire the contents of the cases which we - non-partisan as always - have installed at those clubs.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - Winning the Ashes

Tue, 1 Jan 2002 00:00:00 GMT

The MCC Museum which is part of the Lord's Cricket Ground is the oldest sporting museum in the world and houses many famous and priceless cricketing exhibits, including The Ashes urn.|Created in 1883, the famous and fiercely contested Ashes urn was given to the England cricket captain, the Honourable Ivo Bligh after England had beaten the Australians in the 1882-83 Test series. On his death in 1927, the widow of Ivo Bligh bequeathed the tiny urn to MCC where it has remained on display in the MCC Museum and is currently housed in a ClickNetherfield display case. The Ashes Series (always between the English and Australian teams) is the most fiercely contested cricketing contest in the world.|Most of the collection is housed in a series of very large Inca system cases (around 25 linear mtrs in total) arranged around the walls, with smaller items housed in a number of free-standing Prism cases - including the stuffed sparrow which was famously "bowled out" by Jehangir Khan in 1927. The Ashes urn is housed in a separate Vista case on the first floor.|The Lord's Museum is visited by tens of thousands of cricket enthusiasts every year, from all corners of the world.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - History comes home

Tue, 1 Jan 2002 00:00:00 GMT

We supplied a range of showcases for these collections which are now displayed and interpreted using a range of media, including audio visual presentations and hands-on interactives.|Carrickfergus is the most excavated town in Northern Ireland and the finds provide a remarkable glimpse into life in Medieval and later times.|The museum reflects both the stories and experiences of ordinary people together with the dramatic and tumultuous events in the town's history. The Anglo-Norman conquest and settlement in the 12th centurey, Arthur Chichester"s developments, Cromwell"s campaign in Ireland in the 1640s, the Williamite campaign in Ireland in 1689-92 and the 18th century wars with France and the American Colonies all these historical events impacted on Carrickfergus directly and are reflected in the displays.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - Place of worship

Mon, 1 Jan 2001 00:00:00 GMT

Featured on the �10 coin, the temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In its beautiful treasure house stunning artefacts from the Heian era are displayed. The Phoenix Hall, the great statue of Amida inside it, and several other items at Byodo-In temple are Japanese national treasures.|To display these precious exhibits, we have designed and supplied custom-made cases. Their minimalist design has been developed to suit the pure design of the gallery and give a clear visual access to the treasures, whilst keeping them well protected and in a stable environment. Special cases were designed to house the stunning statues of Ho-o birds, which were once attached to the roof of the Chudo and are now preserved in the treasure house. All cases are made of anti-bandit Optiwhite� glass, which gives clear visual access to the treasures whilst keeping them protected in a well-sealed environment.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - The Korea Foundation Gallery

Mon, 1 Jan 2001 00:00:00 GMT

The clean lines of the free-standing cases in the gallery are achieved by using very large glass panels coupled with reflex fibre optic lighting which, for an illuminated case, provides an exceptionally slim top profile. Other features are the use of anti-reflective glass in the table cases and mixed pull & slide and hinged doors in the column cases.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - The history of war

Sat, 1 Jan 2000 00:00:00 GMT

Located in the city of Manchester, the new museum displays a wide range of subject matter related to conflicts around the world, including military hardware, works of art, uniforms, medals, photographs and much more. In addition to the static displays there are regular audio-visual shows, which reverberate throughout the main gallery to dramatic effect.|For this project, we developed, manufactured and installed numerous Mono system and Inca system showcases, designed specifically to suit the diversity of objects displayed within the galleries.|Among these cases, unusual Mono system case fronts were produced in parallelogram format to echo the design theme throughout the museum and the internal silo display structures.|Inca system cases are built into the outer walls to create a time-line of events from WW1 through to the present day. Similar cases are built into the internal Silo walls in a complex arrangement.|Our Flex fibre optics are used throughout the cases to ensure a high quality and environmentally safe lighting system.|Many of the cases in the museum are fitted with concealed our Puffin humidity control systems, which are constantly monitored by Hanwell electronic monitoring systems linked to a central computer, all supplied, installed and serviced by us.|We are proud that our bespoke solutions have contributed to the creation of a unique display environment.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - The history of the future

