Nova Design puts twinkle in London Eye

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(1888PressRelease) October 09, 2010 - Selected as partner for £12.5m capsule upgrade.

Nova Design have been selected as a partner for The Merlin Entertainments £12.5m capsule upgrade of the London Eye, Britain's most popular paid-for visitor attraction. Starting in 2009, the Eye's 32 capsules are currently being taken off one at a time to be refurbished in time for the 2012 London Olympics.

A number of upgrades will be incorporated including a minor visual facelift. Additionally, one capsule will be equipped with an enhanced multi-media system, music and on screen visual displays via four ceiling mounted screens.

All capsules are switching to a more energy-efficient, environmentally friendly system by upgrading the heating and ventilation, which Nova are delighted to have been a part of.

Nick Parry, Engineering Director of Dudley-based engineering design company, Nova Design, said: " As a West Midlands-based mechanical design company, Nova Design are proud to be associated with such a prestigious UK project. This has been one of a number of projects that Nova has been involved with, during the build-up to the 2012 London Olympics."

As part of the refurbishment, Nova supported UK Loco in the design of handling equipment during the overhaul. Nova were also selected as a partner for the non-operational capsule which will be in place whilst each capsule is sent away to be upgraded. The London Eye celebrated its 10th Birthday this year and has welcomed over 38.5 million people since opening in 2000.

For more information please visit www.nova-design.co.uk

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