1974
1974
Genneg Associates – was created to meet the demands of a niche microfilm consumables market, by John Negus. It started at home in Sheepy Magna.
1976
1976
Moved to rented premises in Coton Road, Nuneaton. We started selling microfilm consumables to both Trade and Retail.
1984
1984
Name changed to The Microfilm Shop -
In June ’84 we cut the first ground on our brand new premises on Attleborough Fields Ind Est, Nuneaton, and in November ’84 we moved in.
In June ’84 we cut the first ground on our brand new premises on Attleborough Fields Ind Est, Nuneaton, and in November ’84 we moved in.
1986
1986
Started magazine The Micrographic Market Place that later turned into The Green Sheet and now IDMi.
1992
1992
We opened an office and a warehouse in France
We also started marketing worldwide
We also started marketing worldwide
1993
1993
We started manufacturing our own products – cartridges, spools, boxes etc.
Micrographics Modem was launched- Filofax style catalogue and price updatable album. English version launched in January, the French in May and the German in June ’94.
Micrographics Modem was launched- Filofax style catalogue and price updatable album. English version launched in January, the French in May and the German in June ’94.
1994
1994
We started manufacturing microfilm jackets with creation of The Microfilm Factory Company.
Our warehouse in Nuneaton extended to twice its original size.
Our warehouse in Nuneaton extended to twice its original size.
1995
1995
We started striping and cutting 105mm Diazo products.
1996
1996
Paul Negus becomes Managing Director.
1997
1997
We gained certification to ISO 9001 for Quality Management.
1998
1998
We purchased JRK ImaginGraphics – European distributor of microfilm diazo, REAL – worldwide manufacturer of microfilm diazo and silver duplicators.
We also purchased Graphic Press – commercial designer and printer.
We began scanning operations with the use of production microfilm scanners.
We also purchased Graphic Press – commercial designer and printer.
We began scanning operations with the use of production microfilm scanners.
1999
1999
John Negus retired.
2002
2002
We purchased The Green Sheet - A USA based microfilm magazine.
2004
2004
Purchase of Silver Lining – specialist manufacturer of microfilm chemicals.
Purchase of OITUK Ltd – developer of Document and Record management software.
Purchase of OITUK Ltd – developer of Document and Record management software.
2005
2005
Creation of the Large Format division – specialising in plotting and scanning equipment for engineering drawings.
We also introduced SMA scanners to the UK
We also introduced SMA scanners to the UK
2007
2007
We purchased the micrographic service division of Graphic Data UK Ltd and EDM to create our own Microfilm Equipment Service Division.
2009
2009
We purchased Eichner Mikrofilmhaus – worldwide distributor of microfilm consumables and owner of the Ozaphan microfilm product range.
2010
2010
The creation of our Imaging Technology division– specialising in book, film and document scanners and software.
2011
2011
We launch InoTec and Avision Document scanner ranges into UK.
Launch www.paperscanners.co.uk, The e-commerce site for document scanners.
Launch www.paperscanners.co.uk, The e-commerce site for document scanners.
2012
2012
We launched Hyperwave content and document management software to UK and relaunched the www.genusit.com website.
2013
2013
We were appointed sole European, African and Middle East Distributor for Fujifilm microfilm products.
2014
2014
A new Digitisation Studio was constructed and conference room facilities were updated at Nuneaton.
A 45Kwh Solar panel system was installed on Genus roof.
A 45Kwh Solar panel system was installed on Genus roof.
2015
2015
New Educational Open Days held in Nuneaton.
We launched Rowe large format scanners and Metis book scanners in the UK, and launched Live-Docs content and document management software to the UK.
We launched Rowe large format scanners and Metis book scanners in the UK, and launched Live-Docs content and document management software to the UK.
2016
2016
Genus Implement new Enterprise Resource Planning system across all Companies within the J & J Negus Group
We also began making own Diazo.
We also began making own Diazo.
2017
2017
Genus gained certification to ISO 27001 for Information Security Management.
The Goobi workflow management system is installed in the Genus Studios to manage scanning production workflows.
The Goobi workflow management system is installed in the Genus Studios to manage scanning production workflows.
2018
2018
Genus becomes the UK distributor for Zeutschel equipment.
Chris Elwell and Simon Brown visit Sudan to deliver a large amount of digitisation equipment to their National Records Office.
Chris Elwell and Simon Brown visit Sudan to deliver a large amount of digitisation equipment to their National Records Office.
2019
2019
Genus becomes the exclusive UK distributor of Recollect community engagement software
2021
2021
Local MP, Marcus Jones visits Genus, to congratulate our very own Emily Negus on starting her business management apprenticeship degree program.
We undertook major refurbishment towards the Green Initiative with New windows, LED lights, Tree-V tree planting and new heat source pumps.
We undertook major refurbishment towards the Green Initiative with New windows, LED lights, Tree-V tree planting and new heat source pumps.
2022
2022
We bought our own Arago 3D photogrammetry rig from Rigsters.
EPM depart the microfilm consumables business, leaving Fujifilm as the sole manufacturer of microfilm worldwide. Genus are the exclusive Fujifilm microfilm distributor for Europe, The Middle East and Africa with many distributors in South America, Australasia and Asia.
EPM depart the microfilm consumables business, leaving Fujifilm as the sole manufacturer of microfilm worldwide. Genus are the exclusive Fujifilm microfilm distributor for Europe, The Middle East and Africa with many distributors in South America, Australasia and Asia.
2023
2023
Construction and completion of our 4th digitisation studio.
Rachel Earp becomes our second member of staff to start an apprenticeship degree program specialising in Project Management.
Rachel Earp becomes our second member of staff to start an apprenticeship degree program specialising in Project Management.
2024
2024
Genus celebrates our 50th anniversary, with 50 staff and 5000 customers over 60 different countries worldwide.
