 Cranfield Technology ParkLocation Cranfield Technology Park, Cranfield MK43 0AL Contact Details Contact: Valerie Kidd, Innovation Centre Manager Tel: 01234 756000 Email: val.kidd@stmodwen.co.uk Contact: Ian Chapman, Corporate Relations Tel: 01234 758049 Email: i.chapman@cranfield.ac.uk Website: www.cranfieldtechnologypark.co.uk  PartnersCranfield University is a wholly postgraduate university specialising in aerospace, engineering, science, health, defence, technology and management. The University, with its uniquely close links to industry, has an international reputation for its teaching, research and technical facilities in these major thematic areas. St. Modwen is the UK's leading regeneration specialist, operating across the full spectrum of the property industry through a network of seven regional offices and a Birmingham-based head office. The company is wholly focused upon regeneration with expertise in brown-field land renewal, partnering with industry, town centre regeneration, Innovation Centres and education projects. About the Park Cranfield opened the Technology Park in 1989 for science, technology and knowledge-based businesses. Since its launch, the Park has developed into an innovation 'hot spot' ideally located within the Oxford to Cambridge arc with good transport links and its own executive airport. Cranfield tenants achieve a competitive advantage by aligning themselves with Cranfield and benefit from the University's advanced technologies and academic expertise. Many tenants work with Cranfield University on research and development to develop new knowledge and exploit new markets. The Technology Park offers flexible options to allow businesses to grow. These options range from multi-occupancy units in the Innovation Centre through to full corporate headquarters and R&D centres. From a start-up enterprise to the maturity of a global organisation, Cranfield Technology Park is building an innovation habitat to support and grow the regional economy whilst helping knowledge-based businesses to thrive in an increasingly competitive global marketplace. Progress Land  In late 1989 Nissan chose Cranfield as the location for its new European Technology Centre at a 20-acre site on the Park. Construction work commenced in June 1990 and the 9,700 square metre facility was opened on target in September 1991. Construction of a second major phase, incorporating a further 10,000 square metres, was completed in April 1993.In 1998, Io Systems, a logistics software company based in Dunstable, decided to relocate to the Park in order to meet its expansion plans. In early 2000, Trafficmaster plc selected the Park for its new European headquarters, including the high-tech 24-hour National Control Centre, which features the very latest in communications technology. The development on a 6-acre site provides 5,000 square metres of accommodation and Trafficmaster started operations on the Park in March 2001. A master-plan is under development for future phases that will further expand the scheme. Planning permission is already in place for an additional 2,880 square metre, three-storey building. Premises The Cranfield Innovation Centre, owned and operated by St. Modwen Properties plc, provides offices, meeting rooms, reception and business support. The offices range from 26 to 140 square metres. The Centre was substantially extended in 2003. Trent House and Derwent House, developed by St. Modwen Properties plc in conjunction with Cranfield University, provide Level 2 Suites of 185 to 555 square metres. For all premises, the general criteria for tenant selection is that they should be knowledge-based companies. Phase 2 of the new development is complete, adding a two-storey office building of 1,394 square metres and four business units totalling 2,137 square metres. Two tenants, IdeaPharma and Cognisco, have each taken 450 square metres of space within the new development at Conway House on Medway Court. Cranfield University has also taken 650 square metres over two buildings. The new buildings will help to satisfy the increasing demand for accommodation at Cranfield from knowledge-based businesses. More than 40 companies are already based at the park, employing more than 500 people. In late 2010, Hybrid Air Vehicles chose to move its entire workforce to Cranfield, taking 800 square metres across Conway House and 2 Medway Court. Site Management Arrangements Service charges are appropriate to the services provided, which vary depending on the size and level of the premises. Business Support Services  The Innovation Centre provides an initial set-up service which includes organisation of phone lines and internet connection, with other ongoing support services including faxing, photocopying, mail services, equipment and meeting room hire. The reception team provides front of house services for the businesses based at the Centre, including taking calls and messages in tenants' absence, and greeting guests.The Innovation Centre has its own on site amenities, including Café Expresso, providing drinks, lunches and snacks throughout the day, as well as buffet lunches for meetings on request. Two meeting rooms are also available to tenants for a small hire charge. Further facilities are available at Cranfield University including a bank, bookshop, shop, Post Office and garage. Further business support and technical facilities are available through partners Cranfield University. Tenants of the Technology Park and Cranfield University Business Incubation Centre benefit from a wide range of facilities and business support from Cranfield University. Support activities for tenants include:
