Company sets up Bristol HQ to back business growth after strong 2022

A Bristol-based precision measurement firm has announced the relocation of its headquarters in a move that will support company growth.

Third Dimension, which has moved its headquarters in Filton, manufactures the GapGun and Vectro handheld and robot-deployed non-contact gauging systems.

It has made the move after experiencing strong sales in overseas markets and the new premises will support further expansion. Company CEO Francois Froment has now expressed confidence the new base will enable the business to build on last years’ strong overall performance during 2023.

He said: “Operating more smartly is at the heart of everything Third Dimension do, and we are now in a strong position to step up our ability to deliver state-of-the-art solutions for the automotive, aerospace, energy, and consumer goods manufacturing sectors.

“The move is driven by a complete change of work behaviour post-Covid, and by our commitment to sustainability because our new premises will help us to reduce our carbon footprint. While we are only moving next door, this is a statement of intent for us, enabling us to adapt and respond to demand, taking advantage of new opportunities.”

Third Dimension, which is based in the Filton industrial area and counts the likes of Airbus and BAE as neighbours, designs and sells precision measurement tools for manufacturing that help customers deliver the highest standards of quality and safety.

The re-location follows Third Dimension’s creation of a new Application Engineering team to deepen its technical expertise and strengthen its customer support resource at the new base which is home to assembly, calibration and office functions.

The company, whose products are manufactured in the UK but sold globally, has a long and reputable track record of supplying non-contact optical measurement equipment and services to the largest names in aerospace, automotive and energy sectors worldwide.