Quaser Machine Tools acquires Leicestershire machine tool firm

Winbro Group Technologies has announced the acquisition of its business by Taiwan-headquartered Quaser Machine Tools (QMT).

Winbro is recognised as a leader in manufacturing solutions to the Aerospace and industrial gas turbine industries, based upon its core laser and high speed EDM cooling hole machining technologies, as well as viper grinding and ECM machining processes.

Winbro provides turnkey machining systems, services and manufactured components from its UK and USA sites.

The acquisition of Winbro follows a period of seven years of close cooperation between the two companies, during which QMT built and supplied 3 and 5-axis bases for Winbro’s HSD6 and HSA5 platforms.

The merger of the two businesses will open up opportunities for QMT in the growing aerospace industry through Winbro’s strong relationship and reputation within that sector.

In addition its extensive global network holds potential for Winbro’s technology to be modified and supplied to non-aerospace customers.

The two companies will work together to provide industry-leading solutions, combining QMT’s precision platforms and Winbro’s technology and application expertise. Together they will have joint sales in excess of $110 million and some 500 employees.

Winbro CEO, Mike Arbon commented: "Joining the Quaser Group facilitates Winbro’s on-going drive to provide customers with innovative solutions while extending growing opportunities to Winbro employees.”

QMT chairman, Samuel Hsieh added: "Winbro is a strong recognised brand and a very meaningful addition to Quaser, on its journey of growing a global high-technology machine solutions provider.”

Winbro Group Technologies www.winbrogroup.com