Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram visited Warwick North West cut the ribbon on their £750,000 Schirmer Saw investment. The Liverpool-based manufacturer, which won Fabricator of the Year at the 2024 G-Awards, welcomed the mayor to their factory for the official opening of the machinery.
During the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Mayor Rotheram praised the company’s approach. “Warwick North West is a shining example of the ambition and innovation that make our region a great place to do business. By championing social value, embracing sustainability, and investing in cutting-edge technology, they are creating high-quality jobs, driving the transition to more energy-efficient homes, and helping to grow our economy. It’s brilliant to see a local manufacturer leading the way, proving that sustainable, well-made products can go hand in hand with economic success.”
As one of the UK’s largest Eurocell fabricators, Warwick North West uses the Schirmer Saw to precisely cut and prepare uPVC profiles. The company manufactures Eurocell’s Logik range and the Modus system, which achieves impressive U-values as low as 0.7 W/m²K, far exceeding current building regulations.
The cutting-edge machinery slashes window production time by an impressive 66%, to just 30 seconds per window. This improvement in efficiency positions the award-winning fabricator to meet growing demand while maintaining their commitment to quality.
“The Schirmer Saw will enable us to push for faster lead times and increase our production capacity. While this improves our fabrication, it also creates important employment opportunities,” explains Managing Director Greg Johnson. “With this investment, we’re creating eight new skilled manufacturing roles. In an era where many companies are automating jobs away, we’re using technology to create them.”
The Schirmer Saw is part of a comprehensive £1 million investment from Warwick North West that includes fleet upgrades and digital infrastructure improvements. These investments enable Warwick to produce high-quality, energy-efficient windows and doors that will help installers to fulfil the government’s ambitious targets on house building and Net Zero.
The investment comes as part of Warwick North West’s impressive growth under Greg’s leadership since 2021. The company has more than doubled its turnover from £5 million to approximately £12 million despite challenging economic conditions.
“This investment shows our commitment to Liverpool’s manufacturing future, creating quality jobs, and providing great products with fast lead times,” says Greg. “I’m excited about how this technology enables us to play our part in addressing the industry’s skills shortage while helping our clients build and improve homes in the area.”
For more information on Warwick North West, visit www.warwicknorthwest.co.uk or call 0151 933 3030.
