TPT July 2013

Technology News

Record car sales boosts honing tool demand

Delapena’s team of skilled technicians can refurbish honing tools from a wide variety of manufacturers

“The refurbishment of honing tools and heads for the automotive sector has increased significantly since the start of 2012,” commented Phil Williams, Delapena’s head of business development. “With car output projected to continue rising through 2013 we are confident that we can maintain the growth in our own business as well.” In the manufacture and refurbishment of honing tools, Delapena is capable of manufacturing to a wide range of OEM specifications, allowing it to provide a service for honing systems other than its own. From its manufacturing facility in Cheltenham, UK, it provides a rapid turnaround for refurbished honing tools, specifying, supplying and fitting ‘stones’, and can also provide a ‘deliver-to-line’ facility if required, ensuring a seamless

POSITIVE figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders showing cars sales in 2012 at record levels have also provided a boost to the manufacture and re-manufacture of honing tools at UK-based Delapena Honing Equipment. In what is seen as generally encouraging news for UK vehicle manufacturers, 2012 saw all-time records for vehicle exports, with over 1.2 million vehicles leaving the UK and total output reaching the highest level since 2008 at 1.58 million units. With popular UK-built vehicles such as the Ford Fiesta and Ford Focus leading domestic sales, this has had a positive effect on the tool manufacturing and refurbishment side of Delapena’s business.

service to keep production running for its customers. Delapena Honing Equipment Ltd – UK Fax: +44 1242 221246

Email: sales@delapena.co.uk Website: www.delapena.co.uk

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