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An historic engineering firm has announced a major investment in cutting edge upgrades. Beldam Crossley, based in Lostock Lane, will be investing £650,000 in equipment and upgrades to help meet increasing demand. Around £130,000 of this will be spent on installing two Kardex machines which the company says will revolutionise how materials are stored and accessed.
Beldam Crossley sales director Gareth Holt said: “The completion of this investment marks an exciting milestone in Beldam Crossley’s ongoing commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction. “By enhancing our production capabilities, increasing efficiency, and reducing lead times, we are ensuring that we continue to meet the evolving needs of our customers while setting new standards in precision manufacturing.” Beldam Crossley managing director Dave Haxton, commercial director Gareth Holt and financial director Chris Partington (Image: KRPR) Having been formed in 1876 the firm says that the new investment lays a strong foundation for the future.
As well as the £130,000 investment in the Kardex machines the company will also be investing £280 in other kinds of advanced machinery. They say that the new equipment delivers greater accuracy, higher tolerance points on parts, and improved consistency. This is particularly in the production of complex, high-volume PTFE machined components.
The company says the machinery is also more energy-efficient, aligning with the firm’s commitment to sustainability. The new machinery has been instrumental in improving the precision and efficiency of the firm’s flagship PTFE machined components solutions. The investment has also led to enhanced consistency in the manufacturing of high-performance seals, Tri clamps, bearings, bellows and other precision-engineered parts.
Beldam Crossley says that this will ensure superior quality and reliability for customers across multiple sectors including aerospace, chemical processes, pharmaceutical and food and drink. ALSO READ: Borough railway station to get new bicycle storage facilities ALSO READ: Huge number of 'active businesses' lost in Bolton over just two years ALSO READ: 'Three awards in three years' for well-loved dog groomer and day care business These strategic investments have already had a significant impact on the business leading to increased production capacity of PTFE machined components. Belsam Crossley thanks to more manufacturing space now available on the factory floor, customers are benefiting from shorter lead times on orders.
The firm says that its commitment to operational excellence is reflected in its "on time in full delivery" performance. It is now on track to hit 95 per cent this quarter, exceeding key performance indicators set following the investment..
