Due to the continuous investment in the latest machinery and technology, and despite the current global pandemic, UK-based RLS Tooling Ltd is moving ahead with its plans to increase its factory to accommodate new machinery, which it hopes to take delivery of by the end of July.
The new four axis CNC creep feed grinder, which will be installed in the expanded unit, will take RLS’ total to four CNC creep feed grinders and one manual creep feed grinder – giving additional capacity for new business.
Like most manufacturing companies around the world, RLS Tooling has had a difficult second quarter of 2020 – dealing with the devastating effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. With the safety of employees and their families in mind RLS has not yet returned to full employment. However, it does have enough space to work in a safe environment to satisfy customers’ demands.
“We are hopeful of a full return in the coming weeks. Whilst severe travel restrictions exist and our staff are unable to make personal visits to clients and talk about tooling requirements, we have been holding Zoom meetings to discuss projects and die design with our home and overseas customers, thereby reducing delays and inconvenience,” comments Marcus Smith, managing director at RLS Tooling. “We are still confident for the future and see the outbreak as a setback not terminal, and therefore intend to continue with our expansion plans. We would like to thank our customers for their loyal support and wish them all a safe and speedy return to normality.”
Having spent a decade in the fastener industry experiencing every facet – from steel mills, fastener manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, as well as machinery builders and plating + coating companies, Claire has developed an in-depth knowledge of all things fasteners.
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