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FOCUS ON FABRICATION

“ In a drive to maximise efficiency , Victor Manufacturing ’ s sheet-metal fabrication division has recently upgraded automation on its Bystronic fibre laser-cutting system .”
Victor Manufacturing stand showcasing its hotel and restaurant products .

AUTOMATE TO ACCUMULATE

“ With a new factory expansion and further plans to improve its sheet-metal throughput , Victor Manufacturing Ltd is ready to capitalise on new opportunities in the food and drinks sector .”

Food serving counter by Victor Manufacturing Ltd .

Victor Manufacturing Ltd in Keighley , West Yorkshire ( UK ), has established itself as a leading supplier of equipment for the catering , hospitality and retail sectors . It specialises in both standard and custom equipment as well as counters to ensure food is at optimum temperature at the point of service . Its product range includes hot cupboards ; hot plates ; plate dispensers ; banquet carts ; tabletop servery units ; heated drawer units ; refrigerated salad wells ; multi-decks and heated servery and carvery counters .

The company started life in central Bradford , manufacturing paint tins and dryers for tea towels back in 1947 . Today , the business boasts a turnover approaching £ 12 million and is responsible for employing over 125 people . Throughout its long and prominent history , the brand has built a reputation for quality and flexibility , maintaining both over more than 75 years in business . Today , it supplies sheetmetal products to some of the UK ’ s largest companies and groups in many market sectors including restaurant and hotel groups ; retail chains ; contract catering operators ; education ; offshore and UK Ministry of Defence installations .
“ Our products are manufactured to a high quality and are designed to have a long lifespan . All products are supplied with a full two-year parts and labour warranty as standard . Where they are installed in retail , healthcare or educational establishments , it is not uncommon to find Victor counters or
Today , the business boasts a turnover approaching £ 12 million and is responsible for over 125 people
A Bystronic 6kW fibre laser cutting system at Victor Manufacturing Ltd has recently been fitted with automation . hot cupboards still in daily use some 20 years later ,” commented the company .
In a drive to maximise efficiency , the manufacturer ’ s sheet-metal fabrication division has recently upgraded automation on its Bystronic fibre laser cutting system , which feeds material to its Bystronic press brakes .
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