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Welcome to the FMG News Page. Our three group companies have direct links from this site and will give you updated information on each company.
January 2012
Having fully embraced line side and VMI supply, Deans have taken returnable packing to a new level. The before and after photographs show better than any words the advantages this truly delivers. If you would like more details please contact any of the team at Deans directly or via the web page.
 
Before After
December 2011
Faced with a problem in securing a casting, one of FMG's customers had an alternative solution from Deans, delivered and fitted in less than three days.
Fast-turn solutions are a core part of the groups offering, if you have a challenge for any of the group businesses please contact us directly or via the web sites.
November 2011
LPE have been formally given Approved Supplier Status to one of the world's leading Wind Turbine Manufacturers. The customer audit team spent three days in the LPE facility working across all areas and disciplines, awarding LPE with one of the highest scores to date.
To date LPE have supplied parts across Europe and into the US. The 100% quality record LPE have achieved is a great reflection on all involved and allows us to move forward with a progressive and respected customer.
November 2011
To increase the capacity we have to offer our customers and to satisfy increased
demands we have added another vertical machining centre, the Bridgeport GX 1600 fitted with the Heidenhain iTNC Control, this machine can accomodate components up to 1700mm x 700mm x 585mm with X,Y and Z travel of 1600mm x 700mm x 635mm, the machine is also fitted with a 30 tool Toolchanger.
August 2011
Business Insider Magazine names Flexible Manufacturing Group number 3 in their SME300 and profile the Group and it's CEO Jim Jamieson in their August edition
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August 2011
Deans have picked up another Blue Chip customer by providing a "different" solution in three weeks, where their customer was faced with a 12 week lead-time from the specified extrusion. The part was designed as a machined extrusion, where Deans used a precision sand casting to provide a competitive solution, on less than a quarter of the lead-time .
If you have a challenge for Deans or any of the other group companies, please use the Contact Us section in the Web Sites.
July 2011
FMG now have their second vehicle on the road with the group livery. This takes the number of 7.5T vehicles in the fleet to 5 which combined with 4 vans allows FMG to support their customers efficiently.
June 2011
With transport now controlled centrally within FMG, we have added a new, larger van to the fleet. This vehicle will specifically support our English based customers, where the larger load area will allow us to efficiently support their requirements. The new FMG livery will become the norm,with another HGV truck joining the fleet in early July.
Iveco Daily 2.3 HPI
April 2011
Livingston Precision Engineering features in Amada Spring Journal.
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November 2010
Deans have received an award as the most "responsible" supplier to Siemens, the award, one of four presented by their Managing Director, was given reflecting on the responsibility Deans and LPE take in working with Siemens, the award being made at their annual supplier day with all other Tier One suppliers present.
Aug 2010
Deans Engineering have added a second Doosan DNM 650 vertical machining centre which increases their capacity in the production of larger components.
May 2010
To enable us to offer our customers a wider range of products at Deans Engineering we have installed a DNM650 vertical machining centre which increases considerably the work piece size we can handle. This new 12000rpm machine has a travel of 1270mm in X, 670mm in Y and 625mm in Z. With the latest Fanuc control system and a 30 ATC it will allow us to produce larger parts much more efficiently.
April 2010 Over £1,200,000 Investment at LPE
With our customers demands constantly changing the need to reduce both lead time and batch sizes is becoming ever more important. LPE have invested over a million pounds in new equipment that will support this demand. The new combination laser punch has a 4Kw laser, 30 ton punching, 4 station tapping unit, high speed punching and forming functions,1800 hits per minute punch rate and can handle sheet sizes 3000mm x 1525mm x 6mm. Combine this with the minimal need for tooling, this machine will help satisfy even the most demanding customers requirements.
To complement this machine and to add further capacity we are also installing two high-speed 8 axis CNC press brakes, one 100 ton x 3000mm and the other 80 ton x 2500mm capacity. These machines will be programmed using the latest Radan bending software allowing complicated parts to be bent with minimum set up.
 
Amada HFE 8 Axis Press Brake Programmed using the latest Radan Software
March 2010
Following the successfull implementation of the CSM 38TBRE CNC electric
tube bending machine at LPE in July 2009 we are adding another machine.
The CSM 50TBRE CNC which is capable of bending up to 50.8mm outside diameter, this increases both the capacity and capabilities we have to offer to existing and new customers.
March 2010
As part of our ongoing policy of continually updating to the latest available
technology and enhancing the services available to our customers, Deans Engineering have just installed a Mori Seiki 7-Axis CNC lathe which has a twin spindles with C,B and Y-axis on both spindles. This machine has upper and lower turrets with driven tools in all stations, it has 254mm chuck capacity and 75mm spindle bore complete with a 4.2 meter automatic bar feeder and robotic parts catcher-remover. This allows us to turn, mill, drill and tap on both spindles simultaneously reducing cycle times and being able to finish complete products in one hit.
January 2010
FMG have just been awarded a substantial contract for producing front panels for the telecommunication industry.
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July 2009
LPE continue to increase the services they offer by adding a
CSM 38TBRE CNC tube bending machine which, together with new
automatic tube cutting and deburring machines, form the latest Production
Cell at their Livingston factory.
June 2009
First Windsave turbine installed on GSM tower.
March 2009
Deans have moved into Multi-Spindle machining over the last three years.
The productivity improvements this delivered for us and in turn our customers means that for the first time we have capacity in this area. We can process parts up to 26mm in diameter in Brass, Steel and Aluminium.
February 2009
LPE Add Deep Drawing Capabilities.
 
Mild Steel Plated And Painted Aluminium Can Chormated and
For Outdoor Use Painted For Defence Industry
January 2009 FST Upgrade Laboratory
Underlining their focus on process control and quality, FST have upgraded their
already impressive laboratory facilities. this ensures FST maintain the commitment
to their customers and the environment.
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LPE Invest Over £1,000,000
September 2008
LPE have invested over £1 Million in new equipment including an EML 3610 NT combination machine 4kw laser with top of the range punching machine, the EMZ3610 NT latest punching machine from Amada and their 8th 7 axis CNC Press Brake
 
New Investment Combination Machine Amada 3610 NT
April 2007
LPE secure planning permission for 20,000 square foot extension
March 2007
Deans install 3 new twin spindle lathes with 250 mm chucking and 90mm bar capacitywith milling and Y-axis.
March 2007
FMG add three new vehicles to fleet
March 2007
FST complete installation of an new £500K E-Coat plant
FST have installed Scotlands only E-Coat plant, E-Coat is simply the most cost
effective way of delivering a high level of corrosion resistance across a range
and variety of parts.
Feb 2007
Deans install new Twin Spindle lathe with Y axis
June 2006
Deans Engineering have installed two new Machining Centres.
 
Customer Awards
  
FST Deans LPE
Given our stated objective of working in partnership with our customers
we are proud to have received the above awards in recognition of our
contribution to those partnerships from three of our customers
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