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Testimonials

"The KTP Partnership with PDR has been instrumental in developing a product that will allow the company to increase its market share".
Robert James - Technical Director, BSW Systems Ltd

"The KTP Partnership with PDR provided a structured framework for the evaluation, selection and development of design software systems which will serve to assist in the rapid advancement of production capabilities, giving our business a critical advantage".
Kevin Lewis - Managing Director, Mustang Marine

“The KTP collaboration was a resounding success. Mangar has benefited from fresh, lateral and untarnished thinking, which influenced activities across the whole company. In return we provided a commercial environment where our KTP Associates were able to put their learning into practice, build on their skills and competencies and quickly become accepted as ‘regular team members’. At the end of the programme, we jumped at the opportunity to offer permanent positions to Jon and Chris within our R&D department where they are both set to make an immediate and valued impact.”
Andrew Barker, Managing Director of Mangar International

“FLI is a business that used to think that design was about technical problem solving, analysis and detailing. We were missing a key ingredient, which is aesthetic conceptualisation. Now that we recognise the need for this ingredient, we are in a unique position. For small steelwork contracts, we can provide the services that usually require the involvement of an architect, an engineering consultant and a contractor. This makes us competitive and provides us with a niche.”
Justine Garbutt, General Manager of FLI

“The Knowledge Transfer Partnership scheme has proved to be a successful and rewarding partnership for all parties involved. Over the period of the scheme we have utilised the resources PDR has to offer with great effect. A key part to the success of this programme has been the selection of the right candidate. When another suitable project becomes apparent I will be revisiting the scheme to look at other options available.”
Ray Spence, Managing Director at BSW