More room and a robot

mezzanine and buying a high precision robotic welding machine which has created a further four jobs to take its staff numbers to 25.

Bill Boswell, Sirius A Corporation CEO, who runs the business along with Group Chair Ben Cufley, said PLP has invested £150,000 in the mezzanine. He said: “The mezzanine has been up-and-running for 12 months and has been a fantastic addition to the business. We have new offices and inspection space as well as room for the purchase of additional manufacturing equipment to accommodate a new opportunity that we secured in the green energy and electric vehicle sectors.

“Additional manufacturing equipment was required to accommodate the new order so we have bought a robotic welding machine which has increased the capabilities and capacity of our fabrication department and means we can diversify into larger volume products for our growing customers.

“Altogether we have invested around £500,000 on this site over the last 12 months and without the investment we wouldn’t have secured the new orders – we have signed one long-term contract with a customer in the hydrogen sector until 2026.

“The grants have been very much appreciated and Coventry and Warwickshire is very small business minded and I think it is among the best in the country for helping our community.

“We are already running out of space and are planning to look at units up to 3,000 sq ft at nearby sites to use for storage.”

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KM Tools (KMT) has invested in new laser cutting and forming equipment to enhance its bespoke machinery and engineering services.

The company says its integrated approach to each project means that equipment is delivered cost-effectively and in a timely manner. Group Engineering Director at KMT, Adrian Degg explained: "Design is an essential part of every project. Our expert engineering teams closely collaborate with customers to scope out application requirements,