Petford Group Ltd have a very successful history spanning over 15 years in supplying a lower cost tooling solution through our strategic placed partners in the Far-East.
In addition to cost savings our sourcing overseas provides us with the access to world class technology, cutting edge research, raw materials, and manufacturing capabilities.
We ensure all tools are manufactured to our customer specifications, which Petford warrant and support all tools manufactured outside of the UK along with managing logistical exporting regulations.
The support and contact for manufacturing these tools is no different than if our customers were having the tools made here in the UK. One of our design engineers is assigned to the tools and has full control over all details and aspects of the tool. All feasibilities are conducted by our UK design team ensuring fast and reliable feedback to enable the manufacture to get underway as quickly as possible.
Overseeing and managing the programme is again done in the UK with our in-house project managers.
This includes regular updates showing progress of the tool manufacture. For full confidence and ease of reporting we take photos showing the progression of the tool each week.
Our UK team are well supported by our Far East partners. This enables us to closely watch and deal with any road blocks in real time. Having this team locally and understanding the local requirements helps with the smooth running of the programme all the way to delivery in the UK.
All tools when returned to the UK go through a full strip and inspection upon reaching us. The tools are then tested to establish the process prior to delivery to the customer. At this point our customers are invited to come and inspect the tools themselves or have access to all details from their designated project manager.
