PASQUILL UNVEILS MAJOR INVESTMENT PROGRAMME

Pasquill, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of trussed rafters, has revealed further details of a multi-million-pound strategic investment programme across its UK sites. The investment includes £4.5million spent in 2022, £3.6million planned across 2023 and an additional £6million to be spent in 2024. The outlay aims to upgrade facilities, improve operations, reduce waste and enhance the customer experience.

A £500k machinery upgrade at Stoney Stanton forms a part of the investment and is part of the next phase at the site following the installation of the Hundegger TurboDrive in 2022. Already in place at Pasquill’s Bodmin and Redhill sites, the Hundegger will increase capacity, reliability and quality while reducing waste by 8%, contributing to a better all-around service for customers.

Meanwhile, a fifth £185k new AV Birch UniRoll will be installed at the Inverness site. The Uni-Roll has been designed to work in tandem with a planned glulam cutting line and cutting table, ensuring seamless integration within the facility. As a result of the Uni-Roll installation, customers can expect faster order processing, enhanced precision in material handling, and a higher standard of service. In addition to the Uni-Roll, Pasquill has forecast a circa £600k investment this year for a dedicated JJI-Joist line at the Stoney Stanton site. This investment will follow the Uni-roll installation and help Pasquill enhance its production capabilities and meet the increasing demand for joists.

Gabriel Prior, Operations and Continuous Improvement Director at Saint-Gobain Off-Site Solutions, said: “These strategic investments demonstrate Pasquill’s commitment to continuous improvement, enhancing efficiency and creating a more sustainable future for our business as we work to make the world a better home. As we invest in cutting-edge technology and better facilities, we ultimately aim to provide an even higher level of service for our customers, while prioritising the welfare of our colleagues and reducing our environmental impact.”

Looking to the future, the team is currently laying the groundwork for the completion of a £6million project in 2024, this will see the business install a Randek AutoEye line at Pasquill’s Redhill site – which will be the UK’s first automated truss production line. The system streamlines the manufacturing process by visually identifying roof trusses and automatically picking, placing, positioning, and pressing nail plates. The pressing force is precisely adapted to the nail plate and timber thickness. This improves safety and productivity while at the same time ensuring a high-quality truss is produced every time.

“As we continue to innovate and enhance our facilities, we’re excited about our plans to implement the technology for automated truss machinery,” added Gabriel Prior. “This investment underscores our dedication to staying at the forefront of industry advancements and demonstrates our commitment to providing exceptional services to our customers. By embracing the future, we’re confident that Pasquill will remain the go-to supplier of trussed rafters in the UK market.” www.pasquill.co.uk