Case Studies
A collection of case studies from MAS North West
Electronics business switches on to £100,000 savings
Wigan-based electronics manufacturer C-TEC has switched on to productivity savings of £100,000 as part of its business improvement drive to become world class.
Blackpool Illuminations Department
Blackpool Illuminations Department is one section of Blackpool Council. They are responsible for the manufacture of new displays for the Illuminations season which lasts from August Bank Holiday weekend through to November.
Cumbria toy makers show how going green pays
The benefits of going green add up for educational toy and furniture maker Twoey Toys of Wigton, Cumbria, which has boosted its environmental performance to save cash and raise both productivity and sales.
Hi-Tech Plastics Ltd
Hi-Tech is a plastic injection moulding company specialising in contract manufacturing for pharmaceutical, automotive, DIY, conservatory, office furniture, security, cleaning equipment and defence organisations. The business provides a one-stop shop from conception to tool design, mould tool manufacture and the moulding of high speed, precision made components.
United springs into action to improve performance
Performance is bouncing at United Springs after introducing lean manufacturing techniques to the business.
New Balance Athletic Shoes (UK) Ltd
Helping to transform internal operating procedures for athletic shoe manufacturer New Balance was only part of the story. MAS North West, delivered by The Manufacturing Institute, worked with the company to change the rule book for the retail shoe sector and in a remarkable pilot scheme reduced the firm’s in season order lead-time from 150 days to seven and cut the need to discount unwanted stock to a negligible amount.
