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THE NORTHAMPTONSHIRE HIGH PERFORMANCE TECHNOLOGIES NETWORK

Over 1,000 companies in the High Performance Technologies Network call Northamptonshire home.

2pr360 racing3C Test Ltd3VK4-secure586 GroupA & N Engineering servicesA I PlasticsA W Fabrications LtdA White Engineering ServicesA.E.M.S (Advanced Electro-Mechanical Solutions Ltd)A6 Mouldings LtdAbax Precision LtdAbbott FabricationsABG Rubber & Plastics LtdAbington Consulting EngineersAcam Instrumentation LtdAccess Pacific LtdAccuma Plastics LtdAccuride International LimitedAce Gearboxes LtdACGB Uk LtdActreg UK LimitedAdmor Civil Engineering LtdAdrenaline Race & PerformanceAdvance Environmental LtdAdvanced Inspection Services LtdAdvanced Motorsport & EngineeringAEM Products LimitedAero Research PartnersAes LtdAinsworth & Woodcock EngineeringAir SystemsAircraft Research Association LtdAIS Solutions LtdAko UK LtdAlco FiltersAlltube EngineeringAlma EngineeringAlman Engineering Services LtdAlpha Cure LtdAlpha-Cure Holdings LtdALS LimitedAlto Performance LtdAlumasc Precision Components LtdAluminium DirectAluminium Shapes LtdAmber Electronics LtdAnglian Fasteners LtdApplied Spring Technology LtdAqua-Gas Manufacturing Ltd

ARAArford Enterprises LtdArmstrong Optical LtdArnold (Hose) LtdArnold Engineering Plastics LtdASD metal servicesAshton Pumps LtdAstratec Electronics LtdATA Group/MorrisflexATE Solutions LtdAtec Autotechnic LtdAtmos Heating SystemsAtmosphere Cooling LtdAtomic Wheels & TyresAurora Computer ServicesAuto Turned Products LtdAuto-Maskin UK LtdAutomatic Flare Systems LtdAutomation and Machine Tools LtdAutomation Technology LtdAutomotive ServicesAvail LtdAVK UK LtdAxess International LtdAxillium ResearchAxis Automatic Entrance Systems LtdAxon AutomotiveAyrshire Metal ProductsAztec CompositesBAE SystemsB I Engineering LtdBW Precision Engineering LtdBA Components LtdBaines RacingBalfour BeattyBamboo EngineeringBaroni Martin EngineeringBarwood Developments LtdBase Performance Simulators LtdBassett & Findley LtdBBH Hydraulics LtdBcal ConsultingBDEBDL Tool & Die Engineering LtdBeamhouse Engineering LtdBearward Engineering LtdBeda Technology LtdBergsman UKBernard FergusonBG Motorsport LtdBI EngineeringBiesse UKBill Gwynne MotorsportBio Support Services LtdBiowayste Holdings LtdBJR Technolgy LtdBob Salisbury Engineering Ltd

BOC Gas & Gear/ Linde GroupBodycote Materials Testing plcBootham EngineersBoston Design ConsultantsBPX Electro Mechanical Company LtdBPY Plastics LtdBrackley Engineering Services LimitedBraille BatteryBrammer UKBRDCBrian James Trailers LtdBrick Kiln CompositesBridge Engineering UK LtdBridgman Precision Engineering LtdBriggs & Forrester LtdBright Green Renewables LtdBritish Institute of Non Destructive TestingBryco Group LtdBryntech LtdBS Project Engineering (Alto Performance)BTB Exhausts LtdBurnetts Manufacturing LtdBusiness Waste Management CompanyBW Engineering LtdC Gerhardt Uk LtdCable Management Supplies LtdCablelynx LtdCadventure Intergrated SolutionsCarillion WSPCarrs Welding Technologies LtdCartell UK LtdCaswell Science & Technology ParkCatalentCawleysCDR Pumps (UK) LtdCDS RewindsCellular Mouldings LtdCentre for Sustainable Wastes ManagementCesab LtdChamberlain Plastics LtdChase Diamond Tools International Ltd.,Chemence LimitedCirgraphics LtdCirrus Trading LtdCis (Northampton) LtdCis Holmatro LtdCJS Diesel PowerCK Services RCE LtdCKP Acrylics LtdCL-7 Ltd

Classic Performance Engineering LtdClearwater 2010Clouds Hill ClassicsCMB CreativeCohort Manufacturing LtdColour DynamicsColumbia Metals LtdCombined Energy Solutions LtdCompetition Supplies LtdConcept Conversions LimitedConveyor Accesories Direct LtdConveyor Accessories SuppliesCooper OstlundCorby Enterprise CentreCorby Hose & Hydraulics LtdCorby Mechanical Services LtdCore Motorsport Services LtdCosworth Electronics LtdCosworth LtdCottingham Engineering LtdCougar Flex also known as directCougar Red LtdCountrywide Waste Solutions LtdCounty Powder Coaters LtdCousins EngineeringCrane Plastics LtdCranfield UnivesityCrawford Precision EngineeringCromwell NorthamptonCronin EngineeringCrosby CompositesCTR FutureCube PartnersCummins Engine Company LtdCurtis Instruments (UK) ltdCustom Cages LtdCustom Design Technologies LtdCVS PentapowerDamaxDatona LimitedDatron Technology Limited,Daventry Metal ProductsDaventry Thermoforming UK LtdDaventry University Technical CollegeDC Services (2000) LtdDCD DesignDDR LtdDeane & Amos Aluminium Systems LtdDeddington Liquid WasteDelco Engineering Ltd

