Chris Arrowsmith, managing director of Midland Deburr and Finish Ltd celebrates reshoring winsWest Midlands-based
Midland Deburr & Finish Ltd (MDF), a leading provider of precision finishing solutions, specialising in vibration deburring, solvent degreasing and vapour degreasing, has announced that the company has made a significant investment in ‘cutting-edge’ machinery at its Lye facility to cater for a growing demand for its services.
The company has acquired a
Walther Trowal CM 605 vibro bowl and a Walther Trowal G 500 maize dryer to enhance its capabilities and accommodate a surge in new orders, particularly for the deburring and degreasing of large pressing components.
MDF managing director Chris Arrowsmith said: “We are excited to have made this strategic investment in our operations. The acquisition of the Walther Trowel CM 605 vibro bowl and the G 500 maize dryer will significantly enhance our capacity to handle larger pressing components and meet the increased demand we have experienced. We are committed to providing our clients with the highest quality deburring and degreasing services while maintaining the agility required to adapt to evolving industry trends.”
“Manufacturers in the UK have a golden opportunity to seize off the back of shipping costs which are strangling smaller businesses, resulting in firms looking to relocate manufacturing to firms like ours in a bid to cut price rises by working more domestically. There is an agility to be leveraged from being down the road from your customer to be responsive to change and its great for the UK manufacturing community.”
The decision to invest in these advanced machines comes hot on the heels of an impressive 20% increase in business during the second and third quarters of this year. This surge in demand can be attributed to a substantial rise in reshoring within the UK manufacturing industry. The 2023
Make UK survey on reshoring highlighted the shift in focus from overseas suppliers to domestic sources due to the permanent volatility of supply chains and the hesitance of foreign companies to continue supplying the UK market.
The report underscores the pressing challenges faced by manufacturers in maintaining supply chain stability. Heightened costs and geopolitical uncertainty have led to extended lead times, pushing manufacturers to reevaluate their supplier relationships and adopt innovative strategies to ensure resilience in their operations. This includes the adoption of technologies to monitor and manage supply chain dynamics effectively.
MDF’s investment in advanced machinery not only underscores its commitment to delivering exceptional finishing solutions but also positions it as a leading player in the reshoring movement within the UK manufacturing landscape. As international suppliers become more cautious about serving the UK market due to political and trade complexities, MDF’s dedication to local manufacturing ensures a reliable supply chain for its customers,