PEP have recently acquired two new machines to support our continued growth, an Engel Victory 220T tiebarless machine and an Engel E-MAC 180T electric machine. This represents the 20th Engel machine PEP have purchased since 2005.
Engel Victory 220T tie-bar-less machine
The Engel Victory 220T tie-bar-less machine replaces an old Sandretto Series 8 machine as part of our new for old machine program update.
Tie-bar-less technology gives us the following advantages:
Engel E-MAC 180T electric machine
The Engel E-MAC 180T electric machine is the first electric machine we have purchased. It offers the following advantages:
On our summer shutdown this year and as part of our continued drive for excellence we have undertaken to have the floors repainted. Pictures are shown below.
With the purchase of the two new machines and repainting the factory floor it represents our continued drive for growth with re-investment in plant, equipment and maintaining our continuous improvement philosophy throughout the factory.
PEP have been awarded new business from a new customer in the automotive sector to supply JLR with 2 shot components for the L384 and L481 programmes. For this new business we have placed an order with Engel for a new 450T Duo Combi twin shot machine. This will be delivered in 2025 in preparation for the start of the two programmes. Please see Engel website stock picture below.
There will be further news to follow in the new year.
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