CMS sponsors 2009 Royal Navy Photographic Competition

CMS demonstrated its continued support for the Ministry of Defence by once again sponsoring the Royal Navy’s 2009 Photographic Competition.

This annual competition incorporates the Peregrine Trophy and the Lockhead Martin Amateur Competition, promoting a positive profile of the Royal Navy through high standards of photography.

This year’s competition included entries depicting scenes from Afghanistan, Iraq, counter drug operations in the Caribbean and humanitarian relief around the world.

The awards ceremony was held on Monday 15th June at Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard attraction ‘Actions Stations’, where First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Jonathan Band was present to congratulate winners on their achievements. CMS were represented by Ministry of Defence Account Manager, Wing Commander Greg Garrod-Bell RAF VR(T) and Operations Director Andy Denyer.

CMS sponsored three categories - the Royal Navy Maritime Image, awarded to Leading Airman Photographer Greg Macready for his shot of HMS Ark Royal heading to the ‘Tail of the Bank’ Anchorage; the Best Sports Image, awarded to Leading Airman Photographer Peter Smith FRPU(E) for his depiction of the Royal Navy Novice Boxing Championships 2008 and the Open Category, awarded to PO Photographer Sean Clee for his artistic shot of bullets entitled ‘Rounds’.

CMS is extremely proud of its links with Ministry of Defence and invited all serving members of the Reserve Forces to wear their approved service uniform at work on Friday 26th June in honour of the inaugural Armed Forces Day.

• 03 July 2009

Innovative solution provides benefits for all

A recent successful pilot project saw inmates at HMP Rye Hill, Rugby given the opportunity to carry out repairs on a small range of photo imaging ancillary accessories for CMS (GB) Ltd. Outsourcing work of this nature provides an opportunity for prisoners to develop worthwhile new skills whilst affording the Company a cost effective solution that frees up valuable engineering resources.

• 03 June 2009

Sights firmly set on the future

CMS entered a new era on April 1st 2009 as their partnership with Birmingham Optical Group was launched. This is the company’s first venture into the Ophthalmic industry where they are now sole service providers to Birmingham Optical Group, providing service and support to a large number of Opticians within the UK and Ireland. The agreement includes the transfer of 16 engineers from Birmingham Optical Group who bring immediate experience, knowledge and understanding of the Ophthalmic industry to CMS, and who will play key roles in developing the company’s presence and market share in the industry.

• 28 April 2009

New standards set at CMS

In late March 2009, CMS were awarded ISO9001-2008 accreditation.

This internationally recognized standard of quality assurance will bring many benefits for customers of CMS and the company itself through effective business management, greater efficiency and reductions in costs.

Achieving ISO9001-2008 accreditation clearly demonstrates the company’s ability to maintain the high standards required by service providers to the healthcare industry whilst augmenting its established reputation for excellence.

• 28 April 2009

CMS makes its official European launch at Photokina 2008

CMS, also known as machinehealers.com, makes its official launch into Europe at this year’s Photokina exhibition. The trade fair will open its doors in Cologne, Germany, from September 23 - 28.

As the world’s largest trade show for the photographic and imaging industries, Photokina provides the perfect platform for CMS to expand into mainland Europe.

CMS is the UK’s leading service provider for the imaging sector and installs, repairs and services the majority of photo-finishing kiosks and mini-labs in Great Britain. CMS also has operations in Australia, the USA, Ireland, France, Spain, Germany, Italy, Portugal and the Netherlands, and sees Photokina as an excellent opportunity to strengthen its relationships and extend its offering more widely across mainland Europe.

“This is an exciting time for CMS,” explained Managing Director, Jim Edgar. “This is the first time we’ve exhibited at Photokina and we hope that our presence at the imaging industry’s most prestigious trade show will assist in our growth plans for Europe.”

Approximately 1,600 suppliers from 50 different countries will attend the trade fair in Cologne to present to consumers and professionals the very latest in imaging technology, imaging application products and imaging services.

• 11 September 2008

CMS pledges support for the Causeway School

CMS, also known as machinehealers.com, has pledged £5,000 to support the Causeway School in its application to become the first Specialist School for Humanities in East Sussex.

Jim Edgar, Managing Director of CMS, commented: “As a local business, we believe it is important to support our community. We take particular pride in sponsoring initiatives to improve the educational facilities in our hometown, and hope that our contribution to the Causeway School leads them to achieve Specialist School status.”

The Causeway School has elected to specialise in English, History and Drama – subjects in which the school currently demonstrates high teaching standards.

To be successful in its application to the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF), the Causeway School needs to raise £50,000 of funds. This will entitle the school to capital funding of £100,000 from the Government, and recurrent funding for the next three years.

“We are delighted that CMS has sponsored us for the Specialist School bid,” said Alison Dearden, Headteacher at the Causeway School. “The support from CMS will lead us to greater achievement as a school and increased educational opportunities for our pupils.

“With the funds raised, we would like to build a new library to house a museum dedicated to providing a history of the local area. Not many people realise, but the Causeway School sits on the site of a Bronze Age settlement with excavated artefacts currently on display at the British Museum.”

Specialist School status will also allow Causeway School to help local primary schools raise standards in humanities, and to offer additional support to local community groups by providing literacy courses for adults.

The Causeway School’s current funds stand at £29,299, and the deadline for applications is this September.

• 01 September 2008

CMS champions Eastbourne Borough football club

CMS, also known as machinehealers.com, continues to demonstrate its support for the local community by sponsoring a lead banner at Eastbourne Borough Football Club.

The 39 foot banner was unveiled for the first time at the media and sponsors’ event, hosted this week by Eastbourne Borough Football Club at its grounds in Priory Lane. More than 100 representatives from local companies attended, and guests were treated to a first glimpse of the new 2008/2009 playing kits for the club’s debut season in the Blue Square Conference Premier.

James Salamon, General Manager of CMS, commented: "CMS is delighted to offer its support to Eastbourne Borough Football Club. With the club’s promotion into the Blue Square Premier League, we wish them continued success for the new season."

• 01 July 2008

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