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People and technology working together Wye Cylinder Engineering in Hereford, have been manufacturing hydraulic cylinders for over 50 years. The introduction of innovative machinery has dramatically changed their manufacturing process. Rich Williams, Managing Director says “Innovation is at the heart of what we do, we’re continually improving our manufacturing process, products and customer service. We’ve invested around two million on the latest equipment and innovations, alongside factory process control technology. We’ve recently installed a Mazak CNC with Hydrafeed Robo Job, the third addition to the collection. Mazak’s innovative technology has been instrumental in achieving our ambitious growth plans. Many UK manufacturers are reluctant to commit to new technology, due to large investments and future uncertainties. However, we have reaped so many benefits, including improved quality of output, increased productivity, ‘lights out’ manufacturing 24/7, improved customer delivery times, added resilience, reduced waste and reduced carbon emissions. Brian Edmondson, Area Sales Manager (West Midlands) at Mazak comments, “We understand the needs and requirements of customers to be competitive, productive and at the cutting edge of technology. For many years we’ve led technological innovation and we’re the world’s leading CNC machine tool manufacturer. With over 300 machines in our range, it’s important we understand the needs of our customers and offer the right level of technology to move their business forward. Investing in robotic machinery was a step change for Wye Cylinder Engineering and they have never looked back. It’s highly encouraging to see a UK manufacturer have the confidence to embrace such significant change and be open to adapting with new technology.”
Rich adds “The pace of customer demand has increased, so investment in innovation is critical for us to meet business needs and thrive in this sector. However innovative technology needs to compliment your workforce, they are not mutually exclusive. Integrating innovation has increased turnover, increased staff levels and enabled upskilling of the current workforce. We believe the key to success is the collaboration of our highly skilled workforce alongside technology.”
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