Business Weekly - Cambridge, UK

The end of last year saw the company acquire Hybrid Laser Tech, further expanding its precision manufacturing capabilities.

Construction recently began on a new £1 million extension to Shearline’ facility in Ely, Cambridgeshire, to accommodate the new acquisition.

The new building, a 10,000 sq ft, two-storey custom built extension to its existing 57,000 sq ft facility, is due to be completed in the Spring of 2007, and will feature a number of state-of-the-art environmental features such as rain water collection and usage, and energy generated from wind power.

Linked to the current Shearline factory and becoming home to the latest CO2 laser systems used to cut and scribe ceramic substrates, plastics and acrylics, it will enable Hybrid Laser Tech to become an integral part of the company’s Total Manufacturing Solution offering for its customers.

Shearline Precision Engineering employs over 160 staff and continues to grow when many industry commentators lament the downturn in UK manufacturing.

David Lonsdale, Sales and Marketing Manager, commented: “The acquisition of Hybrid Laser Tech last year represented the next step in our strategy to strengthen and extend the range of services we offer for the benefit of all our customers.”