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Subcontracting specialists Kepston is on an expansion drive, adding new machinery to its Midlands sites in Aldridge and Wednesbury. 

With the investments totalling over £1.5million, the company is currently experiencing one of the strongest trading periods in its history.

Kepston's most recent investment has been made at its Aldridge site with the addition of a Moore 1200 CP 180i high rise CNC jig grinding machine. Further cementing the company's established position in the UK subcontract jig grinding market, Kepston's managing director Brent Millage commented: “This latest investment was necessary to ensure we can meet increasing capacity requirements as well as maintaining the stringent quality standards expected from our customers.”

Another addition to the site was made in the form of an EDM wire eroding plant. Being one of the largest in terms of component size capacity in the UK, it has broadened Kepston's capability, with a number of new and existing customers already exercising the option.

The firm's Wednesbury site has also seen improvements as state-of-the-art furnace equipment has been added to the location, ensuring that Kepston remains a leading player in the marketplace for subcontract mesh belt furnace brazing for both mild steel and stainless steel components.

Reflecting on the company's recent growth, Mr Millage stated: “Our major success has been based on an exceptional team that, at times, had to make hard decisions such as taking investment risks under difficult operating conditions.

“By listening to our customers and then supporting them with excellent service we have been able to move the business forward. One of the main reasons why we as a company are flourishing is because our customers are doing well and we feel that we have definitely contributed to their success.”

Kepston's sister company, Kepston Motor cycle Services, which was only started twelve months ago, is also enjoying rapid growth. Specialising in motorbike servicing, repairs and MOTs, the business employs factory trained engineers to ensure the best possible quality and customer service. In addition, the Burntwood-based business has also started to gain a positive reputation for building its own track and race bikes.

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