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
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