Broxton - Press releases: Best Subcontractor award

30 April 2004
Broxton is named ‘Best Subcontractor - Forming and Fabrication’ in major Metalworking Production awards

Broxton Industries Limited has scooped the title of ‘Best Subcontractor – Forming and Fabrication’ in this year’s prestigious Metalworking Production (MWP) Awards.

The internationally recognized, biennial awards - which were initiated in 1984 - are designed to promote the great talent and ability concentrated in the world’s metalworking industry. MWP Award sponsors include the Royal Bank of Scotland Business Banking and the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA).

Broxton’s place at the top of the subcontract sheet metalwork industry was confirmed with the judges calling the company ‘a customer focused, highly efficient operation’.

‘We are delighted to have been chosen as best in our category,’ says Broxton managing director, Marcus Ellams. ‘It is a testament to our achievements in continuous improvement programmes, and shows that our investment in world-class equipment and systems is delivering significant benefits to our customers and strengthening our company. We now look forward to building on this success.’

Broxton’s investment of more than £1 million in plant and equipment in the last five years featured in the award submission, as did its paperless business systems. These use sophisticated information technology systems to communicate with customers and suppliers and have significantly helped to increase the responsiveness of service provided. Broxton’s paperless approach also utilizes CAD/CAM software to turn 2D and 3D data from clients directly into machine programs.

Reducing scrap and machine downtime through the use of an automated high speed laser inspection system also featured, and had reduced set-up times by up to 40% making smaller batch sizes more cost effective.

Overall, efficiency gains have reduced lead-times to customers by an average of five working days and have driven up service levels leading to a healthy 50% growth over the last twelve months.

Notes to Editor:
Note 1 - About Broxton Industries Ltd

Formed in 1973, Broxton designs and manufactures first class sheet metalwork that combines consistent quality with ease of manufacturability and cost-efficiency. Today, under the ownership and management of its founding directors, Broxton is a one-stop shop for many prestigious clients, in diverse industry sectors.

Our goal is simple: to provide market leading levels of service and engineering capability. Utilizing strict quality control and continuous improvement programmes enables us to reduce non-conformance and achieve exceptionally high levels of on-time delivery (OTD) whilst reducing lead times.

We are committed to improving productivity and reducing unit costs and this is underpinned by our extensive investment in world-class production technology and cost control.

Note 2 – Photograph

If would like any additional information or photos please call Marcus Ellams

Tel: 01285 653515
DDI: 01285 646575
Mobile : 07710 825599
Email: marcus.ellams@broxton.com

Left –	Brian Lewis Managing Director of Trumpf UK Ltd Sponsors of the Award Category
Middle –	Amada Stretton TV Presenter Motorsport on 4
Right –	Marcus Ellams Managing Director Broxton Industries Ltd