£250,000 IT investment to boost firm’s growth

Pix: Shaun Flannery/shaunflanneryphotography.com COPYRIGHT PICTURE>>SHAUN FLANNERY>01302-570814>>07778315553>> 18th July 2016 PCT Limited Holbrook Industrial Estate Holbrook, Sheffield, S20 3GH. James Harding-Terry

A Sheffield engineering company has installed a £250,000 computer system as part of its wider investment strategy.

SevenHills Fabrication, part of the Steetley Corner Group of companies, said it was preparing itself for industry 4.0 automation and data exchange across its manufacturing technologies to help drive future expansion.

The business has also recently installed a £60,000 electric tube-bending machine and the computer system is designed to further enhance the firm’s operational efficiency.

Managing Director, James Harding-Terry, said: “Our transition to industry 4.0 is essential for future-proofing the business and the new computer system allows full mapping of production, accounting, purchasing and distribution.

“Operating in conjunction with new machines such as the tube bender and our forthcoming robot welder, the system will also help up-skill our workforce.

“We look to continue expansion of our operations after ten years of consistent growth and having the technology, equipment and skills to run a manufacturing operation which continually adapts and improves is the future for this company.”

SevenHills said it has demonstrated 31 per cent year-on-year growth with a turnover of £3m, adding that it would see investment reach £1m from 2017-2019.

This contributes to Steetley Corner Group’s £7.7m turnover, growing at 23%.

Harding-Terry said: “Increasing our levels of investment will see further installations of new machinery in 2019, including a Bystronic press-brake and a Panasonic robot-welder, following the commissioning of a £550,000 laser cutter less than two years ago.

“The UK has to work towards manufacturing stability, growth and global excellence for domestic businesses like ours to succeed. We must compete at the highest level, adopting the best resources available.”

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