The purchase of equipment and enhancement of marketing to expand the product range and services of a local engineering works.
BMC Engineering was established in 1999 and is owned and managed by partners Barry and Pauline McCann. The current main markets are;
The current equipment within the business is for wrought iron manufacture and some stainless steel. However, to manufacture aluminium gates requires a completely different type of equipment.
Funded under Axis 3, through SWARD, the project involved the purchase of a guillotine and pulse welders allowing the business to manufacture aluminium gates. A marketing resource was also part of the funded project which involved the development of a marketing plan and updating of their website to enhance online business and provide online quotations.
The project has enhanced sustainability of the business and 3 full time jobs have been created.