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Tipton-based Midland Tool and Design has leased three units near its current HQ, following the award of a new contract – stamping motor laminations for a major manufacturer of domestic heating appliances.

The 20% expansion will enable MTD to diversify into a new area of assembly, including spot-welding, and single action press work (up to 125 tonnes), complementing a high speed progressive press shop of up to 200 tonnes.

The firm has invested £50,000 in new machinery, and recruited another five staff, including one apprentice, taking the workforce to almost 50.

“We secured this contract due to the range of services we can provide in-house," said managing director Darren Booton. “We have manufactured a complete set of press tools, which will be used to stamp the laminations and finish and weld the assemblies.

“We are moving into a very exciting phase for the business, with a number of other potential projects on the horizon as well as the expansion. “We can be optimistic about the future.”

Established in 1969, MTD was originally a precision tool-making business and now provides services ranging from prototyping, to product development, to manufacturing. It supplies companies in the aerospace, medical and automotive engineering sectors.