Barnsley engineering firm creates new jobs as production increases by 25%

A Yorkshire engineering company has announced that it is creating new jobs after ramping up production by 25 per cent.

LNS Turbo UK, based in Barnsley, has increased production by 25 per cent this year following a boost in post-pandemic orders.

The company, which is based at Waterside Park, manufactures chip disposal systems for industrial cutting machines, and said that the growth has boosted the creation of ten new jobs.

It added that it is planning to invest £1m in the facility - which is the company’s only chip conveyor system manufacturer.

The increased production capacity has been supported by a manufacturing development programme organised through Enterprising Barnsley.

Mark Scanlan, operations manager for LNS Turbo UK, commented: “We’ve seen an extraordinary hike in demand for our products in 2021 as held-back investment during the Covid pandemic has come back on stream and been further boosted by government stimulus policies across Europe.

“Businesses have been encouraged to invest in plant and equipment to boost growth and rebuild economies.

“It has gone crazy, with order levels already above pre-pandemic levels and going beyond our growth projections.

“In January, we set ourselves a £5m turnover target, we revised that to £6m by spring and now expect to achieve nearer £8m in sales by December.”

“We are constantly looking to improve the way we do things and Enterprising Barnsley helped us to step back and ensure we are as efficient as possible in the way we work.

“They’ve also been a great support during the Covid-19 pandemic, keeping us on top of guidance and support available for business.”