Quicktron, a developer of robotic solutions for intralogistics, has announced that it has chosen Bruntwood SciTech’s hub in Birmingham for its new UK HQ.
The multinational company is headquartered in Shanghai and has offices in the USA, Germany, Spain, Japan, Korea and Singapore and has acquired 1,000ft² (93m²) of space at Innovation Birmingham.
The robotics firm has chosen the Birmingham site as its first base of operations in the UK, with the city being ranked second overall in the UK in the CBRE’s UK Tech Cities report.
The city’s grow tech sector is supported by two of the West Midlands’ higher education institutions, both of which are situated close to the SciTech hub.
Bruntwood SciTech provides property and commercial space for the UK science and technology sector.
Joseph Venables, head of business development at Bruntwood SciTech, said: “Quicktron’s expansion comes at a time of immense importance for UK R&D, with the West Midlands continuing to lead the charge both nationally and internationally.
“We’re excited to welcome another international brand to one of the most innovative and diverse technology clusters the UK has to offer and look forward to supporting their growth through our key strategic partners.
“Birmingham is fast-becoming a magnet for inward investment and we look forward to seeing Quicktron grow its global market share here while benefiting from co-locating with the city’s other high growth businesses at Innovation Birmingham.”
Liang Kien Yew, VP of international business at Quicktron, said: “Our move to Innovation Birmingham is a vital step in the business’ strategic ambitions to establish firm roots in the UK and enhance our on the ground support for our clients.
“Accessing top talent and lowering our carbon operating base are two of our biggest priorities as we look to grow our market share with our UK audience, so we’re pleased to have a partner in Bruntwood SciTech that has helped us to facilitate both.”
Founded in 2014, Quicktron supports customers to optimise warehouse management and production efficiency through the use of smart robotic solutions.
