{"id":53791,"date":"2025-12-04T07:57:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T07:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketingderby.co.uk\/?p=53791"},"modified":"2025-12-02T15:03:47","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T15:03:47","slug":"new-research-cements-citys-reputation-as-transport-innovation-hub","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketingderby.co.uk\/news\/new-research-cements-citys-reputation-as-transport-innovation-hub\/","title":{"rendered":"New research cements city\u2019s reputation as transport innovation hub"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>New research by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketingderby.co.uk\/bondholders\/university-of-derby\/\">University of Derby<\/a> has cemented Derby\u2019s reputation as a centre of innovation for transport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compiled by researchers from the university\u2019s International Business School, this year\u2019s Top 200 Businesses in Derby and Derbyshire list features <a 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\u2013 featured in the Top 200 list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cA unique combination of strategic location, advanced industries, skilled workforce and strong support infrastructure make Derby and Derbyshire an ideal place for businesses with global reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe city and county are home to some of the world\u2019s most successful businesses across a diverse range of sectors, and those listed are at the forefront of innovation and contribute to the regional and global economy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1085\" height=\"566\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marketingderby.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ToyotaApp2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53792\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marketingderby.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ToyotaApp2.jpg 1085w, https:\/\/www.marketingderby.co.uk\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ToyotaApp2-300x156.jpg 300w, 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itself has been ranked 31st on the list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Others inside the top 100 include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketingderby.co.uk\/bondholders\/ward-recycling\/\">Ward Recycling<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketingderby.co.uk\/bondholders\/mortgage-advice-bureau\/\">Mortgage Advice Bureau<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketingderby.co.uk\/bondholders\/clowes-developments\/\">Clowes Developments<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketingderby.co.uk\/bondholders\/embark-federation\/\">Embark<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketingderby.co.uk\/bondholders\/nk-motors\/\">NK Motors<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketingderby.co.uk\/bondholders\/ron-brooks-toyota\/\">Ron Brooks<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, beloved regional brands, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketingderby.co.uk\/bondholders\/morley-hayes\/\">Morley Hayes<\/a>, continue to feature on the list, demonstrating the strength of Derby and Derbyshire\u2019s independent business community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure 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