Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc (MSIP) has today announced OTG Ltd as the latest company to locate at the Innovation Parc.
MSIP, a joint venture between Michelin, Dundee City Council and Scottish Enterprise, is a world-class Innovation Parc in Dundee for sustainable mobility and decarbonisation, which aims to drive growth and diversity in the Scottish economy whilst addressing the global climate emergency.
OTG Ltd is a partnership of innovative companies collaborating to bring electric mobility solutions to the mobility market.
The partnership includes:
• Alba Mobility – sustainable mobility specialists;
• Camal Studio – a modern style centre focused on product and automotive design;
• Man Evotech – an engineering service company that offers consulting, learning and research & development of custom projects;
• Dell’Orto - specialists in e-power for transport systems;
• Mazzanti Lab – sustainable innovation specialists for the automotive industry; and
• eProinn – a University of Salerno spin-out focused on the conversion of traditional cars into hybrid solar vehicles.
The company will initially manufacture a range of electric golf carts at its space at MSIP, with plans to expand the range into other sustainable smart mobility options in the future, based upon market needs and demand.
OTG Ltd is the latest tenant to move into the recently completed Fulhame Building at MSIP, joining solar thermal innovators SolarisKit and hydrogen technology specialists Hydrogen Green Power.
This news follows the recent announcement that AMTE Power has selected MSIP as its preferred location for its first Megafactory to be based.
Creating 10 new jobs initially with future growth plans over the coming years, OTG Ltd is the 15th company to locate at MSIP, bringing the total number of jobs now based at the Innovation Parc to 130.
Greig Coull, CEO, MSIP said: “OTG joins a collective of companies working at the forefront of sustainable mobility and decarbonisation. It is a forward-thinking, collaborative business with exciting plans for the future.
“I’m really pleased they have chosen to locate at MSIP and recognise that we are a location of choice for innovative companies looking to transition the transport sector to net zero.
“This is as another clear demonstration of progress in delivering our ambition to create jobs and economic growth for Dundee and Scotland.”
Giorgio Cozzolino, Director, OTG Ltd confirmed: “Following many years of hard work I am delighted to be a part of the MSIP project, and this move represents a significant step forward in the OTG Ltd company development”.
“Our business strategy is underpinned by partnerships and people, as well as our experience in business, design, and technology to develop collaborations. As the founder and CEO, I intend on bringing the best of Italian design and technology to Scotland.
“Our projects and business cover a wide range of sectors from, the manufacturing of golf and street carts, as well as consumers goods, what they all have in common is an eye for design and style, technological advancement and minimising any environmental impact.”