Bulwell

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When Bulwell Precision Engineers decided to streamline its manufacturing operations by re-organising its production facilities on the basis of customer-dedicated cells, the company found that storage equipment from System Store Solutions was the ideal complement for its high-technology machining operations.

A leading supplier of machined parts, kits, complex assemblies and integrated point of use delivery systems for the aerospace sector and associated industries, it is no wonder that Bulwell has a number of blue-chip customers.

Meeting the requirements of these demanding customers cost effectively means that it is essential for the company to maximise the efficiency of its manufacturing cells. This means that the numerous complex and expensive tools it uses need not only to be easily accessible, but also to be well protected when they are not in use.

“Storage cabinets and shelving systems from System Store Solutions provided an ideal way for us to achieve these objectives,” said Phill Hirst, Business Unit Manager at Bulwell. “They enable us to store tools and gauges in an organised way, so that the items we need can be located almost instantly, and they also make it easy to see if any of the items is missing.”

“In addition,” he continued, “the robust construction of the storage systems means that the risk of damage to the items when they are not in use is virtually eliminated. Finally, products from System Store Solutions are almost unaffected by normal wear and tear – we bought our first items from the company almost four years ago, and they look as good today as when they were first delivered.”

Because the new storage solutions make the organisation of tools and gauges so much easier, they are helping Bulwell to make substantial savings in set up time and to achieve valuable increases in efficiency and productivity.
“System Store Solutions was an excellent company to work with,” said Phill Hirst, “not only did they provide us with sound advice, they also responded very quickly to changes in our requirements. I have no hesitation in recommending the company and its products.”