Factory of the Month: The only way is Essex

Posted on 27 Nov 2012 by The Manufacturer

New Holland Agriculture in Basildon is on track to manufacture a record number of tractors this year, a record for the plant. Plant Manager Colin Larkin and Material Handling Manager Dean Stephenson explain how deeper application of the company-wide production system – World Class Manufacturing – has enabled this higher output while still reaching 8% year-on-year cost savings.

Two years after David Cameron and Nick Clegg’s awkward coalition-bonding honeymoon in Downing Street’s Rose Garden, they needed somewhere strong and export-focused to renew their marriage vows. Where else but New Holland Agriculture’s tractor factory in Basildon?! Surrounded by blue tractors – with a couple of yellow decals to keep the coalition [caption id="attachment_188261" align="alignleft"…

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