Bruderer AG, the world’s leading manufacturer of precision high-speed presses, has reinforced its commitment to the future of UK manufacturing by investing in a new 10,000m
2 ‘state of the art’ facility in Telford, 57 years after the Swiss company orginally set up a subsidiary in the UK.
Bruderer UK Ltd has moved its entire operation from its base in Luton to the modern facility on Hortonwood industrial park, which offers a competence centre capable of giving unparalleled access to live demonstrations of new presses, fully certified pre-owned machines and fully integrated turnkey solutions.
For the first time, the firm will have a purpose-built facility to give customers a first-hand insight into its latest technology, ancillary equipment, such as servo feeders and decoilers, and multi-progression press tool-proving systems. The relocation has also seen Bruderer UK expand its workforce to 14, as it looks to drive innovation in the production of pressed parts and components for the critical automotive, aerospace, construction, electronics, electric vehicle, food, medical and renewable sectors.
An investment in UK manufacturingBruderer UK’s managing director Adrian Haller said: “This isn’t just an investment in our business, it is an investment in UK manufacturing. We want to show companies that we are here for the long haul, and we are serious about supporting our wide variety of UK customers for the next five decades. Being able to build a factory from scratch is a fantastic opportunity. We have brought together the best engineering minds and the latest technology to create what we believe is a true centre of excellence for presses and associated products.
“A massive 25-tonne crane dominates the workshop area and allows us to easily move around the presses we are refurbishing, while the showroom has been designed to showcase up to two turnkey lines, including servo feeders and decoilers. We can even prove-out tools on the machines to show customers exactly what we can do.”
Bruderer UK is a leader in high-precision punching technology and turnkey solutions, delivering presses that are synonymous with maximum performance. To emulate its commitment to world-class manufacturing, the company turned to local construction specialists McPhillips, Cyril Orchard Group and Design and Planning Associates to build its new factory.
The architectural concept focused on designing a bespoke building with a modern clean look that met its operational requirements and reflects its market-leading branding and Swiss roots. It is also a model of sustainability, featuring the latest thermal management technology, air source heat pumps, and roof-mounted photovoltaic panels, all working together to maximise energy efficiency and reduce reliance on conventional power sources.
Mr Haller did not shy away from addressing the broader challenges facing UK manufacturing. He used completion of his new factory to call on the Government to reverse recent tax changes and deliver a fully funded Industrial Strategy to support SMEs and make the UK more competitive on the global stage.
He concluded: “We have placed our faith in UK manufacturing, and it is now time for the Government to do the same. We need Kier Starmer and Rachel Reeves to reboot the economy and introduce policies that actively foster growth and support companies like ours to thrive.”