Delta MotorsportDennis Warren Welding & Pipeline LtdDesign Rule LtdDesign SynergyDexcel Pharma LtdDFA LawDGL FabricationsDiamond Hard Surfaces LtdDiesel Injector ServicesDimension FourDirect Engineering Uk LimitedDJM PrecisionDocking EngineeringDorman Long Technology LtdDragon2000 LtdDragonfly Technology LtdDriver Group PLCDTC International LtdDTS Contracting LtdDucati U.K. LtdDura LimitedDW O’Brien LtdEarls Performance Products UK LtdEast Midlands Centre for Non-Destructive TestingEaton Electrical Services & SystemsEberspaecher SutrakEconergyEdge Sheet Metal Fabrication LtdEDM Precision TechnologiesEDMR LtdEiUK Eurotron Instruments UK Ltd.Electric Motors LtdElite Consulting LtdEmfast LtdEmi (UK) LtdEMR Brackley Ltd.EMR NorthamptonEnergy RepublicEngineering AnimationEnglish Harbour YachtsEnterprise Control Systems LtdEnterprise EngineeringEnvertisEnvironmental Scientifics Group LtdEnvironmental Storage Solutions (ESS recycling)Eriks Hose Technology LtdEriks UKESS RecyclingEugene O’Brien RacingEuramax Coated Products LtdEuro Towers LtdEuro Track Systems Ltd

European Drives & Motor Repairs LtdEurotrack Systems LtdExact ServiceEximgo LtdExovaExpert Developments LtdEY3 LtdF & R Cawley LtdFablinkFagor Automation (UK) LtdFairline Boats PlcFANUC Roboshot UK LtdFastline Group Ltd (Northampton Diesel)Fearnsport Automotive LtdFenton Precision LtdFernbrook Bio LtdFerraro Wilkes & CompanyFESTOFF Corse LimitedField Chemicals LtdFiltercareFiltration Control Ltd (Brackmills)Filtration Control Ltd (Moulton park)Flowmaster LtdFlowmaster Ltd (Mentor Graphics)Fluid Solutions (Europe) LtdFortec motorsportFourways FabricationsFQ Performance LTDFranklin Silencers LimitedFreeman Automotive (UK) Ltd/ EBC brakesFrenergyFrost EV SystemsFS SystemsFulkrum Technical Resources LtdG TechniqGallay LtdGardi Industrial Services LtdGE Intelligent Platforms LtdGE Precision Engineering LtdGemini Karts LtdGeneral Carbide UKGlobal Cutting Technologies LtdGlobalgt LtdGold TrackGoodridge Uk LtdGPMS Technology LtdGPR Motorsport EquipmentGräbert UK LimitedGreen Goods UK LtdGrove Engineering Services LtdGTME Ltd

Guglielmi Motor Sports LtdH B H LaserH B Humphries & CoHarper ServicesHARTING LtdHauser RacingHeason Technology Ltd (Variohm)Heat Treatments Northampton LtdHenderson Fabrications UK LtdHendrickson Europe LimitedHES Sales LtdHi Bond Tapes LtdHi-Force EngineeringHi-Class Machinery Limited (HCM)Hillside Precision EngineeringHistoric Sports Car ClubHi-Tech Automation LtdHitech RacingHoriba Instruments LtdHW MartinHydrock LtdHydrosave UK LtdHylec Components LtdI.M.Kelly Automotive LimitedICE AutomotiveIcon Environmental Innovation CentreIdeal Hose & Safety LtdIETIgusIlmor Engineering LtdIM KellyIn2tecIndigo Technology LtdIndustrial ScientificInfinisInform Design & Development LtdInfrared Integrated Systems LtdInsituform Technologies® Ltd.INTECK CONVEYOR SYSTEMSIntegrated Vehicle Technology LtdIntegrity Scientific LtdIntelligent Motion Control LtdInterkey Services LtdIrisysITW LtdIVT LtdIxthus Instrumentation LimitedIzone Driver Performance LtdJackson EnergyJacksons Diesel Centre

