Armstrong Group

ABM Receives Supplier Excellence Award from McLaren Cars!

Armstrong Group — 11/10/2023

We are proud to have been recognised by McLaren at their Annual Supplier Partners Review which was held at their manufacturing base in Woking on June 23rd , 2023. Speakers from McLaren provided their insight, vision and future strategy with ABM being awarded the prestigious title of Delivery and Operational Excellence. From our roll mills, pressings, painting, and assembly team who have closely worked with our Quality, Logistics and Planning teams. A great effort from all that demonstrated flexibility in planning, great quality and deliveries on time. This is a long way away from where we were 2 years and we are very proud to achieve this award, of over 130 suppliers only 6 were presented with supplier awards and we, ABM, were the only manufacturing company to receive one!! Thank you to our ABM team for all their efforts and hard work!! Well done to all!

Armstrong Manufacturing - Kicking off 2024 With More New Kit!

Armstrong Group — 03/01/2024

As we kick off the year 2024, we are thrilled to announce that we have invested in new equipment to further bolster our press brake capacity. This strategic move is aimed at supporting our growing customer base and is a testament to our commitment to continuous improvement and providing an excellent customer service.

The E-Brake machine with a full electric drive system provides a win-win situation for both the environment and our operations. With energy savings of up to 50%, lower CO2 emissions, a user-friendly 21" E-control touch screen interface, noiseless operation, offline programming, and moveable support arms, it offers numerous advantages that contribute to a greener and more efficient future.

2023 was a year of huge investment, development and growth for the Armstrong group. With the addition of our brand new composites site, machining facility, 3D scanning, our new website Armstrong Group - Powered By People And Technology (armstrong-group.uk) and much much more! 2024 is sure to be just as exciting!

ABM Transition to Armstrong Group

Armstrong Group — 11/10/2023

ARMSTRONG GROUP

Over the next 8 – 10 weeks we will be transitioning the company identity from ABM to Armstrong Group. This is a ‘rebranding’ for ABM, to reflect our organisations future and recognise we are so much more than just a Brightware supplier and showcasing our potential to new customers. We rely on the continued support of ABM and Armstrong employees to continue the success of our business; the future looks
exciting and we want to bring everyone along for the journey. We are the Armstrong Group. A Small, innovative, and Quality assured team based in Coventry.

Keep an eye out for our new website and have a lot to share with our Customers and Suppliers having invested £3m into new Technologies this year .

BUSINESS UPDATES

We have been very busy investing in new manufacturing equipment for unit 2 and 3 in readiness for Armstrong Composites to Start Production. Over the past few weeks, you will have noticed lots of machinery and buildings arriving, most of which are now installed or in the process of being completed. You will also have seen an ‘extension’ attached to the back of unit 3, this now houses an 18 Tonne Auto-clave and freezer for the composites team. Over the next few months more equipment is due to be delivered and further trimming cells will be arriving in September. Darren and the Facilities team have been very busy and we are very grateful for all their hard work keeping up with all the facility changes and improvements.

With the business growing, more people are joining the business, our headcount is now around 200 employees. With the new contracts we are quoting this will continue to increase as we move into 2024. We are now having a continuous stream of customers visiting site so please remember to keep the site as clean as we can! It makes a big and important difference for our visitors to see a clean and orderly manufacturing site!

ABM Craft Sculpture for JLR! #BlackHistoryMonth

Armstrong Group — 12/10/2023

Local craftsmen from ABM Coventry recently took great pride in crafting their Tree of Life sculpture.

JLR unveiled their Tree of Life sculpture, born out of their passion for art and sustainability while celebrating the profound legacy left by iconic figures of African and Caribbean heritage, as part of #BlackHistoryMonth.

The beautiful installation was designed with circular aluminium, conceptualised by our Creative function and African & Caribbean Heritage (ACH) employee network and based on themes of hope and engagement.

The roots and branches have been designed to symbolise the legacy of African and Caribbean trailblazers and pioneers who paved the way for their communities and provided them with hope.

Each leaf on the tree has been brought to life through the JLR Schools Partnership programme, capturing the expressions from schoolchildren on what inspirational African and Caribbean leaders mean to them. The engagement with schools aims to empower and inspire the next generation and their hopes for the future.

ABM Company Announcement!

Armstrong Group — 16/10/2023

ABM has been under new ownership and leadership since mid-2020, developing our business through a carefully planned diversification and growth strategy. New customers have been established in new market sectors with new technical capabilities. ABM will remain focused on continuing to provide high quality Brightwork for leading brands in the Automotive industry under the structure of Armstrong Group. ABM will be joined by Armstrong Manufacturing and Armstrong Composites, all operating from our 3 interlinked units at the Bayton Road site in Coventry. Armstrong Manufacturing will focus on manufacturing components, utilising our Metal Pressings, Lasering, Hemming and Metal Finishing teams, which have been enhanced this year with Brake Press and Fabrication cells. Further investment is planned for 2024, including Robotic Welding cells and the expansion of additional equipment to support new product launches.

In addition to this, our new company, Armstrong Composites is now fully established, with an impressive range of the latest equipment to Press and Pre-preg Autoclave Carbon, Flax and other composite materials. This is further enhanced by the installation of Thermoforming and CNC Trimming cells, along with a 3D Printing cell and a dedicated R&D facility. All our Team enjoys the partnership we have with your business and wish to continue supporting you and all new opportunities that are mutually beneficial. I attach our updated organisation structure with contact information for Monday 23rd October.

Our new Armstrong website will also launch on Monday 23rd of October!