European Springs & Pressings, supported by its parent company Lesjöfors, has invested €1 million in a new spring coiling machine – the first of its kind in the UK.
Throughout 2018, the Lesjöfors Group made continuous investments in both production premises, new machinery and technology, throughout the group and this has continued into 2019.
The latest investment for the growing UK market is a unique state of the art coiling machine. The WAFIOS FUL166 is one of the latest large-scale, high-end spring coiling machines to come out of the German-based powerhouse and European Springs & Pressings is one of only two manufacturers in the world to have one.
Equipped for the future
Enhancing European Springs & Pressings spring portfolio, which now includes CNC coiling of wire diameters from 0.03mm to 17mm, this new investment continues to secure the company’s position in that market.
Michael Gibbs, managing director of European Springs & Pressings, says: “Investing in this quality of machinery is testament to our dedication of being a world-class spring manufacturer. Lesjöfors, our parent company, is committed to investing in the UK and has consistently recognised the forward thinking nature of our management and the unrivalled quality of our production and lean manufacturing processes.”
“We have just opened a second factory in Cornwall, dividing our automotive and industrial specialisms across two locations. This recent expenditure is the next chapter of an ongoing improvement initiative, building our capabilities in-line with demand, providing us with enhancements to maintain our and Lesjöfors’ global leading position.”
Engineering excellence
John Murley, UK sales manager for WAFIOS AG, concludes: “This level of machinery investment is unprecedented for most. European Springs & Pressings and Lesjöfors’ engineering excellence has secured their heritage and will continue to unlock growth opportunities as they harness technology allowing them to remain competitive and deliver the highest quality products. Our machines are unparalleled. The state of the art control technology offers interactivity at a level that is similar to an iPad and the machines are designed with maximum productivity and quality in mind.”
Having held senior management roles in leading automotive and fastener businesses, Phil joined Fastener + Fixing Magazine as editor in 2002. Convinced there is no substitute for ‘being there’, over 17 years of visits and interviews around the world means he has accumulated an extraordinary knowledge and perspective of the global fastener industry, reflected in his incisive and thought provoking reporting.
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