Sat, 1 Jan 2000 00:00:00 GMT

Making the Modern World

This unique, breathtaking gallery chronologically presents 150 of the most significant items from the Science Museum's collections from 1750 to 2000. You'll find such iconic items as Stephenson's original Rocket locomotive, Babbage's Difference Engine No. 1 and Crick and Watson's DNA model.

The Challenge of Materials gallery

The Challenge of Materials gallery is home to a whole range of fascinating objects. You'll discover historic gems such as Egyptian glass sitting alongside state-of-the-art materials including a cardboard chair and a steel wedding dress.

Talking Points (Wellcome Wing) Beautiful, awe-inspiring or controversial, these are a stunning series of thought provoking exhibits and they raise questions about the influence modern science is having on us and the world we live in. Featuring contemporary art pieces created by leading artists, these demountable cases became the forerunner to Tess Evolution.

Who am I? Gallery

Is all about your favourite subject: you! This exhibition examines how modern science is transforming our understanding of what it means to be human. The cases are custom designed with special door mechanism and lighting in the base.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - 'Big Hinge' in a Land Down Under

Sat, 1 Jan 2000 00:00:00 GMT

Massive cases form free-standing 'walls' within the main hall and can be configured as double sided transparent cases, divided single sided cases or lightboxes. The upper part of the case is used as a lightbox illuminating the gallery and also as a housing for the air handling plant.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - National Treasures

Fri, 1 Jan 1999 00:00:00 GMT

Out of Storage is a gallery aiming to get many more items from the collection onto public display. For this we developed sealed showcases using an industrial warehouse shelving system.|The national silver collection is displayed over several galleries with the custom designed cases having many original and innovative features, a result of close collaboration with the interior architects to deliver a series of unique galleries. The Eileen Gray Galleries display a unique collection of items associated with this outstanding Irish designer and architect.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - The Gilbert Collection of Decorative Arts

Fri, 1 Jan 1999 00:00:00 GMT

The Gilbert Collection of Decorative Arts, one of the most important public collections in London, was initially on permanent display in Somerset House on the Thames.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - Diana, A Celebration

Thu, 1 Jan 1998 00:00:00 GMT

Wedding dress case, jewellery room and the main gallery which houses books of remembrance from around the world and a selection from the dress collection.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - BM Sackler Galley

Thu, 1 Jan 1998 00:00:00 GMT

A variety of configurations of Inca cases are used lit in most instances by high frequency fluorescents augmented by fibre optic lighting. The more critical artefacts are protected by mechanical humidity control. Two extra larges cases in room 58 contain artefacts from the tell at es-Sa'ideyeh and a reconstruction of the Jericho tomb. Contents date from the early bronze age. A 13m long case in Room 57; a 3m x 4m glass topped case for the Jericho Tomb Reconstruction in Room 58, access is by doors in the centre of each case side; a 7m long case displaying artefacts from es-Sa'ideyeh in Room 58 with a custom designed shelving system with 900mm long brackets capable of supporting a metric tonne per pair. The laminated glass shelves are 17.5mm thick.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - Trials of war

Mon, 1 Jan 1996 00:00:00 GMT

The Australian War Memorial commemorates Australia's involvement in global conflict - an illustrious military history full of heroism and heartache. The museum's recent renovation of its post-1945 galleries gave Designcraft, our Australian partner, the opportunity to work with the museum and with Cunningham Martyn Design of Melbourne. This was a challenging project - with only 1500 square metres of floor space available in which to do justice to Australia's involvement in wars, notably in Korea, Vietnam, Malaya, Borneo, Iraq and Afghanistan. Designcraft designed and built seventy-five cases for the gallery. They used an extensive range of case styles in order to make the most of the limited space - from tiny custom-designed medal cases to an intentionally rust-covered conical structure that houses the Kapyong diorama.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - La Petite Danseuse De Quatorze Ans

