BUSINESS
ROSCOMAC PRECISION CNC MACHINING Huge investment in technology and solar takes UK manufacturing to a new level Founded in 1976 by Fernando Martello, Roscomac grew from a small factory, to occupying 19 units and now resides on a two-acre site in Worthing. With Fernando’s son, Joseph Martello being at the helm for the last 23 years, the business has strengthened its core activity in machining, producing complex components for blue chip clients world-wide in many key sectors including aerospace, defence, medical and transport. Following a £4m+ investment over the past four years, Roscomac now produces over a million parts every year from aluminium, steel, brass, and many other materials and have established themselves as the ‘go to’ manufacturer for OEMs.
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TECHNOLOGY AND POWER CONSUMPTION IS EVOLVING
More businesses are recognising the importance of the environmental impact of their products, making the selection of business partners not just about focusing on quality and price, but how ‘green’ they can be in the process of servicing their customers. In 2018/19, Roscomac started its shift into serious automation and site upgrades to reduce its environmental footprint. A new roof with 700 solar panels were installed, lights were
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changed to LED, and 95% gas heating replaced with more efficient equipment, saving the business 12% of its power usage. The second phase is about to begin with a further 700 solar panels being installed which will generate 25% of the businesses’ power usage while removing dependency on the national grid. Planning or just good timing? The directors at Roscomac had the foresight to see the need to reduce both their energy footprint and reliance on ever-increasing energy costs. Almost every square metre of roof space is now being utilised. The installation of EV chargers for both staff and visitors who have gone ‘green’ is another small example of the many changes Roscomac have made. Sustainability and environmental impact are no longer a tick box exercise, they are real and being addressed at Roscomac at every level and in every department.
