The investment includes the introduction of a new 800T machine press at Sertec’s Coleshill, Warwickshire site, aimed at enhancing production capabilities and generating employment opportunities.
The unveiling of the new 800T Nidec Arisa Press took place during a special ceremony at the Gorsey Lane production facility, officiated by Professor Carl Chinn, MBE.
According to the company, the new fully operational 800T Nidec Arisa Press will play a crucial role in expanding its parts production capacities across various sectors, particularly the automotive industry. Its implementation will facilitate the creation of 15 new positions following the complete integration of the press into the manufacturing facility.
The 800T Arisa Press offers the ability to manufacture pressed parts through progression, transfer, or a combination of both methods. This versatility results in a more efficient and streamlined manufacturing process, enhancing the precision and speed of metal stamping operations.
Its installation commenced in the summer of 2023, involving the delivery of the 800T press and its components by 14 vehicles to the Sertec site. Subsequently, a team of 160 contractors dedicated over 16,000 hours to prepare and install the machine press, culminating in its full operational readiness by December 2024.
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“The new press is a game changer, and we now have the capability to significantly boost our parts production process across all sectors,” Grant Adams, CEO of Sertec Group, said in a statement.
“With our supplier Nidec Arisa, we have put a huge amount of engineering work into being able to incorporate many automated functions and pre-sets that run concurrently whilst changing coils or tools. This has resulted in changeover times that are now exceeding expectations and offering more flexibility for manufacturing parts from this press.
“The 800T Nidec Arisa Press installation forms part of a wider investment into our manufacturing process, which began earlier in the year. This is now producing the returns we had planned for with more jobs created, increased production capabilities and better efficiency in our business operations.”
In recent years, Sertec Group has focused on diversifying its product offerings and expanding into new customer markets, which has allowed the company to develop expertise in Busbar technology and EV Battery Case Assemblies, while also expanding its customer base beyond the automotive sector.
In order to support this growth, Sertec has made significant investments in modernising its manufacturing processes and equipment. This includes the incorporation of advanced joining technologies like laser welding, high-speed automation, and robotic assembly cells with complex techniques such as flattening.
The company said it is also heavily investing in research and development, site facilities, and technology, working closely with customers to design innovative and sustainable engineering solutions tailored to their specific industries, while also growing the business as a whole.