Jaguar cat firm invests £100,000 in new technology
THE firm that cast and finished the iconic Jaguar cat is looking forward to a bright future after investing in state of the art technology.
Zinc and aluminium pressure diecaster BSC (Diecasting) Ltd has invested more than £100,000 into a new ERP system as part of a three-stage investment programme aimed at doubling turnover in the next three years.
The Walsall company, which was just two days from closure in 2009, has undergone a remarkable recovery in recent years to announce profits of more than £280,000 in 2011 and a raft of new contracts worth £2m.
The ERP system is the latest in a series of investments for the firm, which includes more than £620,000 injected into new plant machinery and £80,000 into marketing support in a bid to break into new markets and territories.
The technology has been brought on board to manage a significant increase in enquiries and is set to revolutionise the way clients and suppliers interact, allowing customers to place orders directly into the system, monitor production and track delivery at the touch of a button.
Managing director Les Dudley said: “This system is a huge step forward for BSC and something I never thought we’d be able to take advantage of a few years ago.
“ERP is often seen as low priority in this industry, but in this day and age you need to be efficient, transparent and accountable at every stage of the project to stay ahead of the game. I’m confident that investment in this area is going to be critical to our continued success moving forward.”