Jaguar Land RoverJames Sheehan Consulting Engineers LtdJay Wolfe Metalwork LtdJaycee EngineeringJedi Racing CarsJME CIVILSJP Race ShopJRM GroupJude EngineeringKAB SeatingKanflu LtdKapcoKD Engineering Services LtdKEB (Uk) LtdKenval Precision Grinding LtdKeys Motorsport LtdKite International LtdKJ Pickering LtdKnight Engine ServicesKnight Racing Services LtdKROHNE LtdKW MotorsportKW Special ProjectsLabrum EngineeringLangford Performance EngineeringLangham Industrial Controls LtdLap Engineering LtdLaser 2000 (UK) Ltd.LICHARZLiftability LtdLifting Systems LtdLINDSEY FABRICATIONLiquid Control LtdLive Electronics LtdLubricant TechnologyLunar RacingM & C Services (Northampton) LtdM TekMachinery Plant Services LtdMagnatech Fuel Conditioning LtdMAHLE Powertrain LtdMansfield Board Machinery LtdMarchap Design LtdMardi Gras Motor Sport LtdMaria CostelloMartel Wessex Composites LtdMarwood Group LtdMathwall Engineering LtdMaylan Engineering LtdMC MaterialsMcIntosh Designs LtdMCT Engineering LtdMD Calibration ServicesMD Metrology LtdMentor Graphics (Flowmaster ltd)

Mercedes AMG High Performance PowertrainsMerdadMercedes AMG PetronasMetal Fabs LtdMeteor PowerMeter Mix Systems LtdMetokote UK LtdMetrol Springs LtdMicron Precision (Brixworth) Engineering LtdMicron Precision EngineeringMicron Services LtdMidland Product Finishing LtdMidlands Power and Motion LtdMindenMinitek (Mouldings) LtdMix Flow Systems LtdMK BatteryMode Performance LtdMorgan SindallMotechMotion Works ManagementMotorsport Industry AssociationMT AssociatesN & B Engineering LtdN Matthews Engineering LtdNab Water & EnvironmentNAR GroupNational Lift TowerNBM Woolford LtdNeil Matthews Engineering LtdNemco Metals International LtdNene Precision EngineeringNeverStop LogisticsNewport Controls LtdNicel Precision Engineering LtdNicholls Jovisa LtdNobles Engineering Solutions LtdNortestNorthampton & Midland Plating Co LtdNorthampton International RacewayNorthampton Motorsport LtdNorthampton Science ParkNorthants Auto Parts Services LtdNorthants Precision Grinding LtdNorton Engineering Solutions LtdNRF (UK) LimitedOclaro Technology

Octave Engineering LtdOkay Engineering Services LtdOptimax Imaging Inspection and Measurement LtdOpus Metrology LtdOrange InstrumentsOutsourcing B2B MarketingP2 GuardingPace InsightsPaladon Systems LtdPanklPara Tech Coating UK Limited (Parylene)Paragon Motion Ltd.Partner ElectronicsPCM Group UK LtdPearson EngineeringPentlow Plastic ConsultantsPerformance FiltersPerformance Friction UKPerformance Projects LtdPerformance Racing EuropePFC ElectricPhoenix County Metal LtdPilz Automation TechnologyPipercross Performance Air FiltersPirtek (UK) LtdPolyLogic LimitedPowdat Enamellers LtdPower Logic UK LtdPrecision Manufacturing LimitedPrecision Welding (Northampton) LtdPremier Bearing Co LtdPremier Galvanizing LimitedPrepair LtdPreston RacingPro Formance MetalsProcess Systems International LtdProgressive MotorsportProtech Finishing LtdProtech MotorsportProtectapeelPRP Opto ElectronicsPRP UK LtdPump & Package LtdPyramid Laboratories LtdQuagga Design LtdQuinton Major Precision LtdR & D Clarke Precision Engineers LtdR & D ExtrusionsR & G Precision Engineering LtdR N Diesel Engine Co LtdR S Special Fabrications Ltd

Racetech Developments LtdRadicool FabricationsRadon Centre’s LtdRailcare LtdRan HeatRapier Control Systems LtdRecol Engineering LtdRed Arch EngineeringRediweld Technical MouldingRedvan Bearings LtdReelcare LtdRegulis LtdReldale LtdRenewable Technical Services LtdRenmar LtdRevo Developments LtdRexson Systems LtdRGS MotorsportRhombus Vision SystemsRhophase Microwave LtdRichmond Engineering LtdRICO EuropeRicoh Products LtdRigiflex Extrusions LtdRJC Projects Engineering LtdRML GroupRMR Control & Automation LtdRoad AngelRobanna EngineeringRobert Speck LtdRockingham Manufacturing LtdRockingham Motor SpeedwayRockingham Road Heat Pumps LtdRofin Baasel UK LtdRolton EngineeringRoscopeRotadyne (UK) LtdRothenburger (UK) LtdRotomechRotomotive.netRotor (Uk) LtdRS Components LtdRTS InternationalRugby Plastics LtdRUKO TOOL UK LIMITEDRushden Rewinds LtdRW Racing ServicesRyan Plastics LtdSaf Welding Products LtdSahara Force India Formula OneSalcey Precision Engineering LtdSalvatex Collections LtdSandwell Uk LtdSanta Pod RacewaySarax Systems LtdSATRA Innovation Park

