The upgrade of the ISO 9001 accredited factory – which was opened at a ceremony hosted by the company in November 2013 – has resulted in UMP’s scope of polyurethane supply expanding to include rubber lined, ceramic and fibreglass products, in addition to the fabricated steel components.
UMP director Trevor Carolin says: “In the past, complex moulding required the client to supply steel inserts for their polyurethane. These inserts are now fabricated and machined on premises, before being cast with a specific urethane or rubber-lined, then bolted, assembled and crated for delivery.”
UMP Director Trevor Carolin
According to Carolin, the UMP engineering and fabrication division is now able to service considerably larger projects. “We now have the ability to lift components that are up to 12,5 tons in weight and up to 10 m in height under one crane. In the past, these types of projects would have been outsourced, as a result of our limited capacity. We are in a position to manufacture anything from machines to structural components.”
Carolin reveals that UMP’s increased capacity offers clients a value-added service offering, as everythingis completed according the company’s exact specifications under one roof. “Improved internal manufacturing capabilities lower the cost of production thanks to an increase in volumes, while improving quality control, as a result of all processes remaining entirely in-house.” Sites for growth set on Africa Carolin points out that the South African market remains relatively subdued, despite showing signs of recovery.”Africa has been identified by UMP as the most prospective market for new projects and growth possibilities. As a result, we will continue to place a high emphasis on expanding our reach in this market moving forward,” he concludes.
UMP’s newly upgraded factory
