MACHINING & MACHINERY
Pentagon delivers a full turnkey solution for plastic injection moulding from one site of UK Manufacture.
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT MOULDING TOOLING BEYOND THE MOULD
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New premises supports continued growth of control panel manufacture
INDUS Engineering Services is proud to offer a wide range of custom control panels, automation systems and special purpose machinery. After working on major control and automation projects for several of the south’ s leading brands, the company has recently acquired a new premises with the aim of increasing production capacity of bespoke and sub-contract, control panel manufacture. The new premises will also allow us to support the wider range of engineering activities carried out by the company, such as the design, manufacture, and testing of special purpose machinery. Also, to further our goals to reduce our carbon foot print we will be installing a high efficiency solar PV array in the coming months. For more information on the services that are available please do not hesitate to contact and we will be happy to discuss your project needs and requirements.
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Dawn of a new era at Markyate Precision Machining
Markyate Precision Machining is entering a new era as Managing Director Dean Bygate leads the next stage of the company’ s evolution. With long-term contracts secured across defence, energy and industrial markets, Dean is reshaping the business for the demands of modern UK manufacturing while staying true to its family-run foundations.
A key milestone this year was the acquisition of a dedicated new unit for assembly and packaging operations. This expansion not only strengthens the company’ s commitment to contract manufacturing but also allows the main facility to be reorganised for improved flow, productivity and increased capacity.
To support this growth, Markyate has invested in advanced automation— including a new Matsuura H. Plus-405 multipallet machining centre. This high-utilisation platform increases spindle uptime, supports existing production requirements and opens valuable capacity for new opportunities.
People remain central to the company’ s strategy. As Dean explains,“ Our biggest investment isn’ t machinery— it’ s the
exciting young talent we’ re bringing through the business. Their capability and ambition are what will drive Markyate forward over the next decade.” This focus is reinforced by structured development pathways and hands-on training across the shopfloor.
With expanded capability, a modernised layout and a new generation of leadership,
Markyate Precision Machining is positioning itself for the next decade of high-accuracy, high-reliability manufacturing in the UK. www. markyateprecision. co. uk
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