12 | Advertisement Promotion: AV Birch Limited
MANUFACTURING: THE AUTO-PRESS 5.0
REVOLUTIONISING TRUSS
For over 40 years, AV Birch Ltd has been at the forefront of the manufacturing and
engineering industry, leading the way in terms of design and innovation and building a reputation as the manufacturer’s manufacturer. Every new customer becomes a loyal customer, impressed by the quality of workmanship, industry knowledge and the one-of-its-kind service offering
In 2019, with over four decades of delivering cutting-edge truss manufacturing machinery to the global market, AV Birch Ltd was more than ready for its next development challenge and five years on, it has proved to be the biggest, most impressive build in its catalogue.
The Auto-Press 5.0, a ground-breaking, industry-shaking truss machine, is the stuff of dreams and marks a significant advancement in the field of truss manufacturing technology.
The inception of the Auto-Press 5.0 project can be traced back to a time when AV Birch Ltd was approached by a valued customer
seeking to optimise and reduce labour costs within their truss manufacturing organisation.
Chief among the customers’ pain points were the inefficiencies stemming from manual handling, prolonged set-up times, and the high staffing levels required to operate traditional manufacturing lines. Recognising that these were challenges acting as barriers to productivity and competitiveness, AV Birch Ltd set out to develop a solution that would streamline operations and drive cost savings for its customers and initiated the development of a concept design.
It’s safe to say that what they presented to their clients surpassed all expectations, and with the trust and confidence in AV Birch Ltd that has been built over the years, they ordered the very first Auto-Press 5.0, bringing a new level of innovation and technical know-how to the marketplace and changing the timber manufacturing landscape forever.
DEVELOPING THE CONCEPT
Turning vision into reality is not for the faint- hearted, and the development of the Auto- Press is a testament to the level of persistence and ingenuity AV Birch Ltd is recognised for. The journey from initial concept to
Above: Nine walk-through tables provide a total truss production area of 22m TTJ | March/April 2024 |
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