NEWSLETTER WINTER 2017/18

SILVERSTONE PARK IDEAL LOCATION FOR LUXURY CAR MANUFACTURER

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‘FACE OF VIBRANT ECONOMY’ EPSILON ENGINEERS MEPC PREPARING “HUGE ENTHUSIASM” FOR STC HONOUR FOR COMMERCIAL EXCEL IN 4X4 SCHOOLS 6 ACRE PLOT FOR SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS DIRECTOR ROZ BIRD WORLD FINAL DEVELOPMENT

To read the full versions of each article please visit silverstone-park.com/media/latest-news www.silverstone-park.com BUSINESS BUSINESS WELCOME. Advanced Heathrow and DuPont among speakers at Show boost for Cluster’s first annual conference We’re barely a week into 2018 and already there is so much positive news to report at Silverstone Park… Silverstone Park SMEs and start-up companies within the Systems catapults will reveal areas in Meanwhile the STC’s Autonomous, Silverstone Technology Cluster will learn which they are looking to collaborate Connected, Electrified & Shared It is great to be able to announce the of of potential new business opportunities with Cluster companies. (ACES) and Computer Aided to one of MEPC’s new and Tech Cluster with Heathrow Airport when the STC Engineering (CAE) special interest ScaleUp Institute CEO Irene Graham at Silverstone Park. The company has holds its first annual conference at groups (SIGs) have continued to evolve will focus on businesses achieving moved its headquarters from Coventry because of Silverstone Park and the Silverstone Technology Cluster say that co-hosting Silverstone Park later this month. with latest events at Silverstone Park’s full potential. Cluster-based advanced the kudos of the Silverstone address, the central the Advanced Engineering Show’s VIP Lounge has further boosted their Metrology Facility. The conference will be held at engineering companies RML Group, location in the country and access to the skills profiles with key high-tech figures. pool in the Silverstone Technology Cluster. the estate’s Silverstone Delta , KW Special Projects Guest speakers included EV Outlook’s Staggeringly over 2,000 guests visited the Lounge at the Show Technology College on 25 January. and TotalSim will highlight latest Roger Atkins, Wirth Research’s Nick Of the 125,000 sq ft of new development which (1- 2 November) at NEC Birmingham. technological developments in Trevorrow, Cranfield University’s Dr John Heathrow’s Technologist completed in November 2016, only 35,000 sq ft the region. Erkoyuncu and Multimatic’s George Guests were able to meet, among others, with the Park’s Commercial Robin Gissing will explain how one of still remains available to let. MEPC successfully Howard-Chapell. attracted 11 new companies to the park in 2017 Director Roz Bird and STC CEO Pim van Baarsen. the world’s busiest airports is looking “I am delighted by the names we have to match SMEs and start-ups with its attending so far,” enthuses STC CEO and 12 new virtual tenants, who use the address STC ambassadors Roger Atkins (Electric Vehicles Outlook) and Stephen supply chain. Pim van Baarsen. “To have Heathrow and meeting room facilities in the Innovation Ball (former CEO of Lockheed Martin UK) were among the guest speakers. and DuPont approach us and ask to be Centre to further develop their business. There were further presentations from Rob Lewis OBE and Kieron Salter In addition science and engineering involved is fantastic and further proof – managing directors of TotalSim and KW Special Projects and champions solutions giant DuPont as well as the SILVERSTONE Based on this success, we are currently clearing that the Cluster is making waves in the of the STC’s Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) and Digital/Advanced Satellite Applications and TECHNOLOGY and re-presenting a 6 acre site, opposite the right places.” CLUSTER Innovation Centre, at the front of the park. () special interest groups (SIGs). This prime site can accommodate up to Roz Bird commented: “The Advanced Engineering Show exceeded our 100,000 sq ft of new development, including: expectations – hosting the VIP Lounge in the middle of such a big workshops, offices and a . I look forward event was one hundred per cent the right thing to do. It made for a to receiving enquiries from interested parties. brilliant couple of days of networking.” Certainly whoever takes advantage of the land “Huge enthusiasm” for SIGs will be extremely well connected thanks to an upgrade to what is already pure fibre broadband The STC’s Autonomous, Connected, Electrified & Shared (ACES) vehicles at the Park (see page 5). and Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) special interest groups (SIGs) continue to evolve following latest events held at Silverstone Park’s Elsewhere in this newsletter are three truly Metrology Facility. uplifting articles concerning the skills agenda: ‘take a bow’ Silverstone University Technology During an open meeting, ACES champion Roger Atkins (EV Outlook) College, National College for Motorsport and highlighted likely future changes in electric, autonomous and mobility the Epsilon Engineers. Working with Silverstone . Technology Cluster, I am keen to do all I can in The CAE’s audience heard (via Skype) from Wirth Research’s Nick Trevorrow 2018 to help promote the whole range of careers on whole system modelling in race tyre simulation, Cranfield University’s on offer in our cluster and engage with young people and their teachers in a meaningful way. Dr John Erkoyuncu on the use of augmented reality as part of the product lifecycle process and also guest speaker George Howard- Later this month, Silverstone Park will host Chapell of Multimatic on comparisons with Ford’s GT and race car. the first Silverstone Technology Cluster annual For more see the silverstonetechnologycluster.com . conference. With names like Heathrow Airport and DuPont lined up, it promises to be an event to promote the capabilities of the cluster, understand the business opportunities of the STC FOUNDING MEMBERS: future and help companies consider how to grasp Join the Cluster, take advantage! these business opportunities and grow their business in 2018. Joining the STC membership, which now totals almost 40 influential companies in engineering and business growth, could not be easier. Silverstone Park’s misson is business Visit the silverstonetechnologycluster.com website to see who has joined so far. prosperity and my sense As well, tech companies of all sizes are encouraged to attend the STC’s special interest is that we’re pointing group meetings, forums and introduction events – many of which are free. in the right direction for a successful 2018. Email CEO Pim van Baarsen at [email protected] for more details.

