Shropshire precision component specialist targets £5m in sales
INVESTMENT in new processes and the latest machinery is reaping dividends for a Shropshire manufacturer after it announced a 20% rise in sales.
Advanced Chemical Etching (A.C.E.), which offers precision metal components, prototyping and low volume products, has used its additional capacity to win a string of domestic and international orders from clients involved in the aerospace and medical sectors.
Turnover increased to £4.2m in 2015 whilst 12 new jobs have been created as a result, with the potential for more to follow over the next six months.
The growth has been largely attributed to the Telford-based company’s ability to provide solutions to complex etching issues, including the introduction of titanium and aluminium molecular etching to meet demand for lighter parts.
Director Chris Ball said: “Doubling the size of our factory to 20,000 sq ft in 2013 is now starting to pay off.
“The extra space has given us the platform to introduce new state-of-the-art etching machines and dedicated production cells. It has also paved the way for new appointments in our sales team, with the arrival of experienced professionals Craig Dubberley and Steve Gaston.”
“All of this has contributed to us increasing sales from £3.5m to £4.2m in 2015 and we are looking to push on even further by hitting £5m over the next 12months – the first time ever in our 16-year history.”
