The Realizer SLM-250 AM machine was bought to help improve the designs and capabilities of the filters the company develops. One year on, the results and potential AM has offered Croft’s customers has led to Croft being shortlisted for the Innovation and Design, and Small Enterprise of the Year categories.
Additive manufacturing
Commenting on the announcement, Neil Burns, director at Croft, said: “During the past year, we have strived to use additive manufacturing to drive innovation and design through research, development and investment. This has given us the ability to deliver high-quality, never-before-possible solutions for our customers and, in turn, has increased the business’ profitability."
“These developments have, and will continue to be, led by changing customer needs. As a small enterprise, Croft has a lot to offer in terms of response time, customer service and staff investment. Following our outlay in additive manufacturing, we now have the tools to continue developing our solutions to encourage further growth and a broader expertise of both the UK and overseas markets.”
The winners of The Manufacturer of the Year Awards 2014 will be announced at an Awards Dinner on November 27th.