ROZ BIRD COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

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‘Face of Vibrant Economy’ honour for Commercial Director Roz Bird “She used her skills in understanding the economic drivers of this diverse sector MEPC’s Roz Bird, Commercial The 100 Faces list showcases individuals who to present a compelling case about the Roz accepted the challenge Director for Silverstone Park, has are delivering against growth, innovation and contribution the region makes to the UK of positioning Silverstone Park as social purpose. economy. This was manifested when she the premier location in the UK for been announced as one of 100 drew together key stakeholders from large Roz comments: “It’s fantastic to be included advanced engineering, business people likely to have corporates to agile entrepreneurs to produce in the list and I am looking forward to and software development. a significant impact on the UK connecting with the other individuals named, the Silverstone Technology Cluster Report. economy in the next 12 months. who are all really inspiring and all understand “This body of crystallised all that is great James Dipple, Chief Executive, MEPC what it takes to get the job done. about the innovative culture in the region and Roz was named by Silverstone Park developer MEPC’s Chief was used to create a blueprint for growth via giant Grant Thornton as one of its Faces of Executive James Dipple praised Roz, adding: a new membership organisation championing a Vibrant Economy for 2017 at a ceremony “Roz accepted the challenge of positioning all the positive benefits of the Cluster.” in London. Silverstone Park as the premier location in the UK for advanced engineering, electronics and software development.

Silverstone Park ideal Broadband speeds now Getting here is ‘superfast’ across Park location for luxury car straightforward, particularly from London and abroad and the Silverstone name Companies at Silverstone Park are better connected than ever before manufacturer after developer MEPC increased broadband speed across the estate by also influences a great deal; 300 per cent to ‘superfast’ levels of 30Mbps. Company founder, David Brown said: “It had it’s just a great place to be… David Brown Automotive has Over 70 companies are based at Silverstone Park – the majority operating to be somewhere that gave us the right kind moved its headquarters and The region is clearly full of in high-tech engineering and manufacturing. of customer-focused ability and a pedigree of highly-skilled technicians production of its niche luxury low-volume, niche automotive manufacture, Now MEPC’s appointed provider Fibre has completed vehicles – the Speedback GT plus Silverstone Park quite simply had the and companies with great work to ensure connectivity of 30Mbps – a figure defined by telecoms best sized premises for what we needed. manufacturing abilities. regulator Ofcom as ‘superfast’. Bridge also provides packages capable of and Remastered – into delivering up to 1000Mbps at the estate. new 18,000 sq ft premises at “Getting here is straightforward, particularly David Brown, David Brown Automotive from London and abroad and the Silverstone Bridge’s Managing Director Leigh Partin comments: “As part of our long Silverstone Park. name also influences a great deal; it’s just a term commitment to Silverstone Technology Cluster (STC), we have great place to be.” improved the entry level broadband product on the Park by tripling the It becomes the third company using high- speed of the basic product from 10Mbps to 30Mbps at no extra cost and The “brilliant” skill set of companies in the tech processes to move into industrial units speeds are available up to 1,000Mbps.” that are part of a 125,000 sq ft speculative surrounding Silverstone Technology Cluster development at the estate with Enterprise also had a bearing. He continued: “These are Zone status. very rural surroundings and it amazes me that hidden down a country lane you can find a Others include telecoms specialist MLL and company with ten five-axis CNC machines low carbon vehicles expert Twintec-Baumot. capable of making of anything you need. A number of key factors were behind David “The region is clearly full of highly-skilled Brown Automotive’s decision to move to technicians and companies with great Silverstone Park. manufacturing abilities.”

