Bexhill Company flying high

High Tech company Torr Scientific is showing the recession a clean pair of heels!

Torr expanded their science-based operation and moved to modern business space in Pebsham, Bexhill-on-Sea in 2009 which is double the size of their previous operation based in Hove.

The company has grown 120% in the last 3 years despite the recession and now employs 13 staff. Torr is developing world-leading technology in ultra high vacuum optical and x-ray analysis to make precision products for clients including the European Space Agency SWARM project to monitor the earth’s environmental changes.

Torr has been awarded matched Government funding to employ a post graduate from Surrey University to help develop a pioneering project in x-ray analysis which will significantly increase their manufacturing capacity on the South Coast.

Mel Thomas Commercial Director at Torr Scientific commented:

“This grant supported project will deliver a market-ready technology in a much reduced timescale and we hope the graduate will ultimately become a key member of staff as our business expands.”

Managing Director David Bates is excited by the company’s future direction and believes it will stimulate skilled employment working with leading-edge vacuum technologies and he confirmed that they currently also have a vacancy for a Production Engineer.

For more information on Torr Scientific Ltd please visit www.torrscientific.co.uk.

New Guide to Finance
Business Link has produced an updated version of their No-Nonsense Guide to Finance for High Growth and Innovative Businesses. The Guide, updated by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills includes useful and valuable information for businesses including:

Business planning
Finding the right advisor
Bank debt
Venture capital
Angel Finance
Invoice and asset-based finance
Sale and leaseback

The Guide is available online by visiting the Business Link website (http://online.businesslink.gov.uk/Finance_files/NNG_HG_Feb2010.pdf).

Friday, 10th September, 2010