Operational Improvement
Westin
Huddersfield- based Westin used MAS for expert help to develop a clear strategy and mission for the future, improve working practices and help them to drive their ambition forward.
Quayside Joinery Ltd - 2008
Blyth based Quayside Joinery has been manufacturing high quality bespoke staircases, windows, doors and other bespoke items for over 15 years.
Cottam Brush - 2008
Cottam Brush is one of Sunderland’s oldest and most established manufacturers. With over 140 years experience in the manufacture of quality brush ware for a worldwide customer base, Cottam products range from decorating and cleaning brushes to high spec “pig mounted” inspection brushes for the oil and gas industries.
Kostal UK Ltd
Rotherham based Kostal UK Ltd used MAS for expert help to improve the efficiency and quality of the moulding department. An additional project was then used to introduce self directed continuous improvement teams to drive KPIs at shop floor level.
Algram Group Ltd
Precision mould tools, and the production, assembly and finishing of thermoplastic components
Clarks Vehicle Conversions
Doncaster based Clarks Vehicle Conversions used MAS for expert help to introduce new company systems which reduced excess waste and costs in manufacturing processes and improved efficiency.
Carleton Furniture
Pontefract-based Carleton Furniture used MAS for expert help to address challenges to the manufacturing systems to improve delivery performance and increase productivity.
Branova Ltd
Dewsbury-based Branova Ltd used MAS for expert help to develop new procedures, helping the business to implement operational structures and bring their production in-house.
Lincolnshire peelers helped to trim down
A manufacturer that makes sure that our vegetables look and taste just right is set to see its business grow thanks to support received from MAS EM.
Krantech makes off-shore splash
Krantech Holdings Limited, the Chesterfield based manufacturer of specialist sub-sea products for the offshore oil and gas industries, is already dealing with products utilised offshore by gas giants BP, Texaco and Shell, after less than a year in business thanks to help from MAS EM.
SICO - 'Space' Forward
For over 50 years, Sico has been a leading, worldwide manufacturer of mobile folding products to help businesses maximise the efficient use of their space. From their renowned portable dance floors to their full line of mobile folding tables and easy to use mobile folding stages, Sico also offers other innovative products such as mobile folding partitions and wallbeds.
Production Gains for Deltex Medical
Deltex Medical has managed to double its production capacity in the last year following invaluable advice from the Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) South East and a significant investment in new plant and machinery.
Arkinstall Ltd
'Bromsgrove based benching and locker systems specialist Arkinstall sought the expert advice of the Manufacturing Advisory Service – West Midlands to improve shop floor layouts and potentially move to smaller premises.
Modlit Ltd
The Manufacturing Advisory Service – West Midlands have helped Tipton based Modlit strengthen their offering for the future allowing the company to tender for new business and create new sales.
Never too late!
Bridgland Moulders Ltd specialise in laminating and bonding decks and hulls for Oyster Marine’s ocean going yachts. The yachts, ranging from 46’ to 82’, are world renowned and have achieved two Queens awards. Bridgland Moulders were struggling to achieve the same world class performance, failing to meet their sales and delivery demands. Support from the MAS-East team helped deliver significant lead time reductions and dramatically improve on-time delivery performance.
MAS East and Business Link work together to ensure whole business improvements
Villiers Brothers Ltd was founded by three brothers Harry, Tim and Hugo, in 1993. The company has 16 employees and design and manufacture exquisite furniture and lighting for discerning clients who expect unique design coupled with exceptional craftsmanship, customers include architects and hotel designers both nationally and internationally. Business Link visited the business and asked MAS East to work alongside them and the client to review how best to gain integration of the management information and company manufacturing systems to improve efficiency and integrity of data.
Gibbs Engineering
Gibbs Engineering of Bridgwater was established in 1975. The company manages complete projects using specifications or their own design and draughting facilities. The company has expanded considerably in recent times and wanted to review its operating methods to ensure that they were the most effective for translating client requirements into reality.
Avon Rubber
Manufacturers of Rubber, which is supplied throughout Europe as Raw material. MAS to deliver tools & techniques to Shop floor staff to aid the kick starting of CI initiative,
