Six-figure investment in new CNC machines will improve production speeds at EYG aluminium factory
26th September 2025
EYG Group managing director Nick Ward says a six-figure investment into two new state-of-the-art CNC machines will bring significant improvements in production speeds in its aluminium products factory – a key facility producing thousands of windows and doors for both domestic and commercial customers.
The new elumatec SBX118 machines, installed this week, are designed to offer the most economical and efficient machining of aluminium, PVC and thin-walled steel profiles, delivering the best results through intelligent automated technology.
They have replaced two old machines which have been used in the Wiltshire Road factory for more than 20 years.
“We’re excited to have these two new machines up and running as they will make a huge difference to the speed of production in our aluminium factory,” said Mr Ward.
“Given the increase in sales we have seen over the past 12 months, both for domestic and commercial customers, it was hugely important to invest in increasing our production efficiency and capacity.
“Due to the age of the older machines we had been using, we’d running them at slower speeds in recent times, due to the wear and tear on the parts, and so we’ll now be able to see a significant increase in the speeds of production.”
Business looks to build upon 20% increase in sales
Mr Ward says investment has been crucial for the business as it seeks to build on a 12-month period in which domestic sales have increased by 20%, and impressive commercial contracts have been won across the housebuilding, education and commercial buildings sectors.
Two years ago, the firm made a £300,000 investment in another CNC cutting machine for its domestic UPVC factory, enabling it to make more than 1,000 UPVC windows and doors a week.
Mr Ward said: “We have seen the benefits of investing in cutting-edge, modern machine with the CNC machine we had installed in our UPVC factory.
“This has enabled us to accurately and quickly cut and machine window and door profiles to a very high specification, reduce manufacturing times, increase capacity and improve accuracy.
“With the increasing demand and growth of both our commercial and domestic sales, this continued investment enables us to manufacture industry products which outperform rival businesses, and offer them at a competitive price, helping us to secure more market share.
“You have to be prepared to invest to ensure you remain at the forefront of the sector and always meet customer demand and expectation.”
