Oldham manufacturer investing £1.8m into cutting-edge robotics technology
Oldham-based R Tindall Fabricators is investing £1.8m in cutting-edge robotics to automate its fire sprinkler pipework manufacturing processes. The investment, supported by Lloyds Bank, will enhance efficiency, reduce operating costs and carbon footprint, and allow staff to focus on quality and business expansion into Europe. The company has previously expanded its Oldham headquarters and opened a new distribution centre in Maidenhead, increasing its workforce to 92 employees.
Oldham fire protection manufacturer R Tindall Fabricators will deploy three industrial robots next year after securing £1.8 million in financing from Lloyds Bank, a move the company says could double production while cutting costs and carbon emissions.
The 54-year-old firm, which produces pipework for fire sprinkler systems used in warehouses, offices and retail stores, obtained the funding through a Capital Import Loan and Hire Purchase Facility. Founder Joe Yearn and co-owner Aaron Khan will integrate the robots into grooving, welding, milling and cutting processes, allowing real-time defect detection and correction.
“We’re always looking for ways to make sure our operations remain at the cutting-edge of what’s available in our industry,” said Khan, strategic and operations director. “So when we spotted the chance to further automate our operations with these robots, we knew it was one we couldn’t afford to miss.”
The automation drive follows earlier Lloyds-backed investments that expanded the company’s Oldham headquarters and introduced semi-automated machinery, halving energy use while doubling output. That expansion enabled R Tindall to open a distribution centre in Maidenhead, increasing its total footprint to 45,000 square feet and growing its workforce to 92 employees as it eyes European market growth.
Source: Read original article