Manufacturing Today Issue - 215 August 2023 | Page 92

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Gary adds : “ We ’ ve invested in various machinery and equipment over the last few years . Our facility boasts ten-ton and 20-ton overhead cranes , for example , as well as press brakes , cutters , lasers , and CNC machines . We ’ ve also recently invested in a new blasting and painting facility at the site , which has boosted our capabilities to meet client demand .”
Both Gary and Nick are keen to tell us about a new contract that has seen the company invest over £ 1 million in vital equipment ; although a Non-Disclosure Agreement ( NDA ) restricts the details they provide . “ We ’ re continuing to grow partnerships with our key customers , and we ’ ve recently won a contract to manufacture a machine component ,” Nick explains .
“ It ’ s something we ’ ve never done before , and we have monthly targets to hit in terms of volume . We have a team of 26 people dedicated to this contract , as we ’ re responsible for the entire process of laser cutting , manufacturing , painting , assembly , and shipping .
“ We built almost an entire production line in our factory ,” Nick recalls . “ We ’ ve invested in a lot of equipment like overhead cranes and jigs , as well as setup costs and a new shotblast painting facility , to adapt our plant to a new-to-the-industry process . We ’ re experiencing success so far and there ’ s potentially exceptional work to come from our partnerships .”
Inspirational story
The company not only invests in its plant and equipment , but also in its employees . “ We ’ re like a family-run business , but still growing to a sizeable position ,” he states . “ I am personally an example of the company ’ s continuous investment , having started at Blackrow on the
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