UK - RG Jones Hire Department has provided a speech and background music system for the handing over of six new cars to Motability Car Scheme customers outside the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace. HRH Princess Alexandra joined Lord Sterling on Friday 6 October for the presentation, which marked a milestone in the Scheme's history, providing two million cars to disabled people over the last 28 years. Originally set up in 1978 by Lord Sterling and the late Lord Goodman, the organization has gone from strength to strength.

As Buckingham Palace is probably the highest profile public building, RG's project manager, Simon Hodge recognised the challenges facing the company. The system had to be installed with minimum disruption but maximum coverage, and yet still blend in with its surroundings.Strict working schedules, stringent health and safety legislation, comprehension of guidelines for listed buildings, and design of a system that not only acoustically fits, but is also aesthetically sympathetic is one that RG Jones has managed to deliver time and time again, and this job was no exception. The system was rigged overnight and delivered perfectly. Congratulations to Motability for reaching this extraordinary milestone.

(Lee Baldock)


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