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TRACTO-TECHNIK GmbH & Co. KG
D-57368 Lennestadt · Phone: +49 2725 9540-0 · Fax: +49 2725 9540-33
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SMART PIPING SOLUTIONS
TRACTO-TECHNIK
Machines
Innovative machine technology for bending and
processing pipes and profiles
Software
Pipe shop automation, workflow optimization
and lifecycle management for piping
Measuring technology
Highly precise measuring systems and methods
for quality assurance and reverse engineering
Record car sales
boosts honing tool
demand
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.
“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
service to keep production running for
its customers.
Delapena Honing Equipment Ltd – UK
Fax: +44 1242 221246
Email:
Website:
Delapena’s team of
skilled technicians
can refurbish
honing tools from
a wide variety of
manufacturers