Manufacturer Lattimer invests £1m in equipment

A MERSEYSIDE-based manufacturer has invested more than £1m in new machinery to boost its domestic and international sales.

Southport precision machine company Lattimer has upgraded its existing kit and also introduced new equipment as part of an ongoing investment programme this year. New additions include milling, turning, grinding and mill-turning machines.

The company makes more than 20,000 component parts – primarily for the global glass container manufacturing industry.

Managing director Mark Hailwood said: ““We work in an industry which constantly demands new and innovative engineering solutions.  This investment of more than £1m will expand Lattimer’s capacity to produce an even greater range of products to help customers drive performance and slash costs.

“Our machines allow us to produce industry leading products using the most advanced technology on the market.

“Lattimer supplies to manufacturers working on a massive scale, with machines operating 24 hours, seven days a week. Machine failure, of even a short period, can cost tens of thousands of pounds in lost production. The reliability, durability and quality of our products are key drivers for repeat business.”

The company has recently won orders from the Philippines and Indonesia.

Mr Hailwood added: “This cash injection shows our intent to fuel innovation in the manufacturing process and is a further indication of our ambition to drive international growth.”