A TIME capsule has been buried in the grounds of IT services provider Skanco to mark the company’s 25th anniversary at the beginning of this month.

At a private ceremony, the capsule with iconic items from the IT industry over the last 25 years. It was marked with a plaque stating that it is not to be dug up until 2036.

The event began with an address by managing director David Butterworth, reviewing the last 25 years and looking at IT trends to expect in the near future. The capsule was then buried on the grounds of the company’s business continuity facility Restart, a 10,000 sq ft dedicated facility in Braddan.  The staff all then went on to a local pub for a private party.

“It was great to get all the staff together and do something to mark this impressive milestone in our history as a company,” said David Butterworth.

“It reminded me of what a great mix of people we have, from the management team, some who  have been here for over 20 years, to fresh young apprentices still working towards their first qualifications.  Everyone knows each other and gets on really well, despite our having grown over the years to a very substantial size.

“The time capsule was a bit of a fun way to mark the occasion but it also makes a serious point.  As a company, we fully intend to be around in another 25 years to dig it back up and wonder at the history inside it.  Maybe by then, one of today’s apprentices will be in my shoes.”

Skanco has developed significantly over its history, moving from a business that was heavily procurement oriented to more of a service provision role.  It now provides a comprehensive selection of corporate IT services from its two custom built locations – its head offices and the Restart centre.

Skanco now employs over 40 people and represents a major success story as a Manx-owned business that has flourished in the face of competition from UK based brands.