Elta Invests in Growth at Fareham

Significant investment by Elta at its modern production plant in Fareham is ensuring future growth potential and new hub variations on its impeller range of fans.

The installation of a five tonne, twin hoist crane from British manufacturer Kone Cranes is providing a boost in production capacity and work flow at the plant, especially in the production of the larger and heavier fans. The growth in large bespoke units too is also a factor in the decision to invest in the new crane.

Larger and more awkward fan units, some weighing up to 3.5 tons, are processed in a safe and efficient working environment, which has been positioned away from some of the busier areas of the factory. Inside the plant the flow of work has been significantly improved following the commissioning of the new crane. Fans are now shipped quickly from the assembly area to the packing area and swiftly out for delivery to customers.

There is also positive news at the smaller end of the Elta market with new hubs being introduced. The new hubs bring extra efficiency and capability to the Elta impeller range. Elta’s latest addition is the ‘Series 1′ impeller blade.

This range offers three different hubs covering 12 duct sizes, nine blade combinations and variable pitch to enable the selection of the most efficient combination for each duty. The new range is also significantly stronger than its predecessor allowing use in more demanding applications.

These latest investments at Fareham are part of progressive modernisation and follow the installation of a seam welder in the sheet metal area in 2013. Speaking about the latest investment, Damian Buxton, Managing Director of Elta Applied Technology said: “Our planning and investment centres on our customers’ needs and our ability to match increased demand with efficient production.”