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Epsilon Engineers excel in Park’s busy industry events calendar

The Niche Network has was buzzing and we look forward to Facility’s Network events also drew many 4x4 Schools world final confirmed its annual Members Forum another great event there in 2018.” high-profile industry figures. will be held at Silverstone Park for As we went to press the Epsilon Silverstone Park Commercial Director “It has been a privilege to be involved Other senior organisations to hold events “We put a lot of work in to ensuring a fourth consecutive year in 2018 Engineers – a team of young female Roz Bird comments: “The Epsilon with them and they have absolutely at Silverstone Park in 2017 included we achieve a good success rate for the – further underlining the high-tech engineering students sponsored by Engineers are a real inspiration to excelled in the world finals against the Department for International Trade, companies that we host, which is why business estate’s credentials as an ideal Silverstone Park – had finished a women considering a career in incredibly tough competition. They Manufacturers’ Organisation EEF, the the likes of Niche Vehicle Network keep location for influential engineering and fantastic fifth in the world final of the science and engineering and excellent should be extremely proud.” Society for Motor Manufacturers & coming back and, to be honest, we manufacturing industry events. 4x4 in Schools Challenge in ambassadors for the Silverstone Traders and the Silverstone Technology love having them,” says Silverstone Park Abu Dhabi. Technology Cluster. The NVN’s latest Forum took place at the Cluster. The Silverstone Park Metrology Commercial Director Roz Bird. The five students from Denbigh School Silverstone University Technology College in Milton Keynes faced competition in November. NVN Programme Director from 25 other countries but dazzled Dr Viv Stephens comments: “The UTC is judges with their engineering skills – this a fabulous venue and it was brilliant to included negotiating a tricky 4×4 course see young students mixing with our 120 with a special scale model car they industry delegates. designed and built. “We also had some fascinating Their final score was boosted by presentations from several of the an outright win in the trailer-pulling innovative companies based at category and second place overall in Silverstone Park, as well as many of our the 4x4 driving challenge. member companies. The atmosphere

Metrology Facility ends “Silverstone address 2017 on high after surge as powerful as in demand Harley Street” As ‘eSports’ (online video competition) grows at massive Silverstone Park Metrology Facility will in an assortment of sectors from speed, Silverstone Park company Octane Junkies Ltd could go into 2018 busier than ever after a automotive to medical devices. be in pole position to take full advantage thanks to its expert surge in demand for its services from Hexagon Regional Manager John knowledge of virtual reality technology and also one of the within the surrounding Silverstone Drover says: “We have been working industry’s biggest games. Technology Cluster. closely with a number of companies Under the guise of GTA Global, it was Octane Junkies which The Facility, which opened in summer based at Silverstone Park as well as turned ’s and Sony’s GT Academy programme – 2016, is the only sub-contract others further afield including start-up essentially training the best drivers on the Gran Turismo games inspection metrology facility in businesses and SMEs which we are to become life racing drivers – into a worldwide phenomenon. the UK. It is managed by Hexagon always keen to support. Manufacturing Intelligence – the world Those links with Nissan and Sony remain strong, while the “It is 18 months since the Facility leader in the science of metrology. latest Gran Turismo game, GT Sport, is expected to take the opened and it is great news to be eSports race driver community by storm. Its machines can measure components ending our first full calendar year to sub-micron levels (less than 1000th with demand for our services at such It all ties in nicely with a move into bigger 1,100 sq ft premises of a millimetre in width). a high.” at Silverstone Park for Octane Junkies. Increasingly in 2017 the Facility Looking ahead to 2018, at least “We are the originators of eSport racing with GT Academy,” has been called on by advanced three highly sophisticated pieces of says MD Laurence Wiltshire. “It’s now become very engineering organisations working equipment – two Global Advantage fashionable and we obviously have a handle on the technology co-ordinate measuring machines and the audience. We’re in a position to take advantage.” (CMMs) and a TIGO SF – will A Silverstone Park address gives any automotive/motorsport- be replaced. themed company added kudos as Laurence explains: “For us “The machinery we work with is it’s like a doctor having an address on Harley Street…” always brand new to ensure our customers receive the best levels of available,” adds John.

