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Alfia are now accredited to ISO9001-2008

Alfia Ltd is proud to announce that the Company is now UKAS accredited to ISO9001-2008, the latest version of the ISO quality standard. The standard involves putting in place a quality system with the aim of enhancing customer satisfaction. Processes are documented and applied, including those for continual improvement to the system and the assurance of customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.

Accreditation is achieved after an exhaustive audit of the quality system by an external auditor, in this case Moody International Certification. Moody International Certification Ltd is a UKAS accredited certification body, No 014.

By achieving certification Alfia Ltd is demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

To view Alfia's certificate, click here

Alfia help cut explosion in vandalism in East Sussex

April 2008

East Sussex County Council had a ongoing problem with vandalism to their machines in the area. The installed base of Pay and Display machines were being regularly damaged by the action of some local vandals. The machines coin and ticket slots were being packed with powerful explosives and when set off the machines were severely damaged or destroyed. The total damage cost to the Council for the last three years was in excess of £350,000 excluding lost revenue, a situation which could not be tolerated.

Alfia were confident that their robust Vision SI machine would withstand such attacks and were selected to supply and install around 200 of their machines in East Sussex. Whilst the machines suffered the same abuse as its predecessors the damage caused was minimal, under £2,000.00 from April 2007 – December 2007, with lost revenue hardly affected.

Further development work has taken place with Crimestoppers, the Police, the Fire and Rescue Services and the Enforcement Contractor NCP which will virtually eliminate damage with such attacks.

Roger Woodward, Head of Parking at East Sussex County Council comments “Alfia’s confidence and commitment in helping resolve our difficult situation has been of huge benefit to the Council. The Vision SI is a tremendous product, very reliable, easy to maintain as well as being so robust.”

This project was nominated and shortlisted for the BPA Innovation Award.

Alfia give a ticket to ride

April 2008

Alfia have moved into the bus ticketing market with the delivery of 16 automated ticket vending machines based on the Easi2 Compact Pay Station, working with Cityspace.

Integrating with Cityspace’s communications network, the machines are fully monitored remotely via wireless communications. Payment facilities include coins, notes and credit cards as well as offering change giving facilities. Customers utilise Alfia’s touchscreen technologies to purchase tickets of various types in advance of travelling, thereby, reducing the boarding time for bus travellers.

Alfia have moved!

August 2007

Alfia have moved into new premises at Emerald Park, Bristol

Alfia have now relocated from their premises in Station Road, Kingswood to newly refurbised premises at Emerald Park, Emersons Green (just a few minutes away).
The new location is now even easier to get to from the A4174 ring road & M32.

Photo of new premises

Our new phone numbers are:

   Sales/general enquiries: 0844 371 70 72
   Service/Product Support: 0844 371 70 73
   Fax: 0844 371 70 73

Our New address is:
   Unit 108 Longmead Road
   Emerald Park East
   Emersons Green
   Bristol
   BS16 7FG