Satra Technology Centre LtdSawford Engineering LtdSaxon Lifts LtdSchumacher Racing LtdScot Bennett EngineeringScott BaderSEC Electrical LtdSeckington and Whitehead 2008 LtdSelco Electromech LtdSelect Paint SuppliesServocon Systems LimitedShanks Waste SolutionsShiftec LtdShoebridge Engineering LtdShrink Polymer SystemsSidaplax Plastic Suppliers IncSi-Jet LtdSilverstone Circuits LtdSilverstone Holdings LtdSilverstone UTCSir Robert McAlpine LtdSkytech Helicopters LtdSnap On Industrial UKSnap On Tools LtdSoag GB LtdSoil TechnicsSold SecureSouthern Group Laboratory LtdSpeedbird EngineeringSpeedsport Promotions LtdSpirol Industries LtdSpraylat InternationalSPX Flow TechnologySPX Service SolutionsSRB Engineering 2000 LtdSRS LtdStable Fabrications LtdStatus Grand Prix Engineering LtdSteel Solutions LTDStephill Generators LtdSteve ClarkeStockbridge Racing LtdStorefield Plant Rushton LtdStovart EnamellersStrainsense LtdStrakka RacingStratos Control Systems LtdStratox LtdStromag LtdStuart Banks Engineering LtdStuart Power LtdSulzar Bootham Engineers LtdSulzer Chemtech UK LtdSuperbike School LtdSupply Air LtdSurveying & Engineering Consultants

Sutton Motorsport ImagesSystems 4 RecyclingT & K Precision LtdT & R Generators LtdT SportT&R PowerTamura Kaken Uk LtdTandler Precision LtdTata SteelTatnell Engineering ServicesTaylor Kightley Engineering Co. LtdTdi Solutions LtdTeam West-Tec LtdTechnical Consumer Products LtdTechnifast LtdTechnitoolTema (Machinery) LtdTester EngineeringThe Brixworth Engineering Company LtdThe Drawing Office Services LtdThe National College for MotorsportThe Rolton Group LtdThe University of NorthamptonThe Woodash GroupThink Environmental LtdThreesixty AerospaceThyssenkrupp ElevatorTiab LimitedTimken UK LtdTimkin Rail ServicesTimsonsTLA UKTony RedshawTordoff Engineering Company LtdTorquemeters LtdTorotrak FlybridTotalsim LtdToweriteTrackline International LtdTransformer Fabrications LtdTransports WatchTranspower Drives LtdTresham CollegeTrident Racing suppliesTTS Performance Parts LtdTurbo Technics LtdTurnell and Odell LtdTurner Aluminium Castings LtdTwin Technology LightingU Pol ProductsUltmiate PerformanceUltrasonics LtdUnicorn Automation (Ndt) LtdUniversal Engineering Midlands Ltd

University of NorthamptonUnusual RiggingU-Pol LtdUsi UK LtdUtile Engineering Co LtdV T Valves LtdVacuubrand GmbH CompanyVale EngineeringVan Hool UK LtdVariohm Eurosensor LtdVBC Instrument Engineering LtdVelo Science LtdVibra TechnicsViper Motorsport Wiring SystemsViridorVisa Energy GB LtdVolkerinfra LtdW T Motorsport LtdWard Industries LtdWatford Control Instruments LtdWebster Race EngineeringWeee Environmental GB LtdWenglor SensoricWest Recycling LtdWestland Casting Co LtdWest-TecWH Shoebridge LtdWheel ClinicWhilton Mill Kart CircuitWicksteed Engineering LtdWilcox FabricationsWillansWilly Watt MarineWindmill Extrusions LtdWirsol Solar UK LtdWirth Research LtdWITTMANN (UK) LtdWorld RubberWR Technology Ltd (Wirth Research Ltd)Wycliff Services LtdWykes Engineering Ltd/Ancillary ComponentsXCAM LtdX-Performance Development LtdZD SystemsZLT Automation Ltd

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The Northamptonshire High PerformanceTechnologies Network is a unique concentration of industries that specialise in the design and manufacture of innovative technologies, engines and products incorporating low carbon engineering and the application of advanced materialsand composites.

“Northampton is the UK leading location for advanced powertrain development, that is why Cosworth is investing £20m in a new manufacturing facility in 2014, creating 70 jobs directly and an estimated further 200 jobs in the local supply chain. Northampton and the UK are the right locations to grow our business.”

HAL REISIGER, CEO, COSWORTH

With its distinctive network ofover 1,000 high performance technology companies, Northamptonshire has developed a comprehensive industry supply chain that significantly contributes to the economic growth of the county and enhances its prominence within the High Performance Technologies sector.

WHAT IS HPT?

Key EmployersMercedes AMG High Performance Powertrain, Cosworth, Scott Bader, Mahle Powertrain, Fairline, Cummins Engines and Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 are all significant HPT employers in Northamptonshire.

Northamptonshire’s Structural European PlanHPT is one of Northamptonshire’s priority sectors in its Strategic Economic Plan which has been put together to pursue this vision and secure significant new funding for the county from both national and European sources and for the period 2015 to 2021.

The VisionNorthamptonshire is ambitious for growth and by 2021 has targeted itself with the creation of 1,600 new businesses and 32,500 new jobs and the achievement of a £20bn local economy.

