NEWSLETTER SPRING 2018 DS VIRGIN RACING MOVES TO SILVERSTONE PARK Read the full story on Page 5 INSIDE this issue PAGE 3 PAGE 4 PAGE 6 PAGE 8 CLUSTER CONFERENCE’S LOCAL AGENCY OPENS 10,000 SQ FT EXPANSION PRINCE HARRY JOINS NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR UP NEW GROWTH FOR ELECTRIFICATION DRIVE FOR NEW ENGINEERS TECH COMPANIES CORRIDOR POSSIBILITIES SPECIALIST DELTA AT SILVERSTONE www.silverstone-park.com To read the full versions of each article please visit silverstone-park.com/media/latest-news BUSINESS BUSINESS WELCOME Councils committed Business & growth to Silverstone Park SILVERSTONE opportunities presented to TECHNOLOGY It’s been a great start to the year at Silverstone Park. & STC growth CLUSTER The high-tech knowledge in the area and the Tech Cluster’s companies quality of new buildings constructed on site has been recognised by a major household name, DS South Northamptonshire and Aylesbury Vale District councils have voiced Virgin Racing, which has moved its Formula E race further support for the on-going development of Silverstone Park and the Leading figures from the worlds of He said: ‘We chose the STC as one of new relationships will be formed as a team to the estate. Silverstone Technology Cluster which they say is making their region a engineering and business have praised the first areas to present some of our result. Our next step is to ensure these location for technical innovation on a global scale. the Silverstone Technology Cluster’s first Innovation Teams’ challenges as we opportunities are followed up; the STC Also, businesses based on site are using the skills, Annual Conference for opening up a recognise the work they have done to will help its members to make the most The authorities are working to help unlock the Cambridge – Milton Keynes honed in Formula 1, to increase their offering new world of opportunity for high-tech curate a large number of businesses in of the opportunities.” – Oxford Growth Corridor’s transformational growth and investment to other sectors, for example, EDM Precision companies inside the region. this important geographic corridor for envisaged by the National Infrastructure Commission. Technologies featured in this issue (page 7). the UK tech industry.” The Conference, held in late January SNC Chief Executive Yvonne Rees said: “Nurturing the economic growth Performance Projects has expanded out of our at Silverstone University Technology DowDuPont, the ScaleUp Institute and of the high-tech industry is a priority for this area and we endeavour to The expertise on show Innovation Centre in to a 1,500 sq ft workshop College, attracted some 100 companies both the Transport Systems and Satellite raise the profile of the STC and grow this network to establish economic facility on site (p11). Its director Chris Horton from the area, plus large organisations Applications catapults highlighted areas at the Silverstone Technology prosperity for the district.” recently gave a presentation to the Silverstone such as Heathrow Airport. such as latest engineering projects to Cluster Conference is a shining Park Metrology Network audience. This is a good Andrew Grant, her counterpart at AVDC, enthused: “Aylesbury Vale is an funding for growth which could benefit Its Innovation Technologist Robin example of how well placed the example of how MEPC can help its occupiers to ideal location for growth and development; as Silverstone continues to STC companies. Gissing explained how the airport – promote what they do. develop innovation and attract global interest, recognition of the local area UK is to capture a large share of one of the busiest in the world – STC CEO Pim van Baarsen enthused: reaps these rewards also.” this growth market. The Silverstone Technology Cluster (STC) held its first could work with companies from “We have been delighted with the Annual Conference and what an event! The fact within the STC to solve some of its feedback from the Conference and Dr Ron Oren, Principal Strategy Analyst, TS Catapult that companies such as Heathrow and DowDuPont own technical challenges. it is clear that some very exciting asked to provide presentations, speaks volumes for the potential of the STC. Having worked on the development of the STC from its inception, it was a Highlighting funding great moment personally to be involved in the first annual conference. & latest technologies Finally, I want to make the point that although for SMEs, start-ups Silverstone is known for its motorsport heritage and we have been promoting what we refer to as ‘high-tech’ activity in the area, please note you don’t Silverstone Technology Cluster’s commitment to the region’s high-tech need to be into ‘tech’ or motorsport to be based at SMEs and start-up has continued with two more of its influential special Silverstone Park and take advantage of the central interest group (SIG) events inside 48 hours. location and global brand name. The feedback The first, for its Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) SIG