From left , Gavin Brettell , Linda Whitehouse and Mark Hannon ( all Midtherm Laser )
With orders starting to take off , Ray ’ s son Richard Andrews moved the business to its current 20,000 sq ft factory on Peartree Lane in Dudley in 2004 , with the next big milestone taking place in 2018 when Mark Hannon replaced Dean Cockayne as Director and took over the operation alongside Richard and Kate Birt .
Today , Midtherm Laser works with more than 500 companies across 20 different sectors , cutting or forming various sheet metal from 0.5mm to 30mm to a +/ - 0.25mm tolerance .
Today , Midtherm Laser works with more than 500 companies across 20 different sectors , cutting or forming various sheet metal from 0.5mm to 30mm to a +/ - 0.25mm tolerance .
It is also the only sub-contract laser provider that can offer the cutting of nonferrous materials without the risk of cross contamination for industries , including food processing and chemical manufacture .
Richard Andrews , Director at Midtherm Laser , concluded : “ There has been a lot of investment recently , with the new laser following the installation of automated warehousing and the rebrand to form the Midtherm Group .
“ Embracing new technology is a must for our business , but the company still thrives on the same values my father started it on in 1968 , which are quality , service and technical knowledge .”
For further information , please visit www . midthermlaser . co . uk
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