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Pumps
From a cultural point of view , investing in new machinery has paid off , earning us recognition from the British Pump Manufacturers Association ( BPMA ) and the Energy Industry Council ( EIC )
which is why we have our own machine shop . However , we faced challenges in recruiting machinists and encountered issues with our old and outdated machinery . To address these problems , we invested in new CNC machines , with a particular focus on shaft manufacture and other critical activities .
“ Notably , we integrated this investment with our apprenticeship program , which is a top priority of ours . We purposely ensured that all new machine tools had the same control system as the ones used in our apprentices ’ offsite training , allowing apprentices to operate the machines from day one instead of simply shadowing more experienced employees . By embracing this approach , we are accelerating the development of our apprentices and effectively addressing the skills gap within our organization . It has proven a win-win arrangement , enabling us to bring more machining in-house and reducing the need for subcontracting . From a cultural point of view , investing in new machinery has paid off , earning us recognition from the British Pump Manufacturers Association ( BPMA ) and the Energy Industry Council ( EIC ). The machines we have invested in have made such a significant difference that there will be a continued program of investment in this area going forward ,” he elaborates .
Beyond key investments in machinery , of which Bob is particularly proud , SPP has also invested in Industry 4.0 technologies
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