KMT is at the cutting edge with new lightening fast laser cutting service
Sourcing complex fabrications on short lead times is always challenging, but KMT is offering a solution with its new laser cutting service for ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Customers can now skip lengthy fabricator wait times, accessing high quality metal work...
The journey to bespoke machinery
Designing, manufacturing, installing and maintaining bespoke machinery for production lines in demanding sectors such as automotive, rail and general industry may seem like a complex process. However, expert machine manufacturers offer customers an integrated approach...
KMT SmartLine jigs support Hitachi Rail in renewing UK rail network
One of the challenges for OEMs of rolling stock is sourcing the highly specialised equipment needed to set up production lines. For something as complex as a modern train, custom machinery is needed at nearly every stage of the process to maximise production...
New machines mean new career opportunities at KMT
Local engineering business KMT is offering new career opportunities for engineers and fabricators in Staffordshire after making a large investment in new machines. “We have recently purchased new LDV press brake and fibre laser cutting machines,” Neil Harrison, Sales...
New cutting-edge equipment ready for KMT customers
KMT, a leading provider of bespoke machinery, has made a large investment in new equipment which will improve fabrication capabilities while increasing production capacity. A new laser cutting machine and press brake will allow the business to reduce lead times for...
Rail OEMs can benefit from KMT 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. KMT is helping OEMs to meet the...
Alstom uses KMT SmartLine Jigs for construction of trains for new Cairo Monorail
KMT 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 commitment to...
Breathe new life into legacy equipment with KMT 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When a trusted machine starts to breakdown or become outdated, complete replacement can seem like the easy option.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 KMT for train carriage ‘smart jigs’
KMT, a specialist manufacturer of bespoke machinery, has completed a contract awarded by Hitachi Rail for the design, manufacture, installation and maintenance of smart jigs at its Newton Aycliffe production facility. The recently installed jigs are supporting Hitachi...