ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS MAJOR INVESTMENT
CLARK CABLE
Clarke Cable Invests to Expand Production
Major investment at the Cheshire factory of Clarke Cable , the UK ’ s leading manufacturer of cable assemblies and ‘ plug and play ’ interconnect systems , will significantly expand production capacity , as the company enters its 50th year of operations on the back of an impressive period of growth .
The investment builds upon the company ’ s philosophy of continuous improvement and development , coming on the back of the recent acquisition of the wire harness manufacturing business of Stacey ( Europe ) Ltd , which has hugely diversified Clarke ’ s product offering and strengthened ties with OEM ’ s , distributors and retailers in the automotive and renewable energy industries especially .
SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
The arrival of two new 30 tonne injection moulding machines , a new compressor system and super-efficient industrial chiller set-up , three further cable cutting and winding machines , plus a raft of new electrical test equipment , all forms part of a makeover plan that will boost the number of production lines available in simultaneous operation at the Congleton site , reduce lead-times and allow for greater flexibility and efficiencies , all designed for a better service and increased support for customers .
With year-on-year final quarter growth of 68 % in 2021 , and January 2022 already being Clarke ’ s most successful trading month to date , the expansion hasn ’ t been limited to technology , with new roles being created across the business to ensure that growth continues in a sustainable manner . Recent hiring and internal promotions have seen a new Operations Manager , Production & Quality Supervisor , Production Team Leaders , and Sales & Marketing Administrators all now in post for 2022 .
OVER-MOULD EXPERTISE
Clarke Cable are experts in component over-moulding , offering innovative solutions to increase the durability , reliability , and overall lifetime of cable connectors and components designed for use in even the most extreme environments and terrains .
With the site now holding a total of 25 top-spec injection moulders to produce Clarke ’ s market leading y- and tri-splitters , connectors , grommets , plugs , and custom over-moulds , expect Clarke Cable to remain the go-to manufacturer for British made bespoke , industry standard , and specialistapplication cable assemblies for the foreseeable future .
KEY SUPPLIER
Clarke Cable products find use in an almost limitless range of industries and applications , wherever the need for electrical power or data connectivity arises . With an extensive list of approvals , as well as internationally recognised quality management systems and product specifications , Clarke Cable acts as a single source supplier to the global manufacturing market . As a key supplier of antimicrobial cable and critical device connections to the NHS , and a major supplier of site lighting solutions to the MOD , Clarke ’ s production site remained open and active throughout the pandemic to support those frontline services most in need . The company is a committed member of Made in Britain and is proud to be playing its part in the rejuvenation of the UK manufacturing industry . With 50 years of knowledge , experience and quality service behind them , Clarke Cable continue to go from strength to strength .
For further information , please visit www . clarkecable . co . uk
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