The access control and door entry product brands PAC and GDX, have unveiled what’s described as a significant investment in their UK-based factory. The dedicated Exeter plant has a new, production line that will see a 70 per cent boost in throughput, say the brands, part of STANLEY Products & Solutions. The site will use 3D Advanced Optical Inspection (AOI) to allow faster quality verification and permit changes to production. Buildings and facilities at the plant have also been refreshed the company adds.
At a recent event to mark the unveiling of the investment, General Manager, Brad McMullen, congratulated everyone on their efforts at the plant. He saidd: “We chose to invest in Exeter because the plant has a great quality record, it’s highly productive and open to new ideas. This investment will provide a massive boost to PAC & GDX’s ability to get more of its quality products faster to customers.”
Debbie Buck, Senior Director, Operations at the facility, said: “This is truly a great success story for Exeter, for our dedicated team and for our customers.” Operations at the plant adhere to ISO 9001:2015 for Quality, OHSAS 18001:2007 for Health and Safety, and ISO 14001:2015 for Environmental management. It is also a ‘Zero to Landfill’ site.
Buck added: “To confirm our commitment to the environment, we recently commissioned a stunning sculpture by local artist, James Lake, who used some of our waste products from the plant to produce a map of the world highlighting all the countries we export to.”
The Exeter plant will be responsible for the production of a new range of PAC and GDX products in 2020, covering the housing and education markets, among others. Visit www.pacgdx.com.
