The pivotal role of the purchasing team
In the world of sheet metal fabrication, success hinges on a range of factors, one being the role of procurement. From material sourcing to quality assurance, KMF’s purchasing team is vital to ensure...
View ArticleMentoring Matters at KMF
We spoke to three members of the KMF team that are involved in the mentoring process within the company – apprentices Ed Paget and Alex Jones, and their mentor Nathan Tomkinson – about their...
View ArticlePropelling manufacturing efficiency through CNC programming
Computer numerical control (CNC) design is vital for the automated production of sheet metal parts. KMF's programming team, Steve Gardener, Joshua Griffiths and Duncan Morris, are all fundamental to...
View ArticleAffordable Food Stoke
Since January 2023, Affordable Food Stoke have collected and handed out over 70,826kg of surplus food, the equivalent of 170,132 meals – a saving of 220,060kg of CO2 savings. In January 2024, 1050...
View ArticleElectric vehicles more popular than diesel
Electric vehicles have overtaken diesel vehicles in terms of consumer demand for the first time since entering the car market, according to Leasing.com. The post Electric vehicles more popular than...
View ArticleExpansion of KMF Special Products provides a scalable opportunity for food...
KMF Special Products has seen significant growth and now provides a sizeable facility for food processing customers looking for a secure manufacturing partnership. The post Expansion of KMF Special...
View ArticleKMF Scoop Skills Champion Accolade at the Enginuity Skills Awards
We have received high praise and recognition for our outstanding collaborative efforts, work experience programme and apprenticeship offerings at the recent Enginuity Skills Awards 2024. The post KMF...
View ArticleKMF announces major machinery upgrade with £900,000 investment
KMF has placed a significant £900,000 order for a TRUMPF TruPunch 5000 Large Format (S12) machine to enhance its sheet metal fabrication capabilities. The post KMF announces major machinery upgrade...
View ArticleCelebrating Success at Our Annual Apprentice Awards Evening
On Thursday 26th September we hosted our annual Apprentice Awards Evening at The Catalyst Building, University of Staffordshire. The post Celebrating Success at Our Annual Apprentice Awards Evening...
View ArticlePowder coating VS metal painting: comparing metal finishing
In this blog, we discuss the pros and cons of using powder coating and metal painting processes so that you have an overview and all the information you need to decide which is best for you. The post...
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