Vibro-balancing equipment manufactured by RK Systems is now available in the UK from Master Abrasives.

Based in Poland, RK Systems develops and produces measurement and data acquisition systems, such as oscilloscopes, logic analysers, universal device programmers and systems for dynamic rotor balancing. For example, the VibroDAQ portable system allows one and two-plane rotor balancing, and is equipped with an LCD touchscreen display. Similarly, VibroDAQ 4 is a measurement system for the multi-plane balancing of different rotor types. The system allows one, two, three and four-plane rotor balancing, as well as vibration measurements.
For further information www.master-abrasives.co.uk

A family owned precision engineering company in Coventry has achieved a 10% increase in its forward order book and made double-digit productivity gains with the help of experts from the MTC.

An SME team from the MTC’s Manufacturing Support Services operation worked with managers and operators from aerospace supplier Harris RCS and helped them make big advances in production planning, productivity and on-time schedules. Harris RCS approached the MTC to help the business reduce waste, improve set-up times and improve productivity in its CNC machining operations.
For further information www.the-mtc.org

Redditch-based presswork and electrical contact specialist Samuel Taylor Limited (STL) is one of the first 100 companies in the UK to attain the conversion from BS18001 to ISO45001 for health and safety.

The feat also makes STL one of the first manufacturers to achieve ISO45001, demonstrating the company’s ongoing commitment to maintaining a safe working environment. ISO45001 helps organisations by providing a framework to improve employee safety, reduce workplace risks and create better, safer working conditions.
For further information www.samueltaylor.co.uk

A specialist in precision machined components has invested in its first ever robot to help it boost capacity and achieve lights-out automation.

Dorset-based Brimor Engineering, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, has installed a new Halter LoadAssistant from the Engineering Technology Group (ETG) as part of plans to capitalise on a recent 20% increase in sales. It is an investment decision that is already reaping dividends, with the automated loading of up to 100 workpieces giving the firm the opportunity to free up staff to work on other machines and in different roles.
For further information www.engtechgroup.com

Redditch-based Able Tooling has been supported by Close Brothers Asset Finance in a management buy-out (MBO) by two existing team members.

The deal has enabled a smooth transition of ownership from retiring founder Nigel Rhodes to Carl Brazil, production director, and Scott Lewthwaite, managing director, both long-term employees. Says Simon Parker, regional manager for Close Brothers Asset Finance – manufacturing division: “The company has been trading for nearly 30 years and is well-run with a range of high-value machine tools. This allowed us to offer a re-finance deal using equity in the machinery to part-fund the acquisition of the business.”
For further information www.closeassetfinance.co.uk