A specialist supplier to the Formula 1, automotive and aerospace sectors is increasing its tool try-out capacity by purchasing the company’s first Bruderer press. Alan Spargo Ltd, which will celebrate 50 years in business in 2025, has invested in a BSTA 40-tonne machine to help provide its growing list of customers with the option to test tooling solutions at high speed before they go into production.

The technology can offer up to 1000 strokes per minute at precision accuracy and will support the High Wycombe firm’s desire to increase sales past the £3m mark before the end of 2024. The investment also builds on a long-term tooling relationship between the company and Bruderer UK, which culminated in the development of a turnkey production line for Bruderer’s stand at the MACH 2024 exhibition in Birmingham earlier this year. Alan Spargo developed specialist tooling in just six weeks to run on a Bruderer BSTL 350-88 high-speed press.

Peter Spargo, director, says: “Our customers are continually pushing the boundaries when it comes to tool performance, and we must respond. One of the ways we can do this is by giving them access to even more tool try-out capabilities and that’s why we’ve pressed the button on our first investment in Bruderer technology. This complements our other presses and, importantly, gives us a press that can deliver high-speed performance, testing the tool to its maximum. We’ve already got several existing and new customers who can take advantage.”

He continues: “The past 12 months have been very good for us. We’ve extended the workforce to 22, with the opportunity to recruit more staff, including new apprentices.”

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