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Capability: Coated components

Investment In Action

“The installation of the 800T Nidec Arisa Press is more than just a technical upgrade—it’s a game changer for Sertec. It represents our continued commitment to investing in best-in-class equipment that supports efficiency, flexibility, and the evolving needs of our customers. We’re proud of our stamping heritage and this press builds on that legacy with future-ready capability. It’s a statement of intent: we’re backing our people, our processes, and our belief in European manufacturing.” Grant Adams

The 800T press investment supports Sertec’s core production of Body in White (BIW) components for OEM and Tier 1 customers, reinforcing our commitment to high-volume, high-precision manufacturing.

What Was Sertec’s Role?

Sertec led the transformation of its Coleshill facility with a bold £7 million investment, anchored by the installation of a state-of-the-art 800T Nidec Arisa Press. This strategic move enhances our stamping capabilities, increases production efficiency, and supports the evolving needs of our OEM and Tier 1 customers in automotive and adjacent sectors.

The press itself is a game changer—designed to operate in progression, transfer, or hybrid modes, it offers flexibility and precision. Its advanced automation and pre-set functions dramatically reduce changeover times, enabling faster coil and tool changeovers and supporting high-mix, high-volume production environments.

This investment directly aligns with key trends in the automotive sector, including:

  • Lightweighting and material efficiency, where precision stamping is critical to forming complex geometries with minimal waste.
  • Electrification, supporting the production of EV components like battery cases and busbars with tight tolerances and repeatable quality.
  • Scalable manufacturing, where flexible tooling and rapid changeovers are essential to meet fluctuating demand and model variation.

By integrating this press into our operations, Sertec reinforces its commitment to best-in-class equipment, sustainable growth, and engineering excellence—ensuring we remain a trusted partner in delivering future-ready solutions.

What Was the Biggest Engineering Challenge?

Installing a press of this scale was a feat of coordination and engineering. Delivered in 14 separate loads, the project required 160 contractors and over 16,000 hours of preparation. The challenge wasn’t just physical—it was about embedding future-ready automation and versatility into our stamping process.

How did we overcome these challenges?

Our internal teams approached it with the same grit and humility that defines Sertec. We acted with urgency and purpose. Procurement, NPI, Maintenance, engineering & operations worked side-by-side from day one—planning, problem-solving, and delivering a solution that hadn’t been done before.

What Have Been the Most Successful Elements?

  • Reduced changeover times 
  • Expanded stamping versatility 
  • Improved production efficiency and capacity

Looking Ahead: What’s Next?

This investment is part of a broader strategy to modernise our manufacturing processes. We’re integrating laser welding, robotic assembly, and advanced joining techniques to support next-gen components. Our engineering teams continue to work closely with OEMs and Tier 1s to deliver sustainable, high-performance solutions across sectors

This Is the Sertec Way in Action

This story isn’t just about a press—it’s about people, purpose, and progress. We invested in capability, backed our teams, and delivered with integrity. With passion and focus, Sertec continues to build for the future—for our customers, our people, and our industry.

Diversification in Action

“This partnership is a powerful example of diversification with purpose. By applying our automotive-grade technical expertise to a new sector, we’ve not only delivered precision-engineered solutions but also built a global collaboration rooted in trust, agility, and shared ambition. It’s a testament to Sertec’s people, our customer-first mindset, and our commitment to sustainable growth—this is the Sertec way in action.” Ben Higgins

Who is the customer?

A global leader in online fulfilment, renowned for its cutting-edge automation and logistics infrastructure. Their fulfilment centres operate 24/7 across Asia, America, and Europe, delivering unmatched precision, scalability, and speed to meet rising customer expectations.

In terms of growth, they continue to expand a global footprint. This connected network of automated warehouses, powered by proprietary robotics and AI, positions them as a pioneer in solving the logistics challenges of high-variation, high-demand sectors like online retail.

What Was Sertec’s Role?

Sertec partnered with the customer to the introduction of precision-engineered, tailored components that seamlessly integrated into their already live operational systems—without disruption: 

Sertec’s role spanned:

  • Conceptual collaboration
  • Engineering refinement and validation
  • Global manufacturing partnerships

This hands-on approach ensured rapid deployment and consistent product quality across three continents. 

Sertec’s transformation from a traditional stamper to a smart, agile engineering partner was key. Our automotive-grade systems and experience in robotic assembly, high-speed stamping, and hybrid material joining enabled us to deliver scalable, validated solutions beyond automotive application.

This project proved our capabilities are transferable, allowing us to apply our engineering excellence to new sectors like retail logistics.

What Was the Biggest Engineering Challenge?

Their operational systems are engineered for precision and repeatability, where micron-level tolerances and component reliability are critical to maintaining uninterrupted operations.

Their infrastructure relies on robotic automation, high-speed material handling, and flexible modular systems that adapt to fluctuating demand. Every part within these systems must perform consistently under dynamic loads and environmental conditions, making durability, stability, and dimensional accuracy non-negotiable.

The most complex engineering challenge was precision integration. Their conceptual design was tightly linked to their already existing core systems, requiring extreme accuracy and zero disruption. The accelerated timeline added pressure, demanding rapid development and deployment.

While the customer had a clear vision for their end goal—enhancing safety and performance within their fulfilment centres—their experience with engineering steel components through stamping processes was limited. The challenge began with a blank page: no defined pathway for how the concept could be translated into a manufacturable solution.

Sertec stepped in not just as a supplier, but as a collaborative engineering partner, guiding the customer through every stage of development. From material selection and tolerance planning to process feasibility and integration, our teams provided ongoing education, technical clarity, and hands-on support. This partnership was built on trust, patience, and shared ambition—reflecting Sertec’s commitment to customer care, knowledge-sharing, and engineering excellence.

How Did We Work With the Customer to Overcome It?

Sertec’s response was instinctive, hands-on, and deeply rooted in our DNA. Just like in 1962 when Harry Mosedale jumped in the car to Triumph to solve a challenge face-to-face, we carried that same spirit forward. When this opportunity arose, our commercial and engineering teams got on the road together—meeting the customer in person, listening, learning, and building trust from day one.

The customer had a clear vision but limited experience with stamped steel components. It was a blank page, and we helped shape it—guiding them through feasibility, material selection, and process validation. Our cross-functional teams worked side-by-side, translating the concept into reality with agility, integrity, and care.

We went the extra mile—literally and figuratively—giving confidence that although it hadn’t been done before, we could do it. That belief, backed by Sertec’s technical depth and people-first mindset, turned uncertainty into a scalable, high-performance solution. This is the Sertec way: engineering excellence powered by people, driven by purpose.

What Have Been the Most Successful Elements?

  • Component architecture
  • Enhanced scalability and repeatability
  • Seamless compatibility with live systems
  • Transferable engineering capabilities

These outcomes reflect Sertec’s commitment to customer care, innovation, and sustainable growth 

Looking Ahead: What’s Next?

Sertec continues to invest in future technologies—from EV components to digital enablement. Our focus is on scalable, high-performance solutions that support emerging markets and sustainability goals. We’re expanding our reach, refining our capabilities, and deepening our partnerships to shape the future of manufacturing.

This Is the Sertec Way in Action

This partnership reflects what Sertec is truly about—rolling up our sleeves, listening closely, and standing shoulder-to-shoulder with our customer. We didn’t arrive with all the answers, but we brought the right mindset: open, curious, and committed. Through every challenge, our teams showed determination, care, and technical depth—working together to build something that hadn’t been done before. It wasn’t just about delivering components; it was about earning trust, solving problems, and growing together. That’s the Sertec way—quiet confidence, relentless support, and engineering that delivers with purpose.