CEG on Our New R&D Facility at Westcott Venture Park

We’re proud to have partnered with Clark Electrical & General (CEG) on the full design-and-build of our new research and development facility at Westcott Venture Park.

CEG played a key role in transforming the space into a modern, compliant, and future-ready environment that brings together offices, laboratories, and industrial processing areas — providing a strong foundation for Paragon’s continued innovation and growth.

Here’s what CEG had to say about the project:

A Solid Foundation for Scientific Innovation

At CEG, we’re excited to showcase the Paragon Resources Project, where we delivered a complete design-and-build fit-out for their new R&D facility at Westcott Venture Park. This project highlights our expertise in creating functional, compliant, and future-ready spaces that seamlessly combine office, laboratory, and industrial processing areas to support innovation and operational growth.

Working closely with Paragon Resources, our team designed and implemented tailored solutions to ensure the site could accommodate offices, state-of-the-art laboratories, and industrial processing areas. From bespoke rooms and specialist lab installations to advanced electrical and data systems, this project demonstrates the breadth of expertise CEG brings to every client partnership.

A future-ready R&D environment

The Paragon Resources Project involved a wide range of works across the facility, from building construction and lab fit-outs to electrical, data, and specialist system installations.

Electrical Infrastructure for Laboratories and Industrial Systems
– Installation of a new distribution board supplying small power, LED lighting, and three-phase connections
– Specialist pendant fittings over desks and USB-equipped sockets integrated into dado trunking
– Eco wall-mounted panel heaters with timers and stats, fully certified

Specialist Room Construction
– Internal rooms including entrance lobby, office, meeting space, and laboratory
– Fully insulated wall panelling, suspended ceilings, glazed partitions, and fire doors
– Commercial-grade flooring and fitted storage

Data and Network Solutions
– Twin and quad Cat6 outlets across office and lab zones
– Connections to 27U and 42U floor-standing data cabinets and patch panels
– Wireless access points and direct links to ICSS control panels and aluminium processing equipment

Factory and Process Area Works
– Over 80 metres of medium-duty cable tray routing mains power between incomer and process areas
– High-level containment, RCD-protected sockets, and three-phase supplies for current and future equipment
– Specialist lab furniture, sink station with point-of-use water heater, and commercial waste pump

Compliance, Safety, and Specialist Installations
– Fire panel spurs, hydrogen alarm cabling, and additional power points
– ATEX-compliant lightning protection system fully bonded to structural steelwork and hydrogen plant locations

Finishing Touches

To ensure the project not only delivered on functionality but also on usability and safety, we included fully certified electrical and data works, surface containment, and specialist lab furniture. These details have created a facility that supports productivity, compliance, and innovation, while also being robust enough for industrial research and development.

Looking Ahead

This project reflects CEG’s ability to deliver full-service solutions for complex industrial environments. From planning through to delivery, we ensured that Paragon Resources now have a facility that supports their current research and production needs, can scale with future growth, and remains adaptable for evolving industrial and scientific demands.

We’re delighted with the results and grateful to CEG for their expertise and collaboration throughout this project. Their attention to detail and full-service approach have helped create a facility that truly supports our mission to drive sustainable innovation in hydrogen and aluminium technology.

(You can read the original article on CEG’s website if you’d like to learn more about their work.)