Precision engineering firm KMF has invested in a 'significant' piece of equipment which will see it double its capacity ahead of an anticipated increase in demand.
The Newcastle-under-Lyme business has purchased a second Yamazaki Mazak turning centre as it expects an influx of new orders post-Covid 19.
The investment will means KMF is poised to further support clients in the aerospace, instrumentation, scientific and medical industries in 2021 and beyond.
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Keith Nicholl, commercial director at KMF Group said: "The machine will effectively double our capacity to allow us to respond to increased demands from our new and existing customers.
"Covid-19 affected many businesses and as we emerge from the worst of the crisis we're positioning ourselves to ensure that we're fully prepared to support customers across various sectors with immediate effect. By investing now, and being business ready, we can proactively support our customers with their own revival."
Neil Coggins, area sales manager at Yamazaki Mazak UK, said: "As production begins to increase across multiple industries following the disruption caused by the pandemic, it is vital that sub-contractors have the engineering capacity to hit the group running.
"To that end, we have been delighted to provide KMF Group with an additional machine to accompany their existing Mazak machines."
