A Darwen-based fabrication and manufacturing company has completed the acquisition of a precision laser cutting company from Bournemouth.

WEC Group, based in Junction Street, Darwen, is a leading engineering and fabrication company providing services such as CNC machining, laser cutting, waterjet cutting and fabrication solutions.

It said the acquisition of Laser Profiles Ltd, based in Wimborne, on the outskirts of Bournemouth, is part of its long-term growth strategy to extend its reach across all corners of the UK.

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WEC Group said Laser Profiles UK has established itself as a leader in providing bespoke laser cutting and fabrication solutions to various key supply chains in the south of England.

The new partnership is designed to leverage the “unique strengths” of both companies, optimising production capabilities and enhancing service offerings to clients across various industries.

Laser Profiles Ltd boast an impressive array of cutting-edge technology, including a fully automated state-of-the-art Trumpf fibre laser, which offers high-speed cutting with exceptional quality.

It also operates an Adige fibre tube laser, enabling it to supply round tubes, box sections, and angle and channel profiles to its customer base.

By joining forces with WEC Group, which is already established as the UK’s largest metal profiling and fabrication company with 25 laser cutting machines, 23 press brakes, three waterjet cutting machines, high-definition plasma cutting machines, as well as over 40 CNC machines, 200 skilled welders, 13 robotic welding cells, and full in-house powder coating and wet painting capabilities, Laser Profiles will gain access to enhanced technological resources and a much broader market reach.

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James Pickles, service centre manager at WEC Group, said: "The addition of Laser Profiles to the WEC Group represents another important milestone in our ongoing expansion plans, and as our first manufacturing site in the south of the UK, it will open the door to further growth as we gain access to new target markets.

“This acquisition allows us to harness synergies between our capabilities and expertise, enhancing our ability to serve our clients’ needs and further reducing manufacturing lead-times.

"We look forward to a smooth integration and are excited to start working together to achieve the benefits this acquisition is set to bring.

"Laser Profiles will effectively act as our gateway to the South, and we have very ambitious plans to scale the business in a substantial manner by using our industry expertise to bring it to new heights."