COLT IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Colt International Ltd is a Colt Group Company, one of Europe's leading, independent providers of building services with an annual turnover in excess of £140m and approximately 850 employees.

The Colt story is an unusual one. From small beginnings in 1931, the story is one of pioneering spirit and ingenuity that has led to the family business now being represented in more than 50 countries, and offering its customers the best in products and systems to make the environment associated with buildings healthy, safe, productive and comfortable.

Colt offers an in-depth knowledge of a wide spectrum of technologies relating to fire protection, air movement, solar control and daylight control for both new and refurbished buildings, that has been developed over these 75 years. This knowledge has been built up from hundreds of tests and from thousands of installations. CPD seminars may be requested on a wide variety of subjects. Read more on Colt's products and services.

Where appropriate Colt aims to provide the customer with solutions that reflect this wide knowledge base. Being able to see the whole picture, Colt can best help the customer specify systems that reduce environmental impacts and whole life running costs, and at the same time which can provide aesthetic impact.

Colt's innovative attitude and capability is backed up by its own Manufacturing and Test Facilities, which enable it to develop unique or improved solutions. The Group's continued growth and success reflects the excellent relationships it fosters with its customers, whether they be Architects, Consulting Engineers, Contractors, Facilities Managers or Building Occupiers.

Colt's services may include problem solving and advice, project management, and the design, supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance of systems. Quality and safety underpin all our activities. We operate to strict quality and environmental standards including ISO 9001and ISO 14001, and many of our products have a beneficial impact on the environment by helping to save energy.

Colt strives to offer the highest levels of customer service and technical support from initial enquiry through to project completion and beyond.


Key facts

  • Colt is based at Havant, Hampshire and operates throughout the UK with regional offices in Belfast, Glasgow, Manchester, Leamington Spa and London.
  • The Manufacturing and stores area at Havant, Hampshire covers 14,400m², and the combined area of the Design and Test Facilities is 1,535m². Colt products are distributed via a dedicated transportation arrangement.

QUALITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
 

 

Colt operates to ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001:2004.

QA Qualification details: BS EN ISO 9001:2000 (originally registered 18 December 1984, amended 8 September 2000). Certificate number FM000354 (1.2 MB PDF).
Environmental Qualification details: BS EN ISO 14001:2004 (registration 15 April 2005) Certificate for Colt International Ltd and Colt Service Ltd (0.2 MB).

 

Colt International Ltd is a member of The Contractors Health and Safety (CHAS) Assessment Scheme and Colt Service Ltd is a member of SafeContractor. In 2008 Colt has won the prestigious RoSPA Gold Award for Occupational Health and Safety for the fourth year running.

Colt International and Colt Service are 'Investors in People'.
View Certificate for Colt International.
View Certificate for Colt Service.

 

Colt or Colt employees are members of the following trade associations, professional organisations and federations:

BSRIA (The Building Services Research and Information Association)

CIBSE (The Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers)

FETA (the Federation of Environmental Trade Associations) incorporating HEVAC (The Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Manufacturers' Association) and the SCA (Smoke Control Association).

CCS (The Confederation of Construction Specialists)

CWCT (The Centre for Window and Cladding Technology).

Colt is a Training Affiliate of the Association of Building Engineers.

Company Information

Colt Group Limited, New Lane, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2LY, England is a company registered in England and Wales with company number 905918.  VAT number GB 107 3481 87.
 
Colt International Limited, New Lane, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2LY, England is a company registered in England and Wales with company number 1222993.  VAT number GB 107 3481 87.
 
Colt Service Limited, New Lane, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2LY, England is a company registered in England and Wales with company number 442015.  VAT number GB 107 3481 87.
 
International Fire Technology Limited, New Lane, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2LY, England is a company registered in England and Wales with company number 2073110.  VAT number GB 107 3481 87.