Manufacturing Today Issue - 225 June 2024 | Page 126

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internal gears , wiring looms , and shafts , as well as source electric motors to deliver a complete end-to-end solution .”
On the topic of Muffett ’ s assembly capabilities , Sarah adds : “ Many of our customers approach us with a drawing , but there are often problems of missing pieces and we ’ re tasked with finding a solution . We ’ re very much involved in the conceptual design stage of a product , and we collaborate with customers to find cost-effective , high-quality solutions . With some of our employees having worked here for over 37 years , our team possesses the expertise required to create innovative products that fulfil customer demand .”
With Sarah recently becoming Muffett ’ s new CEO , we ’ re keen to hear her vision for driving the company forward into a new generation . “ To put it simply , my main ambition is to make the business bigger and better ,” she states . “ I ’ d like to double the size of the business , but more importantly , I want to ensure we ’ re prepared for growth with the latest systems and technologies in place and a team that works seamlessly together .
“ I believe that our biggest asset is our people . We foster a culture of collaboration , and as the age range of our employees spans from 16 to 60 , we have a breadth of knowledge across the team and encourage them to learn from one another . On the one hand , we have fresh ideas and the utilization of modern techniques , technology , and equipment from young people , as well as decades of experience among our longstanding employees .”
We ’ re passionate about investing in our people , as well as bringing new talent into the business
Mark agrees : “ We ’ re passionate about investing in our people , as well as bringing new talent into the business . We run a great apprenticeship scheme and many of our employees , including me , are former apprentices , which is encouraging for many of our younger staff . To build engagement with the team , we bring people along where possible when we visit our customers , as this enables them to better understand the end product and appreciate the importance of their work .” Muffett ’ s commitment to investment extends to its manufacturing capabilities too . “ We have a continuous investment program that sees us invest a minimum of ten percent of our profits back into the business each year ,” Mark explains . “ We ’ re part of a global market and we must stay ahead of the curve when it comes to modern working practices . However ,
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