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New 'Fast Track' Service Launched Nationwide
01 Apr 2004
Sheffield based Mayflower Technology has launched 'Fast Track' - a new express service for those with an immediate need for laser cut or profiled components. The company offers a nationwide delivery service, which includes same day, next day or 48 hour delivery options.
Press Shop Diversifies into Sheet Metal Work
01 Apr 2004
The Wolverhampton based Smithson Plant, part of the Tinsley Group, has been changing its business direction over the past two years from a traditional light press shop with an automotive focus, moving into new markets servicing all types of non-automotive batch production sheet metal work. Its success has resulted in significant capital investment, and it recently installed its third Trumpf laser to keep pace with growing demand.
Water-Jet Takes the Jig Out of Jigsaw Making
01 Apr 2004
Pauline and Colin Gee, of Gee Graphite, have launched a spin-off company, PG Puzzles, which is introducing a new range of wooden jigsaw puzzles, cut by water jet.
High Speed Laser Firm Has Moved to New Site
01 Apr 2004
Cumbria based Lakeland Laser has recently completed the relocation of its entire business from its Appleby site into newer, bigger and better premises at a two acre site in Kirkby Stephen. Telephone and fax numbers have also changed.
Automotive Supplier Goes With the Flow To Win New Contracts
01 Apr 2004
Tenacity and investment in water jet cutting technology has helped Telford-based automotive supplier Acoustafoam Construction Products (ACP) recover from losing 18% of its turnover when AGCO's Coventry plant closed last year.
Laser Replaced After Only 20 Months to Keep Up With Latest Technology
01 Apr 2004
Keeping up with the latest technology is of paramount importance to Molyneux Engineering Ltd, Darley Dale.
Integrated Inspection Investment Pays Off
01 Apr 2004
The installation of a LaserQC at fine limit sheetmetal work and laser cutting specialist Carlton Laser Services (CLS) in Leicester has significantly reduced lead times. In minutes, the system performs 2-D inspections and produces printed sample inspection reports that would normally take hours. CLS is one of only a few laser job shops in the UK to integrate a LaserQC machine as part of its continuous improvement programme.
