The Environmental Technology Centre
An Example of Success in PA1 Dr. Gérald BUSCA
European Regional Development Fund 2012 ‐ One East Midlands Annual Information Event
The Environmental
Technology Centre
was founded in 2000
at the University of
Nottingham,
specifically to help
small and medium
sized businesses to
make improvements
through the adoption
of more efficient use
of resources,
environmentally
friendly working
practises and the use
of cleaner and more
sustainable
technologies.
History
We have been delivering support &
knowledge transfer
to local businesses since 1996
Achievements
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Networked over 2000 SMEs
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Over 96 Demonstrator Projects
800 SMEs involved in collaborative
projects
Delivered over 60 Seminars/Events
Micro-Mesh Engineering Limited
Pre - 2000 the CMTC Support Coalfields Industrial Support Network
ETC early 2000
INDUCTION HEATING
ETC carried out some tests + MME received a grant £7,500
Benefit: Reduce energy consumption on the line by 90%,
reduce waste & improve productivity reduce CO2 and CCL
ETC 3 ~ 2005
Supplying Filter to Bombardier but…….Problem
We used our resources & expertise and show that the filters were not the
source of the problem…
Benefit: new contract in managing & maintaining filters for the
Bombardier
Micro-Mesh Engineering Limited
Still ~2005-06
MME received some implementation money£3,500 to buy a new pleating
machine much more efficient better filter quality
Benefit: Improve productivity and quality Reduce waste
We also supported them in developing some Research in Air filters under
another University of Nottingham Programme
ETC4 ~2010
Solved a problem for their client
Problem with contamination on hydraulic oil filter solution analysis and
chemical knowledge of hydraulic oils
Identify excessive heat generated oxides and polymerised oil that was
causing the problem.
Benefit: Gain £100,000 contact from the client to supply the filter
Now and Moving Forward
• Bigger Impacts on the wider community,
businesses and in the University of Nottingham
• Greater focus on Innovation
• Knowledge & Technology Transfer
• Working closer with other ERDF Projects
• Involving Academics more Directly
• Offering greater Opportunities to our clients
Impact Recognition
"I was impressed by the projects that make full use of
the existing universities structure such as the
Environmental Technology Centre at Nottingham
University. It shows that Nottingham knows how to use
the European funding to support innovation and the
transfer of knowledge from the university into the
economy.”
The Environmental Technology Centre
An Example of Success in PA1 Dr. Gérald BUSCA
European Regional Development Fund 2012 ‐ One East Midlands Annual Information Event