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Relocations and expansions across Europe

Ground-breaking ceremony marks start of £20m investment in hightech Aflex hose factory

Work has started on a new, high-tech £20M factory for Aflex Hose in Huddersfield – with an official turf-cutting ceremony which took place on the 20th March. The new factory, once operational, will help to boost the company’s production capacity by 70%.

Aflex Hose, which is part of the Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group (WMFTG), a wholly owned subsidiary of Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc which is a FTSE 100 listed company. Aflex Hose innovates, develops, manufactures and assembles the widest and most technically advanced range of PTFE lined flexible hose products. Its products are used globally by food and drink manufacturers and throughout the automotive and pharmaceutical industries.

Commenting on the official start of construction of the new factory, David Cole, Managing Director of Aflex Hose Ltd, said: ‘We are very pleased to be underway with construction work. The new Aflex Hose factory will enable us to boost production capacity by 70% as well as widen our offer to customers. This investment also demonstrates our commitment to creating new and long-term employment opportunities in one of Britain’s most advanced technology businesses.” Visit: www.aflex-hose.com

Stalatube’s new stainless steel production facility in poland is preparing for ramp-up

Stalatube’s new best-in-class production facility manufacturing stainless steel tubes in special dimensions and further processed stainless steel products, is moving into ramp-up phase. This investment in Lodz, Poland, together with the new production line in Finland, will enhance the company’s competitiveness through capacity increase and significantly shortened delivery times and a closer reach especially to central European markets. The investment sum in total is €20 million.

The investments increase Stalatube’s production of tailored sized I-beams and further processed products, such as stainless steel hollow sections, both of which are intended for demanding structural end-uses. The production of pre-fabricated components for the growing transportation sector will also be expanded. “Our strategy is to be closer to our clients and very flexible in meeting our customer needs. Tailoring products to meet the exact end-user requirements translates into savings in material and transportation costs and cuts down the time needed for further processing at the end client. This shows as savings on the bottom line,” says Stalatube’s CEO Jukka Nummi. Visit: www.stalatube.com

Marine Jet Power strengthens service capabilities with the opening of new APAC Headquarters in Australia

Marine Jet Power (MJP) has announced the establishment of a new sales office for Asia Pacific (APAC), headquartered in Perth Henderson, Western Australia.

The company CEO Magnus Sörenson, CFO Erling Tomasson and EVP of Sales and Marketing Damian O’Toole, attended the opening of MJP’s new office, located in the Australian Marine Complex overlooking Jervis Bay. Co-located with IKAD Engineering, the new MJP APAC headquarters is ideally situated in the Henderson Industrial area of Perth Western Australia, offering close proximity to a number of shipyards and fleet operators in the area. “Our commitment to the region is firm,” said MJP CEO, Magnus Sörenson. “Opening an office in Western Australia in addition to our existing office in South Korea will further strengthen our service capabilities in the fast-growing APAC market.” Visit: www.marinejetpower.com

Record investments by cornish manufacturer

ongoing investment in one of the uK’s leading spring manufacturers is securing their position as a key international supplier for the automotive and industrial sector. over the last 12 months, european Springs & Pressings, has invested over £2m in their two Cornish factories with a further £1m invested more recently in a number of new advanced technologies. A new powdercoating line has been installed in a 700 sq. metre extension, a new heat treatment oven acquired and two high-performance spring-end grinding machines complete the recent purchases. michael Gibbs, managing Director of the Cornwall operations concludes: “Developing enhanced manufacturing capabilities through investment in high-tech infrastructure and education, enables us to sustain manufacturing competitiveness. With a global market place across multiple industries, it is essential that we maintain our reputation for innovation and manufacturing excellence. Visit.www.europeansprings.com