Rail OEMs can benefit from KM Tools on the line
A railway pioneer, the UK has a long and proud history in the train manufacturing industry. Nowadays, leading rail OEMs operate state-of-the-art UK-based production lines, each designed to manufacture the next generation of trains. KM Tools is helping OEMs to meet the...
Alstom uses KM Tools SmartLine Jigs for construction of trains for new Cairo Monorail
KM Tools has designed and manufactured multiple SmartLine Jigs to enable the efficient assembly of Alstom INNOVIA™ monorail 300 trains for export to the Cairo Monorail project. The new Cairo Monorail is a landmark project for Egypt and a key component of its...
Breathe new life into legacy equipment with KM Tools machine refurbishments
When a trusted machine starts to breakdown or become outdated, complete replacement can seem like the easy option. However, depending on the application the costs and lead times associated with a new asset might not be suitable. To provide a cost-effective alternative...
Local engineering business now hiring!
Cheadle-based KM Tools has announced it is hiring new professionals for its bespoke engineering business. A local manufacturing success story, KM Tools is offering engineers in the Derbyshire area the chance to get involved in landmark rail, automotive, marine and...
Hitachi Rail awards contract to KM Tools for train carriage ‘smart jigs’
KM Tools, a specialist manufacturer of bespoke machinery, has completed a contract awarded by Hitachi Rail for the design, manufacture,...
KM Tools builds AdBlue® tank farm for multi-million litre packaging plant
KM Tools Ltd has designed and built a new AdBlue® tank farm for leading aerosol and fluid manufacturer, Emissco. Featuring four 30,000 litre tanks and a custom designed pumping system, the new farm strengthens the commercial packaging and distribution of Yara Air1...
New zero-contact hand sanitiser dispenser range developed by graduate engineer
KM Tools Ltd, a leading manufacturer of specialised machines, has developed a new zero-contact hand sanitiser dispenser range designed to help limit the spread of viruses and bacteria. The project was led by Edward Degg, a young graduate engineer, who managed the...
Customised KM Tools volume filling machine supports Emissco’s expanding production
Volume filling machines are vital for fluid manufacturers. With containers varying in size, shape and capacity, customised machines can provide a solution to effectively meet operational requirements. When Emissco, a leading manufacturer of aerosols and fluids,...
KM Tools refurbishes and updates Vector Pipe Line machines for Klarius
In automotive manufacturing, Vector Pipe Line (VPL) machines are used to create and shape corrosion resistant tubing for exhaust systems. After purchasing two used VPLs for its production facility, Klarius Products Limited contracted KM Tools to refurbish them to...
KM Tools welding gantry supplied to Bombardier Transportation
KM Tools Ltd has demonstrated its machine building capabilities by supplying a new welding gantry to Bombardier, the UK’s leading rail engineering and manufacturing company. Now installed at the iconic Litchurch Lane facility in Derby, the new gantry is supporting the...