Chinese video surveillance manufacturer moves into Leeds

Video surveillance system manufacturer Dahua Technology has grown its UK presence with the launch of an office in Leeds.

The new Northern base, which will operate alongside Dahua’s site in Maidenhead, will be located at the White Rose Office Park on Millshaw Park Lane.

The expansion is part of a move to offer better support for distributors, integrators and installers in the North of England.

Dahua will use the Leeds centre to offer training in the area and provide a base for partner events and client demonstrations.

Dahua Technology’s global headquarters is in the Chinese city Hangzhou, which has been twinned with Leeds since 1988. In 2017, representatives of the Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership visited Dahua’s HQ as part of a delegation to Hangzhou and nearby Shanghai.

Ben Perkins, head of marketing for Dahua UK and Ireland, said: “Working with a proactive organisation such as Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership really helps us, because the partnership goes out of its way to create mutually beneficial business activities. It has also helped us set up the new office.

“The partnership attracts business and international money to the region, which not only makes a positive impact on the lives of the people who live and work in Leeds, but also brings a great wealth of talent into the area, which will benefit Dahua as we grow our presence in the North.”

Leeds City Council Leader Cllr Judith Blake commented: “Leeds has a long and prestigious relationship with China.

“Our trade and investment missions have helped build relationships and it is great to welcome Dahua to Leeds as a result of this activity.”

She continued: “Next week we will be holding a series of business meetings in Hong Kong, Hangzhou and Qingdao to review how our cities can work together to increase trade and deliver economic growth.”

David Aspin, chief exec of investment firm Munroe K, which owns and operates the White Rose Office Park, said: “We are delighted that Dahua have chosen the White Rose Office Park as the location for their new Northern HQ.

“It’s very exciting to have been to China and met them in Hangzhou and for them to then create a bridge to Leeds and the White Rose Office Park.”

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