UK manufacturer Astec Conveyors has bucked the trend of current markets to double its factory and office facilities.

Following success in sales of 'one-off' modular conveying solutions through to complete integrated turnkey systems including PLC controls, the directors of UK manufacturer Astec Conveyors bucked the trend of current markets to double their factory and office facilities. The decision to expand the manufacturing area was taken in light of an increase in new sales demand and to support repeat business from existing customers, leading Astec to purchase an 8,000 sq ft factory close by and, relocate early this year. The building is ideally suited with good access and a purpose built cranage system, which aids the movement of heavy engineered products such as large pallet elevators, etc.

Astec has also seen its workforce grow with the employment of a number of ex-Dunn System key personnel, who have brought with them many years of experience in their particular fields of specialisation.

From design and engineering of quality materials handling equipment, through to system integration, controls and automationand Astec Conveyors have provided handling solutions whilst working in strict confidence with other O.E.M's and directly with end users from various sectors including dairy and food, pharmaceuticals, distribution, packaging and processing.

Space saving Spiral Conveyor Astec sales director Roger Pendleton commented, 'As with all company moves, relocation of a business can be difficult, but we undertook the bulk of the removal work over a weekend period to ensure minimum disruption to on-going business.

It has been challenging and exciting times for Astec Conveyors.

Our systems know-how, coupled with Astec's manufacturing and fabrication capability, has enabled us to provide cost effective 'one-stop source' solutions to individual customers needs, which is becoming an important requirement particularly for larger establishments.

Astec Conveyors can also ensure continuity of spares and on-going services to support existing plant maintenance teams or as required.

Again, we are committed to attending the forthcoming PPMA exhibition and will use this event to launch our new range of spiral elevators.

So we look forward to new and exciting challenges as we continue to service the UK markets material handling needs.'