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Dedicated Specialists

Since our inception in 1994, our team has been meticulously trained to adeptly operate the advanced technical and digital equipment essential for preserving our clients' invaluable materials. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, we ensure that every project receives meticulous attention to detail, drawing upon our extensive expertise in preservation services.

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    Our History

  • The Year It All Began

    1994

    Established in 1994, UK Archiving, formerly known as the Scottish Newspapers Microfilming Unit, originated from a collaboration between the National Library of Scotland and the Scottish Library and Information Council. Its inception aimed to preserve Scotland's newspapers on microfilm, supported by a grant from the Mellon Microfilming Project. Operations commenced in January 1994.

  • Going Digital

    1999

    In 1999, we installed our first Phase One Digital camera, broadening our services to align with the continuous technological progression within the heritage sector. Today, we continue to utilize Phase One cameras, having upgraded to contemporary models. Throughout, our commitment has remained - to deliver pristine, archival quality images.

  • Evolution into UK Archiving

    2004

    In 2004 we commemorated a decade of safeguarding heritage by officially adopting the name UK Archiving. This transition more accurately reflects the expanded array of services that we offer to this day, and signifies our continued dedication to preserving heritage across the UK and beyond.

  • Forward Momentum: Joining SDM Holdings

    2024

    Celebrating 30 years of heritage preservation excellence in 2024 fills us with immense pride. This milestone coincided with our integration into SDM Holdings, marking a new chapter in our journey. We eagerly anticipate collaborating with them to uphold our longstanding commitment to top-tier preservation standards.

Your Needs
Our Priority

UK Archiving's remit has always been preservation first. We think it is incredibly important to work closely with our customers to tailor projects to their exact specifications.

From large-scale logistics like working at a customer's on-site premises, to the finest details like pagination checks or file name conventions, our priority is carrying out preservation for projects that work for you.

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MEET THE TEAM

We don't believe in faceless service, from our Managing Director and Technical Managers to our Imaging Services Operators, our entire team is always ready to help.

Description Marc Chauveau CEO
Description James Peachman Managing Director
Description David Knox General Manager
Description Sharon Doolan Technical Manager
Description Nicola Peters Compliance Manager
Description Sue Moxon Business Development Executive
Description Steff Shelton HR Advisor
Description Sander Townshend Imaging Services Operator
Description Amy McVeigh Imaging Services Operator
Description Melissa Peters Imaging Services Operator
Description Morgan Samuel Imaging Services Operator
Description Gus The Dog Junior Pawject Manager
START A CAREER WITH UK ARCHIVING Are you passionate about heritage and preservation? Send your CV to info@ukarchiving.co.uk If we see a potential fit, we'll be in touch to discuss opportunities to join our team of preservation experts.
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PART OF THE SDM HOLDINGS FAMILY

SDM Holdings Ltd, the parent company of Secure Data Management Ltd, Chatham Archive, Broughton Poggs Business Park, and UK Archiving, operates 10 facilities around the UK.

Owned by Marc Chauveau, an active owner-manager, we provide comprehensive business support services, with a focus on Records Data Management, Digitisation, and Self-storage.

MOST HIGHLY ACCREDITED

Our parent company are the proud holders of a UKAS accredited ISO Management Systems and are the only independent records management company to hold, and constantly retain, this combination. Your heritage items and data, are managed securely by accredited experts.

ISO 9001
ISO 9001
Quality Management
ISO 14001
ISO 14001
Environmental Management
ISO 22301
ISO 22301
Business Continuity Management
ISO 27001
ISO 27001
Information Security Management

GIVING BACK

For more than 15 years, we've partnered with remarkable charities across the UK, actively backing their impactful initiatives. Here, we spotlight three of these charities, inviting others to join us in our support.