MTL Group bags €4 million armour plate order for Germany

This will use all of MTL Group's processing equipment, which includes large format laser cutting, water jet cutting, large intricate pressing, automated welding, large CNC machining and painting. The company reports that its ability to supply high quality parts made from both armour and high strength materials at a commercially competitive price is now "recognised worldwide", with significant orders are being secured for this service. "This is a major break-through for us in the German market," said Karl Stewart, sales director. "We had to ensure all the correct qualifications were in place, including the rigorous TL audit that was carried out at our manufacturing site in 2009. This has made us the only supplier to have this qualification in the UK". TL approval is a requirement for any company wishing to supply components to Germany's defence procurement agency, BWB. As part of its marketing strategy to develop its export markets, MTL Group will be exhibiting at several exhibitions over the next 12 months which will include France, India, UAE and South Africa, displaying a wide range of its armour components.