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are high-volume, long-term projects that require much more setup time, so we’ ve segmented our production capacity. We can dedicate certain areas to the framework agreements, where we produce high volumes of similar parts in continuous runs without having to change the setup, while reserving capacity for our businessas-usual projects, which require a different approach,” Greg explains.
“ We don’ t carry out galvanising on site, so components coming off the machines and completing their secondary operations have to be transported to a galvaniser, currently predominantly in Glasgow. When they return, they need to come back in the same organised bundles so that we can assemble them into complete kits. The logistics challenge is therefore quite significant. It’ s not simply a matter of having lots of machines producing large quantities of metal components; it’ s about how we organise and manage everything downstream. Our yard and logistics operation is becoming increasingly complex, and it’ s an area of significant focus for us. We need to make sure we can manage the growing demand and complexity while continuing to deliver the required volume of towers on time and in full.”
Enhancing operations
This substantial increase in capacity and capability, of course, has been underpinned by a significant investment programme. For instance, the company has just invested heavily in five new Ficep machines for its angle line processes, installing its first in August 2026, and is already seeing great productivity gains. In addition to this, Had Fab has also invested in a brand-new ERP system in partnership with STRUMIS, which is set to further streamline and simplify the company’ s operational processes as it continues to rapidly scale.
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