Mills CNC’s Q2 machine sales orders top the ton  

Q2 machine tool orders exceeded the 100 mark for Mills CNC, the exclusive distributor of Doosan machine tools in the UK and Ireland.

These latest figures, combined with the company’s previously reported Q1 (2017) sales results, demonstrate the continuing ‘pulling power’ and enduring popularity of Doosan machine tools backed by Mills’ range of aftersales services. The positive performance also provides the company with extra momentum as it moves forward into the second half of the year.

Said Kevin Gilbert, Mills CNC’s managing director: “Clearly we are delighted with the results. Over the last six months we have launched a number of new Doosan machines into the market and, over the same period, have completed several complex turnkey and process improvement projects with aerospace- and energy sector customers. We have also further increased our headcount and strengthened our sales and service operations – all of which have contributed significantly to our strong half year results.”

In terms of machines, worthy of special mention are the recently introduced DNM series of VMCs, the DNM 4500, 5700 and 6700. These machines, available with a choice of Fanuc, Heidenhain or Siemens controls, feature heavily in the total number of machine tool orders taken in Q2.

“Doosan DNM 3-axis vertical machining centres have become a staple for UK and Irish precision component manufacturers. The machines are powerful, accurate and reliable and, with their competitive price, clearly irresistible too,” Mr Gilbert added.

In addition to DNM VMCs, further analysis of orders taken during Q2 reveals a steady demand for Lynx and Puma fixed head lathes, and a growth in sales of Doosan GT 2100, GT 2600 and GT 3100 lathes, and of large capacity Doosan machines – most notably the new HP 5100 Mk II series and V8300 vertical turning lathes.

The decision taken by Mills, late in Q2, to stock Siemens-controlled lathes and turning centres has also paid dividends and this, combined with the company offering Siemens-controlled machining centres to customers a little over two years ago, means that component manufacturers looking for Fanuc, Heidenhain or Siemens controlled machines now need look no further than the Doosan range.

Even though the main headlines surrounding Mills’ Q2 performance naturally focus on machine tool sales it is important not to lose sight of the company’s ‘other’ business operations and the positive contributions they make to Mills’ performance in the period.

These operations, which include the company’s CNC Training Academy, Mills CNC Finance and Mills CNC Servicing, all experienced steady and profitable growth in Q2.

To maintain momentum throughout the second half of the year and beyond, Mills has its sights set firmly on the future. Constantly innovating and evolving, the business is committed to creating positive partnerships with a number of leading UK and Irish academic institutions and research organisations.

Following strategic senior management discussions with the AMRC, Mills has recently become a Tier 1 member and, over the coming months, will be involved in a number of cutting edge manufacturing research projects and initiatives.

The company is also holding a two-day open house in October (18-19) at its Technology Campus facility. Branded ‘Strokes of Genius…LIVE’, the event features 18 Doosan machines, all powered up and ready to take on a range of challenging machining demonstrations.

High-up on the list of advanced technology being showcased at the event is a high-productivity and flexible manufacturing cell comprising a Doosan DNM 5700 machining centre integrated with a Robojob workpiece load/unload automation system. This, plus new models on view like the new Puma 2600SY Mk II (10-inch chuck, Y-axis and sub-spindle) will, according to Mr Gilbert, help pull in the crowds.

Although still some nine months away Mills’ plans for MACH 2018 are well underway. Designs for its main stand, as well as for the CNC Training Academy, are taking shape and the company’s pre-MACH promotion and communications programme will be implemented later in the year.

Mills CNC www.millscnc.co.uk

 

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