{"id":1344,"date":"2025-11-13T10:09:40","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T10:09:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pep-ltd.co.uk\/?p=1344"},"modified":"2025-11-13T10:09:40","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T10:09:40","slug":"celebrating-a-milestone-our-20th-engel-machine-in-15-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pep-ltd.co.uk\/celebrating-a-milestone-our-20th-engel-machine-in-15-years\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating a Milestone: Our 20th ENGEL Machine in 15 Years!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A successful factory acceptance test in Austria marks the arrival of a new 500-ton tie-bar-less two-shot injection moulding machine.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re thrilled to share some exciting news that highlights our ongoing commitment to innovation and customer support. This week, Padraic and Vince travelled to Austria to visit our trusted injection moulding machine supplier, <strong>ENGEL<\/strong>, for a <strong>Factory Acceptance Test<\/strong>\u00a0on our latest investment &#8211; a <strong>500-ton tie-bar-less two-shot machine<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The FAT was a resounding success, and we are eagerly anticipating the delivery of this impressive machine next month. This addition represents a significant milestone for us: <strong>our 20th ENGEL machine in just 15 years<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-2\">So, what does this mean for our customers?<\/p>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li><strong>Enhanced capability:<\/strong>\u00a0Multi-shot moulding for complex, high-quality components on a larger scale.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Greater flexibility:<\/strong>\u00a0Tie-bar-less design for faster tool changes and improved efficiency.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Increased capacity:<\/strong>\u00a0Supporting growing demand and reducing lead times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We\u2019re proud to continue investing in cutting-edge technology that strengthens our ability to deliver exceptional service and solutions. 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