WEC Laser News

New Trumpf 24kw Fibre Laser

The installation of our new Trumpf 24kw Fibre Laser at our WEC Laser division in Blackburn is well underway! This impressive laser is the first in the North West of England and has a cutting capacity of 4m x 2m.The new machine will be fully operational soon so keep your eyes peeled for more updates!If […]

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New Investment

Welcoming our latest addition to the Laser fleet. The first Trumpf 24kw Fiber laser in the North of England has arrived today ready for commissioning in Darwen, Blackburn. This latest addition will further increase our capacity and shorten lead times even further for our valued customers. Keep your eyes peeled for further updates! If you […]

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WEC Laser Unveil Latest Investment in Vehicle Fleet!

We are pleased to announce the addition of two new 18-ton curtain sider lorries to our fleet from the Laser Engineering division in Darwen, Lancashire. These vehicles have recently been put into service and are now operational across Lancashire and the rest of the UK. This investment will significantly enhance our delivery capacity for laser-cut […]

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New Fibre Tube Laser Machine Investment

We are thrilled to announce that we have invested in a brand new Adige LT8.20 Fibre Tube Laser. The new Tube Laser will replace our old LT8 CO2 machine, which will significantly enhance the capacity of our tube cutting cell and help us maintain our competitive edge while further reducing lead times for our customers. […]

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WEC Group installs third Fibre Laser at Darwen Facility

WEC Group is extremely pleased to announce that our third brand-new 10kW Fibre Laser Cutting Machine is now fully operational at our Laser Engineering site in Darwen, following significant investment in our laser cutting capabilities and capacity. This new acquisition is part of a £4m investment plan over the past 12 months, during which the […]

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Laser Cutting Investment 2020 | WEC Laser

Darwen based WEC Laser has invested £4m with the installation of three new 10kw fibre lasers and a new fibre tube laser machine.

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WEC Group rises up to the Ventilator Challenge

Lancashire-headquartered WEC Group has answered the government’s call to assist in the UK’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The Darwen-based engineering and fabrication company joined other UK manufacturers to produce ventilators for the NHS and essential medical equipment for the newly established Nightingale Hospitals. Despite the challenging trading conditions brought on by lockdown restrictions and […]

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Large Waterjet Cutting Capacity – New Investment

WEC Group has invested another £500,000 in a brand new 7.3m Waterjet machine! WEC Group has invested another £500,000 in its waterjet operation as the division continues its rapid growth, which brings the total amount invested in WEC Waterjet during its first 18 months of trading to just under £1 million. The brand new dynamic […]

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