New investment in lathe technology at TR’s Hank® manufacturing plant

16.08.2021

 

TR Fastenings, part of the Trifast plc Group of companies, has maintained a strong presence in East Sussex for many years, and the latest arrival at its Hank® manufacturing facility in Uckfield represents an important investment in its UK operations. Despite the challenges that Covid-19 has presented, demand for TR’s products continues to increase and the purchase of a high performance CNC Sliding Head machine reflects this.

 
Sliding head technology
 
The SR-32JII Type A unit is a high performance sliding head lathe supplied by Star Micronics GB. Its utilisation will enable TR to get products to market faster and with more efficiency, a vital requirement during the economy’s post-Covid-19 recovery. With pent up demand, the machine will work alongside the 50 existing units, enabling TR to meet the needs of customers.
 
Amongst its many benefits, the SR-32JII Type A offers greater accuracy, higher rigidity and, crucially, opportunities to expand productivity levels. Increased spindle power and more flexible tooling options will also help TR to add to the number of products already manufactured at the plant.
 
The strength of UK manufacturing
 
In the wake of Brexit and the Covid-19 Pandemic, there has been a greater emphasis on UK manufacturing, and TR Fastenings is delighted to have worked alongside Derby-based Star Micronics GB in the commission of this new machine. This is TR’s commitment and undertaking to increase its British production capabilities. 
 

Thank you to TR for placing your trust in our products. 

Star Micronics
 

Specialists from Star Micronics were on-site to commission the machine and to oversee relevant training for TR users. The SR-32JII Type A weighs more than four tonnes, and the installation and implementation process took four days.

Andrew Nuttall, European Managing Director at TR Fastenings comments: "This purchase underpins our commitment to the future of our British manufacturing, and it represents our continuing faith in our East Sussex facility."

Related articles:

Read latest articles

arrow icon
TR Christmas donation

TR Uckfield Staff Donate to local Christmas Foodbank

Read article

arrow icon
TR Charlotte Corporate Volunteering Day

TR Charlotte Volunteering Day, Supports Samaritan’s Purse

Read article

arrow icon
TR Hungary Volunteer at the Danube River

TR Hungary Volunteers Join Forces to Protect Danube River Communities from Flooding

Read article

arrow icon
TR at British Embassy and Automotive Supply Chain Conference in Slovakia

TR visit to the British Embassy and CEE Automotive Supply Chain Conference in Slovakia

Read article