Case Studies
A collection of case studies from MAS West Midlands
AE Oscroft
Redditch pressworker on a roll again thanks to joint venture with Weller Wheels. Specialist assistance with their innovative wheel has turned AE Oscroft into leading European suppliers.
Strip Tinning Ltd
Birmingham based windscreen manufacturer, Strip Tinning Ltd, is reaping the benefit of close co-operation with the Manufacturing Advisory Service – West Midlands (MAS-WM) that has seen it improve productivity and dramatically reduce costs.
M G Welding
M G Welding Plant Ltd, based in Dudley, manufacture and refurbish welding manipulators for hire and for sale to domestic and international markets. When they were approached by their customer to develop a machine they grasped the opportunity.
Technoset
Rugby-based Technoset have delivered on time to their customers with zero rejects for 6 consecutive months due to implementation of SC21.
Arrowsmith Engineering
Established in 1967, Arrowsmith, based in Coventry, are a nominated key supplier with many aerospace and motorsport customers. Arrowsmith have the ability to manufacture and supply machined parts in a range of specialised materials that are consistently fully certified, on time and right first time.
Precision Micro
World-Class metal components manufacturer achieves AS/EN 9100 certification on first attempt and in record time.
G&O Springs
G&O Springs become the first company on MAS-WM's SC21 programme to achieve the Bronze award in the region.
Ma-Be Designs
MAS-WM Sourcing Service helps Ma-Be designs keep production of their jewellery stand in the West Midlands.
Quick Food Products
Wolverhampton pie-making firm find a new sense of direction following difficult times and some assistance from MAS-WM
Burcas
Burcas Ltd, based in West Bromwich, have traditionally been driven by their automotive work. But they recently set their sights on the defence and aerospace sector and needed help to gain SC21 accreditation. They turned to the Manufacturing Advisory Service – West Midlands who helped their business to take off.
Veranda Living
Brownhills based Veranda Living have increased production and embraced the ‘customer-experience’ philosophy to build a profitable business thanks to the Manufacturing Advisory Service – West Midlands
Alcon
Tamworth based Alcon are continuing to drive forward with productivity improvements thanks to the support of the Manufacturing Advisory Service – West Midlands (MAS-WM)
Abrapower Ltd
The Manufacturing Advisory Service – West Midlands (MAS-WM) has helped to file down Abrapowers overdraft facility and developed a smooth manufacturing operation allowing the company to return to profitability.
Brynels
Brynels take their hat off to the expert help and advice received from the Manufacturing Advisory Service – West Midlands (MAS-WM)
Opal Contracts
Birmingham based blinds and curtain manufacturer Opal Contracts, received expert help from MAS-WM on how to pull their business together.
ADI Treatment ltd
West Bromwich based ADI Treatments achieve the first certification for International safety standards within the heat treatment industry thanks to the specialist support from the Manufacturing Advisory Service – West Midlands (MAS-WM).
NDB Engineering Ltd
Willenhall based NDB Engineering have improved stock management and productivity within the company to safeguard six jobs thanks to the help and support of the Manufacturing Advisory Service – West Midlands.
Modlit Ltd
The Manufacturing Advisory Service – West Midlands have helped Tipton based Modlit strengthen their offering for the future allowing the company to tender for new business and create new sales.
Arkinstall Ltd
'Bromsgrove based benching and locker systems specialist Arkinstall sought the expert advice of the Manufacturing Advisory Service – West Midlands to improve shop floor layouts and potentially move to smaller premises.
