Melba Swintex has partnered up with the Business Growth Hub to make improvements within the business on entering new markets, improve our commitment to the environment, and to prioritise upcoming new products.
The business was looking to break into international markets with a new export strategy as it was proving increasingly difficult to drive domestic sales. It also had a raft of new product ideas but the management team was unsure how to prioritise them and successfully take them to market. They also wanted to explore the feasibility of expanding their existing site, or possibly move to new local premises.[/pullquote]
Although we are most well know for being market leaders in the Traffic Management Product Sector we are also very highly regarded for custom moulding. Whether it be blow moulders, rotational moulders, compression moulders or plastic moulders we can do your customer moulding or trade moulding for you. We have great expertise in all these areas and are based in Bury in the UK.
For those new to trade moulding here’s a little explanation about each type.
Blow Moulding – Pre-mixed material is automatically fed into the Blow Moulding machine’s hopper, this material is heated until melting point, and then extruded vertically via gravity (known as the parison). Two machined profile moulds then encase the material, whilst compressed air is used to inflate the parison against the moulds. The plastic is cooled within the mould, and then removed after the cycle is complete.
Melba Swintex currently own six of the most modernised blow moulding machines of diverse size in the UK. It also owns the largest machine currently in the UK.
Compression Moulding – Pre-Mixed Material is removed from the extruder after being melted, and then placed into one half of the mould. The top part of the mould is then pressured down and compresses the material into the moulding. A short period is allowed for cooling, and then the product is removed and left to further cool down.
Intrusion Moulding – Pre-mixed material is automatically fed into the machine hopper, this material is heated until melting point, and then extruded into the mould. The mould can either be water or air cooled. Once the product has solidified enough, It is removed from the mould either by hand or with ejection.
Rotational Moulding – Recyclable granulated polyethylene is placed inside the mould. A flame is held underneath to melt the plastic. The mould is then rotated continuously over a period of time. Centrifugal force causes the melted plastic to be pushed to the walls of the mould. The flame is removed whilst the rotation continues, after the cooling process the product can be removed.
So if you need a custom moulding whether by Blow Moulding, Compression Moulding, Intrusion Moulding or Rotational Moulding. Come and see what we can do for you.
With new production equipment comes new Custom Moulding Facilities and Trade Moulding. Melba Swintex has invested hugely in new machinery over the last 10 years but in particularly over the last 2 years. This has opened up new markets and we are able to offer
Injection Moulding
Compression Moulding
Rotational Moulding
Blow Moulding
We have huge amounts of experience and technical know how as well as a design department with 3D printing facilities. We understand that you need to hold and feel your bespoke product before committing to a full production run and are able to prototype and model new shapes so that you can see and feel the real model in your hands before tooling up. The in-house toolmaking team will then engineer the mould further speeding up production.
Lancashire manufacturer of temporary traffic management products Melba Swintex (PDM, Stand A044) will launch its trade custom moulding capabilities in trade blow moulding, trade compression moulding, trade injection moulding and trade rotational moulding. The company now wants to work with partners to provide customised products in other sectors.
It can offer design expertise and digital 3D printing, along with product design and tool design capabilities.
Around 90% of Melba Swintex’s product range is made from recycled material.
The company recently launched the Boss Crowd Control Barrier to move into the event management market. It also added a new blow moulded trench cover ‘Tuff Trench’ and the new blow-moulded wheelchair ramp – the ‘Kerb Buddy’ to the range. With new products being introduced all the time and old ones being revamped into modern society there’s a wide range of products for you to admire. As a leading company in the traffic management industry we are also a leading custom moulding company.
If you want your customers to go from Mr Sad to Mr Happy come take a look at why Melba Swintex is the right choice for you.
Investment
Melba Swintex has invested heavily in new machinery meaning that lead times have dramatically reduced on standard products, reducing from 6-8 weeks in the busiest periods of last year, to 1-2 weeks.
Innovation
With a never ending supply of new products, combined with better and more efficient machinery, Melba Swintex should be your number one choice for traffic management products.
Melba Swintex specialise in the manufacturing of Temporary Traffic Management Systems within the plastics industry. We have a wealth of experience in design and manufacture, and work alongside our customers to provide customised products for industry.
The new Boss Barrier used for Crowd Control Barriers and Event Management is now being ordered embossed and coloured, as well as in standard grey. Identification of product is a key reason to order the Boss Barrier compared to the standard metal crowd control barriers which are expensive to emboss and to powder coat. With the barrier taking off in the UK and enquiries from as far afield as Malta and Singapore, it looks like we’ll need the barriers to keep our crowds of customers back ! All our products are available with product identification methods… even the humble litter bin.
the Boss Barrier.
The Boss Barrier is a brand new approach to managing busy public areas, including festivals, marathons, and events. The barrier is manufactured from HDPE, which makes it incredibly durable and strong.
Did you know Melba Swintex also have a wide range of litter bins in various styles & colours, and now they are all available to purchase from our Online Store.
Merlin
Stylish modern design featuring unique bayonet fixing/locking mechanism to combine ease of emptying with maximum security.
Copperfield
Designed to combine traditional styling with all the benefits of UV Stabilised polyethylene.
Doggy Bin
The Melba Swintex Doggy bin is specifically designed to make the disposal of dog waste as hygienic and simple as possible.
Melba Swintex specialise in the manufacturing of Temporary Traffic Management Systems within the plastics industry. We have a wealth of experience in design and manufacture, and work alongside our customers to provide customised products for industry.
In 2014 Melba Swintex manufactured just over a whopping 1,190,000 Trafffic Cones! The most ever made, resulting in 2014 being a record year.With the arrival of our new state of the art Blow Moulding machine, new product launches & expanding into new areas, 2015 is going to be even more successful.
Watch this space!
Bigfoot
The Bigfoot Cone is long established as the industry leader for Traffic Cones. It was the first two piece cone to be manufactured, and is the benchmark for Traffic Cones all over the world. The cone base is manufactured from recycled material, and can be coloured on request.
MPL
The MPL is a cost effective one piece cone, manufactured from 100% recycled thermoplastic, which is recyclable, making the MPL range a completely environmentally friendly cone family. The base can be coloured to suit, and/or embossed with a company logo.
No Waiting
There are a variety of No Waiting Cones available from Melba Swintex. Each one perfect to implement no parking restrictions. Head on over to our website to view the range that’s available.
Melba Swintex specialise in the manufacturing of Temporary Traffic Management Systems within the plastics industry. We have a wealth of experience in design and manufacture, and work alongside our customers to provide customised products for industry.
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