“Pland Stainless has announced the purchase of a new 4m Bystronic Fiber Laser machine to improve productivity at their Leeds based manufacturing unit. This represents the latest acquisition in what will total a £1/2million investment this year on improvements to their facility.
The machine has now been installed and is being commissioned during July, half way through a year of celebrations as the business celebrates its 100th year on the same site on the Leeds ring road. This new high-speed laser cutting system enables precision cutting of the stainless-steel raw material, improving both speed and accuracy of manufacture.
Steve Duree, MD of Pland Stainless Ltd said “The purchase of this machine represents Pland’s commitment to investing in new technology to enhance our British factory. Made in Britain is important to us and a growing number of our clients. This investment demonstrates our commitment to offering best in class products made right here in Yorkshire.”
Pland Stainless design and manufacture a huge range of stainless steel products largely for the commercial sector. They supply to the healthcare, sanitary ware, washroom, laboratory, education, catering, janitorial and secure accommodation market places. A growing and significant proportion of their business is made up of bespoke products where their technical teamwork with the client to design stainless steel products that deliver specific solutions, using their in-house CAD/CAM and 3D modelling technology. They are one of the few UK manufacturers remaining in their market and are reaping the rewards as buyers increasingly look for local suppliers. For further details visit www.plandstainless.co.uk or contact Pland Stainless on tel: 0113 263 4184.
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