A UK provider of cloud-based manufacturing execution systems (MES) has posted a record year just 12 months after its acquisition by Eyelit Inc. Bracknell-based Mestec has seen sales grow by over 40% this year, as more manufacturing companies use its solutions to create smarter factories that improve productivity, OEE, quality and compliance.

The business has created more than 15 new jobs because of its growth, with the workforce now totalling 26. Plans are currently in place to grow this figure again over the next 12 months. One of the key drivers for future expansion will come through the footprint of its US-parent and ability to deliver new opportunities in North America.

“We’ve already won our first three pieces of business in that part of the world since the acquisition, which is definitely something we want to build on,” explains general manager Mark Carleton. “Our SaaS-based solution is configured for each client and works best where there is a level of production complexity and compliance required. This has seen us build up strong client bases within the aerospace and defence, automotive, electronics, food and beverage, and medical sectors, delivering operational performance benefits to the likes of Sheffield Forgemasters, Siemens and Thales.”

He continues: “What makes us different is the time we take on the shop floor to understand all the different processes and labour issues, generating a clear picture of where our technology can make a real difference. It allows us to deliver the fastest deployment times in our industry, meaning customers can be enjoying cost and time savings within a matter of weeks/months.”
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