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£2m investment helps Yorkshire business stay ahead of competition
A major investment in state-of-the-art new production equipment and software is enabling sheet metal fabricator, Yorkshire Laser and Fabrication (YLF), to boost capacity, productivity and cost savings, whilst also creating new roles within the business. YLF has acquired a new 6kW Amada Ensis AJ laser cutter, an Amada ATC automated press brake, and an EML-AJ combination laser and punch machine with automatic punch and die changer.
The Normanton-based company, which has been at the forefront of laser cutting and sheet metal fabrication in Yorkshire for nearly 30 years, has also invested in associated kit, such as automated loading, unloading and picking technology and the latest SOLIDWORKS Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Preactor Scheduling software. In addition to the new equipment, comes the recruitment of 10 new operators, plus the appointment of Cheryl Reidy as head of operations, and Daniel Varley; adding to the expertise already offered by YLF’s CAD team.
“The last 12 months have been a strange time in many ways but have also offered an opportunity to look to the future and invest in technology that will increase our capability and drive the business forward,” said YLF managing director Matthew Orford. Both the new laser profiling machine, laser/punch combo and press brake have automated features, enabling YLF to operate after hours and at higher speeds. Mr Orford says the new technology enables the firm, “to remain competitive in a fast- moving technology driven marketplace, safeguarding the future of YLF.”
Itac employee conquers challenge for charity
On April 7, Tyler Coleman of Itac Adhesives in Bolton tackled the Peak District’s Stanage Edge VS Challenge, climbing 36 rock faces in 14.5 hours, to raise vital funds for women, families, children, and young people affected by domestic abuse and violence. He has attempted the challenge twice before, failing the first time due to exhaustion. He has raised £435 for local charity, Fortalice, so far. In support of Mr Coleman’s challenge, Itac Adhesives managing director Steve Farnworth has agreed that the company will match the sum of funds raised to double the donation value to Fortalice. More information can be found on the Itac website and on the Tyler’s challenge Just Giving Page.
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Specialty chemical company, Clariant announced it has officially joined the EU Circular Plastics Alliance. The alliance aims to enhance plastics recycling in line with the objectives of the EU Circular Economy Action Plan and the Green Deal program. Clariant’s engagement is part of the company’s active support for the transition towards a more circular plastics economy. “Shifting towards a global circular plastics economy is an immense challenge that can only be brought forward through ambitious commitments, collaborations and an active stakeholder dialog. As part of the Circular Plastics Alliance, Clariant is looking forward to working closely with other key players in advancing plastics circularity throughout Europe,” said Clariant chief transformation officer Bernd Hoegemann. Clariant is committed to the Alliance’s goal to boost the EU market for recycled plastics to 10 million tons by 2025. The company’s focus is on addressing the obstacles that are hampering a higher circularity of products within the plastics value chain, in line with the waste hierarchy principles. Clariant’s strategy is based on a smart combination of design for reduction, recycling, and reuse options, as well as solutions for mechanical or chemical recycling.
“Specialty chemicals can act as enablers for new solutions that enhance circularity of plastics by maintaining the value of products, materials and resources in the economy for as long as possible, and by minimising the generation of waste. Clariant aims to be a leading provider of specialty chemicals that are indispensable to transform a one-way plastics value chain into a circular plastics economy,” added head of sustainability transformation, Richard Haldimann.
Clariant joins the EU Circular Plastics Alliance
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