In 1974, Acme won a large contract for the Iraqi government, to manufacture and supply a large number of refrigerated blood banks for use in hospitals throughout the country. This was an iconic piece of work for Acme, as it provided the capital and impetus for their next move: to Whitebirk Industrial Estate.

Iraq struck oil in the 1970’s and had a dramatic growth in the refining industry and their economy in general. Living standards and healthcare improved rapidly and the government expanded their infrastructure to achieve this.

Acme were delighted to be chosen by the Iraq government to manufacture and provide 100 new blood banks that were to be used in hospitals throughout the country. These were manufactured at Lambeth Road, but Acme soon realised that this space wasn’t big enough.

The demand for this job, and the capital gained from it, meant that Acme could make the jump and buy their own premises. On 10th September 1976, Acme moved into their purpose-built premises on Cundliffe Road, Whitebirk Industrial Estate.