Thriving independent business DJ Assembly has secured a grant of £20,000 from the Made Smarter programme to buy a Detech machine that will boost efficiency, productivity, and product quality.
“We are thrilled to receive this grant from Made Smarter ,” said Operations Director Steve Walter. “This investment will allow us to take our business to the next level with cutting-edge technology. This will enhance our productivity and competitiveness.”
York-based DJ Assembly is in electronic manufacturing, working with f organisations from dynamic local partners to global tech companies, military contractors and academic institutions.
It has witnessed a fourfold increase in turnover and a threefold growth of their employee base over the last six years.
The funds have come for the York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub, whose Mike Pennington played a crucial role in securing the Made Smarter grant for the Detech purchase. This advanced equipment boasts superior speed, functionality, and precision, surpassing the capabilities of their previous machinery. The new machine will operate for 16 hours a day, improving the company’s production capacity and turnover.
“The Made Smarter programme is a great resource for our company,” said Steve. “The guidance and support we have received from Louise Saw and Mike Pennington has been invaluable.”
In addition to the grant, DJ Assembly has also completed a Digital Roadmap with Oxford Innovation. This helped identify further solutions to optimise their business processes. Moreover, they are considering enrolling two members of their team in the Leading Digital Transformation programme.
“We are excited to continue our journey of digital transformation,” said Steve. “We are confident that the investments we are making today will position us for long-term success.”
