SDI Group acquires UK systems manufacturer

The new joint partnership will provide SDI with an in-house manufacturer to supply its European network, allowing it to react even more quickly to fashion business customer demands and also to produce bespoke designs that are aligned to the industry’s requirements. CMECS gains increased flexibility to serve its customers, including SDI.

Gordon Smith, CEO of SDI Group said: "We purchase approximately £10 million of conveyor a year. We can now source up to 50 per cent of that from CMECS, particularly for projects requiring short lead times and high quality systems.”

CMECS was formed in 2003 when three operational managers left Interroll when it shut down its UK operation. The company has worked on projects for companies such as DHL, Fedex and has just finished a £600,000 project with SDI for leading fashion brand Abercrombie and Fitch, which was completed on time and to budget.

Mick Waring, Managing Director and founder of CMECS said: "We are thrilled at the exciting opportunities for the company. We want to expand and become a challenger within the conveyor unit field, particularly when there is a gap in the UK market for a flexible, UK-based supplier.”