Hethel Engineering Centre in Norfolk, UK, spans 10,160 ft² and specializes in precision engineering, consultancy, and environmental test validation. Established in 2005, the company has expanded its capabilities, including establishing a tooling division and environmental testing services, achieving significant revenue growth while diversifying into multiple sectors such as automotive and aerospace. The center is planning further expansions to enhance its manufacturing and testing facilities.

1. BUSINESS INTRODUCTION
Hethel Engineering Centre
Chapman Way, Hethel
Norwich, Norfolk UK
NR14 8FB
Tel: +44 (0) 1953 859 133

2. LOCATION
Facility Size: 10160 ft² (1000 m²)
Occupancy
Leased
terms:
Floor space
80%
utilization:
Consultancy Engineering
Engineering
Manufacturing
Precision Engineering
Business Quality
Functions: Environmental Test Validation
Sales & Marketing
Purchasing
Finance
Strategic Development
Operating
1 Shift / 5 Days
Pattern:
Production
Manual Operatives
Type:
Products Automotive Components, Custom
manufactured: Tooling, Equipment, Test Image below does not show Hethel Engineering Centre expansion of area ‘AT’
completed in Oct 2010, primarily housing Active Technologies growth into
Employees tooling design & manufacture and test services. Further expansion of Hethel
49 – Non-unionized Engineering Centre is currently under planning review
(2011):
Hethel Engineering Centre, Norfolk UK

3. COMPANY HISTORY
 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

4. DIVISIONAL STRUCTURE & MARKET SECTORS
TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS ENERGY
• Motorsport • Industrial Automation • Solar PV
• Off-Highway • Assembly Equipment • Anaerobic Digestion
• Aerospace • Electronics Controls • Wind Turbine
• Defence • Cable Applications • Range Extenders
• Marine • Over-mould Equipment
• Train & Bus • Sensor Applications
• Automotive • Environmental
Validation Testing
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Diversification within and beyond Sectors

5. COMPETENCES
Engineering
Product Design
&
Development
Production Polymer
Manufacturing Materials
Assembly Specialists
Environmental
Program
Validation
Management
Testing
Rapid
Electronics Prototype
Design & &
Controls Prototype
Manufacture
Design &
Manufacturing
Automation
Full Life Cycle service offering and technical capability

6. FOOTPRINT
Norfolk, UK Satellite
Headquarters
Manufacturing
Satellite
Manufacturing
Flexible and agile manufacturing base capability

7. A DIVISION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL VALIDATION TESTING ENVIRONMENTAL FIXTURING & CONTROLS
Hethel Engineering Centre
Chapman Way, Hethel
Norwich, Norfolk UK
NR14 8FB
Tel: +44 (0) 1953 859 133

8. VALIDATION TEST CAPABILITY A DIVISION OF
THERMAL SHOCK VIBRATION HUMIDITY SALT SPRAY
FUNCTIONAL DYNAMIC
DATA ACQUISITION
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Target UKAS Approval 2012

9. CLIMATIC TESTING A DIVISION OF
Specification Temperature range -40°C to +160°C for both endurance and cyclic testing
Humidity or damp heat conditions over the range of 25% to 98%
Combined temperature, humidity and vibration conditions
Data Acquisition Access is available to allow powering and functional testing of product on
additional thermocouples and data-logging facilities can be provided
Location Active Technologies, Hethel, UK
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10. VIBRATION TESTING A DIVISION OF
Specification Frequency range of 1Hz to 4kHz
Condition test samples during vibration between +71ºC and -46ºC
Shock and Bump tests can be applied in all three axes
Vibration testing capability:
• Sinusoidal
• Random
• Sine on random
• Swept sine on random
• Gunfire
• Shaker induced shock including SRS
Data Acquisition Access is available to allow powering and functional testing of product on
additional thermocouples and data-logging facilities can be provided
Location Active Technologies, Hethel, UK
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11. VIBRATION TESTING A DIVISION OF
Specification CNC machined fixturing for mounting device under test (DUT)
Data Acquisition Access is available to allow powering and functional testing of product on
additional thermocouples and data-logging facilities can be provided
Location Active Technologies, Hethel, UK
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12. ENVIRONMENTAL LIFE TEST EQUIPMENT A DIVISION OF
Specification Environment Life Test Systems to dynamically operate client assembly system
under thermal or other environmental test conditions
Capability to test multiple parts simultaneously while acquiring product data
Data Acquisition Access is available to allow powering and functional testing of product on
additional thermocouples and data-logging facilities can be provided
Product Specific, collaborative solutions with customer to suit product
specification requirements
Location Active Technologies, Hethel, UK
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13. ENVIRONMENTAL LIFE TEST EQUIPMENT A DIVISION OF
Specification Engineering Feasibility Test Systems to functionally operate client product
assemblies under thermal or other environmental test conditions
Capability to test parts while acquiring product data
Data Acquisition Product Specific, collaborative solutions with customer to suit product
specification requirements
Location Active Technologies, Hethel, UK
MTIPC
Mini
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14. ENVIRONMENTAL LIFE TEST EQUIPMENT A DIVISION OF
• Specification Totally self-contained PIC based Test Data Acquisition Module
Main features:
PIC based CPU (32Kb or 64Kb) running at 20MHz 4 line, 20 character backlit blue LCD display
16 key Alphanumeric keypad 4 Function keys
Ready, Busy, Pass and Fail indicator LEDs RS 232 Interface
4 Interface cards positions made up of:
Operates from 9-24Vdc with low power consumption Back up on USB memory stick within unit
Switch activation distance displayed for each test Data downloaded directly into Excel in real-
time
• Location Active Technologies, Hethel, UK
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