Month: February 2023

On 23rd February, we take delivery of a new Trumpf TruBend 3100 press brake. This new machine will increase capacity and efficiency, helping us to maintain competitive pricing and reduced lead times. It also comes with many technical features to improve bend accuracy and productivity:

Crowning ensures equal pressure is applied along the entire bend, which is critical on long parts.

Extended open height allows deeper box sections to be formed without collision. A useful feature when forming enclosures.

5-axis backgauge guarantees fast and correct positioning for each bend.

At the same time, we are remodeling our forming shop to improve access and workflow, and new LED task lighting will brighten conditions for our engineers and reduce energy consumption.

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In August 2022 when natural gas supply was at risk and energy prices were rising to unprecedented levels, we saw the potential for our natural gas supply to become a very major issue in 2023. A particular concern for powder coating which uses a significant amount of energy.

Following a comprehensive review we looked to switch our operations from natural gas to LPG. This would allow us to control costs more effectively without increase to our business or extra costs to our clients.

We took the steps to have concrete bases laid to accommodate 5 x 1 ton tanks to store liquid gas. Whilst this was happening, in January 2023, we secured a last minute viable natural gas 12 month contract.

This will be reviewed in a years time, but with the LPG infrastructure in place, should it be an issue we will make the switch and make sure we’re operating, as best we can, at the best commercial price for our clients.

Contact us today to see how we can help you >>>

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