Hethel Engineering Centre Chapman Way, HethelNorwich, Norfolk UK

NR14 8FB

Tel: +44 (0) 1953 859 133

BUSINESS INTRODUCTION

Facility Size: 10160 ft² (1000 m²)

Occupancy terms: Leased

Floor space utilization: 80%

Business Functions:

Consultancy EngineeringEngineeringManufacturingPrecision EngineeringQualityEnvironmental Test ValidationSales & MarketingPurchasingFinanceStrategic Development

Operating Pattern: 1 Shift / 5 Days

Production Type: Manual Operatives

Products manufactured:

Automotive Components, Custom Tooling, Equipment, Test

Employees (2011): 49 – Non-unionized

Image below does not show Hethel Engineering Centre expansion of area ‘AT’ completed in Oct 2010, primarily housing Active Technologies growth into tooling design & manufacture and test services. Further expansion of Hethel Engineering Centre is currently under planning review

Hethel Engineering Centre, Norfolk UK

LOCATION

2005• Active Technologies Limited established by Paul Spinks• Consultancy Division established

2006• Winner of “Launchpad” - Hethel Engineering Centre tenancy awarded• First Throttle Body design released for Formula Ford

2007• Production manufacturing capability for Throttle Body products added

2008• Consultancy expanded to serve Renewables and Industrial markets• Total Revenue exceeded £1M

2009• Installation of significant commercial solar PV Systems• Throttle Body range expanded, > 40 products designed and manufactured

2010• EEEgr Member of the Year• Launched product for OEM sports road car platform • Tooling Division established providing Tool room, Controls & Test and Equipment Build capability

2011• Environmental Testing Division established

Increasing company growth and significantly enhanced competences

COMPANY HISTORY

4 Diversification within and beyond Sectors

DIVISIONAL STRUCTURE & MARKET SECTORS

COMPETENCES

Full Life Cycle service offering and technical capability

Satellite Manufacturing

Norfolk, UKHeadquarters

Satellite Manufacturing

Flexible and agile manufacturing base capability

FOOTPRINT

POLYMER SELECTION MOULD DESIGNOVER MOULD EQUIPMENT

Hethel Engineering Centre Chapman Way, HethelNorwich, Norfolk UK

NR14 8FB

Tel: +44 (0) 1953 859 133

A DIVISION OF

8 Diversification within and beyond Sectors

DIVISIONAL STRUCTURE & MARKET SECTORS

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Description Low Pressure Over Moulding equipmentManual Load, Automatic mould rotary based low pressure mould system for mould protection of SAFETY CRITICAL automotive seat belt buckle sensors

Control System PLCLead time 8 weeksCycle Time Product/Shot size specific, 10-30s typicalVolume 1.5M + components / yearLocation Mexico, China and Slovenia

INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION A DIVISION OF

Hethel Engineering Centre Chapman Way, HethelNorwich, Norfolk UK

NR14 8FB

Tel: +44 (0) 1953 859 133

A DIVISION OF