Fentrade makes significant machinery investment

Independent specialist trade fabricator Fentrade is continuing its growth strategy with a significant investment in new Elumatec machinery.

As part of the overall expansion plans following on from the recent announcement about the relocation to larger premises, the South Wales based manufacturer has completed the purchase an Elumatec SBZ145 Profile Machining Centre to complement the increased capacity of the new premises.

Commenting on the latest investment, Chris Reeks, Fentrade’s Managing Director, was buoyant about the purchase: “The introduction of the SBZ145 into our manufacturing process will allow us to mechanise the process more, providing better production efficiency and also further enhance our already high-quality standards”. Chris continued: “Whilst this is one of the largest machinery purchases we’ve made to date, we’re confident that this will help us to consolidate ourselves as a specialist trade manufacturer and meet our ambitious growth plans for the coming years”.

The Elumatec SBZ145 features 5 processing axes which will perform multiple cutting and routing operations on individual bar lengths or alternatively process pre-cut lengths. A large viewing window allows the operator to monitor the progress of the machining whilst the onboard mobile tool changer with it’s eighteen tool seats allows for quicker tool-change times. Linking to the latest EluCAD software allows the machine to be programmed from both the office and the machine maximising the time the operator spends at the machine.

“The SBZ145 machine purchase reinforces our commitment in the Elumatec range, with its reliability and build quality” continues Chris, “and paves the way for further investment in mechanisation as we progress through 2026 into 2027”.

Fentrade has established itself as a reliable manufacturer for the trade and commercial sectors offering a full range of aluminium windows, doors and GFT products from various renowned industry suppliers including Aluk, Kestrel, Jack’s and VBH. The planned relocation to larger premises underscores this investment in new machinery and will

further enhance the manufacturer’s reputation as the go-to trade fabricator for high-quality products delivered on-time in-full backed up with a first-class service ethos.

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Chris Reeks

Fentrade Ltd

Tel:      01633 547787

Mob:    07368 370251

Email:  chris@fentrade.co.uk

Web:    www.fentrade.co.uk

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