New UK innovation hub to accelerate scientific research

Horiba has expanded its global network of Analytical Solution Plazas with the opening of its latest UK facility at MIRA Tech Park, Nuneaton. The new centre, inaugurated by Horiba Group CEO Atsushi Horiba and British Ambassador to Japan Julia Longbottom CMG, will provide scientists and customers with access to the company’s full range of advanced technologies and expertise.

The 290 m² Analytical Solution Plaza United Kingdom offers capabilities across multiple fields, including biopharmaceuticals, cell and gene therapy, clinical diagnostics, Net Zero initiatives, clean energy, environmental analysis, and advanced manufacturing. Visitors can engage in demonstrations, feasibility studies, training sessions, and educational seminars, making it a hub for collaboration and innovation.

Dr Atsushi Horiba commented: 

“This UK Plaza demonstrates Horiba’s commitment to supporting science and technology while fostering the next generation of researchers. Our Plazas reflect a culture of authentic excellence, delivering solutions with both technical precision and real-world impact.”

Dr Simon FitzGerald, Horiba UK Head of Science and Technology, added: 

"The new facility lets customers see the full breadth of Horiba’s technologies locally and connect globally through our network of Plazas. We aim to build trusted partnerships that accelerate scientific discovery.”

Horiba’s UK Plaza complements its existing facilities and analytical services, providing an ideal space for STEM outreach, collaborative research, and hands-on access to cutting-edge analytical instrumentation.

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