A Chinese high-speed train has recorded the fastest ever journey time, reaching speeds of 258 mph (416 kph), during a recent test run. In order for the driver to see safely ahead in foul weather, Redditch company B Hepworth & Co Ltd were commissioned to design and manufacture the windscreen wiper systems.

Bucking the trend and beating the recession, the Midlands based group of companies has invested heavily in a massive expansion programme and, in August, Hepworth took delivery of its new Trumpf Trulaser 3030 laser. The latest design and the first installation of its type in Europe, the Trulaser expands Hepworth's manufacturing capabilities, having the facility to cut not only Mild Steel up to 20mm thick, but also 12mm Stainless Steel and 8mm Aluminium.  In addition, the machine is fitted with an integral rotary unit, giving the capability of cutting box sections and tubes.

Fabrication facility available for local businesses

With the installation of the laser resulting in a huge increase in production capacity, Hepworth Fabrications, one of the B Hepworth Group, is opening its doors to offer this state of the art manufacturing facility to local companies.  Whether requiring bespoke one-off items or regular production runs, businesses can take advantage of a source of supply on their doorstep with products all made to the highest specification under Hepworth's ISO 9001, IRIS and EN 15085 certification.