Redditch-based AE Oscroft & Sons (AEO) — the “progressive presswork engineering company” with over 60 years’ experience of supplying high-quality metal pressings, assemblies and prototypes — has expanded its tool-room, moved to a larger property and invested in ‘state of the art’ equipment, including a new Sodick CNC wire-cut EDM and a Haas vertical machining centre.

Chris Oscroft, managing director of the family-owned business, says: “One of the most important aspects of the expansion of the tool-room is the additional staff required to help us grow. We want to further invest in the young people of this country, enhancing their skills through training and apprenticeship schemes for future manufacturing.

“Our investment means that we can enhance our offer, providing customers with a full consultative service to assist them with the design and development of prototypes. Our investment in the process also ensures a quality component or assembly that is fit for purpose and economical to manufacture.

“Our ultimate aim is to provide our customers with a ‘one-stop shop’. Our motto is: ‘The answer’s yes; what’s the question?’ ”

Charles Addison, chief operating officer at Made in the Midlands, said: “AEO’s investment signals a real return to confidence. The company’s continued growth, its first-class commitment to its customer base and its nurturing of fresh talent all bode well for the future.”