Benteler Distribution’s substantial investment of £1m in new warehouse facilities and £2 investment in new processing equipment was recognised at the Made in the Midland’s awards ceremony when the firm received a Manufacturing Achievement Award for ‘Investment in Business.’ Their new purpose built factory at Delta Point in West Bromwich is home to Benteler Distribution’s 38,000 square foot warehouse and processing plant. The new building has enabled an increase in capacity for stocking stainless tube and sections, cylinder tube and chrome bar; in addition to its already vast carbon range. The location of the facility also has the benefit of facilitating the processing of these products and delivering cut parts to the automotive industry, aiding Benteler Distribution in maintaining the best in quality and service. The new warehouse facility is also home to new processing equipment. There has already been a significant investment in a ‘Rattunde ACS102.’ Wayne Bagnall, Regional Sales Manager, explained: “the equipment has end finishing capabilities (facing and chamfering), enabling us to offer an almost finished part to our clients. This is increasingly important in the current economic climate especially in the automotive sector.” Notably, Benteler are in possession of one of only two machines of its kind in the whole of the UK. The investment has also allowed the purchasing of an ‘RSA Rasacut Multi-cut machine.’
