The Weir Advanced Research Centre (WARC) is expected to provide a pipeline of new product innovation and significant improvements in existing product performance. Weir will fund the centre with an initial £1.9 million investment over three years, with funding for year four onwards to be agreed each year under a rolling programme. Weir will also create four PhD studentships per year.
Weir’s chief executive, Keith Cochrane said: “The University of Strathclyde is a leading international technological University and Weir is delighted to be strengthening the long-standing partnership we have enjoyed with Strathclyde through the creation of the WARC. We are continually looking for ways to enhance our already strong reputation for superior products and materials and this initiative will ensure we continue to bring breakthrough developments to our customers.”