National & Local ObjectivesSupport for the HPT Network in Northamptonshire is closely linked to national initiatives such as the UK Automotive Council and UK Trade and Investment and we work closely with industry associations such as the Motorsport Industry Association and the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.

Economic Value of HPTThe Northamptonshire High Performance Technologies Network employs 21,000 people across the county. There are a range of business sizes but the network is characterised by small, technology rich engineering companies. The HPT Network contributes £2bn per annum to the local economy.

Northamptonshire is at the centre of the UK’s world-leading High Performance Technologies cluster:

- Motorsport- Automotive- Aerospace- Defence- Energy

Specialising in technologies such as:

- Advanced electronics- Precision mechanical engineering- Precision manufacturing- Advanced materials and composites- Advanced research and development

CASE STUDY 02CASE STUDY 01

TotalSim is an engineering consultancy specialising in using computer methods for solving fluid and aerodynamic problems. TotalSim was founded seven years ago by engineers formerly employed by the Honda F1 Racing Team. They use the open source computational fluid dynamics (CFD) code OpenFOAM and have substantial experience in race and road car development. They have also worked closely with UKSport to develop aerodynamic designs for clothing and equipment that have won Olympic medals at cycling and bob skeleton.

Brackley, Northamptonshire, UKTOTALSIM LTD

ROB LEWISManaging Director, TotalSim Ltd

“Northamptonshire is at the forefront of global motorsport technology development. From our base at Brackley, TotalSim is showing how techniques and ideas developed in Formula 1 can be successfully applied to support new product development and enhance performance across a range of industry applications.”

The Rolton Group, headquartered at Higham Ferrers in Northamptonshire, is a multi-disciplinary engineering company in the built environment with a particular expertise in low carbon technologies, sustainable construction and in the development of renewable energy projects utilising technologies such as anaerobic digestion, biomass combined heat and power, wind, hydro, ground source heat, pumps and gasification and pyrolysis.

DAVID ROLTONDirector, Rolton Group Ltd

Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, UKROLTON GROUP

“We engineer our future from Northamptonshire and the decision to base our national and international businesses in the county is founded on the excellent transport links and central location. Being at the heart of a region that is leading on developing technologies coupled with the high quality of the surroundings and sensible cost of living gives support and reward, not just to the company but also all its stakeholders.”

The HPT Network is an interactive company to company and government and academic support network, sharing market experiences, promoting product capability and exploring opportunities to grow and develop HPT business.

SUPPLY CHAIN VALUE


The HPT tiered mentoring programme operates up and down the supply chain from OEMs to micro businesses, with mentors and mentees working together to enhance product capability, improve capacity and provide business opportunities for both large and small HPT companies in the Northamptonshire supply chain.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE COMPANIES INVOLVED IN THE HPT NETWORK

The Northamptonshire HPT Network facilitates regular themed briefings, providing an ideal platform for industry experts to share their knowledge and expertise with the wider supply chain. Clips of local experts can be found on the HPT website: www.northamptonshireep.co.uk/hpt

The UK has more than 100,000 small and medium sized manufacturing businesses. The Cranfield Manufacturing SME Co-operative is a membership based, mutual organisation that enables small and medium sized engineering and manufacturing businesses to work together, scale up and bid for new business opportunities from large, sector based OEMs.

Capitalising on Northamptonshire’s investment and growth opportunities.

In the first three years of the High Performance Technologies Network initiative over 100 companies have directly benefited from the business support and funding programmes that are in place in Northamptonshire.

These businesses are contributing to the growth of the HPT industry and are known as The Performance 100.

The Northamptonshire HPT Network finds innovative ways to help companies develop and strengthen their business, explore new market opportunities and create jobs and economic impact across Northamptonshire.

AEM Products LimitedAero Research PartnersAircraft Research Association LtdAlto Performance LtdAtmos Heating SystemsAxillium ResearchAxon AutomotiveBAE SystemsBW Precision Engineering LtdConveyor Accessories SuppliesCosworth LtdCougar Red LtdCranfield UnivesityCVS PentapowerDelta MotorsportDesign Rule LtdDesign SynergyDiamond Hard Surfaces LtdDJM PrecisionDTC International LtdElite Consulting LtdEngineering AnimationEnglish Harbour YachtsEnterprise Control Systems LtdESS RecyclingEuro Towers LtdEximgo LtdFablinkFESTOFlowmaster LtdFranklin Silencers LimitedFS SystemsGE Intelligent Platforms LtdGE Precision Engineering LtdHARTING LtdHi-Force EngineeringIlmor Engineering LtdJames Sheehan Consulting Engineers LtdKAB SeatingKW MotorsportKW Special ProjectsLangford Performance EngineeringLifting Systems Ltd

