C&C Fabrications, a precision steel fabrication and engineering specialist based in Ferrybridge, Yorkshire, is marking its 30th anniversary with a more than £1 million investment in automation and manufacturing capacity.
“I believe the next five years are going to be more interesting than the last 30,” said Chris Wallage, managing director of C&C Fabrications.
Technology and AI are moving fast – what we can offer customers in five years will look very different to today. That’s what drives the investment.”
The investment will help strengthen C&C Fabrications’ ability to deliver structural steelwork, bespoke fabrication and fitted solutions to customers across the warehouse, distribution and logistics sectors.
The company is also looking to expand in the food manufacturing, furniture production and automation sectors.
The investment reflects a deliberate response to the skills shortage affecting the fabrication supply chain. With fewer people entering the trade, the firm has moved its training focus towards automation and programming, reducing reliance on manual processes while maintaining its reputation for precision and fast turnaround.
A £220,000 investment in electric CNC tube bending and rolling is already in place, with plans to add tube laser cutting and robotic welding. The company is also developing its powder coating capabilities in-house and planning a 3,000ft2 extension that will allow more projects to be completed under one roof, improving efficiency and lead times.
“We’ve never taken the easy route and every investment we’ve made has been deliberate – that’s what’s got us here alongside our ethos of strong customer service and long-term team building,” said Wallage.
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