WELCOME TO BCIMO
The Black Country Innovative Manufacturing Organisation (BCIMO) is a not-for-profit Research and Technology Organisation (RTO) and operator of the Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre (VLRNIC), a unique, world-class centre for rail innovation based in Dudley in the West Midlands.
This £32m multi-purpose centre, situated at the heart of the Black Country, offers a range of hireable facilities including a Rail Development and Test Site, Engineering Laboratories and Equipment, Meeting and Event Spaces and Serviced Offices and Meeting Rooms.
This brand-new centre has been constructed thanks to funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (DMBC), the Black Country Local Enterprise Partnership (BCLEP) in partnership with the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF), the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), the Coventry and Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership (CWLEP) and Coventry City Council.
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BCIMO offers a range of unique services in each of the following areas:
Latest News
New Lease of Life for Iconic Metro Tram at BCIMO
The AnsaldoBreda T-69 Class tram – known by its Midland Metro designation of ‘Tram 16’ – is being given a new lease of life by the Black Country Innovative Manufacturing Organisation (BCIMO) as part of its innovative Clean Futures Accelerator programme. Over the...
BCIMO Hosts Innovate Local Event
The Black Country Innovative Manufacturing Organisation (BCIMO) was delighted to host the half-day Innovate Local - West Midlands event at its unique venue in the Black Country on Tuesday 12th March, bringing together local business owners, innovators, researchers,...
Shadow Rail Minister Visits BCIMO
Shadow Rail Minister, Stephen Morgan MP, visited the Black Country Innovative Manufacturing Organisation (BCIMO) on Monday 11th March to see first-hand the progress being made in the delivery of Coventry Very Light Rail. The visit, organised by Midlands Connect,...
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The Black Country Innovative Manufacturing Organisation (BCIMO) is a not-for-profit Research and Technology Organisation (RTO) and operator of the Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre (VLRNIC), a unique, world-class centre for rail innovation based in Dudley in the West Midlands.
Black Country Innovative Manufacturing Organisation (BCIMO)
Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre
Zoological Drive
Dudley
DY1 4AW
For Sat Navs use: DY1 4AL
T // 07769 586893. E // info@bcimo.co.uk
