Ranks swell at manufacturing park
Donnerstag, 26 November 2009
A South Yorkshire business park has seen three new tenants invest in one of its dedicated innovation centres to establish and expand their companies.
The Technology Centre at the Advanced Manufacturing Park (AMP) in Rotherham has 50,000 square feet of laboratory, office and workshop space for businesses working in advanced engineering, materials and manufacturing.
Privately-funded semi-conductor company eoSemi joined structural and mechanical engineering designer Eadon Consulting and Sensdata, which produces intelligent sensors to conserve energy and engineering maintenance, in moving into the Yorkshire Forward-funded Technology Centre.
Their neighbours are a mix of established company subsidiaries, fledgling technology firms and university spin-outs.
Michael Thorogood, director of Eadon Consulting, said the location was "vital" for the company's growth into sectors such as nuclear lifting equipment and waterways and flood defence.
He said: "Despite the challenging economic climate, there has been continued demand for our expertise and services. Moving to the AMP provides enhanced facilities that enable us to satisfy our expanding client base and take the company forward."
Yorkshire Forward's assistant director of business, Jim Farmery, said: "We are proud that these innovative companies recognise the benefits of moving to the Park, and look forward to more tenants joining them soon."
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