TELFORD, UK, Apr 23, 2025 – Bruderer has reinforced its commitment to domestic manufacturing by investing in a new site in Telford. The company moved its operations from Luton to Hortonwood, which offers a competence center with live demonstrations of new presses, certified pre-owned machines, and integrated turnkey solutions.
For the first time in its 57-year history, the firm will open a new location to show customers its latest technology. Visitors can view equipment including servo feeders, decoilers, and multi-progression press tool-proving systems.
The move has also seen Bruderer UK increase its direct workforce to 14 as it drives innovation in producing pressed parts and components for the automotive, aerospace, construction, electronics, EV, food, medical, and renewables sectors.
Adrian Haller, managing director, commented: “This isn’t just an investment in our business, it’s an investment in UK manufacturing. We want to show companies that we are here for the long haul, and we are serious about supporting our wide array of UK clients for another five decades.”
“Being able to build a factory from scratch is a fantastic opportunity. We’ve brought together the best engineering minds and the latest technology to create what we believe is a true center of excellence for presses and associated products.”
He continued: “A massive 25 ton crane dominates the workshop area and allows us to easily move around the presses we are refurbing, whilst the showroom has been designed to showcase up to two turnkey lines, including servo feeders and decoilers. We can even prove out tools on the machines to show customers exactly what we can do.”
To strengthen its position as a top-tier manufacturer, the company has engaged with construction specialists McPhillips, Cyril Orchard Group, and Design & Planning Associates to build its new factory.
The architectural concept focused on designing a custom building with a modern, clean look that met operational requirements and reflected its Swiss roots.
The building is also a model of sustainability, featuring thermal management technology, air source heat pumps, and roof-mounted photovoltaic panels. The systems work together to improve energy efficiency and reduce reliance on conventional power sources.
Haller addressed the challenges facing UK manufacturing. He used the completion of the new factory to urge the government to reverse tax changes and provide a funded industrial strategy to support SMEs and boost the UK’s global competitiveness.
“We’ve placed our faith in UK manufacturing, now, it’s time for the government to do the same. We need Starmer and Reeves to reboot the economy and introduce policies that actively foster growth and support companies like ours to thrive,” said Haller.
Source: Bruderer
About Bruderer
Bruderer AG, founded in 1943 by Egon Bruderer, is a Swiss company renowned globally for its high-precision, high-performance stamping presses. Headquartered in Frasnacht, Switzerland, the company offers a range of products including stamping presses with press forces from 180 to 2500 kN, feed units, servo axes, and control systems. Bruderer serves various industries such as automotive, electronics, medical, watchmaking, and food and beverage. With approximately 500 employees worldwide, including around 390 at its Frasnacht site, the company maintains a strong international presence through subsidiaries across Europe, North America, and Asia. As of July 2024, Bruderer AG’s annual revenue was reported at $9.7 million. The company’s commitment to performance, precision, and quality has established it as a leader in the stamping and metal forming industry.