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Customers Recognise Financial Strength as a Key Supplier Attribute
01 Dec 2003
"The true cost is not always in the first quotation of a job!" stated Phil Mould, ARRK's sales director, at a recent Tooling teach in. "Customers need low costs but this does not always equate to the lowest price and more and more customers are recognising financial strength, real value, continued support and commitment as being critical features", he said. The company has facilities all around the world and is looking to make its Teesside facility play an even bigger part within the ARRK Group The ARRK Corporation is the largest model maker and prototype manufacturer in the world and has found that customers are now becoming more discerning when selecting their choice of supplier. A business's capabilities, capacity, competitive values and financial status are now being assessed and recognised as key indicators for developing a resilient supply chain.
Latest Upgrades Improve Resolution in New Year
01 Dec 2003
In the New Year, LPS Engineering, Dartford, Kent, will be one of the first companies to operate the recently launched upgrades 'ToolMaker'V11, and 'DepoCam' V6 from NC Graphics. The toolmaker's integrated 3D CADCAM/high speed machining facility will be quick to take advantage of Toolmaker's improved functionality, and ease of use.
Christmas is Cancelled as £0.5m Investment Pays Off
01 Dec 2003
Pontypridd-based precision toolmaker, FSG, is reaping the benefit of its strategy of investing in training and technology. Full order books into 2004 mean that the firm is recruiting new technical staff and has even cancelled its Christmas shut-down. The company's expertise is in the automotive markets, metal and plastic packaging, hot forging and press tools.
