Machining specialist presses on with investment

One of the UK’s leading specialists in mechanical power presses has doubled its capacity after investing in a new building in Tipton.

Midland Power Press Services (MPPS), which provides repairs, spares, inspection and upgrades on over 100 different machines, now has over 10,000 sq ft of space split across dedicated machining and fitting shops.

The £300,000 investment on the expansion and the CNC machines comes on the back of a sustained period of growth, with new contracts from the metalworking, automotive and white goods sectors helping it push towards £3m turnover – the best 12 months in its near 30-year history.

Josie Stevenson, company secretary at Midland Power Press Services, said: “We have had an excellent 12 months as more manufacturers are looking at keeping their existing presses working longer and that’s where we can really make a difference.

“Our team of engineers can refurbish, repair, service and upgrade over 100 different types of power press and this expertise has seen us win work for the likes of GKN, Glen Dimplex, Stadco, Tata Steel and Federal Mogul.”

In addition to the second site, the company has also bought a special forklift for £150,000.

Established in 1980 in a small workshop in Wolverhampton, MPPS has grown from a one-man operation to a business employing a 30-strong team of skilled engineers.

Stevenson runs the business alongside her partner, managing director Bob Crow, with daughter Ruth Harper and sons Paul and Simon Crow.

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