MAHLE Powertrain LtdMCT Engineering LtdMercedes AMG High Performance PowertrainsMercedes AMG PetronasMeteor PowerMeter Mix Systems LtdMonoworld Recycling LtdNAR GroupNational Lift TowerOptimax Imaging Inspection and Measurement LtdPerformance Projects LtdPRP Opto ElectronicsPyramid Laboratories LtdQuinton Major Precision LtdRan HeatRed Arch EngineeringRenmar LtdRichmond Engineering LtdRockingham Manufacturing LtdRolton EngineeringSahara Force India Formula OneSandwell Uk LtdScott BaderShiftec LtdSilverstone Circuits LtdSilverstone UTCSnap On Industrial UKSpraylat InternationalStockbridge Racing LtdStuart Banks Engineering LtdTata SteelTechnical Consumer Products LtdTiab LimitedTimkin Rail ServicesTorotrak FlybridTotalsim LtdTresham CollegeTTS Performance Parts LtdTurnell and Odell LtdUniversity of NorthamptonXCAM LtdZD SystemsNICK FRY

Commercial Advisor and Former CEO for Mercedes AMG PETRONAS Formula One

“Northamptonshire can rightly claim to be at the very heart of the motorsport industry in the UK. From our headquarters in Brackley, Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix has access to a vastly skilled and enthusiastic workforce, along with a crucial chain of valued suppliers based in the county.”

STUART BANKS Director, Stuart Banks Engineering Ltd

“Northamptonshire has extensive engineering resources ideally suited to the rapid delivery of high quality solutions to engineering problems from design through to manufacture.”

support for HPT businesses

SUPPORT FOR HPTBUSINESSES

INV-ENTFor HPT businesses employing less than 250 people (small to medium sized - SME) and paying business rates (local business tax) in Northamptonshire, a grant of up to £20,000, subject to application, to support capital investment and job creation.

LOCATEFor HPT businesses a grant of up to £20,000 to either relocate or expand by moving to Northamptonshire.

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE GROWTH HUBThe Northamptonshire Growth Hub provides a straightforward and fully comprehensive range of business support offered by trained and experienced business professionals, designed to meet a broad range of business requirements and economic objectives.

SUPPLY CHAIN MENTORINGA programme for HPT companies based in Northamptonshire, helping small and large businesses across the supply chain to work together to improve and develop supplier relationships.

START-UPFor fledgling HPT businesses a programme of support to get started and for the first year of operation - help with business planning, marketing and access to finance with a potential grant of £1,000 to support capital investment.

SOFT LANDINGFirst three month’s rent free and subsequent three months half rent period at one of Northamptonshire’s network of Innovation Centres (see Innovation & Enterprise Centres page) and for businesses moving to Northamptonshire for the first time.

REGIONAL GROWTH FUNDA nationally led fund to support business investment and innovation across all sectors, support for capital investment for SMEs and support for R&D and new product development for businesses of all sizes.

EUROPEAN FUNDINGHelp for HPT businesses from Northamptonshire’s dedicated team, based in Brussels, to bid for new funding programmes such as Horizon 2020 available to support technology development and business growth.


NORTHAMPTONSHIREGROWTH HUB

0844 556 0101northamptonshiregrowthhub.co.uk

For more information call:

Developing new and successful initiatives to help support ‘start-up’ companies from the earliest stages of advancement and beyond is one of the prevailing issues at the forefront of Northamptonshire Enterprise Partnership’s development strategy.

The strategic development of the High Performance Technologies Network is overseen and led by an industry group of key technology companies and organisations. This group includes representatives from:

- Cosworth- Cranfield University- Delta Motorsport- Rolton Engineering- Scott Bader- Silverstone- SnapOn- Stuart Banks Engineering- The University of Northampton- XCAM

Influenced and led by industry

CHRIS WALKERDirector, CEO, Diamond Hard Surfaces

“As an SME, Diamond Hard Surfaces Ltd has finite resources to fund new initiatives, so we have to be very selective and ensure that new products or services we introduce will meet customer’s needs and generate revenue. The INV-ENT funding we have received will allow us to develop a new offering to customers in the Oil and Gas industry. This will assist us in retaining our existing customers and attracting new ones by offering a new innovative added-value service.”

CASE STUDY 03

Since its formation in 1958 and its origins in motorsport and high performance engines, Cosworth has developed to become a world-leading provider of high performance technologies in a diverse range of industries including Sport, Aerospace, Defence and Automotive. The company’s head office in Northampton is home to leading edge engineering, world-class manufacturing and comprehensive test facilities.

“Cosworth is based in Northamptonshire for a variety of reasons; the excellent transport links by road, rail and air while simultaneously placing us in the middle of a technology cluster which provides us with an essential support infrastructure and rich pool of engineering talent for our business.”

HAL REISIGERCEO, Cosworth

Northampton, Northamptonshire, UKCOSWORTH

CASE STUDY 04

Scott Bader is a £200 million multinational chemical firm employing 600 people worldwide. Headquartered at Wollaston in Northamptonshire, the companyis a pioneer in the development of structural adhesives and advanced resin materials suitable for the production of both carbon fibre and glass fibre composite parts. The end markets served include structural assemblies, transportation, marine,construction and wind energy.

“Innovation is critical for thefuture success of Scott Bader and I see real benefit from the High Performance Technologies Network of businesses.

“Northamptonshire is truly open for advanced technology development.”

