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Testimonials

Liberty Steel

Liberty Steel identified that they could improve the efficiency of the plant if they could more accurately measure the lengths of blooms. With exact measurements, they can optimise the cutting operations downstream and reduce waste when producing bars to precisely meet customers’ orders. The existing equipment in place for length measuring comprised of a pinch roller but due to the harsh environment of the mill, the accuracy and reliability of the measurement was poor.

The idea is that this laser is a much more accurate way of measuring the length of an outgoing bloom/billet from the primary mill and hence giving a much better yield loss as less good product needs to be cropped.

“We have now been running the LaserSpeed for some time and are delighted with the results. The project paid for itself within three months and we had hit half the expected savings mark by six months.”

Mark Hinchcliffe - Electrical Section Engineer
Liberty Steel

British Steel

British Steel Lackenby Works manufactures large, steel H-sections for the construction industry and has helped transform the world’s skyline by providing steel for many iconic buildings including The Shard in London and the new World Trade Center in New York.

"They clearly have a lot of experience in this area"

“We have been very impressed with LIMAB UK as they clearly have a lot of experience in this area and they have helped us to make an extremely successful installation. I would definitely use LIMAB UK again and would have no hesitation in recommending them.”

Graham Bell - Project Engineer (Electrical and Automation)
British Steel

Tata Steel

Tata Steel Corby Works, manufactures approximately 250,000 tonnes per year of thin-wall welded tube from steel strip for use in a range of applications, including construction, engineering and energy infrastructure market sectors.

"We have been very impressed with LIMAB UK as a supplier"

“We have been very impressed with LIMAB UK as a supplier and with how quickly the system was installed and commissioned. We now have accurate straightness and length measurements as well as a statistical record of every tube, that we produce on this line. We now consider this equipment an essential part of our production process to ensure our customers always receive the highest quality tubes. As a result of the positive outcome from the first installation, we have decided to invest in a second system for our other line and based on my experience, I would have no hesitation in recommending LIMAB UK.”

 

Greg Carter – Customer Technical Services Engineer
Tata Steel

V&M

Vallourec is a world-leading company in the production of seamless steel tubes for the oil, gas, power generation and other industrial applications with an annual production of 2.5 million tonnes. The Bellshill site manufactures casing tubes of 5” to 14” diameter for the oil and gas industry.

"Their system has proven to be a real benefit in improving our tube manufacturing process and product quality."

“After looking at various suppliers LIMAB were chosen as the preferred company because of its experience in the measurement of tubes and the TubeProfiler suited the needs for accurate and continuous tube measurement. Their system has proven to be a real benefit in improving our tube manufacturing process and product quality.”

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Bob Hamilton – Technical Manager
V&M

Etex

Etex – ‘The new name for Lafarge plasterboard’ – is a leading supplier of gypsum-based building materials and have operations around the globe.

"LIMAB Ltd has proven themselves an indispensable ally"

“LIMAB Ltd has proven themselves an indispensable ally in improving product quality and process. Their continuous measurement and monitoring systems both ‘flag up’ and enable quicker reaction times to production issues, reducing waste and ensuring only high-quality product is received by the customer”

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Ben Mansfield – Quality and Process Manager
Etex

KronoSpan

Kronospan is a global leader in the manufacture of wood-based panels and associated products with 11,000 employees in 34 sites. The Sanem operation in Luxembourg produces high-quality MDF board.

"We can highly recommend LIMAB as a supplier."

“We needed a reliable and accurate system for measuring our panels, we liked LIMAB’s non-contact technology and was our preferred choice. We have been very impressed with the results and this has given gains in production efficiency and product quality. We can highly recommend LIMAB as a supplier.”

Arsene Toussing – Process Manager
KronoSpan

ArcelorMittal

ArcelorMittal is a world leader in the steel industry with 280,000 employees in 60 countries and a turnover of $65.1 Billion. The Differdange site manufactures large H-beams for the construction industry and is recognised as a world leader in what they do.

“Exceeded our expectations”

“Accurate length control at the hot saws is critical to our operations, we needed to work with a company that understood our requirements and had the know-how to deliver an effective solution. LIMAB Ltd exceeded our expectations in delivering a turn-key measuring system that will improve our efficiency.”

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Marco Damme - Rolling Mill Maintenance Manager
ArcelorMittal