Arville invests in new Uster Q-Bar 2 system and Tsudakoma Air Jets with 3.9m width capability as demand for volume grows

We are delighted to announce that we have further strengthened our manufacturing capabilities with the installation of the Uster Q-Bar 2 on-loom digital inspection system and Tsudakoma Air Jets at our factory in Wetherby.

These investments come off the back of increased customer demand for high volume production and reflect our continuing dedication to delivering world class quality and customer service.

The Q-Bar system will help us to identify defects in our fabrics even earlier, improve fabric quality and reduce waste and rework time.  It will also increase productivity as our business continues to grow and ensure that we maintain the right balance between manual inspection and automated quality control right across our fleet of looms.

The Tsudakoma Air Jets will enable higher-speed production without compromising fabric quality and enhance our ability to manufacture a wider range of high-performance and complex textiles up to a width of 3.9m for our growing roster of customers within the Aerospace, Automotive, Defence, Food, Industrial, Pharmaceutical and Medical sectors.

Commenting on this latest investment, Neil Allan, Group Chief Operations Officer said:

“The new Q-Bar system and Air-Jets underline our commitment to continuous improvement and innovation. They will allow us to enhance quality control, improve productivity and reduce waste, while supporting our highly skilled teams with the latest digital technology and our ‘right first time, every time’ philosophy.

Together, the Q-Bar and Air Jets mark yet another step in our journey from short run specialists to higher volume technical expertise and providing our customers with fully integrated and end-to-end manufacturing capability.”