Fabricator completes £1.3 million investment
SevenHills Fabrication, one of the Steetley
Corner Group of companies, has completed
an investment programme worth more than
£1.3 million.
The Sheffield company, which has
demonstrated 31 per cent year-on-year
growth with a turnover of 3.5 million GBP,
has completed its investment drive with the
installation of a £200,000 press brake and a
£150,000 robot welder.
The latest investments have been supported
by the Sheffield City Region Business
Investment Fund and enable SevenHills
Fabrication, a specialist fabrication and laser
cutting business based at the city’s Holbrook
Industrial Estate, to continue its transition into
Industry 4.0 operations.
Managing director of SevenHills, James
Harding-Terry, said: “The company’s
transition to industry 4.0 is essential for
future-proofing the business.
“Over the past three years, SevenHills has
installed a £550,000 Bystronic fibre laser
cutting machine, a £60,000 electric tubebending
machine and a £250,000 computer
system for full mapping of production,
accounting, purchasing and distribution.
“The new machines complete a substantial
investment programme for us that really
sets this company apart from traditional
fabrication businesses as we take on
increasingly complex and challenging
projects across a range of sectors.”
SevenHillls, which can trace its history back
to 1926, has completed other investments,
including £50,000 on improved extraction
facilities, LED lighting throughout its
operations and measures to improve the
company’s energy consumption, waste
material ratios, local environment and staff
working conditions.
James added: “Operating in conjunction
with new machines such as the tube bender,
press brake and our robot welder, the
computer system will help to up-skill our
workforce so that they are able to adapt to
Industry 4.0 methods.
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“Our plan is to continue expanding our
operations following a decade of growth
and having the technology, equipment
and skills to run a manufacturing operation
which continually adapts and improves
is the future for this company. This
approach should be the standard for British
manufacturers.”
SevenHills’ growth contributes to Steetley
Corner Group’s £8.9 million turnover,
growing at 23 per cent.
James Harding-Terry added: “Aside from
the challenges and opportunities presented
to industry through Brexit, the UK has to
achieve manufacturing stability, growth
and global excellence so that domestic
businesses like ours may succeed. We must
compete at the highest level, adopting the
best resources available.”
SevenHills Fabrication supplies high
technology solutions to aerospace,
defence, hygiene, medical, oil and gas and
agricultural sectors and its output covers
bespoke single items through to large batch
production.
Steetley Corner Group incorporates IT
consultancy company, Acuma Technology,
towbar specialist PCT Automotive and
SevenHills Fabrication, based at Sheffield’s
Holbrook Industrial Estate.
WES Ltd. appoints new Sales and
Marketing Director
WES Ltd., the leading UK manufacturer of
chemical dosing systems, is delighted to
announce the appointment of Graham Ward
as Sales and Marketing Director. Graham’s
extensive experience includes a number
of senior roles working for various SMEs
and large organisations in the water, power
generation, petrochemical, marine and food
& beverage industries. As a qualified marine
engineer, Graham has established his career in
Sales and Business Development both in UK
and overseas markets, with a strong emphasis
on water and gas treatment, as well as fluid
handling.
Kevin Wheeler, Managing Director says:
“Graham has the right skills and experience to
deliver further growth as we gear up to support
customers in AMP7 and maximise opportunities
throughout industry. We’re delighted to have
him on board!”
For further information on WES products and
services, visit www.wes.ltd.uk.
Babcock Wanson appoints new
managing director
Industrial boilers and process heating
equipment specialist Babcock Wanson is
pleased to announce the appointment of
David Hatswell as its new UK Managing
Director.
The first five years at Babcock Wanson
saw David learning the ropes as a Service
Engineer, moving on to Commissioning
Engineer before taking on the role of
Field Service Manager at the company’s
headquarters in Borehamwood,
Hertfordshire. In 2016 David was promoted
to Service Division Manager and this year
takes over the reins from Chris Horsley as the
Company’s new Managing Director. Chris,
who is now Process Engineering Director,
will support David in his new role over the
coming months.
For more information, please contact
Babcock Wanson on 020 8953 7111 or
[email protected] or go to
www.babcock-wanson.co.uk
BOGE’s total compressor rental
service guarantees industry the
air to work
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are consistently supplied with the correct
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engineers oversee a fast installation and
commissioning process and provide 24/7
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Further information on the compressor rental
service is available at www.boge.co.uk.
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