Sanderson, the publicly owned UK provider of manufacturing software, has won a contract to supply its Unity solution across Bromford Industries’ three Midlands sites. The Sanderson solution was the first major strategic purchase from Bromford Industries since its formation following the acquisition of the aerospace machining divisions of Hampson PLC in August. Bromford Industries specialises in “difficult to manufacture” components made using aerospace alloys and exotic materials. The flexibility of the Sanderson factory automation solution will help reduce stock-holding costs, simplify internal processes and improve communication and visibility between departments. The benefits of having a single integrated system across its sites in Birmingham, Alcester and Leicester helped Bromford Industries to quickly decide to replace its existing ERP implementations. David Bell, IT Manager at Bromford Industries comments:“Within our three sites we have over 150 CNC machine tools, and laser and wire erosion facilities. To provide the best service for our customers, we needed to encompass our operations within a comprehensive lean production system. We judged that Sanderson manufacturing software was a flexible solution which would improve efficiency across the whole business. From factory floor to head office, Unity will help us run the business the way it needs running. With this and the support and experience Sanderson provides as a software partner, Bromford Industries will be able to vigorously pursue its strategic goals.” Paul Bywater, Managing Director of Production and Print systems at Sanderson, adds:“We are very pleased that Bromford Industries sees our Unity factory automation system and business partnership as a critical investment for their future success.” About Bromford IndustriesBromford Industries the precision machining, testing and assembly of complex gas turbine components for civil and military aerospace, industrial and marine gas turbines as well as many products for airframe, landing gear, nuclear and specialist engineering applications. Specialising in “difficult to manufacture” performance critical components manufactured from the full range of aerospace alloys and exotic materials, components range from small, medium and large prismatics through to rings up to 2 metres in diameter. Bromford is equipped with over 150 CNC machine tools, utilising the latest high-speed machining technologies as well as full in-house, laser, EDM and wire erosion capabilities. Extensive engineering and supply chain management resources complete the “start-to-finish” service offering. About UnityUnity, from Sanderson, is a comprehensive Factory Automation and ERP solution that provides control and visibility across the organisation. Flexible and powerful, Unity streamlines key operational processes to increase efficiency, eliminate waste and reduce costs. Unity supports Factory Automation with features including: factory touchscreens for accurate Shop Floor Data Capture; integrated capacity planning and scheduling; integrated document and attachment management; and RFID technology to improve warehouse management. For more information please contact: |
News At A GlanceAbout: Bromford Industries Business: precision machining, testing and assembly of complex gas turbine components for civil and military aerospace, industrial and marine gas turbines as well as many products for airframe, landing gear, nuclear and specialist engineering applications. Challenge: Needed to encompass our operations within a comprehensive lean production system. Solution: Unity Benefits: Having a single integrated system across its sites in Birmingham, Alcester and Leicester. |
