Buyer Case Studies

How Buyers Use Qimtek to Source Custom Components

Qimtek has helped design engineers and buyers across a wide range of industries source over 320 million custom parts from UK manufacturers. Below is a selection of case studies showing how Qimtek has supported faster sourcing, better supplier access, and more efficient procurement.

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Benson Viscometers Qimtek Case Study

How Benson Clinical Viscometers Uses Qimtek to Fast Track the Procurement of Bespoke Medical Components

Medical device manufacturers 

For medical device manufacturers facing similar challenges, Benson Viscometers experience shows how Qimtek offers a fast, safe and highly efficient way to source bespoke components, even in low-volume and high-mix environments.

Bensons Case Study
Armorgard uses Qimtek to help them find new sheet metal laser cutting companies to help manufacture their steel products

How Qimtek Helped Armorgard to Reshore and Reduce Lead Times

Specialist storage solutions

Through Qimtek, Armorgard reduced lead times from 15 weeks to just 3 to 4 weeks, while building a trusted network of UK suppliers across fabrication, machining, and assembly. This approach allowed them to maintain control and speed throughout new product development, while also saving valuable time through the support of a dedicated sourcing advisor.

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How Adande found sheet metal and laser cutting specialists using Qimtek free online custom parts platform

Adande - Using Qimtek to Save Time Finding Suppliers for Custom Parts

Refrigeration & Catering Equipment

By working with Qimtek, the team saved hours of time that would otherwise have been spent researching and chasing suppliers, while gaining access to quality UK manufacturers for custom parts. They also established new long-term partnerships for sheet metal, machining, and fabrication work.

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Qimtek helped Acorn to find new suppliers to help them win more orders and increse margins for their Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) business

How Qimtek Helps ACORN Strengthen Its Supply Chain and Improve Margins.

 Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI)

Through Qimtek, the company strengthened its machining and fabrication supply base while improving margins. Sourcing time was reduced from hours to minutes, giving fast access to a wide range of UK suppliers without compromising on quality. This approach also helped maintain competitive costs and build long-term supplier relationships.

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