DocumentCode :
1151918
Title :
Bucking the trend
Author :
James, Tony
Volume :
85
Issue :
6
fYear :
2006
Firstpage :
20
Lastpage :
25
Abstract :
This paper describes how Clamason Industries, a UK-based precision presswork manufacturer, has managed to remain competitive despite pressure from low-cost manufacturing economies in the Far East. In addition to re-focusing and diversifying to other expanding sectors, Clamason invested further in new presses, robotic spot welding and dedicated cellular manufacturing facilities
Keywords :
cellular manufacturing; economics; metallurgical industries; presses; robotic welding; spot welding; Clamason Industries; Far East; UK-based precision presswork manufacturer; cellular manufacturing facilities; low-cost manufacturing economies; manufacturing company diversification; presses; robotic spot welding;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Manufacturing Engineer
Publisher :
iet
ISSN :
0956-9944
Type :
jour
Filename :
4104824
Link To Document :
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