PHILIP BRUCEGroup Managing Director, Scott Bader

Wollaston, Northamptonshire, UKSCOTT BADER

STEM - SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS.

KAREN HOLLAND CEO, XCAM

“The NETP provides XCAM with the opportunity to communicate an employer’s perspective of the key and ever-evolving requirements of a good engineering education, and also gives access to a pool of talented students who we can employ in the future, either as placement students or for permanent opportunities.”

TRESHAM COLLEGETresham is proud to have specialist motorsport training facilities based at the world famous Silverstone Circuit, the home of British Motorsport.The workshops and industry experienced tutors offer specific motorsport technician training through apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programmes. Learners develop their skills through hands-on experience working with race teams and the highly skilled tutors who boast experience in many areas of the motorsport industry.

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

Northamptonshire HPT companies work with schools, further and higher education providers across the county to develop engineering and technology skills and qualifications amongst young people and also recognise the importance of supporting those in employment to develop new and broader skills.


JULIA SCHUMACHERBusiness Partnership Manager High Performance TechnologiesNorthamptonshire Enterprise Partnership

01604 609 [email protected]

For more information:

Over the next 10 years, the UK will need 87,000 engineers per year to fulfil supply and demand within engineering, currently only 51,000 per year are coming on stream.

STEMNET (the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Network) creates opportunities to inspire young people in STEM.

STEMNET works with thousands of schools, colleges and STEM employers to enable young people of all backgrounds and abilities to meet inspiring role models, understand real world applications of STEM subjects and experience hands-on STEM activities that motivate, inspire and bring learning and career opportunities to life.

Over 550 STEM ambassadors from Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes work with over 50 secondary schools to help inspire the next generation of engineers.

THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTONoffers a variety of courses andqualifications in mechanical, electrical and electronic engineering. The university prides itself on excellent links with the local engineering industry and through the NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ENGINEERING TRAINING PARTNERSHIP. It gives students the opportunity to undertake paid work placements during their course, creating a pool of industry ready engineers to support the Northamptonshire area.

THE SILVERSTONE UNIVERISTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE and DAVENTRY UNIVERSITYTECHNICAL COLLEGE (UTC’s) are two brand new state of the art schools for 14-19 year olds offering the very best academic and technical learning. Silverstone UTC specialises in High Performance Engineering, Motorsport and Technical Events Management. Daventry UTC specialises in New Technologies in Engineering, Sustainable Construction and Environmental Sustainability.

MOULTON COLLEGEMoulton College, together with the University of Northampton and the University Centre Milton Keynes, have established the Collaborative Centre for the Built Environment. This centre is being developed to provide course and research output which is informed by the broader sector.

CRANFIELD UNIVERSITYThe Cranfield School of Engineering is one of the largest providers of engineering education, research and technology support to key industrial sectors of the global economy, including aerospace, automotive, defence, energy, health and other crucial engineering sectors of national and international importance. PROFESSOR KAMAL BECHKOUM

Executive Dean, School of Science and Technology, the University of Northampton

“Home of World Famous British Motorsport at Silverstone Circuit, and companies such as Mercedes-Benz, Cosworth and Force India, Northamptonshire is ideally situated for those wishing to study engineering. At the heart of the Midlands with superb transport links.”

INNOVATION & ENTERPRISE CENTRES

Northamptonshire has a strong network of innovation andenterprise centres that stretch across the county, supportingthe development of new and growing companies.

- Silverstone Innovation Centre

- Scott Bader Innovation Centre

- Corby Enterprise Centre

- iCon Innovation Centre

- Portfolio and Avenue Innovation Centres


ICON CENTREA new £8.7million building, owned and managed by the University of Northampton focused on environmental technologies and sustainable construction and providing 60 business units. The iCon is also the home of the Sustainable Construction iNet providing tailored business support and services for new and growing environmental technologies and sustainable construction companies.

PORTFOLIO & AVENUE INNOVATION CENTRESOwned and managed by the University of Northampton at their Avenue Campus, both of these centres have a strong focus on design and new product development, supported in particular by the University’s NVision virtual prototyping and testing facility and support services.

SILVERSTONE INNOVATION CENTREProvides a serviced environment to foster the growth of advanced engineering and motorsport related businesses. With a range of conference and meeting room facilities within a cutting edge architectural environment, Silverstone Innovation Centre can accomodate up to 40 companies.

SCOTT BADER INNOVATION CENTREOpened in September 2011, the Scott Bader Innovation Centre is specifically aimed at start-up companies in the speciality chemicals, composites and coatings sectors. Located within the grounds of Scott Bader, the innovation centre provides shared laboratory space and high quality offices in refurbished buildings at the company’s state-of-the-art research and development headquarters.

CORBY ENTERPRISE CENTREOpened in early 2011 CEC works with small and growing, early stage technology companies and provides businesssupport, strategic advice and flexible accommodation for start-up companies.RICHARD PHILLIPS

Managing Director, Silverstone

“Silverstone uses its brand and facilities to act as a catalyst for the High Performance Technologies industry in Northamptonshire. Working with Northamptonshire Enterprise Partnership we help to attract new investment, create new jobs, enhance educational opportunities and maintain awareness of the importance of the sector to the whole of the UK and across the world.”

