Manufacturing Today Issue - 218 November 2023 | Page 78

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We ’ ve designed the new site from the ground up to enable us to retain full control over the design and layout
ground up to enable us to retain full control
over the design and layout . It will feature a 25-ton crane , specific areas for painting and cleaning , facilities for our employees like a new boardroom , canteen , and EV chargers , as well as a dedicated display area for events , exhibitions , and previews of our new machines . It ’ s still a greenfield site at the moment , but we ’ re hoping to be fully operational there by this time next year .”
On the topic of the new building , Adrian highlights the company ’ s commitment to sustainability . “ We ’ re always looking at ways to enhance our efficiency and reduce our energy consumption . Rather than keep adding new products and machinery , we focus on how to

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Aside from its relocation , Bruderer has also launched two new machines to expand its turnkey solutions offering specific requirements and manufacturing processes . “ The first of the machines is the new BSTL 350-88 , which is equipped with Bruderer ’ s features but engineered for the customers ’ needs to allow for specific and high-speed production ,” Adrian explains .
“ The second machine is the BSTA 710- 220 , a 71-ton machine with a 2.2-meter bed – the largest machine bed area within its sector . With ever-evolving developments to progression press tools , the machine will enable us to produce complicated components , as the press tool die is capable of multiple operations like milling , laser welding , riveting , tapping , and even gluing .”
This investment comes as no surprise considering the company ’ s passion for customer service and delivering unique , custom solutions . “ We ’ ve always worked very closely with our customers , suppliers , and other engineering companies , as we believe that no company or person is an island , and we all need support sometimes ,” Adrian reflects . “ It is paramount that we have reliable partnerships to deliver projects on time and budget that also exceed customer expectations .
“ We also work closely with organizations like Make UK and the Metalforming Machinery Makers ’ Association ( MMMA ) to develop processes and communicate problems the industry is currently facing . Engineering and
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