BRAMMER BUCK & HICKMAN WINS CONTRACT WITH GAS TURBINE ENGINE COMPANY
11/09/2019 Rubix
A substantial new contract with Trac Precision Machining Ltd., for the supply of tools and consumables, and other associated products, has been awarded to Brammer Buck & Hickman, one of the UK's leading suppliers of industrial maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) products and services.Trac Precision Machining is part Chromalloy, which delivers innovative solutions designed to reduce manufacturing and operating expenses and extend the life of gas turbine engines. It works with OEMs, commercial airlines, the military, plus oil, gas and power companies.
The new contract awarded to Brammer Buck & Hickman covers Trac Precision Machining's site at Crewe, with the opportunity to expand to four further UK sites. For maximum convenience and cost-efficiency, the cutting tools, consumables, abrasive belts and PPE products are being dispensed at the site via nine Invend™ vending machines. Invend™ provides 24/7 availability of the right industrial consumables at the point where they are needed, delivering up to 40% savings on consumption and improvements in productivity as staff no longer need to visit stores to restock.
As part of the Invend™ service, Brammer Buck & Hickman supplied the industrial tool and PPE vending machines, software and the initial stock fill, as well as ongoing monitoring of re-order levels and automatic restocking when required.
Chris Lowe, Procurement Manager at Trac Precision Machining, comments: "Brammer Buck & Hickman are a key integrated service provider to Trac Crewe & Chromalloy Alfreton. Although the relationship is still in its infancy, the level of support & transparency has enabled both sites to increase efficiencies, and reduce down time."
Brammer Buck & Hickman is part of the Rubix group. With turnover of more than -‚¬2.2 billion in 2017, Rubix is Europe's largest supplier of industrial maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) products and services.
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