Engineering News

After a number of years of unprecedented growth, automation solutions provider Stelram Engineering has recently expanded its production facilities to an impressive 27,000 square feet. This development will enable Stelram to offer even better design and manufacturing services to its customers in all manufacturing sectors.

With its headquarters in Wakefield, Stelram has become one of the UK’s leading suppliers of automation solutions to the Food & Drink, and Automotive sectors, designing and manufacturing bespoke machinery and vision-controlled robotic systems.

A particularly impressive aspect of the business is that all electrical and mechanical manufacturing is carried out in-house, giving the company unmatched freedom to innovate and the flexibility needed to meet even the most unusual of customer requirements.

Since its founding three decades ago, Stelram has operated from a single factory and office unit, later taking on additional storage across town, but continuing success has meant that space in the original unit has become extremely tight. The company was delighted, therefore, to obtain an adjacent 19,000 square foot unit, which it is currently refurbishing to suit its exact requirements and to maximise the efficiency of its operations.

“Our present premises have served us very well over the years,” said MD Steven Holt, “but the time had definitely come when we needed more manufacturing space to meet the needs of our expanding customer base. So, when the opportunity to expand our facilities came, we grabbed it! The greatly increased production and storage space will enable us to keep growing and take on larger, and more ambitious projects in the future.”

As well as a much-increased manufacturing area, the new building will provide more office space for the customer services team, purchasing and production departments. In addition, it will free up space in the company’s original unit for a purpose built development, demonstration and exhibition area where customers will be able view and evaluate Stelram’s latest innovations.

The additional space is making it possible for Stelram to accommodate an expanding workforce. The company has already recruited five additional people this year, including a new service manager and design engineer, and is looking to employ a further four specialists in the upcoming months. To ensure future growth with skilled employees the Company is engaging additional Apprentices to train and develop in electrical and mechanical engineering skills, as without this investment the future growth of the business could be limited.