Qimtek Case Studies

Qimtek has helped suppliers and buyers in the engineering industry to connect and establish lasting, collaborative relationships. Here are a few case studies highlighting how this happened.

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Rotec Engineering

Since joining with Qimtek in 2012, Rotec has enjoyed a valuable relationship which has resulted in many new and potential customers. Expanding our customer base has led to the growth of our company and the building of a new purpose-built
Advanced Manufacturing Centre which now houses several innovative technologies.

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Warren Services

Discover how Warren Services, one of East Anglia's largest subcontract engineering firms, transformed initial scepticism into substantial business growth through their partnership with Qimtek. From small job leads to securing major contracts with blue-chip companies, this case study highlights the key role Qimtek played in helping to double Warren’s turnover and establishing long-term manufacturing partnerships.

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EFS Ltd

Having utilised the Qimtek service to quote varying projects during difficult times in early 2020, EFS Ltd made the strategic decision to invest in and grow its sub-contract sheet metal service.  The results of which led to capital investment in new laser and punch machinery to support its already well-established infrastructure from its 50,000 sq ft site in Somerset, along with the acquisition of a Business Development Manager.

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Vision Engineering

The Qimtek platform was the catalyst for Oxford Optronix to brief Vision Engineering to support their clinical product development in 2020. Vision Engineering Manufacturing and Optical Services (VEMOS) has been members of Qimtek since March 2020, and have developed valuable relationships a wide variety of clients in a variety of sectors, but this project required unprecedented speed and responsiveness in stemming the tide of a deadly global pandemic. 

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Contracts Engineering

We became Qimtek members in the middle of COVID and the national lockdown. "Their onboarding was smooth and quick, and we have won a couple new customers already. They have been huge help for us winning more work during such a challenging time!  In less than 4 months’ service we have already won enough orders to cover our investment." Read more about how Contracts Engineering can help manufacture your products.

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Thinklaser

Sourcing account managers Kate Donohoe and Caroline Ogden met with subcontract department manager Laura Hales, who took them on an in-depth tour of Thinklaser’s facilities which includes five different laser marking machines that use both continuous and pulse wave technology.