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200-Year-Old Manufacturer Turns to Smart Technology to Drive Efficiency

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Manufacturing and Engineering Magazine
December 22, 2022
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Summary

As a company that evolved from a non-ferrous foundry in 1800 to a plastics manufacturer in 1964, cast-nylon and plastic components manufacturer Westley Plastics is no stranger to change. The company recently ushered in its Industry 4.0 transformation with a big data manufacturing analytics platform by FourJaw.

A Midlands-based manufacturer that can trace its roots back more than 200 years is using Industry 4.0 machine monitoring software from FourJaw to drive efficiency. Cast-nylon and plastic components manufacturer Westley Plastics has improved cycle times and achieved more consistent and efficient 24/7 production after adopting smart technology, which has given the company greater visibility of its manufacturing process.

Westley Plastics is a family-run business that specializes in taking engineering plastic products from concept and design to final manufacture, utilizing its on-site design, casting and CNC machining facilities. It works across several heavy industrial sectors including construction, defense, automotive, rail and steel.

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Manufacturing and Engineering Magazine
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Manufacturing & Engineering Magazine is a comprehensive publication that looks at the most important issues affecting the marketplace of today. Manufacturing & Engineering Magazine focuses on the latest developments within the UK manufacturing and engineering industries. Covering all issues affecting the industry and including comprehensive analyses of market trends, the magazine features in-depth interviews with leading company figures, as well as getting the low-down on the most significant projects that are taking place across the country today.

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