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“It’s definitely a career I’d Big data and IT recruitment recommend to young women” ‘hot topics’

Nineteen-year-old Eliza Seville has become the Responsible handling of big data and latest trends in recruitment were the hot topics during Silverstone Park’s first woman to receive the National College for latest B2B event for occupiers. Motorsport’s Student of the Year accolade. Law firm Blaser Mills and IT recruitment specialist TD Group presented at the event inside the estate’s Innovation Centre Eliza is combining her second year of studying with the Silverstone Park at which they are based. based College – which trains youngsters to become race car mechanics and technicians – with an apprenticeship with international GT race team Those present heard Blaser Mills’s Head of Employment James TF Sport. Simpson warn of new laws and the risk of heavy fines for companies not adhering to latest regulations controlling the Her joint role (mechanic and refuelling pit stop crew) has taken her to races collection, storage and usage of customer and client data. in five different countries so far. TD’s Managing Director Anthony Priest then highlighted the Eliza says: “The College has given me massive knowledge about systems on need for companies to get a better grasp of what might a racing car that I didn’t have before. But more than that about how the prove more attractive to candidates in the IT sector, such as motorsport industry works.” project role over salary. She adds: “It’s definitely a career I’d recommend. Not enough people encourage young women into motorsport because ‘it’s cars’ but the opportunities are incredible.” Eliza’s achievement is another feather in the college’s cap after latest figures showed it placed 40 per cent more students either on work experience or apprenticeships with Formula 1 teams in the UK in summer 2017. Eliza Seville, National College for Motorsport’s Student of the Year Prime site readied for 100,000 sq ft of development

MEPC has begun preparing prime land which could accommodate up to 100,000 sq ft of development at Silverstone Park.

The land is by the main entrance to both the high-tech business estate and the neighbouring Silverstone Grand Prix circuit. The work has involved the of the circuit’s former admin bungalow and offices and ageing Luffield cottages. MEPC’s Roz Bird, Commercial Director for Silverstone Park, explains: “This is all part of our on-going programme to It’s definitely a career create a site commensurate with people’s expectations of I’d recommend. Not enough a high-quality, technology park environment.” people encourage young She adds: “A number of options have been thought women into motorsport because through as part of the master planning exercise for the site. ‘it’s cars’ but the opportunities This land could for example accommodate large hybrid workshops, prime office accommodation and a hotel. are incredible. Interested parties should contact appointed Eliza Seville, letting agency DTRE’s Jamie Catherall National College for Motorsport’s Student of the Year [email protected] / +44 (0)20 3328 9097. Photo: Jakob Ebrey Photography

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Government education role Plenty of community for tech college principal spirit heading into 2018

