NEW INVESTMENTS FOR NORCO
COMPOSITES SPRAY , CUTTING & KITTING MACHINE
NORCO
NEW INVESTMENTS FOR NORCO
Dorset-based NORCO Composites has invested in a larger spray booth and a new cutting & kitting machine , to enable the company to increase productivity in line with the growing demand from its marine customer base .
At the start of 2017 NORCO began working with Princess Yachts to manufacturer canopies for their V40 and V50 crafts . To improve efficiency , NORCO has adopted and amended the customer ’ s previous procedures , resulting now in a seamless stream of products from lamination , finishing through to the paint shop . The new workflow has put NORCO in a position to deliver six canopies per month , which has given the business confidence to invest in its spraying facilities .
NORCO has installed a significantly larger spray booth , measuring 10m x 6m . This will allow the business to process both larger and multiple structures for initial priming . Painting of GRP and composite structures has increased significantly in recent years , as manufacturers seek to differentiate their finished products . Each structure will receive several layers of primer , paint and lacquer , taking between 75 and 150 hours to complete , to ensure the highquality finish demanded for luxury super yacht manufacture . In addition to marine applications , the larger spray booth will also enable NORCO to work on aerospace components including flight simulator hoods . The new booth will compliment NORCO ’ s existing spray booth , more than doubling capacity .
To accommodate the arrival of the larger spray booth , NORCO has expanded its facilities with two additional units on the Holton Heath Industrial Estate in Poole . The current cutting facilities have been relocated into one of the new units and the company will shortly take delivery of a new cutting and kitting machine . The production of material kits for certain composite manufacturing applications is essential , enabling NORCO to guarantee consistency and maintain quality . Kits are produced from plywood , foam or GRP laminates . The addition of the new cutting machine will enable NORCO to produce kits both faster and more efficiently for customers within the marine and aerospace industries .
Mark Northey , MD of NORCO , is delighted with the new investments , commenting :
“ Adding this vital equipment will enable us to significantly increase our capability in two key areas of our process flow . We are seeing an increase in demand for painted components and the new spray booth will allow us to manufacture components quicker . The new kitting machine will improve our efficiency and allow us to produce kits to a tighter tolerance . We have invested in this equipment as we have seen a growth in demand across several market sectors and we are now positioned to take full advantage of this growth potential .”
About NORCO Composites & GRP
NORCO Composites & GRP was established in 1985 in Poole , Dorset and specialises in large composite structures and GRP mouldings for end users all across the globe . Operating from five sites with an overall capacity of 100,000 square ft , NORCO employs over 150 skilled workers . The company provides a complete service from inception and development of ideas through to plug and tool making to the final manufactured product which can include full assembly . NORCO is quality accredited to ISO 9001 and 14001 standards .
NORCO is active in many industry sectors including Leisure , Architecture , Automotive and Subsea Oil and Gas , but specifically targets the Marine , Renewables , Defence and Aerospace sectors . In 2018 the company is building 10,000 square feet of new manufacturing capability at its site in Poole , in addition to expanding into two existing smaller units .
For more information on Norco , and its capability , please visit : http :// www . norco . co . uk .