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29/04/2009

Expamet Invests Half A Million In New Production Facility

Expamet Building Products has announced a half million pound investment in its UK base, securing production at its Hartlepool site and expanding its range of bespoke builder's metalwork.

The company has invested £500k into new tooling and machinery to enhance productivity for current lines whilst branching out into a variety of products for the specification market.

This expansion coincides with the creation of a new 'Construction Division' which places Expamet firmly at the forefront of the market and opens new doors for distribution.

The division is centred upon Expamet's highly successful Hy-Rib permanent formwork for concrete and will encompass a range of new products including Type 1 Wall Ties, Galvanised and Stainless Steel Wind Posts and Masonry Support Systems.
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"We wanted to expand the business in a way that would also offer real benefits to our customers" explains managing director, Nigel Dickinson. "By working closely with our customers and including them in the whole development process we have been able to compile a range of products which offer maximum sales potential for merchants and distributors."

New products will take the same route to market as Expamet's existing lines, enabling merchants to expand their offering to a much wider customer base. "Over the years we have established long term relationships with our customers which we value immensely" continues Nigel "We are not prepared to by-pass those relationships just to make a profit".

Expamet Building products was established in 1889 making it one of the oldest and most respected British companies in the construction industry today.

Since its acquisition by the EXMET Group two years ago, the company has seen a steady growth in sales. With the subsequent acquisition of wall tie specialist Power Place, EXMET is fast becoming one of the most successful groups of British companies in this industry today.

(GK/JM)

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