TOOL VENDING SYSTEM PROVIDES IMPROVED EFFICIENCIES AND SAVINGS FOR ADVANCED CUTTING TOOLS

30 September 2008: Newcastle-on-Tyne-based Advanced Cutting Tools Ltd (ACT) is realising improved efficiencies and significant savings with the installation of a SupplyPro tool vending machine from Tooling Intelligence. Founded in 2006 by tooling and distribution specialist Michael Richardson and his father, ACT has quickly established itself as much more than a competitive source for top quality cutting tools and industrial supplies.

“We focus on providing technical services, rather than simple merchandising,” explains Richardson. “Our aim is to provide real value to our customers by reducing their operating costs, while maintaining or increasing their manufacturing throughput.

“When we started the company, we recognised that vending systems would need to be an integral part of our offer. From my experience of the metal cutting sector, I knew that SupplyPro delivered the versatility and levels of control that would provide a strong foundation for success. We therefore quickly established contact with Tooling Intelligence, and shortly afterwards installed our first machine at a customer’s site.