Manufacturing Today Issue - 222 March 2024 | Page 206

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Dressing for success

Empowerment in every stitch : Workwear Uniform Group unleashes the power of workwear worldwide

Having played a major role in keeping essential workers protected during the pandemic , Workwear Uniform Group has expanded its offering with advanced Personal Protective Equipment ( PPE ) and corporate uniform solutions . As an industry leading designer , supplier and manufacturer of technical workwear and bespoke company clothing , Workwear Uniform Grouptruly does it all . Through its unique brand network , it has achieved an annual turnover of £ 100 million , and an international presence that spans the construction , rail , logistics and banking industries . The company ’ s focus is on cultivating brands that each excel in a distinct part of the workwear lifecycle , offering an effective turnkey solution to a diverse customer base .

The first few months of 2024 have been transformative for Workwear Uniform Group . The company has several exciting projects and innovations on the horizon . With the goal of uniquely positioning itself in the marketplace , Workwear Uniform Group continues work on new innovations that will level up its offering for customers , suppliers , and stakeholders alike . All this hard work is driven by a desire to be the best , and double turnover in just five years ’ time .
Ambition is part of Workwear Uniform Group ’ s DNA . As part of its five-year plan , it has made a major , multi-million-pound investment into operational efficiency . The goal is to revolutionize not only its own processes but change the game for manufacturers everywhere . The company plans to achieve this through the strategic use of automation , in partnership with robotics experts Dematic . Its new AutoStore system uses smart technology to streamline stock management , warehousing , and product handling . With the first phase of implementation well underway , the second is due to complete as soon as summer 2024 . This will entail full integration with the new system , followed by the incorporation of 60 top-of-therange robots . These robots will become a part of daily life on the warehouse floor , picking , packing , and organizing products from over 130,000 separate storage units .
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