Wednesday 20 July 2011

Space-pod completes Hyundai Academy Training Centre

Hyundai has enjoyed growth and development in the UK over the past few years, with sales steadily increasing even after the end of the scrappage scheme. This is a great achievement and has enabled them to invest in its brand and crucially, its dealer network.

An important part of this investment by Hyundai Motor Company is in training facilities and resources for its UK dealers, with the opening of its purpose built 'Hyundai Academy Training Centre' in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. The purpose of the Academy is to improve the learning environment and delegate experience for all who attend the facility.

Working with Hyundai Motor UK, space-pod has been able to design and build a purpose-built environment, which will provide the hub for all Hyundai Academy operations, the large majority of training, both technical and commercial.

The facility has been fitted out with eight training rooms including a dedicated computer room, a technical training workshop, a mock showroom for sales and after-sales training and a large eatery area.
The scope of the work provided by space-pod was:
  • Scheme Design & CAD planning.
  • Construction of internal walls, glass partitioning schemes & storage-wall systems.
  • Installation of acoustic folding partitions and ceiling systems.
  • Lighting, air conditioning, electrics and plumbing.
  • Interior colour scheme including decoration and carpets.
  • Corporate branding, including bespoke, digitally printed wall coverings.
  • Glass door and glass partition signage.
  • Installation of bespoke eatery and changing room facilities
  • 14 vehicle workshop/technical area

Saturday 2 July 2011

Steam power is the only way to travel at Henley


As in previous years, Space-pod once again chartered the impressive ‘Alaska’ Thames river cruiser (the oldest working steamer on the Thames, which is part of the National Historic Fleet) to entertain and thank some of their Customers.

We departed from Harleyford at 10:30am and leisurely made our way up the river to Henley, where we travelled around the Regatta course several times, enjoying the races and the atmosphere from the best seats at the event, before re-tracing our river trip back to Harleyford.


All on-board were entertained by jazz saxophone group - Bass-ically Saxes (who space-pod sponsor) and with catering, wine, cold beers and pimms throughout the day!

Thank you to all our Customers who attended and made it such a wonderful day.