About Us
a1-(Custom Built Intelligent Sampling Systems).
By combining the supply of innovative products with our engineering capabilities, we’ll continue to exceed the needs of our customers.
As systems integrator, we recommend, design, manufacture, install and service a range of emissions monitoring and gas detection systems.
We’re proud to have passed the audits and achieved ISO9001, ISO14001 & ISO45001 accreditations.
We’re Here For You
We’re always on-hand to discuss your technical/legislative queries or better still; conduct a site survey to help identify your precise needs.
Our knowledgeable team are readily available and committed to finding you the right solutions to meet your specific application requirements; across a broad range of industries.
Broad Product Range
Our products and services are required across a range of sectors including power generation, utilities, environmental, general industry, chemical, oil and gas, food & beverage and pharmaceutical.
They’re designed to satisfy environmental compliance regulations, to carry out gas sampling for research purposes and to keep people safe at work.
Envea
GASTEC
Crowcon
Teledyne Gas & Flame Detection
3M (Scott Safety)
Honeywell (BW & RAE Systems)
Industrial Scientific
DODTEC
Ankersmid
A+ Corporation
Morphix
Det-Tronics
We Make it Happen
Our excellent reputation develops through the desire and ability to understand our customer’s needs.
We have access to a wide range of high quality products and components which enable us to deliver reliable and fit for purpose gas monitoring systems that are designed to provide high performance.
Equipment Specification
We go from strength to strength thanks to a knowledgeable in-house engineering team with experience of designing and integrating gas monitoring systems.
Project Design
We can provide custom design services and are able to provide full technical drawings and specifications based on clients’ specific requirements.
System Integration
All equipment is put through a thorough quality check before dispatch which tests electrical and fluidic performance and the operation of the product.
Installation & Commissioning
Our project engineers work with you to ensure all equipment is installed to current specifications and meets project timescales.
Servicing & Calibration
No matter what the site location, the size of the project, and any potential problems likely to be encountered, a1-cbiss have proven capabilities to ensure deliverability.
Service Support
We are able to support our equipment by telephone, in house or on site. Full repair facilities allow our engineers to turn around equipment repairs quickly.
Over 30 Years of Experience
Custom Built Intelligent Sampling Systems (CBISS) Design established by Peter McQue. Ran as a one-man organisation from Peter's home, CBISS Design specialised in analyser sampling systems and sample conditioning.
Following early success, Peter moved the business to a private workshop before moving to Coronation Drive.
The MK 1 sampling system was launched.
CBISS sign agreement with A+ Corporation to supply sample conditioning equipment.
Following George Forster's arrival, the software department was created.
John O'Neill joins the company.
Headcount; 7.
CBISS signed agreement with Gassonic to sell their acoustic leak detectors.
CBISS achieve ISO9001 accreditation.
CBISS sign agency agreement with Environment SA to supply CEMS into the UK.
Stuart Barrowcliff becomes CBISS' first apprentice.
Following the 10 year anniversary, the company moves to its new home at Ark Royal Way, Lairside Technology Park in Tranmere. A move that helped the company develop by taking on larger projects and more staff.
Headcount; 25.
CBISS Data Acquisition Software (CDAS) version 1 launched.
CBISS acquired by Diploma PLC within the a1-envirosciences group.
CBISS changes its name to a1-cbiss.
Ken Roberts becomes General Manager.
MK3 sampler launched.
a1-cbiss expands product portfolio into Gas Detection (brands; Gastec, App-tek, ISC, Oldham).
a1-cbiss move head office to Maritime House, Wallasey to accommodate growing sales, marketing, and finance teams for the a1-envirosciences group.
Major agreement with Marks & Spencer for the supply of the Automatic Refrigerant Monitoring System (ARMS) to satisfy the F-Gas regulations.
Neil Kane becomes MD.
CDAS achieves MCERTS accreditation.
Mark Taylor becomes MD.
a1-cbiss completes their biggest project to date;
For gas detection - An 80-point sampling system for the Natural History Museum in London.
For CEMS - 9 continuous emissions monitoring systems to one of the UK's largest power stations.
Steve Duggan becomes Financial Director.
Agreement with Dodtec to sell their portable and fixed colorimetric technology-based products.
CDAS 2 launched.
AIRQUAL-1 launched to help sites meet the demands of EN12021.
New webshop launched.
Achieved Environment SA Best Sales Performance.
Headcount; 46.
a1-cbiss complete the acquisition of Hitek Calibration Services.
Achieved A+ Corporation Best Sales Performance.
Opportunity arises for a1-cbiss to supply ChemDAQ's Steri-Trac to monitor Peractic Acid.
Sam Thorneycroft becomes General Manager who later becomes MD in 2017.
Reached milestone of 1 million Gastec tubes sold.
a1-cbiss gain ISO4001 accreditation.
a1-cbiss begin supporting Claire House - a local children's hospice and continue to support them for the next 5 years.
Ankersmid gas conditioning product range launched.
Headcount; 62.
Agreements with RAE Systems, BW Technologies and Scott Safety to supply their gas detection equipment.
a1-cbiss win their biggest ever CEMS order for Drax Power and expand into new premises - Scott's Quay, Wirral.
Achieved Environment SA Best Sales Performance.
Runner-up Design Team of the Year (British Engineering Excellence Awards).
a1-cbiss introduces 3M Scott Safety respiratory protective equipment.
a1-cbiss agree to distribute products on behalf of Crowcon gas detection, Det-Tronics gas and flame detection, IKAR Fall Arrest Equipment and Trolex for dust monitoring.
After 19 years, a1-cbiss leave Ark Royal Way and move next door to Valiant Way - the 20,000 sq/m premises now accommodate all departments under one roof.
OHSAS 18001 accreditation gained.
In 2018, a1-cbiss collected the award from Envea for Best Sales Performance.
Service team expanded to 17 engineers with 3 dedicated regional co-ordinators to manage demand in Northern, Southern & Central regions.
George Forster celebrates his his personal 25th anniversary with a1-cbiss.
a1-cbiss start supporting the Owen McVeigh Foundation.
Agreement with RPB Safety to supply their respiratory equipment.
Headcount; 70.
John O’Neill celebrates his 25th anniversary with a1-cbiss.
a1-cbiss ‘go green’ with installation of EV charging sockets, waste recycling and use of electric or hybrid vehicles.
a1-cbiss are acquired by Envea.
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