£0.5m Investment Follows 'Sussex Manufacturer of the Year' Award Finalist
01 Jan 2005
This month, Brighton Sheet Metal takes delivery of a laser cutting machine, a 3m brake press, a new lorry and computer management system, which are all part of a £0.5m programme of continual improvement.
In November, the company was placed as one of two runners up in the M Sussex Business Awards 2004 in recognition of commercial efficiency and innovation in manufacturing.
The new assets represent a shift in customer requirements in recent years. Brighton Sheet Metal has recognised that it can add the most value for existing clients by moving into larger type work, especially where integrated machining and electrical assembly are involved. Over the past 80 years, the company has developed into one of the leading UK sub-contract specialists in precision CNC metal fabrications, with comprehensive finishing and assembly facilities, coupled with wide experience in KanBan and DLF supply systems.
The new Amada Alpha laser, complete with automatic loading module, and the 3m Amada brake press are part of an aggressive programme of investment in the latest manufacturing technology that has already includes: six other Amada brake presses; four Trumpf TC500 punch presses; conventional power presses (10 to 150 ton); multiple welding stations, each equipped with the latest ESAB MIG and TIG welding equipment; and eight pedestal and portable spot welding machines.
Full metal finishing facilities are available on site including booths and ovens to paint or epoxy powder coat, panels and large frames up to 1000mm x 2000 mm. A silkscreening service for panels up to 1000 mm x 1000 mm is also available.
Privately owned with a turnover of £5m, 20% of sales are to the European mainland.
Customers include world class companies specialising in:
computers, electronics, medical, security, telecoms and business machines.
www.brightonsheetmetal.co.uk
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