Sector diversification ensures survival of Birmingham manufacturing firm

Posted on 18 Nov 2009 by The Manufacturer

A radical rethink has transformed the fortunes of Birmingham-based handling equipment specialist, Wilmat, which is now on target to improve turnover by 25%.

Wilmat’s manufacturing division — which employs 28 people at its Steward Street headquarters — has traditionally delivered ‘one-off’ lifting products for clients. However, the company is now looking at how this equipment can be used by other businesses and is accordingly developing a range of clear product lines. For example, Wilmat has developed of the…

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