Funding fuels expansion

Support Programme which is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

This was on the back of a £236,000 investment in 2019 for a Nakamura WT150-T CNC turning machine. Such was the success in 2022, a further £239,000 was spent on yet another Nakamura CNC turning machine. This ensured MAS Precision Engineering had the latest machinery, software and technology to remain competitive and increase their success rate of winning new work.

Martin said as a family-run business they took a great deal of care with attention to detail which their customers appreciated.

He said: “We were struggling for capacity but the new machine is an opportunity to invest in our future because without the right machines we’re not able to operate efficiently or have the facility to support the industry.

“Many of our European partners have these CNC machines and if we don’t keep up with technology, we will get left behind.

“The new CNC machine means we can turnaround orders much more quickly because the previous machinery took four minutes to make a part which has been reduced to 84 seconds, meaning that output has more than doubled in the same amount of time.

“It also means we can upskill and train our staff on the new machine which will lead to the creation of two more jobs for another apprentice and a CNC tool setter.”

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Bowers Group showcased its innovative metrology solutions to industry leaders at this year's Control Exhibition.

The renowned British metrology company took full advantage of the bumper crowds and highlighted its expertise in quality control and assurance.

Control Exhibition is a highly respected international trade fair that takes place annually in Stuttgart, Germany. It provides a platform for professionals, manufacturers, and service providers to highlight the latest advancements in technology, products, and services related to quality control and assurance in manufacturing, production, and engineering.

Richard Grocott, Bowers' Export Sales Director, was thrilled with the turnout, stating, "We’ve had a fantastic time exhibiting at Control 2023. It always proves to be a highlight in our calendar, but this year has been something special. Control offers us the invaluable opportunity to catch up with distributors from around the world and we would like to offer our sincerest thanks to everyone who took the time to visit us. It was great to see such a large turnout; it completely exceeded our expectations, and we really enjoyed getting to see both old faces and new."

During the exhibition, Bowers Group demonstrated its excellence in connected metrology by displaying several innovative products. Offering live demonstrations of a range of Bluetooth-enabled hand tools