A press manufacturer has built an entirely new machine to help one of its customers.
BRUDERER UK, which employs 11 people at its facility in Cradock Road, Luton, says the integration of a complex planetary system gearbox into the shaft of the main motor is a world first.
The new piece of kit will allow engineers at Portsmouth-based electronic component specialist Harvin to have full control of tooling development to produce test runs of new products. The deal for £500,000 has built on a 30-year relationship.
Adrian Haller, managing director at BRUDERER UK, said: “This is a really exciting project and we’re delighted to bring new machine technology to the UK, which will help a forward-looking manufacturer expand and create jobs.
“We listened to what Harwin wanted and, by working with experts at our parent company in Switzerland, came up with a solution that met their exact requirements.”
Management is keen to build on annual sales of £3m in 2013.