News: Struers move to the AMP

An international company providing technical support for manufacturers is bringing its world-leading operation to the Advanced Manufacturing Park in Rotherham.

Materials testing specialist Struers is moving its UK operation from the West Midlands to a new world-class facility at Evolution @ the AMP so that it can better service its customers, many of them based in the UK's materials and metals heartland.

Struers has been inventing revolutionary products since 1875, and continues to research leading edge technology for the future. It works in the automotive, aerospace and steel industries with companies including Rolls-Royce, Nissan, Boeing, Thyssen and Kobe Steel.

Established in 19 countries worldwide its machines are used by engineers to test the quality and reliability of an increasing range of materials – as well as the paint for old masters, they include composites used to manufacture components for aircraft and Formula 1 engines.

Despite the downturn, the company hopes to increase its £3m annual turnover and 11-strong workforce at its new laboratory at the AMP.

Struers managing director Dr Lee Cobb said: "Advanced manufacturing is our core business so it makes perfect sense for us to move to the AMP, which is leading the world in terms of innovation and research in the sector.

"Our collaborative approach to doing business sits well with the AMP's culture of sharing knowledge to benefit UK companies supplying world leading organisations, and we already work with companies on the Park including TWI, Cti and Dormer Tools.

"We pride ourselves on the quality of support we provide for the manufacturing sector in the UK. Our expertise and the quality of our machines mean we can make a real difference, helping customers improve their processes, so they can get answers to their problems faster.

"The AMP community offers this country's manufacturers an unbeatable level of support and we are looking forward to becoming an integral part of the team."

Strategic letting agents Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) and commercial lawyers hlw arranged the deal on the 3,641 sq ft unit on behalf of Evolution @ the AMP owners UK Strategic Partnership, a joint venture between UK Coal and Strategic Partnerships.

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