First Official UK Office Open

Colchester, Essex, 16 January 2025

Phone Locker® Opens First Official UK Office and Warehouse in Colchester, Marking Major Expansion for the Global Brand

Phone Locker®, the international provider of secure, lockable phone pouches used in schools, workplaces, and entertainment venues, has announced the opening of its first official UK office and warehouse on Severalls Industrial Estate in Colchester. This marks a significant milestone for the company as it strengthens its UK presence and expands its operational footprint across Europe.

The new facility will serve as Phone Locker’s central UK hub for distribution, product development, customer support, and team collaboration, enabling the brand to deliver faster, more responsive service to thousands of organisations seeking effective phone-free solutions.

Managing Director Adam Proops has been leading the UK and European expansion, working closely with CEO Bryan Deng, who oversees the PromoCollection Group from Australia. Together, they have built the infrastructure and strategy to support Phone Locker’s rapid growth in the education, events, and workplace wellbeing sectors.

A Major Step Forward for UK Operations

The Colchester office and warehouse provides:

• Faster fulfilment and delivery for UK and European customers
• A central hub for product innovation, quality control, and testing
• A dedicated space for team collaboration, training, and strategy development
• The ability to scale distribution in line with growing demand
• Increased local support for schools, businesses, and events adopting phone-free environmentsThe new base also strengthens Phone Locker’s commitment to supporting UK schools and organisations seeking practical solutions for digital distraction, safeguarding, behaviour improvement, exam security, and wellbeing.

Driving Innovation and Local Jobs

With the brand’s continued growth, the Colchester hub positions Phone Locker® to create new roles in operations, logistics, customer service, and product development. The facility also allows the company to support more local suppliers and contribute positively to the regional economy.

Comment from Phone Locker®

“Opening our first UK office and warehouse is a huge step for Phone Locker®,” said Managing Director Adam Proops. “Demand for phone-free spaces is increasing across schools, events, and workplaces, and this base allows us to deliver faster, collaborate better, and continue innovating. We’re proud to build this next chapter from Colchester.”

CEO Bryan Deng, based in Australia and leading the Promocollection family, added:
“The UK is one of our most important markets, and this investment reflects our long-term commitment to serving it properly. Adam and the team have driven tremendous growth, and this new facility gives us the infrastructure to support the next phase of expansion.”

Strengthening the Global Phone Locker® Network

Phone Locker® operates globally across more than 25 countries including the UK, Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia, providing high-quality lockable phone pouches designed to create secure, distraction-free environments.

The new Colchester office strengthens the brand’s global network and supports its mission to help schools and workplaces reclaim focus, safety, and genuine connection.

For more information please contact: press@phonelocker.com

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About Phone Locker®
Phone Locker®, a subsidiary of Promocollection Limited, provides secure mobile-device management solutions for schools, workplaces, and events. As both manufacturer and supplier, we control our full production process to ensure consistent quality and fast, reliable delivery. Our lockable phone pouches are used across the UK and internationally to create safer, more focused, and distraction-free environments.