Caption for Midtherm ( L ): ( l-r ) Gavin Brettell , Linda Whitehouse and Mark Hannon ( all Midtherm Laser )
Midtherm lasers in on growth after £ 1.2m machine investment
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specialist sub-contract laser cutting and forming specialist is reaping the operational and environmental benefits of a £ 1.2m machine investment .
Midtherm Laser , which employs 45 people at its factory on Peartree Lane in Dudley , has increased its capacity and speed of processing thanks to the installation of a new Bystronic Bystar Fiber 12kW laser with part automation .
One of the largest purchases in its 23-year history introduces the next level of power in fiber laser cutting and will help the company deliver high cutting dynamics and thin to thick cutting capabilities to a customer base that spans aerospace , automotive and decorative work to food processing , agricultural and conveyors .
It has also made a massive difference to the firm ’ s environmental performance , with the Bystronic model replacing
Our expertise in laser cutting and metal forming is respected throughout our sector and has led to us increasing sales by a further 6 % last year , a great achievement considering the volatility of the market .
two older CO2 machines and is already delivering a 50 % energy saving – the equivalent of powering 2100 average homes every month .
“ Our expertise in laser cutting and metal forming is respected throughout our sector and has led to us increasing sales by a further 6 % last year , a great achievement considering the volatility of the market ,” explained Mark Hannon , Director of Midtherm Laser .
“ The knowledge of our experienced people is one of our greatest strengths and we like to complement this with a sustained investment programme that incorporates the latest technology into our production processes .”
He went on to add : “ The 12kW Bystar Fiber is a class leading machine that can cut from 0.5mm to 30mm in mild steel , aluminium , and a host of other materials . It gives us more capacity to target new opportunities and , importantly , means three quarters of our machines are now fiber technology instead of gas .
“ With this in mind , and when you consider we have also invested in LED lighting , sensor switches and electric vehicles and charging for our staff on