Weymouth-based Titan Engineering has opened a £1.8m facility equipped with the latest blasting and finishing equipment.
It was opened by the parliamentary candidate for South Dorset Richard Drax.
The new facility in Granby Industrial Estate is Titan’s new purpose-built production workshop is will also create 8 new jobs.
Including its existing Surrey Close facility Titan now has 30,000 sq ft of factory premises housing the company’s fabrication, milling, laser cutting and press brake machines.
Parliamentary candidate for South Dorset Richard Drax took a tour of the new site on Friday June 14th, meeting with key members of the team and looking over the new equipment, which includes four new Hurco CNC machines to help increase production capabilities and allow Titan to meet the growing demand for its quality services.
Jon Higson, MD of Titan Manufacturing, said: “We are so pleased to welcome Mr Drax to help us open this exciting chapter in the story of Titan Manufacturing. This £1.8million investment supports the future growth and prosperity of this company, as we continue to expand our manufacturing capabilities.
“We are excited to be adding to our facilities and in-house capabilities to meet our clients’ needs as we continue to develop our strong reputation for innovation and delivering solutions to meet the demands of even the most challenging environments.
“Our fantastic new facility will take this even further, allowing us to do more, innovate more, and work even more efficiently and effectively.”
Titan Manufacturing, founded in 2011, specialises in CNC precision engineering, a sheet metal welding fabrication, laser profile cutting and surface finishing. This capacity allows it to offer a full-service package, including parts assembly services.
Its team of machinists, coded welders and time served fabricators, provides manufacturing solutions for customers across a range of sectors including agriculture, automotive, military and medical.
Richard Drax said: “Titan Manufacturing is a fantastic Dorset success story, providing first class products and services, skilled jobs and training and development opportunities for local people. They are a real asset to the local business community – with a far reaching and extensive client base.
“I have been impressed with their vision for growth and the high standards they seek to achieve. This remarkable new facility is a testament to their ambition and hard work, and I am sure will help pave the way to even greater, well-deserved success.”