Kepston invests £1.5m in new equipment

SUB-contracting specialist Kepston has expanded its business, adding new machinery worth £1.5m to its Midlands sites in Aldridge and Wednesbury.

The company is currently experiencing one of its strongest trading periods in its history.

Kepston’s most recent investment has been made at its Aldridge site with the addition of a Moore 1200 – CP 180i high rise CNC Jig grinding machine.

Kepston managing director Brent Millage said: “This latest investment was necessary to ensure we can meet increasing capacity requirements as well as maintaining the stringent quality standards expected from our customers.”

Another addition to the site was made in the form of an EDM wire eroding plant. Being one of the largest in terms of component size in the UK, it has broadened Kepston’s capability with a number of new and existing customers already exercising the option.

The firm’s Wednesbury site has also seen improvements as state of the art furnace equipment has been added to the location.

Kepston sister company Kepston Motorcycle Services, which was only established 12 months ago, is also experiencing fast growth.

Specialising in motorbike servicing, repairs and MOTs, the business employs factory trained engineers.

In addition, the Burntwood-based firm builds its own track and race bikes.