Above - L-R: Liz Brogan (Sub Office Supervisor), Gary Wroe, (Managing Director Hockley Mint), Marie Brennan (Business Relations Manager), Kam Dhillon (Hallmarking Operator) Gary Wroe, Managing Director of Hockley Mint stated “We will be able to offer an improved service to our customers by decreasing the movement of metal, and making a significant time and quality improvement to our processes. With the addition of a sub-office Hockley Mint will be able to further improve their operations and work more efficiently, for the good of its customers.” Michael Allchin, Chief Executive of The Birmingham Assay Office said “We were pleased to be able to respond positively to Hockley Mint’s request for a Sub-Office. The Birmingham Assay Office is keen to support UK jewellery manufacturers and enable them to give their customers the fast, high quality service they require.''For more information about Hockley Mint Ltd visit www.hockleymint.co.uk  T: 0121 242 0042 For more information about the Birmingham Assay Office visit www.theassayoffice.co.uk  T: 0871 8716020 [caption id="attachment_5429" align="aligncenter" width="448"] 'I now declare you open!' The Hockley Mint hallmarking sub office opened its doors for the first time - Monday 3rd June 2013[/caption]