SMD Launches New Tech Facility to Drive Subsea Innovation

Subsea technology and services company SMD has officially opened SMD Tech Works, a £3m state-of-the-art innovation and manufacturing centre designed to power the development of world-leading equipment.

Strategically located on Newcastle’s Tyne Corridor, an epicentre of subsea innovation, the facility represents a £3million investment that expands SMD’s production capacity and strengthens its position as a global leader in subsea innovation. The new site has been specifically designed to support the efficient development and delivery of world-first products for SMD’s growing order book. SMD Tech Works includes advanced test facilities, development laboratories, and manufacturing space to accelerate the creation and deployment of next-generation systems.


Mike Jones, chairman at SMD, said:“SMD Tech Works is a milestone in our growth journey.
It provides the infrastructure needed to deliver the most advanced subsea technologies to
our clients worldwide, while ensuring we can scale production in line with demand.
“We have launched 12 world-first products over the past five decades, including our latest
range of all-electric ROVs. This facility ensures we remain at the forefront of subsea
innovation, powering the development of cutting-edge equipment such as our cable and
pipeline tracker, SMD Artemis and remote piloting system, SMD Horizon.”
The opening of Tech Works follows a series of strategic product launches, which reflect the
company’s commitment to supporting the offshore renewables sector by providing clients
with reliable, efficient, and sustainable subsea solutions.
Mark Collins, innovation director at SMD, added:“This 1,800sqm facility has been specially
designed to drive the next wave of subsea innovation. With dedicated space for our
Innovation Division, including a test tank and development labs, we can push technology
further and do so faster than ever before.
“Tech Works enables us to work more closely with our supply chain, reduce lead times, and
bring new systems to market more efficiently, giving our clients a clear competitive
advantage.”


Location: Newcastle