We have installed a new CNC machine to cut the plywood for our precast moulds, enabling us to bring more of the production process in-house and improve efficiency, accuracy and material use.
Until now, much of this cutting was carried out off site or by hand. The new machine gives us greater control over the process and reduces our reliance on external suppliers.
This investment marks another exciting step forward in improving our manufacturing capabilities, bringing benefits across the production process:
• Faster production: Shorter mould production times mean improved turnaround.
• Reduced manual labour: Automating the cutting process frees up the team to focus on higher-skilled work.
• Greater accuracy: CNC technology delivers consistent, precise cuts on every mould.
• Less material waste: Optimised cutting layouts make better use of each plywood sheet.
• Fewer vehicle movements: Bringing more work in-house reduces the need to transport materials off site and back to the factory.
Together, these improvements make our manufacturing process more efficient and reduce its carbon footprint, supporting our wider commitment to more sustainable manufacturing.
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