Preston, Lancashire, England - AK Stainless has invested in new laser cutting equipment after securing a seven-figure funding package from HSBC. The company, which is based on the Walton Summit Industrial Estate, has installed two advanced technology laser cutting machines, which will enable it to offer a broader range of services to existing and new customers. The new machines will enable it to cut tubes and box sections, as well as brass and copper.
The undisclosed finance was secured with HSBC's Lancashire and Cumbria Commercial Centre, in a deal managed by Commercial Manager Fiona Wilson. The finance has been allocated from HSBC's £100 million SME fund specifically for companies in Lancashire and Cumbria, which is part of a £500 million fund for the North West.
AK Stainless has added four new members of staff as a result of the investment, taking employee numbers to 24. The business established in 2003 moved to new 42,000 sq. ft. premises last year to accommodate future growth. The company provides high-quality, precision-cut sheet metal and component parts to a range of industry sectors, including engineering, manufacturing, and architectural.