The National Metals Technology Centre (Namtec) has officially launched its new research and training facilities based at the Swinden Technology Centre in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, UK
The launch was addressed by John Healey MP, financial secretary to the Treasury, and member of Parliament for Wentworth, Rotherham.
He complimented Namtec on its success to date, saying: "Namtec is committed to increasing the level of research, training and knowledge transfer within the metals sector, and is playing a key role in the renaissance of the metals industry within the region".
Namtec has recently undergone a significant enlargement of its activities through the development of a research and training capability.
This enlargement programme has been supported by the DTI, Yorkshire Forward, Objective 1 (South Yorkshire) and the Learning and Skills Council (South Yorkshire).
As part of the launch Namtec officially opened its new conference and training centre.
The centre is based in Swinden House, a nineteenth century Grade II listed building set in extensive grounds.
Swinden House will offer conference and training facilities, in addition to providing a range of technical training programmes to the metals and manufacturing sector.
During the open day many of the 180 guests took the opportunity to tour the extensive research and test facilities at the Swinden Technology Centre.
Namtec is working in partnership with Corus to open up the extensive research and development facilities to companies across the UK.
Alan Partridge, CEO of Namtec, said: "The training facilities offered by Swinden House, combined with the research capabilities available through Corus's Swinden Technology Laboratories, are a national asset, and will play a central role in driving innovation across the sector".
