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Altus partners with Fuji to host The Factory of the Future event


Altus Group, distributor of capital equipment for electronics assembly in the UK and Ireland, has partnered with Fuji, principal manufacturer of SMT and assembly machines and tools, to host ‘The Factory of the Future’ event this October at the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Centre (AMTC), Coventry, England. The two-day technology event will allow


electronics manufacturers the opportunity to understand emerging technology within the sector and the processes that will help to improve production. There will be many machines on display, and speakers from some of the leading companies


The Advanced Manufacturing Technology Centre, Coventry


in the industry, including kolb Cleaning Technology, Cencorp Automation, YJ Link, Koh Young, Heller, LPKF, Essemtec, Asscon, and Quality Line – with topics on everything from manufacturing process improvements, automation solutions, board handling and data analysis processes. Joe Booth, Altus CEO, said: “We are delighted to launch this brand new Factory of the Future event in partnership with Fuji, and the response has been very exciting! The market is keen to get out and take part, they want to listen, learn, meet suppliers and see brand new hardware as they plan for process optimisation projects for 2023.


“It will give our customers and prospects the chance to visit the AMTC and absorb what is a superb speaker and machine line-up. “The market is in a great place with investment


and process improvement ideas, but for many over the last period, it has been difficult getting hands on time and the opportunity to learn what is new.” Jonas Ernst, Assistant General Manager at Fuji,


added: “The event will be a great showcase for the industry to see the best-in-class technology in action. We are excited to present the very latest in our hardware offerings and software capabilities, but more importantly, connect with our existing customers and prospective users at a great period for UK and Irish investment.” The Factory of the Future event will be hosted


by senior experts at Altus and Fuji, covering everything from 3D inspection data and AI for automatic process improvement, to the latest developments in vapour phase soldering and even reshoring production to Europe.


Briggs Equipment acquires Galway Plant and Tool Hire


Briggs Equipment has completed the acquisition of Galway Plant and Tool Hire (GPT), one of Ireland’s largest and most successful plant, commercial vehicle and tool hire specialists. Operating from eight sites throughout the Republic of Ireland, GPT employs more than 90 people and has delivered a trademark, high-quality service to customers since 1969. This acquisition will see Briggs Equipment established as the largest plant hire company in Ireland and will help bolster its equipment fleet and increase coverage across the country. A key part of GPT’s business is its Commercial


Vehicle Hire division. This is a new market for Briggs and provides an exciting opportunity to further enhance its service and deliver greater choice to its customers in Ireland. Peter Jones, Briggs Equipment’s Group Managing


Director, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Galway Plant and Tool Hire into the Briggs Equipment Group. The company’s extensive fleet of 2,800 plant assets,1,900 commercial


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vehicles and dedicated expert people will allow us to increase and improve the quality and diversity of our service offering throughout Ireland.” “In recent years we have continued to deliver on our strategic acquisition strategy, which has enabled us to increase our presence within key markets to the point where we are now the largest plant and tool hire company in Ireland. Jim Hughes, GPT’s Founder and Director, added: “I am extremely proud of the success that GPT


has had in the marketplace over the past 53 years. Following extensive discussions with Briggs Equipment, I am happy that they are an excellent fit to continue to grow and develop this business into the future. I’d like to thank the Briggs team for their co-operation and transparency throughout the acquisition process.” Moving forward, Enda Eiffe will become sole Managing Director and will oversee the day-to-day operations of the business.


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