Stockport’s FPE Global launches brand new test facility and manufacturing factory

FPE Global, the specialist engineering firm, has announced the launch of a new state-of-the-art test facility and manufacturing operation.

Located at the company’s UK headquarters in Stockport, close to Manchester Airport, the 30,000 sq ft facility is one of the largest in the country.

The test facility covers 3,500 sq ft and offers a full range of materials handling technology, including a multi-phase 500m pneumatic conveying system which is the only one of its kind in the UK.

The new facilities have been built with the purpose of helping customers to reduce risk with capital investments associated with materials handling infrastructure.

The range of materials handling technology located at FPE Global allows customers to conduct full scale material handling trials prior to final specification and purchase order placement.

The manufacturing facility has been designed to enable efficient materials flow, as well as provide separation between mild steel and stainless steel production.

The new facility also provides full scale assembly and test capability to ensure that new products and systems are fully built and tested prior to despatch. This will allow for a ‘vertical start up’ when products arrive to customer’s facilities.

David Cooper, chief executive at FPE Global, said:“The launch of the new manufacturing and test facility is another key step on our growth journey as we enhance our services to clients around the world.

“With one of the largest and most advanced facilities in the country, we are now able to provide a world class service to our customers from initial concept through to on site delivery, start-up and throughout the life of the installation.

“This full scope capability is what sets us apart from our competition and enables FPE Global to guarantee maximum efficiency and return on investment for our customers.”

FPE Global was backed by private equity firm NorthEdge Capital in 2014 and is on track to achieve sales of £16m by the end of 2017.

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