The cutting tools giant is creating a R&D centre at its multi-million pound site which is being built at the Advanced Manufacturing Park (AMP) on the Sheffield-Rotherham border.

In collaboration with partner organisations such as the University of Sheffield's Advanced Manufacturing and Research Centre (AMRC) with Boeing, Dormer are looking to push back the boundaries of tool design.

David Goulbourne, Development Manager for Drills at Dormer Tools, has pulled together a team of 12 engineers and technicians to create the next generation of cutting tools.

He said: "Our aim is to improve customer productivity and reduce the cost of components for our customers. The R&D facility will become a centre of excellence in hole-making drilling and composite machining, working alongside organisations like the AMRC, who are also based at the AMP."

Dormer Tools has held expertise in making drilling tools ever since the company was established in Sheffield in 1913. It is now looking to build on these foundations by expanding their knowledge into the higher performance tool market.

The R&D team of 12 includes experts from around the world, including Sheffield, alongside an apprentice and a locally based PhD student – who is being sponsored by Dormer Tools.

David added: "We have developed a group of people from varying levels of experience and knowledge to compliment the growth of the company.

"The city has always created skilled tool makers and we want this to continue for many more years to come. By having up-and-coming engineers working alongside experts from the local area and further a field, can only help the development of the next generation."

Dormer Tools is also looking to appoint expert engineers in other areas of the organisation and anyone interestedshould visit www.sandvik.com/career or call on 0800 652 0011.

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