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_____________________________________________________________________________________ Winkworth
Machinery
Recently, Winkworth opened a new site in the English town of Dudley, marking a significant milestone for the company.“ Thus far, the site has bolstered our production capacity, shortened lead times, and enhanced our ability to meet increasing customer demand, both in the UK and internationally. Beyond boosting efficiency, the new location has also contributed to job creation, enabling us to offer new roles in engineering, production, and management across Dudley and our Basingstoke headquarters. Furthermore, this strategic expansion supports our international growth, particularly in key markets such as the US, Asia, and the Middle East,” Richard reveals.
Shortly after acquiring the new site, Winkworth was granted funding from the UK Export Finance( UKEF). Richard explains how this funding will help to accelerate the business.“ Expanding into new international markets often presents financial challenges, particularly around managing risk. Hence,
support from UKEF has been instrumental in helping us navigate these complexities. Through export insurance and projectspecific financing, UKEF has enabled us to mitigate risk and pursue new opportunities with confidence. Financially, their support has unlocked the liquidity we needed to secure and fulfil large-scale export contracts without impacting our cash flow. This has allowed us to scale our operations to meet rising global demand, especially in emerging markets. More than just funding, UKEF’ s backing has given us a foundation for sustainable international growth and reaffirmed our longterm confidence in these ventures,” he states.
Keen to stay ahead of the curve and consistently deliver products that cater to its customers’ needs, Winkworth is leveraging data management to optimize operations and enhance productivity.“ Some of the advanced manufacturing technologies we are investing in include CNC machining, digital monitoring systems, and real-time
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