PERI UK invests in CNC machinery to enhance customer service and efficiency

Alongside faster turnarounds, PERI says the new CNC machinery will enable it to offer more competitive prices without compromising on material quality, such as the premium Birch plywood used across its slab and wall formwork solutions. 

The temporary works specialist is already experiencing high demand for this service, having recently fulfilled a large replacement plywood order for PERI equipment currently in use at Hinkley Point C, one of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects.

The CNC machine also futureproofs the company's fabrication service, which products over 100 sq m of bespoke temporary works elements on average each month. The machine will enable most aspects of the fabrication process to be brought in-house, which includes the ability to cut complex parts for intricate solutions, such as cleat boxes, to meet bespoke or freeform requirements.

Paul Cousins, Panel & Timber Products Manager at PERI UK, said: “We’re really pleased to be able to offer a replacement plywood panel service to our customers and provide additional support to our fabrication department when needed. We’re already seeing improvements in the speed at which we can replace plywood formlining and return our customers’ equipment to them.”

In addition to improved operations, PERI says that the investment has also created an opportunity to upskill some of its employees in CNC programming and operation, strengthening its internal expertise, instead of relying on external specialists.

In addition to the CNC machine, a new panel wall saw is being installed and will be in operation starting January 2025. This new machine and cut-to-size service will enhance PERI’s panel and timber department’s ability to meet the requirements of some of its market sectors, including fit out, flooring and construction.