Materials Processing Institute

The Materials Processing Institute (MPI) has joined UK business development organisation, NOF Energy, to support its growing presence in the energy sector. MPI's position as a world-leader of innovative Research and Development within an Open-Access Technology Centre will provide opportunities for organisations in the offshore and nuclear industries to take advantage of its highly-skilled workforce and state-of-the-art facilities. As a not-for-profit organisation, MPI aims to assist with technology innovation, development and commercialisation for companies of all sizes in the materials, processing and energy sectors. The 38,000sq.m. facility, which is based in Middlesbrough, North East England, includes Laboratories, a Pilot Plant, Demonstration facilities and a dedicated SME Technology Centre; all to support businesses with the development of new technologies, products and services. The introduction of MPI to a network of 480 members, within NOF Energy, is a positive one for George Rafferty, Chief Executive of NOF Energy, who said: "NOF Energy's diverse and robust network is focused on collaboration to facilitate the creation of technology-led solutions, which enable industry to meet its cost and efficiency targets. MPI's transferable expertise is of great benefit to our members and the wider energy sector to help deliver commercial solutions through research and development." Chris McDonald, Chief Executive of Materials Processing Institute, said: "MPI is at the forefront of materials and product research for industry and we are looking forward to discussing new opportunities and engaging with new clients through our membership of NOF Energy. We have a strong history and, with significant recent investment in the business, a very bright future. "NOF Energy presents a powerful network of contacts and partners that will enable MPI to open dialogue and provide transferrable expertise to support the energy supply chain. We encourage any members interested in learning how MPI can support their business to contact us."