Batch & Serial Manufactured

Metal Parts & Components

About BatchLine

Our BatchLine team will manufacture your components to an approved and locked down production process, deliver them on-time and in-full, directly to your production line to support your build schedule.

BatchLine’s niche is the manufacture and supply of challenging fabricated components which need machined to tight tolerances, in line with your specification and your production process control requirements (such as APQP, PPAP and FAIR).

Sectors & Services

BatchLine operates across a range of Sectors with a wide range of local, national and international Customers.

The following Services are offered within the BatchLine Division directly, however they can draw on support and capability from other Divisions within the Group where necessary.

Rail
Automotive
Defence
Product Development
Energy
CAD / Design
Profiling
Fabrication
Welding
Robot Welding
Machining
Turning
Shotblasting
Painting
Assembly & Fitting

For further details of our full range of Services please click here.

Pin-pointing Your Requirements

In BatchLine, we have recognised that our Customers require Partners who can:

  • In-House Capacity

    CAPABILITY - Manufacture their part and apply our expert knowledge and experience to reduce costs and improve lead-times.

  • On Time

    OTIF - Offer a high-quality product, delivered on-time and in-full, with flexibility to support your fluctuating plant demands.

  • Processes

    CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT - Innovate to reduce lead-time and support the drive towards 0ppm defects and minimal disruption.

  • Expert Knowledge

    COLLABORATION - Build collaborative relationships, where our strategies are aligned for shared long-term benefit.

Our Core Offer

BatchLine’s core offer is to deliver your products in line with your specification, your production process control requirements and in a time-scale which supports your production demands.

We employ a range of strategies to deliver this offer:-

  • Co-ordination
    Co-ordination

    We will organise our processes and activities so that they co-ordinate seamlessly with your own operations.

  • Capability
    Capability

    Comprehensive in-house facilities mean we control the whole process ourselves and we are committed to investing in new technology to keep at the forefront of our sector and to continually support your needs.

  • Plan
    Plan

    We plan and manage our production capacity so that we can cope with fluctuations in your demand and always ensure OTIF deliveries.

  • Relationships
    Relationships

    We will assign a dedicated Account Manager who will act as your key point of contact and essentially act as your representative and champion within our organisation.

  • Process
    Process

    We will operate a documented management system in line with recognised international standards and in line with your own system process requirements.

  • Innovation
    Innovation

    We will utilise our experience to Value Engineer your designs to maximise opportunities so we can reduce prices, decrease lead time and improve repeatability of quality.

  • Quality
    Quality

    We will develop a quality mindset within our team and focus our efforts and processes on achieving zero defects into your plant.

  • Execution
    Execution

    We operate with openness and transparency when managing delays caused by either side, which affect the delivery schedule.

  • Review
    Review

    We seek and participate in regular reviews of business performance based on KPI’s and trends.

New Product Introduction

New Product Introduction (NPI) is the key process we employ in BatchLine when launching new products into our manufacturing process and we utilise the following approach

Early Engagement

We discuss with you, at the earliest opportunity, the product use and key characteristics to identify cost reduction or product improvement opportunities.

Core Tools & Planning

We utilise Core Tools - FMEA / MSA / SPC / PPAP / APQP / Control Plan, to establish a controlled and repeatable manufacturing process.

Continuous Improvement

We continuously monitor production batches to identify ongoing improvements and cost down opportunities.

Quality Systems

We manage our processes by operating a 3rd party approved ISO9001 QMS and we also closely follow the requirements of ISO/TS 16949.

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