mAcHINERy


currently anticipating increasing their proportion of work commissioned to UK subcontractors moving forward .


SuStainably Sourced


Balancing responsible sourcing and sustainability is another big motivation. Moving machinery across continents adds hugely to the carbon footprint. With commercial customers and their consumers demanding even higher sustainability credentials, every stage of the journey from sourcing materials ethically to build and installation must now be considered. It is often a question


posed to Phil Brown and the 15-strong engineering team located in the UK. “Our close vicinity to customers means we can flex and scale production up and down to meet demand. Apart from several electronic parts, all the components are designed and made within the UK. However, through Fortress Technology we also have direct access to global food safety intel and the lateral thinking that’s so critical to maintaining our reputation as a premium food inspection machinery supplier.” These shorter UK supply chains also means faster delivery of maintenance and repair parts, resulting in less machine downtime and consequently fewer production bottlenecks.


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With 90 per cent of Fortress inspection machines sold to food factories, the company’s Lifespan Guarantee helps to keep


sustainability stakeholders happy. In built remote monitoring is another time saving and production-continuity advantage. During the COVID-19 pandemic, with workforces stretched and social distancing enforced, the ability to monitor the performance of a fleet of inspection equipment proved an


invaluable feature for customers. Brown concludes: “Despite the


challenges of the last two years when


the COVID hiatus saw many projects put on hold, pent up demand is now converting into an influx of new enquiries from domestic food manufacturers.


The fact that our equipment is British made, using local suppliers, mitigates against the supply chain fragility that is affecting distributors of European equipment. Certainly, our customers are relieved to learn that the long lead- times and import delays reported across the sector aren’t an issue when dealing with us.”


Fortress Technology www.fortresstechnology.co.uk


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