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Miller invests £1.5m on efficient technology in plant overhaul

Cramlington-based Miller, the earthmoving attachments company, has invested almost £1.5m to introduce new technology at its UK manufacturing plant, as part of an overheaul.

Centralised on bucket manufacture, the investment has focussed largely on three key areas: productivity. This will ensure that the industry will continue to be serviced by a UK company.

Improvements include: the implementation of the latest robotic equipment to optimise capacity during busy trading periods, two plasma cutting machines and a dynamic parts storage system, designed to increase manufacturing productivity. This, coupled with planned stock building during quieter periods, ensures availability is guaranteed on all fast moving products.

Mike Askew, managing director at Miller, said: “This initial investment, which is part of a major long-term plan designed to guarantee that we can continue to provide high quality, competitively priced attachments. It demonstrates our commitment to manufacturing in the UK.

“Continual investment in our product range and manufacturing processes is vital to ensure we’re able to meet the needs of our customers while remaining competitive in a global marketplace.

He added: “We’re looking firmly ahead now and by creating a lean and efficient manufacturing process, we are confident that we’re ready to tackle any future challenges head on.”

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