Looking ahead, Birchwood Park is poised to continue its legacy of innovation, home to occupiers that are embracing new technologies and methodologies to shape the future of nuclear energy. Our vision is to foster an an environment where nuclear businesses and their employee’s ideas can flourish, driving forward clean, sustainable advancements in the sector.
Home to Industry Giants and Innovators in Nuclear Technology
Recognised as one of the most successful centres for Nuclear Services in the UK, Birchwood Park is already home to giants of the industry with a company roster including global technical and professional services firm, Jacobs, the Government-owned nuclear services technology provider, NNL, the engineering giant, Nuvia, Cavendish Nuclear and the globally-renowned manufacturer, Rolls-Royce.
As the Park is home to a wide range of office, warehouse and lab spaces, each nuclear-based occupier operates in purpose-built facilities to produce some of the most innovative and technologically advanced nuclear projects in the UK.
Despite the Park’s lasting legacy of over 60 years in nuclear development, which has established a strong foundation for today’s ever-growing nuclear cluster, it is the promising potential of the industry’s future that will maintain the Park’s leading position in the UK’s new nuclear revival.
As the Park is going to be a critical cornerstone of the UK’s new nuclear revival, we knew our own online platform and channels had to better reflect credibility and capabilities in housing the next generation of nuclear-based businesses.
At the Heart of Nuclear Innovation and Collaboration
Since the UK government announced the launch of the Great British Nuclear (GBN), it’s been an exciting time for the UK’s nuclear industry. The ambition of the GBN is to “drive the rapid expansion of new nuclear power plants in the UK at an unprecedented scale and pace.”
Estimated to generate around £6bn for the UK economy, the launch for GBN is certainly a game-changer for nuclear across the country, and we at the Park are excited to play a pivotal role in providing a working environment that helps companies develop and deliver cutting-edge nuclear technologies.
A key aspect of this environment is collaboration. At Birchwood Park, we have extensive experience in creating an inclusive culture that can cater to the needs of businesses in a variety of sectors. Our workspace can evolve to meet even the most specific demands, ensuring that all of our nuclear occupiers can fully benefit from collaborative working.
In order for the UK nuclear industry to reach its full potential, and provide real-world nuclear solutions, it is apparent that collaboration is key. Most recently, we’ve seen two of our leading nuclear occupiers take advantage of their close proximity and respective expertise on a major project.
The NNL has recently appointed the Park’s largest occupier, Jacobs, to procure more than 100 new remotely operated manipulator robots for its Windscale Laboratory in West Cumbria. Jacobs’ robotics specialists will be responsible for procuring replacement machines which will handle radioactive material for inspection or processing.
