Clearview National January 2020 - Issue 218 | Page 78

MACHINERY
ALL PART OF THE FUTUREPROOFING PLAN
» FOUR YEARS TO THE DAY AFTER IT
took delivery of an Emmegi Precision TS2
saw and Phantomatic X4 machining centre,
Warwick-based Newbury Commercial
Glazing upgraded to a 12 axis Quadra L1 fully
automatic cutting and machining centre.
Emmegi’s Quadra L1 can cut, machine and
transom notch all in one operation and can
machine profiles continuously in 360° without
the need to reposition the bar. It automatically
adjusts for different profile sizes and even
different systems, so is ideal for companies
who fabricate in more than one aluminium
system.
Newbury’s Managing Director Rod Newbury
says that it represents a key element in his plan
to future proof his business before he retires
and hands over the reins to his son Oliver: “The
Quadra L1 provides a springboard from which
Oliver and the team can take Newbury to the
next level. It vastly increases our capacity, but
much more importantly, it also increases our
productivity.
“We’ve already more than doubled turnover
since we bought the original Emmegi
machines and now the Quadra L1 gives us the
opportunity to increase that still further, without
compromising on margins or competitiveness.”
Emmegi has remained a close partner of
Newbury since the initial machinery investment
was made and Managing Director Ian Latimer
was closely involved in the decision to upgrade.
He arranged for Rod and Oliver Newbury
to see a similar Quadra L1 in operation at a
London based fabricator and to talk to the team
there about how they are optimising their own
investment.
Newbury Commercial Glazing is an
ambitious business which has made investments
in software as well as machinery so that it can
accurately analyse and track its costs. Using the
Emmegi Camplus solution with the Time X
module, for example, it can calculate exactly
how long it takes to machine every piece and
use that information within its estimates. It is
also now developing its own bespoke software
tool to manage stock control effectively.
Four years ago, when Newbury started its
machinery investment it was focused largely in
the education sector but, with more advanced
manufacturing and a more experienced team,
it is also now winning an increasing amount of
business in the broader commercial market.
www.emmegi.com
www.newburycommercialglazing.co.uk
Future-proof machinery
Quickslide’s Brighouse factory has
recently seen the addition of two URBAN
corner cleaning machines and two quad
welders following an investment of
£350,000 in its factory infrastructure.
» A LEADING
manufacturer of made-to-measure
sliding sash windows, bi-folding
doors, casement windows and
doors in PVCu and aluminium,
Quickslide says the spend is
part of a £2m investment plan
which spans 12 months. This
centres around increasing capacity
while improving quality and
efficiency.
URBAN machines are known
for their machining quality and
excellent precision and, says
Quickslide Managing Director
Ben Weber, will increase
throughput at key points of the
company’s fabrication process.
The robust quad welders ensure
reliability and repeatability while
the corner cleaning machines
allow efficient processing and
cleaning of window profile after
the welding cycle.
Ben affirmed how much
Quickslide has grown over the
last decade and how the fabricator
is now manufacturing close to
1,000 windows a week.
He explained: “We have
installed the Schirmer ‘Rolls
Royce’ of cutting centres and
machinery like this is certainly
something that we needed to
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make the appropriate level of
investment in. We have already
made huge strides in system and
product innovation and this latest
step is all about future-proofing
the business for the next five to
ten years.”
Chairman Adrian Barraclough
added: “Quickslide is constantly
looking at ways to remain at
the forefront when it comes to
technology and the advancements
in product variety and quality
it offers. By ensuring that we
continue with regular investments
in high quality, modern
machinery means that our
customers will always be able to
expect the finest quality products,
for the right price, delivered
within a sensible timeframe.
“Our investment reinforces our
belief that British manufacturing
is some of the best in the world.
We’re as proud of that as we are of
our award-winning products.”
www.quickslide.co.uk