Download - Silver Fox Capability Statement
UK-based labelling solutions manufacturer Silver Fox
has a history and experience of working on major
projects. This is backed up by its continued investment
in Research and Development ensuring that the
company’s solutions are not only time saving but also
durable and reliable. This is demonstrated by its
reputation for pursuing outside independent testing for all
its materials and products in line with recognised
standards and beyond.
The key markets for Silver Fox are:
Oil and Gas, Power, Transportation (airports and rail
networks) Data and Telecom. Within those sectors its
expertise is focused on cable labelling solutions for
electrical, instrumentation and data. Additionally, for
process engineering Silver Fox provides its highly
durable process pipe and valve marking systems.
Apart from the durability of its labels, service and support
is central to the whole ethos of the business. This is
demonstrated by its pro-active approach to working with
and advising customers on the most suitable and time
effective solutions. The time saving benefits of working
with the Silver Fox solution is evident at all levels.
Expert help and solutions at hand
For example its software is continually being evolved,
developed and improved, based on customer/project
feedback. Uniquely all software packages are equipped
with automated web update functionality. This allows all
customers/partners to benefit from the latest version;
with the most up-to-date functionality, wherever they are
in the world and for the duration of their projects and
beyond.
Silver Fox is ISO 9001:2008 registered and fully
committed to supporting customer needs both within the
UK and in international markets.
In 2005, Silver Fox was honoured to receive recognition
at the highest level when it won the Queen’s Award for
Enterprise – International Trade.
Facilities and Equipment
Modern purpose built freehold site in Welwyn
Garden City, Hertfordshire, with excellent access to
motorway network and airports
Large stock levels for often ex-stock same day/next
day dispatch
Regular daily collects by couriers such as UPS and
TNT
All machinery on site is designed and made in the
United Kingdom
Dedicated and experienced team
The Environment
Silver Fox is committed to both reducing its CO2
footprint and reducing waste. In 2007, a program was
launched to support this policy. Milestones achieved
include:
Fitting of solar panels
Improved insulation throughout building
Improved window insulation by fitting of high grade
secondary glazing
Reduction in water usage
Upgrading of all heating boilers to the latest energy
efficient standards
Fitting of lower energy lighting
Attention to Detail
It is often the small things that might go unnoticed that
can make a big difference on projects. They can
smooth the path for a fully integrated and seamless
trouble free solution.
Silver Fox has invested heavily both in time and
resources so its customers and partners don’t need to.
Example:
Both thermal and laser printable labels are
available. Both styles are fully tested.
The laser labels require only a desktop laser printer
- no special equipment.
The thermal labels - new Fox-Flo® tie-on cable
labels, heat shrink and non-shrink (for concurrent
projects), cable and wire markers, 2-part wire
markers, wrap round self-laminating labels and bar
code asset labels.
Key Benefit for Thermal Labels:
‘Same Ribbon, Same Printer, Same Software’
Additionally Silver Fox has written its own printer
driver (included in their software) - so there’s no
time wasting or label wastage either, when setting-
up or changing between label types.
For simplicity the same software also drives all the
laser labels that can be printed through any
standard office laser printer.
There are many discrete benefits to the Silver Fox
solution - all designed to make the life of the
engineers on the project simple, easy and free from
frustration, allowing them to focus on other more
critical areas.
Background
CEO, Nick Michaelson, founded Silver Fox in 1980. His
goals are to make labelling simple, fast and effective
while offering exceptional levels of quality and customer
service. He says: “I’m continuously developing and
innovating to meet customer demands and technology
advances. My passion for excellence and determination
to be the best in the field has enabled our solutions to
be industry leaders worldwide.”
The remainder of the Silver Fox board comprises
Michelle Michaelson and Andrew Tilbury.
Michelle is the Operations Director. She oversees the
general aspects of Silver Fox. This includes co-
ordinating all facets of the business including: HR,
Marketing and Accounts.
Andrew, the Technical Director, leads the technical
team at Silver Fox with the brief to develop new and
innovative labelling systems and software for the future.
Additional responsibilities include overseeing the
technical support department within the company;
guaranteeing Silver Fox customers will receive the best
technical advice and support available.
Advantages of using Silver Fox
Using Silver Fox can make a difference.
Customer focused
Prompt and rapid service
Clear delivery schedules
Happy to work out of hours
A team that understand the product
Always willing to find an appropriate solution
Experience working on projects with one or more
contractors ensuring consistency of quality and
continuity of styles throughout.
Country: Oman
Project: Muscat Airport
Client: Ultra Electronics
Photo by Prasad Pillai / CC BY
Country: UAE
Project: Dubai Airport 3rd Terminal
Client: OMNIX
Photo by Hugh Llewelyn / CC BY
Some Projects and Clients
We supply to a range of International Oil & Gas
Operators for projects in the North Sea and the
Middle East.
Photo by Hakon Thingstad / CC BY