Our Team and Associates

Working with exceptionally talented teams makes my life fun. 

Derek Perry

Founder & MD

As we strive to move towards a cleaner, greener, electric future, there are difficult challenges for all industry sectors to overcome.

The ideals of a truly circular economy will only be realised if each element, including repair, reuse and recycling is commercial and viable. A great deal of effort needs to be made by everyone throughout the lifecycle of a manufactured product in order for this to be realised.

This includes support from national and local governments to actively encourage change, to help with implementation through grant funding and where necessary, changes to UK law.

Repair, Repurpose and Recycle. This should be uppermost in the design and manufacturing of all products. Engineers, designers, manufacturers, and end-users must re-think the way products are conceived, delivered and utilised. They must consider second use, ease of repair, servicing and beyond. Of course, we are especially interested in Lithium Battery powered products.

A visionary and successful senior executive, Derek started UK Libra to make a difference, to be a trusted, reliable name providing a wide range of services to all industry sectors, local and national governments as well as to the public.

UK Libra is working collaboratively to build a network of partners that supports the circular economy.


Warwick Manufacturing Group

The University of Warwick

WMG is an academic department at the University of Warwick and is the leading international role model for successful collaboration between academia and the public and private sectors, driving innovation in science, technology and engineering, to develop the brightest ideas and talent that will shape our future.


NOWOS

Lithium Battery Repair

NOWOS are lithium batteries experts whose purpose is to support companies in their social, environmental, and economical transition by developing together the circular economy for lithium batteries.

NOWOS is a multicultural company serving the electric mobility sector within the European market. Thanks to their two operational repair facilities based in the Netherlands and in France, they can respond quickly to their clients’ needs.


UK Battery Industrialisation Centre

Coventry

The £130 million UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) is a pioneering concept in the race to develop battery technology for the transition to a greener future.


Silverstone Technology Cluster

Silverstone Innovation Centre

The Silverstone Technology Cluster (STC) exists to help Advanced Engineering, Electronics and Software businesses in the wider geographical area surrounding Silverstone. The STC is specifically focused on the areas of:
• Promotion
• Support
• Thought Leadership