Russell Roof Tiles, a leading manufacturer of roofing systems, has announced an additional £100,000 capital investment as part of its ongoing drive for innovation.
The manufacturer has purchased a high-efficiency Borche Injection Moulding Machine to fast-track its production processes at its dedicated plastics facility on Wetmore Lane in Burton-on-Trent.
The site, which opened in 1997 enables Russell Roof Tiles to meet the growing demand for UPVC accessories as part of its comprehensive roof offering.
A new 400TN Injection Moulding Machine will manufacture Dry Verge Unit accessories for Russell Roof Tiles’ latest new product Bute3 roof tile, is the UK’s first multi-functional roof tile, for which this Dry Verge product has been exclusively developed.
The new machinery will help increase production capacity and will also assist the firm in keeping up with demand across its entire plastic accessory range by offering the flexibility and compatibility to work with a variety of tools and moulds.
This capital investment is the latest in a long line as part of Russell Roof Tiles’ ongoing commitment to enhancing product offerings and advancing on its journey towards greater energy efficiency.
Daniel Hancox, corporate sustainability and development director at Russell Roof Tiles, said: “We are dedicated to continually bettering our offering, meeting customer demand, and developing as a business through product investment. Over the years, we’ve made significant commitments to state-of-the-art machinery, from solar panels to our fleet of electric forklift trucks, to enhance our processes while meeting efficiency targets.
“Our most recent purchase marks the next step in our product investment journey and supports our ongoing sustainable strategy to minimise our environmental impact. This new machine offers potential energy savings of up to 60-80%, aligning nicely with our sustainability and Net Zero objectives, helping us further reduce our carbon footprint.”
