Click Netherfield is set to bring all of its manufacturing in house, including an overhead gantry crane, to cut both costs and material waste, thanks to funding from HSBC UK Equipment Finance.
The Livingston-based museum in Scotland, which produces and installs exhibition display cases, will use the funding to purchase equipment for its glass production line. This includes precise glass cutting technology which will reduce manufacturing time, external costs and material waste.
The new glass production line includes automated glass storage racking, overhead cranes with glass vacuum lifters, waterjet cutting machine, variable mitre in-line polishing machine and a quality inspection station.
The company exports over 50% of its products to museums and exhibitions across the world, previous clients include the William J. Clinton Presidential Library & Museum, The Imperial War Museum and Oman National Museum.
“Over the years HSBC UK have offered us a wide range of support which has helped us to enhance our UK and international business. This is an exciting time for Click Netherfield, by strengthening internal manufacturing we can ensure top quality products while reducing external costs and material waste by up to 10%,” said Mike Chaplin, MD, Click Netherfield.
Marcus Sangster, relationship director, HSBC UK Equipment Finance, added: “We have enjoyed supporting Click Netherfield grow as a business, helping the company to service clients across the world. We look forward to working together on this next chapter with enhanced inhouse manufacturing technology.”
