Overview

A leading supplier of specialist roofing systems approached Milton Keynes Pressings (MKP) to help resolve significant inefficiencies in their production process. The customer’s existing supply chain had become overly complex, involving multiple suppliers, extended lead times, and inconsistent quality control. MKP was brought in to consolidate the process and deliver a more reliable, cost-effective manufacturing solution.

The Challenge

The customer’s original setup relied on a fabricated bracket, manufactured by several separate suppliers for laser cutting, forming, machining, and finishing operations.
While this multi-tiered approach initially provided flexibility, it soon led to major issues:

The Solution

After a detailed process review, Milton Keynes Pressings proposed a fully integrated manufacturing solution. MKP absorbed the fragmented supply chain by taking on all stages of the production process — from tool design and pressing to forming and finishing.

Key actions included:

• Process modification and optimization: MKP’s in-house tooling engineers revalidated and offered a pressed alternative for better consistency and efficiency. With Ryeland Toolmakers within the MKP Group, all elements of design and manufacture were controlled and monitored
• In-house process integration: The introduction of a 3-Stage tool alleviated the need for separate laser and forming operations. MKP’s in-house Powder coat line offered the surface finish level required, ensuring that all processes were managed on-site to reduce logistics and handling costs.
• Enhanced supply chain management: MKP’s production planning MRP system offers schedules to align directly with the customer’s production line.
• Quality assurance: Full PPAP and IATF 16949-aligned quality controls were established to guarantee part conformity and traceability.

The Results

The transition to MKP’s consolidated approach delivered immediate measurable benefits;

The customer not only regained control of their production flow but also achieved greater reliability, reduced risk, and enhanced product quality — all while lowering total cost of ownership.

Conclusion

By partnering with Milton Keynes Pressings, the customer transformed a complicated, multi-supplier process into a streamlined, high-performance operation. This case demonstrates MKP’s ability to simplify complex manufacturing challenges, provide end-to-end production solutions, and deliver reliable results across demanding industries.