Engineering specialists power up factory with six-figure investment

A Warwickshire-based engineering specialist has completed a six-figure investment to help boost efficiency and create a new final inspection department.

Technoset has completed a £650,000 investment at its Rugby factory, which employs 27 people.

After undertaking the Warwickshire Manufacturing Growth Programme, Technoset looked to improve its processes and established a new production and inspection cell.

Adam Land managing director at Technoset said: “We are always looking at ways where we can improve our manufacturing performance and being able to discuss and learn about different best practice approaches at the lean workshop was really useful.

“It crystalised our thinking and gave us the confidence to continue with our £650,000 investment drive throughout the last twelve months, which introduced two new CNC sliding head lathes into the production department and a completely new inspection facility, not to mention a general rejig of the factory floor.

“A host of new projects. supporting new sectors such as hydrogen, green energy, communications and high-performance automotive, have already kicked off and there are lots of future new opportunities in the pipeline.”

Michelle Connor, programme manager for the Warwickshire Manufacturing Growth Programme (WMGP) said: “This is a fantastic example of the difference we can make to manufacturers, working with Adam and the management team to identify potential barriers to growth and then giving them access to support that helps them overcome the challenges.

“The Lean Workshop was a real ‘Eureka’ moment and provided the opportunity to take a step away from day-to-day pressures and look at improvement projects that make a real difference. Investment in the factory reorganisation and new capital equipment will safeguard existing contracts and give it the platform to attack new markets.”