Darwen-based AV technology specialist Alpha Digital Networks has grown its workforce by a third after taking on two new engineers and a business development manager.

Alpha Digital manufactures, installs and maintains audio-visual and digital signage solutions, including providing hardware and content.

The appointments follow a series of recent contract wins from blue chip clients including The Jockey Club and Blackburn Rovers.

Jason Munday, has been employed as an AV engineer and brings 15 years’ experience in IT support and is a specialist in managing networks. He has previously installed AV in sporting venues and has also done CCTV, network support, PC fault finding and server installation work.

Jason Dullenty, joins the firm as an AV technician and is a former Royal Marines Commando with extensive information management and administration experience. Technically knowledgeable with a foundation in AWS cloud, MySQL, Python, and working in an Agile team, he was an information technology manager in the Royal Marines.

Robert Taylor joins as business development manager with previous experience working for Yell, BT, Lloyds TSB, Time Computers, 4U Business and The Caudwell Group. With extensive experience as a commercial, key, senior account manager, Robert brings a high level of account management and customer care knowledge.

Joe Makepeace, Alpha Digital general manager, said: “We’re glad to be able to offer employment opportunities to highly skilled people from the area.  Our new team members are a real asset to our company and will help us to further grow our potential as an end-to-end solutions provider.”

Alpha Digital, Based at Arkwright Court, has been delivering innovative technological solutions to the education and corporate sectors for ten years.