UK Joint Venture KUL celebrates quarter-century of innovation in plastic fuel tank manufacturing

2.3 millionth fuel tank produced UK Joint Venture KUL celebrates quarter-century of innovation in plastic fuel tank manufacturing

2024-01-26 Source: Kautex Unipart 1 min Reading Time

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Kautex Unipart (KUL), a UK joint venture between Unipart Group and Kautex Textron, celebrates 25 successful years by producing its 12.3 millionth plastic fuel tank. The company, known for innovation in fuel tank manufacturing, has served various global car manufacturers, producing tanks for 19 vehicle models since 1998.

Kautex Unipart marks its 25th year with a milestone. (l-r) Jaume Capella (Quality Manager), Leanne Myers (Finance Director), Nicky Squires (Finance Director), Anthony Godwood (Technology Manger), Akhilesh Unni Krishnan (Plant Director), Paul Oag (MPL Manager), Carl Lawrence (NPI Manager) & Vini Toledo (Factory Focus Manger)(Source: Kautex Unipart) — Kautex Unipart marks its 25th year with a milestone. (l-r) Jaume Capella (Quality Manager), Leanne Myers (Finance Director), Nicky Squires (Finance Director), Anthony Godwood (Technology Manger), Akhilesh Unni Krishnan (Plant Director), Paul Oag (MPL Manager), Carl Lawrence (NPI Manager) & Vini Toledo (Factory Focus Manger)
(Source: Kautex Unipart)

One of the UK’s longest-established joint ventures has capped an anniversary year to remember by passing a major manufacturing milestone. Kautex Unipart (KUL), a JV between Unipart Group and German partner Kautex Textron, has just produced its 12.3 millionth plastic fuel tank at its state-of-the-art production line in Coventry. It marks what has been a successful 25 years for the company that has seen it push the boundaries of innovation and provide its solutions to several global car manufacturers.

State-of-the-art fuel tanks have been manufactured for 19 different vehicle models since 1998, with 50 million pounds invested in the latest robotic cells, world-class finishing stations and industry-leading traceability.

John Neill, Executive Chairman of Unipart Group, commented: “During the last 25 years our partnership with Kautex has grown ever stronger, as we develop new products to meet the challenging requirements of the automotive industry, an industry that continues to demand greater innovation, competitiveness, quality, and delivery.”

A celebration event was held in Coventry to celebrate the 25th birthday, with all 122 members of staff at KUL praised for the commitment of the employees to the joint venture. They heard from management teams at both businesses about key achievements, which included the recent production milestone, the way the company supports STEM and the next generation of engineers and how it has successfully embedded Industry 4.0 best practice across its 11,000 m² site.

Introducing new technology is also firmly on the agenda, with plans unveiled for the next generation of fuel tanks that will offer enhanced weight savings and performance.

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