Manufacturing Today Issue - 214 July 2023 | Page 110

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complete service , from part and tool design to toolmaking and injection molding , with secondary operations such as ultrasonic welding , printing , and assembly .”
With its high level of expertise and extensive experience , P & R is passionate about supporting local entrepreneurs . “ Like many businesses , P & R was an idea conceived , developed , and built upon from the vision of its founders , who started with very little other than a desire to succeed and a willingness to try something different . This is something that remains at the heart of what we do , and it is not forgotten that all those years ago someone was willing to invest in the enthusiasm and skill of two fledgling businessmen , and ultimately purchase tools and components from them . Had they not done so , it would have resulted in a very different future for P & R . We ’ re not oblivious to this fact , and although we undertake due diligence before
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www . bowkertransport . co . uk any partnership is formed , there remains a desire to assist where possible , whether that is to guide on the feasibility of an idea , discuss a concept , provide advice on manufacturing techniques , which can sometime include tooling cost support , or simply to point out it will never work .”
Turning to the topic of innovation , P & R chooses to work alongside clients to help bring their new products to market . “ Through market research , we suggest new products we could make to add to our own range . We then take the ideas to our design team . All projects , for our clients or for our own products , follow a phased exit process with five defined stages : start-up , design , tooling , samples , and production . Weekly project team meetings make sure all departments are on track to reach completion date and any issues are discussed as appropriate . Like any progressive business , we are always looking to grow and work with new ambitious partners who are likeminded in terms of
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