Integrated robotic systems supplier starts the year on a high

Phil Black - PII Editor 19/02/2014

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Automation and robotic specialists, CKF Systems Ltd, reached new heights in the first six weeks of 2014 with four new orders worth over £2.1 million, the best ever start to a New Year in the company’s 25 year history. The Gloucester-based engineering outfit provides bespoke picking, packing and palletising solutions to manufacturing industry, particularly within the food and automotive sectors. The upbeat announcement mirrors the findings of the CBI that new manufacturing orders are at their strongest rate for almost three years.

“It’s very good news for everyone connected with CKF,” enthuses Kevin Staines, Sales Director, CKF Systems Ltd. “Our shop floor is a hive of activity and five more engineers have been recruited; three of whom are electrical engineers as we further strengthen our in-house electrical capabilities. As a UK leader in the design and development of integrated robotic systems, we are constantly looking to recruit the best available engineering talent to keep us at the forefront of new technologies.”