EDITORIAL ROUNDUP

Metelec expands with NI facility

Specialist copper supply chain partner Metelec has announced the launch of a distribution facility in Belfast, offering improved convenience and delivery times for customers across Northern Ireland. Metelec has strengthened its relationship with ARO Logistics to open the operation in its state-of-the-art 36,000 sq ft distribution facility in Newtownabbey, from which deliveries will be made across the country.

One of the UK’s largest distributors of copper bars, busbars, copper profiles and copper components, Metelec has a head office in the West Midlands, as well as operating from another distribution centre in Tullamore, Republic of Ireland. The Newtownabbey centre will shorten delivery times for dozens of customers in Northern Ireland.

More information www.metelec.com

JOSCAR approval granted to Pre-Met

A Redditch-based metal pressing and stamping specialist is targeting a multi-million-pound opportunity in aerospace, automotive and defence after it was approved by a major industry buying portal. Pre-Met, which recently acquired Quality Springs & Pressings, has passed all the criteria and compliance checks required to be listed on JOSCAR, a global best-practice supplier portal used by thousands of major OEMs, tier 1s and supply chain companies across the UK and Europe. The company’s 100% OTIF delivery performance, quality scores and commitment to EH&S best practice saw it pass all checks

More information www.metalpressingsandstampings.co.uk

STL Targets 20% EU Growth

A UK specialist in precision stamping and bi-metal bonding for the electrical contact market – Samuel Taylor Limited (STL) – is targeting a 20% increase in European-wide sales by capitalising on its’ global trading heritage. Over the course of the next few months, STL representatives will embark on multiple visits throughout the Eurozone encompassing countries such as France and Germany. The company will have a presence at major exhibitions and visit customers new and old within sectors such as rail, automotive, defence, and mobile/ off-grid power solutions.

More information www.samueltaylor.co.uk

Leadership transition

Machine tool manufacturer Weingärtner Maschinenbau GmbH is entering a new chapter. After decades of dedicated leadership, Friedrich Weingärtner has retired and handed over the company’s management to his son, Dominik Weingärtner. Dominik now leads Weingärtner Maschinenbau alongside his uncle, Andreas Weingärtner. With a deep understanding of the company and its values, Dominik is committed to driving innovation and ensuring sustainable growth. His vision is to expand Weingärtner’s expertise in high-precision machining solutions while embracing digitalisation.

More information www.weingartner.com

New management at Fritz Studer AG

Jens Bleher, CEO and chairman of the Board of grinding machine manufacturer Fritz Studer AG since 2018, has joined the United Grinding Group’s board of directors as COO. Replacing Bleher, Sandro Bottazzo, the long-standing managing director and chief sales officer of the Swiss precision cylindrical grinding machine manufacturer, has been appointed CEO and will thus take over the responsibility as chairman of Studer’s board. Bottazzo has held various management positions for the United Grinding Group and Studer for over 25 years and has been a member of the latter’s management team since 2018.

More information www.studer.com