Exeter Trade Aluminium invests in latest CNC technology to support continued growth
Exeter Trade Aluminium are the Southwest’s leading manufacture of Reynaers and AluK aluminium glazing products. To help meet growth demands and to ensure the company continues to offer a consistent service, with high quality accurate products, Exeter Trade Aluminium have invested in the FMC470, four axis CNC machining centre by Fom Industrie. The first to be imported into the UK from Fom’s Catalica factory in Italy.
Forming part of Exeter Trade Aluminium’s growth strategy, which includes expanding into a new premises. The introduction of the new machinery will allow for faster, more efficient, accurate fabrication. Exeter Tarde Aluminium felt the FMC470 was the best choice in CNC machinery based on its size and functionality.
With the technical innovation and high-performance, high-precision accuracy that sits behind the FMC470, the four axis CNC machining centre is more than capable of supporting the fabrication of aluminium lift & slide doors, bi-folding doors, and windows. Ensuring the company’s commitment to quality is upheld. The large scale 4-axis CNC is designed to maximise volume and optimise efficiency. The FMC470 is a very advanced aluminium CNC with the potential to complete very complicated tasks at volume, requiring minimum manual input.
Training took place at the Fom plant in Italy, where Exeter Trade Aluminium’s Production Manger Luke Leaman, flew out for a week’s training on the FMC470. Allowing the team to hit the ground running as soon as the machinery had been delivered and installed. Luke commented:
“We are delighted to be the very first fabricators in the UK to take delivery of the new FOM FMC470. The machine makes use of the newest CNC technology and will help us maintain our reputation for quality, whilst increasing the efficiency of our operations as we continue to grow.”
Established in 2015, Exeter Trade Aluminium fabricate a range of specialist Reynaers and AluK aluminium glazing products including lift & slide doors, bi-folding doors and slim line windows. For trade and retail customers, delivered across the Southwest. With a commitment to customer service and quality the company has seen year on year growth since its inception. Demonstrating that they have it exactly right, whilst always looking at ways to improve and move forward in order to capitalise on the strengths of the market.
