Flying start

Following a successful 2011, which was marked by continued growth within both its UK and USA operations, Leicestershire based Winbro Group Technologies has announced record order levels for Q1in 2012.

Winbro Group Technologies is a leader in cooling hole technology for aero and land-based turbine engines. The company's manufacturing headquarters in Coalville serves customers in over 16 countries around the world – supplying UK manufactured laser, high speed EDM and combination (laser and EDM turnkey machining systems, as well as gas turbine engine components.

In the first quarter of 2012 the company has secured orders for 15 new multi-axis drilling machines valued at over £7 million. The record breaking achievement includes orders from customers in Europe, USA and Asia.
In addition, the Winbro Advanced Machining (WAM) facilities in Coalville, UK and Rock Hill, South Carolina have both seen significant growth as turbine manufacturers use Winbro's component production resource to keep pace with demand.

Winbro's managing director, Robert Folwell commented: “This is a significant milestone for Winbro, which further reinforces confidence that the demands for our technology and machining capability will continue to expand throughout 2012.”

This year will also see the result of Winbro's philosophy of ongoing product development with the imminent launch premiere of the LaseDrill 800 – the first in the new family of series 800 machines. The new generation of laser and fast hole EDM machines is based on a common platform and Siemens 840 control and will deliver high speed, high acceleration (1.5g) and high throughput for the production of cooling holes in aero and IGT turbine components.

Winbro's ongoing expansion plans, already underway, include the consolidation of its four individual buildings, currently occupied on Whitwick Business Park, into a new larger local facility together with a continued expansion of the workforce.

Winbro Group Technologies
www.winbrogroup.com