Driving growth, innovation, and efficiency
Published: 15 April, 2025
Beldam Crossley a leading engineering and manufacturing firm has announced a major investment of £650,000 in cutting-edge equipment and facility upgrades to enhance its production capabilities, meet increasing demand, and drive efficiency across operations.
The Bolton-based firm has allocated a significant portion of the investment, £130,000, to the installation of two Kardex machines, revolutionising the way materials are stored and accessed. These state-of-the-art automated storage and retrieval systems have improved material handling, enhanced security, and optimised space utilisation, ensuring seamless operations.
In addition, £280,000 has been invested in advanced machinery, incorporating the latest programming software. This new equipment delivers greater accuracy, higher tolerance points on parts, and improved consistency, particularly in the production of complex, high-volume PTFE machined components. Notably, the machinery is also more energy-efficient, aligning with the firm’s commitment to sustainability.
The company says the new machinery has been instrumental in improving the precision and efficiency of its flagship PTFE machined components solutions, allowing it to exceed stringent industry requirements as market leaders in the field. The investment has also led to enhanced consistency in the manufacturing of high-performance seals, Tri clamps, bearings, bellows and other precision-engineered parts, ensuring superior quality and reliability for customers across multiple sectors including aerospace, chemical processes, pharmaceutical and food and beverage.
These strategic investments have already had a significant impact on the business leading to increased production capacity of PTFE machined components and thanks to more manufacturing space now available on the factory floor, customers are benefiting from shorter lead times on orders.
The firm’ says its commitment to operational excellence is reflected in its ‘on time in full delivery’ performance, which is on track to hit 95% this quarter, exceeding key performance indicators set following the investment.
Gareth Holt, Sales Director at Beldam Crossley said: “The completion of this investment marks an exciting milestone in Beldam Crossley’s ongoing commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction. By enhancing our production capabilities, increasing efficiency, and reducing lead times, we are ensuring that we continue to meet the evolving needs of our customers while setting new standards in precision manufacturing.”
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From left to right – Dave Haxton, MD; Gareth Holt, Commercial Director and Chris Partington, Financial Director.
