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New State-of-the-Art Facility Completed at Infinity Park Derby for Star Micronics GB Ltd
The bespoke 24,050 sq ft development has been delivered for Star Micronics GB Ltd, a leading supplier of CNC sliding head and fixed head lathe solutions, who have relocated from their previous premises at Raynesway to support their continued growth.
Rolls-Royce tops pile for innovation funding
Rolls-Royce has received the most innovation funding of any UK company over the last 18 years, according to new research. The firm, which has its civil aerospace and defence businesses in Derby, was awarded £689 million in funding by Innovate UK – equivalent to £38.2 million a year – according to data compiled by R&D tax […]
Extra funding secured for Nuclear Skills Academy
Nuclear AMRC has secured £1.3 million to develop and deliver state-of-the-art training equipment for the new Nuclear Skills Academy in Derby. Due to open its doors this month, the academy, situated in the iHub, at Infinity Park, will train 200 apprentices a year for Rolls-Royce’s submarine propulsion business. The cash injection from Innovate UK comes as both […]
£570m lined up to support Derbyshire regeneration schemes
Around £570 million is being set aside for 50 Derbyshire regeneration schemes designed to improve the county’s economic prospects. Derbyshire County Council said it is supporting the funding over the next few years, which will help deliver major projects, including new homes, employment land, infrastructure. The money will come from a combination of the county […]