News: Rotherham's AMP impresses business chief
One of Yorkshire and Humber's leading business figures has praised the high-tech activity at the region's Advanced Manufacturing Park, in Rotherham.
The regional director of the Confederation of British Industry, Andrew Palmer, said the Park – the only one of its kind in the UK – was a jewel in the crown not just of South Yorkshire but of the entire region.
"In fact, having seen the wide diversity of companies and nations represented here, it’s clear this is an international resource," he said. "We're lucky in our region that we have so many facets to our economy, but this mix of high-quality R&D and hi-tech manufacturing has to be one of the most important.
"This is the future. I've seen it, and it is clearly working for the UK."
He was speaking after visiting several AMP companies, large and small, on a tour organised by Rotherham Investment & Development Office, the Borough Council's regeneration arm.
He took in Dormer Tools UK, Fripp Design and Research, welding-specialist TWI Technology Centre (Yorkshire) and the University of Sheffield's Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre with Boeing (AMRC).
Fripp Design and Research provides 3D computer-aided design, support and rapid prototyping for companies and organisations including Boots, Rolls-Royce and the NHS.
It aims to more than double its workforce on the park in 2010. Steve Roberts, managing director said: "Being located on the AMP is of strategic importance to our business as it is the UK centre of excellence for Advanced Manufacturing and associated industries and services – everything from rapid prototyping to rapid manufacture.
"Our mission is to take best practice in advanced manufacturing from industry and apply this within the health care sector, where we see plenty of opportunity."
Andrew Palmer said: "I've been so impressed not just by the expertise packed into the Park but by the sheer enthusiasm among the businesses. With people and companies like these, the region's future is bright."
AMP website
Rotherham
The regional director of the Confederation of British Industry, Andrew Palmer, said the Park – the only one of its kind in the UK – was a jewel in the crown not just of South Yorkshire but of the entire region.
"In fact, having seen the wide diversity of companies and nations represented here, it’s clear this is an international resource," he said. "We're lucky in our region that we have so many facets to our economy, but this mix of high-quality R&D and hi-tech manufacturing has to be one of the most important.
"This is the future. I've seen it, and it is clearly working for the UK."
He was speaking after visiting several AMP companies, large and small, on a tour organised by Rotherham Investment & Development Office, the Borough Council's regeneration arm.
He took in Dormer Tools UK, Fripp Design and Research, welding-specialist TWI Technology Centre (Yorkshire) and the University of Sheffield's Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre with Boeing (AMRC).
Fripp Design and Research provides 3D computer-aided design, support and rapid prototyping for companies and organisations including Boots, Rolls-Royce and the NHS.
It aims to more than double its workforce on the park in 2010. Steve Roberts, managing director said: "Being located on the AMP is of strategic importance to our business as it is the UK centre of excellence for Advanced Manufacturing and associated industries and services – everything from rapid prototyping to rapid manufacture.
"Our mission is to take best practice in advanced manufacturing from industry and apply this within the health care sector, where we see plenty of opportunity."
Andrew Palmer said: "I've been so impressed not just by the expertise packed into the Park but by the sheer enthusiasm among the businesses. With people and companies like these, the region's future is bright."
AMP website
Rotherham
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