Feature Article
Doncasters has also announced
significant investment into its Ross & Catherall facility, based in Killamarsh, near Sheffield, England. Ross & Catherall is a specialist vacuum melting business producing highly specialised nickel and cobalt-based superalloys, which it sells to investment casting companies serving the aerospace, power generation, automotive and medical industries.
The 50+ year old facility will
benefit from a c£7m investment to add a new 5,000kg capacity Vacuum Induction Melting (VIM) furnace.
Fully operational in 2023, the new furnace will further enhance the range of melting and technical capabilities, allowing Ross & Catherall’s customers to benefit from the very latest in VIM technology.
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Other CAPEX projects, either planned or underway, encompass range of improvements across the Group’s businesses, ranging from IT capability improvements to infrastructure upgrades at DPC Deritend in Droitwich, UK all the way to consideration for further new furnaces to expand production in DPC Bochum, Germany.
Jason Griffiths, General Manager
of Ross & Catherall said: “This is a significant new investment and a great boost for the facility.
“By introducing the very latest
in VIM technology we will enhance and expand on our product range, offering our customers the very latest
in production efficiencies.” capability and “Looking ahead, I am encouraged
by what I believe Doncasters can achieve. We are fortunate to have a dedicated, world class team. We now have the capital to deliver on our vision for the company and we are energized by what lies ahead of us. We will strive to be the best in our industry in everything we do. We will continue to drive value creation for our shareholders and stakeholders alike. Our “Customer First” program will be core to everything we do.”
Alongside the investment in
capital infrastructure, the business is investing in its people, focussing on its new vision for the future. Final word goes to Mike Quinn, CEO:
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