our partners

5 years and £7.6M in the making Hethel Engineering Centre commenced trading in February 2006. The project is the realisation of a vision driven by Norfolk County Council as a key aspect of driving the growth and success of high performance engineering and manufacturing companies throughout the region and beyond.

However a number of key partners provided support and investment along the way - all of whom continue to support the business. More information on these partners can be found by clicking on the links below.

• Norfolk County Council - NCC has three strategic ambitions to create an inspirational environment, to develop aspirational people and deliver sustainable economic growth.

• EEDA  - The East of England Development Agency is the driving force behind sustainable economic growth and regeneration in the East of England.

• New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership - A partnership of businesses and organisations spanning private, public and voluntary sectors. New Anglia acts as the sub-regional economic partnership.

• South Norfolk Council - SNC aim to encourage and support businesses and local enterprise through the enterprise development scheme aimed at supporting innovation, sustainable economic growth and job creation.

• Business Link East - Business Link is a free business advice and support service, available online and through local advisers. 

• Group Lotus plc - Lotus is established as a specialist in the global automotive industry, both as a successful manufacturer of sports cars and as a leading engineering consultancy for vehicle manufacturers and suppliers.