and held at STC we get from our companies is that being based partner EMW Law in Milton Keynes, focused on advancements in ‘IMPACT’ at Silverstone Park is always a very positive talking and cloud-based CFD – drawing guest speakers Dr Tim Williams (Simpact point in meetings and networking events, and helps The STC can play its part in making important Engineering), Michael Peake (TotalSim) and Tristan Allen (Room 44). to make a company memorable when working on connections and enabling scale-ups to get closer to key new business development opportunities. Just two days later, at Silverstone Park’s Innovation Centre, came the markets and customers. second SIG (Autonomous, Connected, Electrified & Shared – aka ‘ACES’). If you wish to take a look round please don’t This provided an in-depth look at latest technologies in each of its areas as Irene Graham, CEO, ScaleUp Institute hesitate to get in touch with us or our newly well as guidance on funding for projects in automotive. appointed local agent Carter Jonas which has a fantastic grasp of the local market for businesses large and small. STC FOUNDING MEMBERS: Join the Cluster, take advantage! Joining the STC membership, which now totals over 60 influential companies in engineering and business growth, could not be easier. Visit the silverstonetechnologycluster.com website to see who has joined so far. As well, tech companies of all sizes are encouraged to attend the STC’s special interest group meetings, forums and introduction events – many of which are free. Email CEO Pim van Baarsen at [email protected] for more details. ROZ BIRD COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR 02 To read the full versions of each article please visit silverstone-park.com/media/latest-news Tel: 01327 856000 | www.silverstone-park.com 03 BUSINESS BUSINESS Carter Jonas joins successful team FIA Formula E team DS Virgin Racing as local letting agent completes move to Silverstone Park Carter Jonas has been appointed as the local letting agent for Silverstone Park – joining DS Virgin Racing, one of the leading teams in the world’s premier all-electric motor racing national agent DTRE which has already attracted many new tenants to the 130-acre estate in championship – FIA Formula E – has completed the relocation of its operational arm to new the last four years. state-of-the-art facilities at Silverstone Park. MEPC’s Roz Bird, Commercial Director at He commented: “We believe that The team’s new 11,000 sq ft base will Only 30,000 sq ft of the development is company is passionate about innovation Silverstone Park, said: “There is terrific the offering here will be of interest be home to around 25 permanent staff, now available to let after other high-tech around electric vehicles and sustainability. value in appointing Carter Jonas – they to a much wider scope of occupiers its race-winning cars, workshop bays, engineering companies MLL Telecom, “This is something that MEPC will be able to champion Silverstone for either geographic reasons, spare parts, engineering offices and Twintec-Baumot and David Brown welcomes as it rolls out its Responsible Park in the local property market given the Park’s central role in the multi-media meeting rooms. Automotive also took advantage of its Property Management programme at with our local agency community and Cambridge-Milton Keynes-Oxford Enterprise Zone status to set up new From Silverstone Park the team will Silverstone Park.” provide local market analysis…” Corridor or the attraction of the locally design and manufacturing workshops. work closely with its partner DS based and highly skilled precision She added: “They are also investing in Automobiles in Satory, France – part of DS Virgin Racing Team Manager Leon engineering workforce which, in recruiting graduates and are looking to the PSA Group’s Centre of Excellence – Price said: “We looked at a number turn, has a crossover into a myriad of We looked at a number attract more women into the property as well as its commercial headquarters of locations but the high standard of technologies.” industry. The consideration for equality in central London. facilities at Silverstone Park, together of locations but the high and diversity within their workforce Carter Jonas now has a hot desk in with the skillset and like-minded standard of facilities at DS Virgin Racing’s new premises are part makes business sense to MEPC.” Silverstone Park’s Innovation Centre to businesses on the doorstep, made it an of 125,000 sq ft of industrial units built Silverstone Park, together with enable viewings at short notice. easy choice.” Jon Silversides, Partner, Commercial for by Silverstone Park developer MEPC to the skillset and like-minded Carter Jonas, said MEPC’s development Contact: Jon Silversides ‘Very Good’ standards set by BREEAM MEPC’s Roz Bird, Commercial Director at businesses on the doorstep, had made Silverstone Park a highly Tel +44 (0)1865 404458 (the Building Research Establishment Silverstone Park, commented: “DS Virgin made it an easy choice.