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MIRA Technology Park offers a unique and exciting proposition to those businesses engaged in research and development within the transport sector
MIRA Technology Park is located at the heart of the UK ’ s automotive and aerospace sectors
you ’ re testing or developing , hosting a seminar or launching a product , there ’ s little that can ’ t be achieved on the Technology Park .
A class act . The Midlands has a long established seat of learning with a mix of globally respected academic institutions , training facilities and worldclass research and development institutions . Many of the region ’ s 17 universities ( including four of the elite Russell group ) specialise in engineering and research and development and foster strong links and a culture of co-operation with local businesses . Together they offer a rich source of quality graduate and postgraduate engineers , scientists and business professionals and innovative collaborative research partners .
A wealth of talent . Transportation engineering and manufacturing , and research and development flow through the veins of the region ’ s motivated and multi-skilled labour pool . At MIRA Technology Park you ’ ll be able to take full advantage of one of the UK ’ s most diverse and successful regional economies . The MIRA Technology Park team can also provide specialist recruitment support to help you find suitable candidates for your R & D operations .
Working together . Over many years HORIBA MIRA has gained a reputation as a worldclass independent engineering , testing and development facility . As a result we have become partner of choice for many of the world ’ s leading automotive , aerospace , rail and defence brands in the delivery of innovative engineering solutions across the transport sector .
All the right connections . MIRA Technology Park is situated in the heart of England and benefits from a comprehensive network of road , rail and air links , with excellent access to all areas of the UK , mainland Europe and the rest of the world .
By road , the Park ’ s close proximity to the UK ’ s principal north-south arteries and major east-west routes , provides easy access to the wider motorway network and ensures convenient access to the rest of the UK .
National rail services at Nuneaton , Coventry , Leicester and Birmingham provide regular high-speed links to destinations throughout the UK ( London can be reached in one hour ) and mainland Europe . The region also benefits from two dedicated freight terminals with intermodal road and rail options serving national and European markets .
Birmingham International and East Midlands airports are both within easy reach and provide regular flights to hundreds of domestic , European and International destinations , with further capacity to be added to Birmingham later in the year . There are also a number of private airfields located in the region .
It ’ s all taken care of . The Park is proactively managed through a range of in-house services and amenities . These services will complement the bespoke facilities developed for businesses on the Park and together with the implementation of a Green Travel Framework , MIRA Technology Park will create a sustainable environment for the modern business occupier .
• Enclosed highly secure site , manned and patrolled 24 hours , every day of the year
• Comprehensive maintenance of all common areas of the estate
• Regular bus services link the Park with local amenities
• A wide range of fully serviced facilities for conferences , meetings , corporate events and product launches
• Extensive landscaped grounds and parkland
• Many amenities and services to support your operation including on-site catering
Think R & D . Think UK . For over a century the UK has had a strong , established and vibrant transportation engineering and manufacturing sector , which now generates an annual turnover in excess of £ 50 billion . Research and development is an essential factor in the UK ’ s importance as a strategic European location for overseas companies .
During the past decade MIRA Technology Park has played host to many of the world ’ s automotive and transport pioneers .
Join us . You ’ ll be in good company ...
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