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Halifax healthcare suppliers invest £500k in manufacturing plant

Halifax-based healthcare equipment specialists Sidhil have announced plans for significant investment at the company’s Holmfield manufacturing plant.

Sidhil will install a second advanced tube laser cutting machine, investing over £500k in state of the art equipment and supporting further growth in production capabilities to match demand from both domestic and international markets.

Lynne Dixon, Sidhil’s operations director said: “Although the technology is similar to our existing laser cutting machine, developments in this field mean that we can expect productivity increases of between 20-30% from the new equipment.

“In addition, these improved processes contribute to our commitment to reduced wastage in line with BS EN ISO 14001 environmental certification.

“Improvements in data collection also mean that we will have access to detailed statistics, which will enable even more accurate planning, costing and facilitate more informed decisions.”

Sidhil’s turnover has more than doubled since the installation of the first laser cutting machine some years ago, with demand for the company’s high quality products increasing not just in the UK but also across the globe.

In addition, new developments now winning significant market share such as the company’s range of Innov8 hospital ward beds will also utilise this improved technology.

This is Sidhil’s second major planned expansion in twelve months; late last year, the company commissioned a new robotic welding line, doubling up on robotic welding capacity and further enhancing both output and quality.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Clare Burnett .