Author: Claire Taylor

Kenray Forming has continued its expansion plans during the recent lockdown period with the open of its new dedicated testing and training centre at their HQ in Coalville, Leicestershire. Kenray now operates across three sites from their current location focusing on manufacturing, design & R&D, sales and now testing and training.

The new Testing & Training Centre has been designed to deliver effective remote training solutions to clients across the globe and technology has been at the heart of the expansion. With travel and site visit restrictions in place at client sites, the new digital training programme in real-time means we can help manufacturers keep forming sets running at optimal and increase productivity.

Andrew Bridgen, MP for North West Leicestershire recently opened KENRAY’s new Testing & Training Centre and took a tour of the premises and met the Kenray Team. During the Open Day, through the use of new technologies, Partners from USA, Italy & India were able to join in the celebrations and tour the new facilities.

Andrew Bridgen MP commented: “Businesses need to innovate in the challenging conditions we are facing right now. Delighted to witness the expansion of Kenray over the years and the future employment opportunities created in the area. With the opening of the new testing & training Centre, I have seen what investment in equipment, training and staff who speak multiple languages can do for a company like Kenray. I am aware it is a major part of UK manufacturing, enhanced by specialist companies like Kenray who have been able to build their international reputation”.

The new testing facility also allows Kenray to continue its programme of research and development into new forming solutions, material options and new processes to ensure its forming sets meet the needs of clients in an ever-changing landscape. Again, Kenray has invested in a range of original equipment to ensure new designs and solutions can be tested fully and adapted where possible. All configurations & types of forming sets can now be tested onsite. We are already working closely with manufacturers to research and develop new material-handling solutions.

This is an exciting development for Kenray which has already allowed for job creation and training solutions have already been delivered across Europe with more opportunities available.

Commercial Director Mark Evans and Technical Director Andrew Dennis added: “Kenray is committed to the design and development of forming sets to meet the needs of our client base and to be able to deliver training solutions across the globe without the need to travel and also to enhance our R&D opportunities by having a test centre, means we are consistently delivering a world-class service. The new building is part of a larger expansion programme for Kenray and whilst world events have meant we need to adapt, we know that the extra support we can offer clients will take our services to the next level.

For further information on Kenray Forming Solutions Testing & Training – visit www.kenrayglobal.com or call the team on +44 (0)1530 400 100 email [email protected]

Kenray Forming Ltd is located in Coalville, Leicestershire, and over the past week, we have been asked if we are included in the Leicester localised lockdown zone.  We are outside the Leicester area covered by the new lockdown and wanted to take this opportunity to reassure clients the steps we as a company have taken to ensure staff, visitors and client safety:

1. All non-essential personnel have been restricted from the site. Our Sales team are remote working and will continue to do for foreseeable future.

2. Web/video conferencing has been installed across all of our sites to ensure that clients get the information they need. This includes meetings, technical support, and diagnostics.

3. All staff that can work remotely are doing so to ensure our admin and order processing are efficient.

4. All training programmes can and will still go ahead virtually.

5. All staff are following the NHS Guidelines for cleaning and hygiene and contactless deliveries are available where possible.

6. Contactless deliveries where requested are available

Our expert Sales Team is on hand to help and assist with product information and we are committed to supporting our clients, suppliers and the food industry as a whole as much as possible.

The Team at Kenray donated money from their Friday Treats to provide sweet baskets for staff across Coalville Community Hospital.

Each Friday, Staff & Directors come together to have a Friday Treat as a way to get our teams together and due to Covid-19 everyone wanted to use the money normally spent to support our local hospital & say thank you to the Staff and Carers working hard on the front line.

Kay Collins – Operations Director said “The team really wanted to make a difference and put a smile on the faces of Nursing and Care Staff at Coalville Community Hospital and what better way to do this than with a number of sweet baskets. We hope they have enjoyed the sweets and thank you from all the Kenray Staff & Directors.