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• Aerospace

• Defence industry

• ICT (information and communications technologies)

• Pharmaceuticals

• Environmental technology

• Creative industries

Pharmaceuticals

Key Reasons:

Glaxo Smith Kline has a very large research establishment in Stevenage, with a major Bioscience Park planned for a site within their existing area. Stevenage is equidistant from Oxford and Cambridge, with their excellent Higher Education research facilities. In addition, there is a recently developed Bio Park in nearby Welwyn Garden City.

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Main Business Functions

• Research & development
• Advanced manufacturing
• Business services/ offices
• Distribution/ logistics/ warehousing
• Headquarters/ regional offices