Testimonials

What have investors been saying about us?

“After extensive research, LIC felt that Bristol offered the greatest potential for our expansion both as a geographically strategic base but also backed up with the high academic standard of engineers qualifying from the University. Throughout our research to establish a UK base the support we have received from Invest in Bristol has been faultless. The team have been a key element in our final decision to settle here. The vibrancy of the city matches well with our Danish roots and we look forward to becoming a part of this expanding and exciting business community.” Morten Tobias Lind, MD of LICenergy UK Ltd

“Being in Bristol we are in the middle of three great universities, Bath, Bristol and UWE and that means it’s really easy to work closely with talented researchers in those institutions.” Nick Wainwright, Research Director, HP Labs

"We have chosen Bristol as the location of our new office because of the highly-skilled workforce, the focus on 'green environment', the infrastructure and the general development of the city. It is very exciting for us to be here and we look forward to building and maintaining a good relationship with the city. We have received excellent help from Bristol City Council. They have provided us with research and support, which is valuable when you are establishing a project like ours." Phil Jones, President of Vestas Spare Parts & Repair

“Bristol has proved to be exactly the right kind of location to start a new high tech industry, thanks to synergies with its thriving industrial base and the excellent transport infrastructure serving the city” Martin Wright, Managing Director of Marine Current Turbines Ltd

“Toshiba chose Bristol because of the wealth of talented individuals and technological expertise in the area. TRL also enjoys a productive relationship with the University of Bristol’s Centre for Communications Research, one the UK’s most prestigious centres for research and postgraduate training. Bristol also offers good quality of life, lots of leisure opportunities and its rail links, airport and location near the M4 and M5 makes it well placed for the fast moving communications industry.” Professor Ian Craddock, MD of Toshiba's TRL facility