What Cranfield's Tenants Say… 'Cranfield's facilities and knowledge has helped us with our own research and development. Having their facilities on our doorstep had proved valuable.' Sacha Sarshar, Technical Director, Caltec Ltd 'Cranfield University has helped us develop solutions for industry and its facilities for soil research are unique.' Richard Earl, Managing Director, TurfTrax Ground Management Systems Ltd Companies on the Park 2sms Provides business text messaging services for SMEs and government entities. Acuigen Ltd Multilingual market research services. Alere A developer, manufacturer and marketer of professional and consumer medical diagnostic products. ASK Europe Management development and training services. Astea Europe Global provider of service management and automation software. Astrimar Independent consultancy providing assurance, verification and training services in the specialist areas of technical risk, integrity management and reliability in both the oil, gas and wider energy industry. Bidwriting.com Professional bid writers to public and private businesses. Briteyellow One of the UK's leading high speed wireless communications service providers. Cabair Cabair College of Air Training is renowned for airline pilot training and specialises in full-time integrated programmes of 15 months, which are run six times a year. Café Expresso Heart of the Innovation Centre, supplying buffets for meetings, breakfasts, lunches and drinks. Caltec Oil and gas production enhancement equipment. Cognisco Development of a web-based training delivery/learning system. County Consultancy Providers of a full range of IT services. Europlex Integrated security and communication solutions provider. FFT UK Engineering development for automotive vehicle design. Five Corporate Finance Advise and assist on business acquisitions, disposal, management buy-outs and buy-ins. Hybrid Air Vehicles Lighter-Than-Air (LTA) research resulting in a range of revolutionary products with global market potential, which address the new challenges in the logistics and surveillance markets. Q2/IdeaPharmaGroup Leading consultant to the pharmaceutical industry. i Direct World leader in satellite-based IP communications technology. Innoventor An engineering consulting company focusing in the areas of mechanical engineering, refrigeration, electrical engineering, environmental issues and aerospace. Intec Computer training. IVHM Research into Integrated Vehicle Health Management conducted by Cranfield University and partners. Jemmac Bespoke software solutions, Partnership IT and world-leading products. Kinetic Solutions Ltd IT systems development (hospitality). Liberty Corporate Finance Independent provider of corporate finance advice to owners of businesses, management and private equity institutions. Majenta PLM Works collaboratively with clients to create open enterprise solutions. Meriden Animal Health Ltd High quality veterinary pharmaceutical, hygiene and nutraceutical products. Multi-Support (UK) Ltd IT solutions for intelligent document management. Netsquared Ltd/icon 5 High-end inter/intranet solution provision. Nissan Technical Centre Europe Ltd Automotive product development and design. PE – Partnership Education Working with schools to enable them to benefit from the latest technologies, equipment, applications and systems. PI (Physique Instrumente) Ltd Supplier of nanopositioning technology and motion control systems of the highest accuracy level. Pro-lite Technology Laser supplier. Proving Services A proving process and supporting toolset (Proving Model) for investment and portfolio analysis. Q-matic Specialists in customer flow management, managing how customers wait, which can result in a more relaxed environment and greater staff productivity. Quality Training & Consultancy Training and consultancy. RD Associates Ltd Software development and training for sales analysis and planning. Safety Biomedical Diagnostic technologies for effective healthcare delivery. SOtechnology Web design and developers. Specialist Microwave Solutions Ltd Microwave frequency switching devices. Stargazer Aeronautical Advisory Strategyn UK Patented Outcome-Driven Innovation® (ODI) process transforms the popular jobs-to-be-done innovation theory into an innovation best practice. ILT Solutions Expertise in the design, development and implementation of online learning solutions. The Improving Business Realising the potential from IT investment. Total IT Outsourced IT solutions. Trafficmaster plc Provision of high-quality, live traffic information. Trendsignal Stock Market analysis software. Turftrax Focuses on improving sports grounds surface standards and on providing data to enhance sporting events. Vector Recruitment Specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated to the high technology market. Workspace by Evergreen Specialist office design and fit-out company. |
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