Mon, 1 Jan 1996 00:00:00 GMT

A showcase with a high standard of environmental sealing was required due to the delicate original fabric of the dress, which would easily deteriorate. The laminate glass is iron-free allowing the best colour appearance, while the interlayer provides protection from UV light. The Inca bonded-top case is equipped for reflex lighting.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - Takayama Glass Museum

Mon, 1 Jan 1996 00:00:00 GMT

The museum houses a collection of more than 1300 glass works or art as well as complete period room sets with relevant furniture. Many of the objects are unique and fragile and required careful housing to allow public access.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - Legal Costume Exhibition

Mon, 1 Jan 1996 00:00:00 GMT

Housed at an upper level in this historic building, the cases had to provide good climatic protection for the collection of judicial robes as well as an unobtrusive appearance to blend with the highly-decorative interior.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - A Roman Britain

Mon, 1 Jan 1996 00:00:00 GMT

The British Museum's cases specification incorporated as standard most of the features normally regarded as options. These include lockable steel plinths; low-iron content glass; individually switched dimmable fluoresent and fibre optic lighting; multi-point locking for each door; linear bearings for door extensions; separate access for conditioning equipment; locking case lids with gas strut support and fully encapsulated dress and structural panels.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - British Museum - Meonstoke Wall

Mon, 1 Jan 1996 00:00:00 GMT

When first excavated, this section of wall from a Roman villa was originally intended for open display. However, conservation requirements then dictated that it be housed. The housing had to provide only moderate environmental sealing but easy access for periodic maintenance was required. No standard construction method was considered suitable so Click Netherfield was asked to produce a special glazed frame for the purpose. The wall itself was already in place mounted at an angle in a heavy steel cradle. The frame therefore had to be manufactured off-site and fitted to the cradle with the exhibit in place. The dimensions of the final case were dictated by the cradle housing, with the wall leaving very little room for constructional elements and access mechanisms. The solution, developed in close collaboration with the BM design department, was a substantial front-hinged aluminium frame supported on a single pair of gas struts. The glazing is a single sheet of Schott 'Amiran' non-reflective glass of 2.5 metres square. Stainless steel handrails allow visitors to look closely at the exhibit without excessive wear on the frame or glazing.

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ClickNetherfield Case Studies - British Museum Lindow Man, London

Mon, 1 Jan 1996 00:00:00 GMT

The body of a man discovered in August 1984 when workmen were cutting peat at Lindow Moss bog in north west England. It was carefully transported to the British Museum and thoroughly examined by a team of scientists. Their research has allowed us to learn more about this person - his health, his appearance and how he might have died - than any other prehistoric person found in Britain. Click on "Find Out More" for the whole story. The conditions in the peat bog meant that the man's skin, hair and many of his internal organs are well preserved. Radiocarbon dating shows that he died between AD 20 and 90. He was about 25 years of age, around 168 cm tall and weighed 60-65 kg. He had probably done very little hard, manual work, because his finger nails were well manicured. His beard and moustache had been cut by a pair of shears. There is no evidence that he was unwell when he died, but he was suffering from parasitic worms. His last meal probably included unleavened bread made from wheat and barley, cooked over a fire on which heather had been burnt. The man met a horrific death. He was struck on the top of his head twice with a heavy object, perhaps a narrow bladed axe. He also received a vicious blow in the back - perhaps from someone's knee - which broke one of his ribs. He had a thin cord tied around his neck which may have been used to strangle him and break his neck. By now he was dead, but then his throat was cut. Finally, he was placed face down in a pool in the bog. This elaborate sequence of events suggests that his death may have been ritual killing. Some people have argued that he was the victim of a human sacrifice possibly carried out by Druids.

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