EDITOR ’ S CHOICE BOOSTING PRODUCTION
AMAZON FILTERS LTD
Investment sets UK manufacturer on course for global growth
Amazon Filters , which makes filters and housings for process industries across the world , has taken on new premises and equipment to boost production capacity .
Manufacturing and delivery capability are being strengthened from this autumn with a 7,000 sq ft warehouse and office alongside the company ’ s main production facility .
The move gives the 37-year-old firm seven industrial units in a row at the Albany Park industrial estate in Camberley , Surrey .
Taking on more space is the latest stage in a substantial investment programme that has already driven innovations in production line activities including welding and the automation of cartridge pleating and assembly .
A powered lifting platform was installed in 2021 to help with the welding of larger filtration housings .
Providing a 1,000kg load capacity , the adjustable , motorised platform complements kit used for auto seam welding , planishing and manipulating of plate-rolled tubes .
Welding processes have also been improved thanks to a large weld bay for making mobile skid assemblies .
A new metalworking hub features a component shop with CNC machining and cutting cells , a press cell and a sheet metal shop .
And despatch and delivery operations have been strengthened with the addition of a mezzanine platform for storage and stock control .
“ Our investment programme is there to underpin and increase our ‘ quick and able ’ manufacturing capacity and delivery capability ,” says Neil Pizzey , Managing Director . “ By introducing state-of-the-art production line equipment and extending our factory floor space , we can turn orders round more quickly , especially larger ones ,
We now expect to double our capacity for pleated filters to support our reach into global markets .
and take the opportunity to target specialist sectors that previously would have been out of scope . We now expect to double our capacity for pleated filters to support our reach into global markets .
“ Investment in manufacturing here in the UK complements our recent appointments of senior in-region business development managers for both the Asia-Pacific territory and the Americas .
“ This is all about improving our ability to service an ever-growing list of global industries that rely on processing engineering and high-quality filtration for critical liquid and gas applications .
“ They include municipal water , the oil , gas and renewable energy sectors , food and beverage , and the manufacturing of biopharmaceuticals , chemicals and liquid coatings .
“ In terms of geography , we are now doing far more business in sales territories beyond our traditional heartlands of the UK and Europe , so strengthening our presence in new markets makes a lot of sense .”
For more information , visit www . amazonfilters . com or call 01276 670600 .
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