New lasers for Charles Day

#charlesday #charlesdaysteelsltd #bystronic #hsbc #laser #machining #machinery #manufacturing #engineering Sheffield-based Charles Day (Steels) Ltd has invested £1.5 million in two Bystronic high-powered laser cutting machines after securing funding through HSBC’s Assisted Asset Purchase Scheme (supported by the Regional Growth Fund). This makes it one of the largest and most diverse profile-cutting specialists in the UK, offering flat-bed cutting by plasma, water-jet and six laser cutting centres.

Chairman Jonathan Day says: “These new machines open up the business to new markets and enable us to cut yellow metal such as copper and brass by laser, which we haven’t previously been able to do. They are very efficient machines and are cheaper to run than conventional lasers. Having two lasers fed by an automatic material-handling system gives us ‘lights out’ operation, which reduces costs for our customers.

“In combination with sister company The Laser Cutting Co, Charles Day has one of the largest laser cutting capacities in the country, giving our customers a very flexible production partner. The support of HSBC and the Regional Growth Fund has been integral to the success of this investment.”

Mick Knowles, HSBC South Yorkshire area commercial director, said: “Steel is synonymous with Sheffield, and Charles Day has forged a fantastic reputation in this area. The company is continuing to invest and innovate despite the current economic environment, which is testimony to the strength of the business. We are pleased to have been able to support this investment.”