Zeta Grant for LED approved

ZETA has just received grant approval for a project value of £5million from the UK Government under the Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain Initiative (AMSCI).

This grant will allow Zeta to become one of the only companies in Europe that can manufacture LED’s from start to finish.

The project will run over 3 years and will involve large investment in plant and machinery, test equipment and staff in order to accelerate the business development for LED lighting.

Phil Shadbolt, the CEO of Zeta says ‘‘- This is a game changer for Zeta and for LED lighting in the UK. For so long manufacturing has been dominated by the Chinese, we now have the opportunity to repatriate this to the UK and provide better and lower cost products from Great Britain ‘’

The first step for Zeta will be to build a manufacturing process plant on-site in Oxfordshire which will not only ensure safer and higher quality LED products but also create many new and exciting jobs.

ZETA who are the lead partners, have collaborated with Plessey Semi-Conductors a household name for quality semiconductor technology, together this project will undoubtedly lead to more advanced LED technology becoming available.

The Zeta LifeBulb will be the first product to be manufactured using the new facilities and mass production is planned for 2014.

For further information please contact

Clare Webb

Telephone: 01869 322500

Email: clare@thezetagroup.com

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“Bicester is becoming a hot bed for new and existing businesses that want to grow. We’ve got a great location, excellent business networks and access to high quality investment opportunities.”

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2016-12-06T14:46:03+00:00

"Membership of Bicester Vision has provided the best possible conduit for the military to both understand and contribute towards the development and Bicester Town"

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Stephen Barker, Chiltern Railways

2016-12-07T09:04:34+00:00

https://www.bicestervision.co.uk/testimonials/member-enables-us-build-close-understanding-needs-local-businesses/

We have a profound interest in the progress of the Town

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2016-12-07T09:07:17+00:00

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Karen Curtin, Commercial Director (Bicester) , Cherwell District Council

2016-12-07T09:10:34+00:00

"The primary objective for Bicester Vision is to provide opportunities for job creation and this supports a key commitment within our Local Plan to deliver employment in line with housing. As a designated Garden Town, Bicester is expanding at the pace so it is essential to attract the inward investment and businesses who will be vital to this success. Through our membership with Bicester Vision, we can work with partners and existing businesses to access to additional channels, resources and innovative ideas to help us to achieve our goal as a district of opportunity and employment."Karen Curtin, Commercial Director (Bicester) , Cherwell District Council

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Lisa Michelson, Locality Manager , Oxfordshire County Council

2016-12-07T09:30:32+00:00

"The County Council is a key partner in delivering infrastructure for housing and employment growth in Bicester. Essential to that is the close working across all tiers of government and the private sector to enable all Bicester businesses to prosper and create job opportunities for the community. The Council has been a founding member and has seen the work of the partnership play an active role in shaping a flourishing Bicester."Lisa Michelson, Locality Manager , Oxfordshire County Council

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2016-12-07T09:44:43+00:00

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2016-12-07T09:47:00+00:00

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Steve Thornton, Director UK Logistics & Supply Chain, BRITA UK

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