Northamptonshire offers a wide range of flexible and affordable property options.

The three developments on this page are prominent examples of HPT site and property solutions, but many others exist in Northamptonshire. Please contact us to discuss your land or property requirements and how Northamptonshire can respond.


TIM BAGSHAWHead of Business Investment,Northamptonshire Enterprise Partnership



PROPERTYOPPORTUNITIES

Silverstone Park South Northamptonshire Rockingham Park Corby, Northamptonshire

Waterside Enterprise Zone Northampton, Northamptonshire

SILVERSTONE PARK- 300 hectare site to provide enhancement of existing F1 and other racing facilities- Development of new industry and technology park, hotels and other associated facilities- New development investment by MEPC- Adjacent to the A43 and midway between north, south M1 and M40 motorwaysLocal Investors:Flybrid / 3CTest / Delta Motorsport / Silverstone UTC

ROCKINGHAM PARK- 84 hectares of development land surrounding the Rockingham Motor Speedway at Corby- A focus on manufacturing and High Performance Technology companies- The Electric Corby initiative supports renewable energy development and investmentLocal Investors:Tata Steel / Roquette / Wincanton / RS Components

NORTHAMPTON WATERSIDE ENTERPRISE ZONE- 20 investment sites alongside the River Nene in Northampton- The Northampton Waterside Enterprise Zone provides a five-year local business tax rebate for companies in or locating there- Significant other investment by the University of Northampton and a new train station now under construction- Northampton adjacent to main north/south M1 motorwayLocal Investors:Cosworth / Mahle / Church’s / Carlsberg UK

Northampton WatersideEnterprise Zone

OUR PARTNERS

CASE STUDY 06

MATT GALLAGHERCEO, British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing

Silverstone, Northamptonshire, UKDELTA MOTORSPORT

Delta Motorsport, based at Silverstone, are developers of new and innovative low carbon vehicles. Their battery powered electric E4 performance road car has a top speed of 150mph and a range of 200 miles and can accelerate from 0 to 60 in less than 5 seconds.

SIMON DOWSONManaging Director, Delta Motorsport

“We became involved with the design of hybrid and electric vehicles because they share many of the engineering challenges associated with motorsport - lightweight parts, aerodynamic efficiency and innovative packaging solutions.”

The Northamptonshire HPT Network is managed and developed by Northamptonshire Enterprise Partnership (NEP). NEP works closely with surrounding Enterprise Partnerships and with leading national organisations dedicated to

supporting the development of the UK’s High Performance Technology Network.

HPT PROPERTY AND INVESTMENT SITES IN NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

WELLINGBOROUGH

CORBY

RUSHDEN

NORTHAMPTON DAVENTRY

BRACKLEY

A14

A14

A14

A6

A6

A45

A45

A45

A45

A45

A43

A43

A43

A43

A43

A43

A43

A47

A605

A6116

A6003

A427

A509

A508

A4500

A5

A5

A5

A508

A422

KETTERING

TOWCESTER

SILVERSTONE PARK3

WATERSIDE ENTERPRISE ZONE2

ROCKINGHAM PARK1

2

3

3

1

THE NORTH

AIRPORTSCoventry 15 milesBirmingham International 27 milesEast Midlands 40 miles

PORTSLiverpool 145 miles

RAILBirmingham New Street 70 miles

AIRPORTSLuton 27 milesHeathrow 59 milesStansted 85 milesGatwick 97 miles

PORTSLondon Gateway 90 milesFelixstowe 116 milesSouthampton 127 miles

RAILLondon Euston 48 milesSt. Pancras International 49 miles

THE SOUTH

London Marylebone

M1

M6

A74(M)

M74

Oxford

Glasgow M8

A1(M)

A14

A1(M)

A1

CambridgeA14

A34

Sheffield

Derby

Southampton

M4 M4

A1

Felixstowe

London Gateway

Liverpool

Edinburgh

East Midlands AirportBirminghamInternational Airport

StanstedAirport

Manchester

Hull

Channel Tunnel

M6

Dover

M1 London Luton Airport

St. Pancras International M40 M5

M42

M4

Bristol

M5

A63 M62

M62

FRANCE

BELGIUM

NETHERLANDS M20

E15

E402

Heathrow Airport

M25

Sunderland

Cardiff

Exeter

Calais

Folkestone

E44

E402 E17

Brussels E40

Rotterdam E25

London Euston

Le Havre

LONDON

GatwickAirport

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

Birmingham

Corby Innovation Centre

Scott Bader Innovation Centre

Portfolio Innovation Centre

iCon Innovation Centre

Silverstone University Technical College

Swindon

Northamptonshire Enterprise PartnershipEnterprise House30 Billing RoadNorthampton NN1 5DQ

Funded by


JULIA SCHUMACHERBusiness Partnership Manager High Performance Technologies

Northamptonshire Enterprise Partnership



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