Silverstone University Technology College Principal Neil Patterson Silverstone Park based companies have The fund-raising events were part of a and boot camp sessions. See the has been selected to join one of the Department for Education’s helped raise more than £140 for Breast busy social calendar for the Silverstone back page for more details which also new panels responsible for developing outline content for technical Cancer Research and almost £310 in aid Park business community which in includes the date of our next quiz night. of Macmillan Cancer Support in two of recent months has also featured qualifications and the broader T Level curriculum. The social committee that organises each the latest community events to be held another very popular quiz night and event and includes occupier businesses Neil, also ex-Chief Engineer at McLaren Automotive, has been at the estate. pizza lunch just prior to Christmas. appointed to the panel responsible for the Engineering, , will hold its next meeting in late Development and Control Pathway under the Engineering & Employees donned a splash of pink in There’s also plenty to keep occupiers in January. Contact Silverstone Park Manufacturing route. recognition of Breast Cancer Research’s trim heading into 2018 – particularly and Liaison Officer Ruth Williams awareness month of October. after an indulgent Christmas break – (Chair) [email protected] He comments: “It is absolutely essential to make sure that these with regular football, running, cycling for more info. professional and technical qualifications reflect the needs of industry. This followed their participation in Macmillan’s annual coffee morning held “Through my own experience and through the relationships the UTC has nationally and included many serving with many high-performance technology companies in the Silverstone up their own home bakes inside the Technology Cluster, I feel I am uniquely placed to play a major role in estate’s Innovation Centre. developing qualifications that are not only fit for purpose but fit for the future in this fast-changing industry.” Silverstone UTC student Thomas Rice was declared the winner of the Silverstone UTC, which overlooks traditional bake-off competition! the world famous Silverstone circuit, currently educates 475 I feel I am uniquely placed to play a students between the ages of major role in developing qualifications that 14 and 18 and is developing a are not only fit for purpose but fit for the reputation and track record for future in this fast-changing industry. supplying high-performing, work- ready young people to businesses Neil Patterson, within the surrounding Silverstone Silverstone University Technology College Principal Technology Cluster.

Local business event Matterhorn at peak performance

has two-way benefit Achieving ISO 9001 standard in quality management plus membership of the elite Association of Translation Companies (ATC) are just the latest feathers in German-English translator November saw Silverstone Park developer MEPC host its second Matterhorn Languages’ cap which attributes much of its networking event of 2017 for local business clubs and forums. success to a base at Silverstone Park. Fifteen companies from the neighbouring Aylesbury Vale and Matterhorn translates for clients such as the VW Group in the South Northants districts attended the event inside the high- UK, Skoda in the Czech Republic, the Swiss government’s air tech business estate’s Innovation Centre. accident investigation department and even Germany’s largest “The companies form part of the backbone of the local sports order company Sport Thiemer. economy so we feel there is great value in bringing them Being part of a high-tech community and being surrounded together,” says Silverstone Park Commercial Director Roz Bird. by so many tech experts, especially in the automotive “They hear how the work we are doing here and in the industry, has helped drive the company forwards says MD surrounding Silverstone Technology Cluster has the potential Susanne Lewis. to open up new business opportunities for them. She explains: “A lot of what we translate is technical, “Technology in cars now is so clever so it is very important that “But we also learn more about their particular fields of expertise but we have so many neighbours we can draw on to help we know what we are writing is 100 per cent accurate – to which can have real value in our development of the estate.” with accuracy. have that pool of knowledge on our door step is invaluable.”

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MEET THE TEAM Social committee

Marion Christer, Please contact Ruth Williams for further information: 01327 856002 PA to Commercial Director or [email protected]

Football: Every Wednesday 18.00-19.00 at UTC

Running Club: Every Autosport International: Wednesday evening on-site Being PA to the estate’s much-in-demand Commercial Thursday 11 - Sunday Director Roz Bird requires supreme organisational skills. 14 January Welcome Marion Christer... Birmingham NEC “I thrive on being organised and it’s probably why I enjoy my job so much, particularly with everyone wanting a piece of Roz. There is never a dull moment, plus the team behind the scenes have become great friends as well,” says Marion. Marion’s timetabling skills enable her to fit plenty into her personal life, too: she’s a keen ballroom dancer, voluntarily Cycling: helps blind people keep mobile through the Guide Dogs for Every Tuesday morning the Blind Association and has tandem-skydived and abseiled and Wednesday evening in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust and Cancer Research charity. Only once, it seems, has Marion failed to be totally organised. Silverstone Technology “We got a call saying that someone wanted to view our Cluster Annual house immediately. It was the Cricketer Monty Conference: Panesar – I had no idea who he was! Thursday 25 January “We didn’t have time to get it quite as I wanted and he Silverstone UTC didn’t buy. Maybe you could say he caught us out…” Boot Camp: To re-start Spring 2018 260 sq ft to 30,000 sq ft Available TO LET

Social Committee Occupier Quiz Night: Meeting: Thursday 15 March, Tuesday 23 January 18.00-20.00 Pit Stop Café, Silverstone Park Silverstone Circuit Innovation Centre Visit our website for further information or see contacts below.

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