In a landmark move for UK industry, a new 10,000 sq metre ‘centre of manufacturing excellence’ has opened in the home of the industrial revolution.
Bruderer, the world’s leading manufacturer of precision high-speed presses, has reinforced its commitment to the future of domestic manufacturing by investing heavily in creating a state-of-the-art site in Telford.
The company has moved its entire operation from its base in Luton to the modern facility on Hortonwood, which offers a competence centre capable of giving unparalleled access to live demonstrations of new presses, fully certified pre-owned machines and fully integrated turnkey solutions.
For the first time in its 57-year history, the firm will have a purpose-built location to give customers a first-hand insight into its latest technology, ancillary equipment (including servo feeders and decoilers) and multi-progression press tool-proving systems.
The move has also seen Bruderer UK increase its direct workforce to 14, as it looks to drive innovation in the production of pressed parts and components for the critical automotive, aerospace, construction, electronics, EV, food, medical and renewables sectors.
Adrian Haller, Managing Director, commented: “This isn’t just an investment in our business, it’s an investment in UK manufacturing. We want to show companies that we are here for the long haul, and we are serious about supporting our wide array of UK clients for another five decades.
“Being able to build a factory from scratch is a fantastic opportunity. We’ve brought together the best engineering minds and the latest technology to create what we believe is a true centre of excellence for presses and associated products.”
He continued: “A massive 25 tonne crane dominates the workshop area and allows us to easily move around the presses we are refurbing, whilst the showroom has been designed to showcase up to two turnkey lines, including servo feeders and decoilers. We can even prove out tools on the machines to show customers exactly what we can do.”
Bruderer UK is a leader in high precision punching technology and turnkey solutions, delivering presses that are synonymous with maximum performance.
To emulate its commitment to world class manufacturing, the company turned to local construction specialists McPhillips, Cyril Orchard Group and Design & Planning Associates to build its new factory.
The architectural concept focused on designing a bespoke building with a modern clean look that met its operational requirements and reflects its market-leading branding and Swiss roots.
It is also a model of sustainability, featuring the latest thermal management technology, air source heat pumps, and roof-mounted photovoltaic panels, all working together to maximise energy efficiency and reduce reliance on conventional power sources.
Haller did not shy away from addressing the broader challenges facing UK manufacturing. He used completion of his new factory to call on the government to reverse recent tax changes and deliver a fully funded Industrial Strategy to support SMEs and make the UK more competitive on the global stage.
“We’ve placed our faith in UK manufacturing, now, it’s time for the government to do the same. We need Starmer and Reeves to reboot the economy and introduce policies that actively foster growth and support companies like ours to thrive.”
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