WEC Group, the UK’s largest fabrication and contract manufacturing company, has acquired Bournemouth-based
Laser Profiles Ltd, a leading precision laser cutting specialist. This acquisition is part of WEC Group’s long-term growth strategy to extend its reach across all parts of the UK and reinforce its market-leading position in the contract manufacturing sector.
Trading for over 25 years, Laser Profiles has established itself as a leader in providing bespoke laser cutting and fabrication solutions to various key supply chains in the South of England. This new partnership is designed to leverage the unique strengths of both companies, optimising production capabilities and enhancing service offerings to customers across various industrial sectors.
Laser Profiles has an impressive array of cutting-edge technology, including a fully automated ‘state of the art’ Trumpf fibre laser, which offers high-speed cutting with exceptional quality. The company also operates an Adige fibre tube laser, enabling it to supply round tubes, box section, angle and channel profiles to its large customer base. Additionally, the company‘s capabilities extend to a full suite of in-house fabrication services including precision sheet metalwork and welding.
By joining forces with WEC Group, which is already established as the UK’s largest metal profiling and fabrication company with 25 laser cutting machines, 23 press brakes, three waterjet cutting machines, high-definition plasma cutting machines, as well as over 40 CNC machines, 200 skilled welders, 13 robotic welding cells, and full in-house powder coating and wet painting capabilities, Laser Profiles will gain access to enhanced technological resources and a much broader market reach.
Important milestoneJames Pickles, service centre manager at WEC Group, said: “The addition of Laser Profiles to the WEC Group represents another important milestone in our ongoing expansion plans, and as our first manufacturing site in the South of the UK, it will open the door to further growth as we gain access to new target markets. This acquisition allows us to harness synergies between our capabilities and expertise, enhancing our ability to serve our clients’ needs and further reducing manufacturing lead times.”
WEC Group has a history of successful integrations, with past acquisitions including MTL Advanced in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, HTA Group in Coventry, West Midlands, and 5750 Components in Knowsley, Merseyside. Each acquisition has strategically expanded WEC’s capabilities and market reach, affirming its commitment to excellence in the UK manufacturing supply chain.
The integration of Laser Profiles will benefit all stakeholders, providing existing staff with opportunities for growth and advancement within a larger organisation, and offering customers a more comprehensive range of services under one roof. This will improve supply chain efficiencies and provide enhanced value to customers.
Mr Pickles concluded: “We look forward to a smooth integration and are excited to start working together to achieve the benefits this acquisition is set to bring. Laser Profiles will effectively act as our gateway to the South of England, and we have very ambitious plans to significantly scale the business by using our industry expertise.”