Staffordshire firm SSC Laser, the UK’s top sub contract laser profiling specialist, has proudly received a Made in the Midlands award for Investment in Business.
The prestigious awards event took place at Birmingham’s Millennium Point on Friday 19th October with Lord Digby Jones as a guest speaker.
SSC Laser in 2012 have been rolling out an innovative growth strategy, starting with a new sub division in Derby, whilst expanding its workforce by twelve people. They have also committed to investment in a brand new Bystronic Byspeed Pro 3015 Flat Bed Laser. Earlier this year, the firm has also built upon its growth plans by opening a new division in Motherwell to compliment their Midlands and East Midlands locations. The firm has also invested £1m within the firm throughout 12 months in a bid to enhance their industry presence and reach. SSC Laser has also achieved positive profit levels through maintaining its first class skills, expertise and customer care.
Lord Digby Jones said, "Knowledge is the new currency of the 21st century, which you can have control of. Innovation is not just invention but a route to market. As a country we need to believe in ourselves and we need more skilled people to help our business take advantage of 'brand Britain."
Made in the Midlands is an innovative concept for diverse members to unite, work together and showcase their well renowned expertise within the manufacturing industry, shaping Britain's economy.