Manufacturing and Engineering

The UK has a proud heritage of manufacturing and engineering, with British quality well thought of across the world. The UK is currently the 8^th largest manufacturing nation in the world (2023 stats) and contributed over 200 billion pounds in output to the UK economy in 2023. At Onit Direct we a proud to support a huge range of different industry types of varying sizes. From small scale workshops to huge global players. Whether its widgets in Winchester or gizmos in Grangemouth, we supply standard and customised equipment to support the smooth running of the site and production processes. This support takes shape in a number of different ways:

Production efficiencies – For any manufacturing site working efficiently is one of the keys to success as this helps bring down the time and cost of manufacturing processes. This is vital to any company provide an edge against competition and maximise profits. We offer a wide range of solutions to help stream line processes. For example kitting boxes and trolleys, enable parts and equipment for a specific task to be sorted, stored and moved to where they are needed. Depending on the nature of the production / assembly, kitting boxes can be customised with internal dividers to firmly hold parts in place.

Internal logistics – Getting components, parts, tools and equipment around a site in an organised fashion is essential to efficient manufacturing. We offer a wide range of different storage solutions designed for this purpose. This includes storage boxes and trays, bulk containers, cages, trolleys and dollies. On occasions where the requirements call for a non-standard solution, we can work on bespoke and custom options to suit.

External logistics and delivery – Getting finished products to customers safely and efficiently is of course key. Damaged products costs the a business money and puts extra strain on out put due to duplicated work load. One solution is returnable transit packaging such as plastic crates and trays, pallet boxes and roll pallet cages. These returnable solutions are designed to protect product in transit and designed to withstand the rigours of frequent use. We offer a large range of options in this area to best suit the products in question.

Facilities / health and safety – Manufacturing processes differ greatly depending on what is being produced, however the essential point remains that first and foremost a safe environment must be provided. Part if this is in providing the right equipment to meet health and safety legislation. For example, dedicated hazardous substance storage, suitable lithium battery storage cabinets or suitable access steps. At Onit Direct we endeavour to offer the equipment required to support these essential but ever changing requirements.

Proudly supporting UK manufacturers

Manufacturing processes are very rarely identical and one size fits all solution does not always work. At Onit Direct, we believe that best value is provided by understanding the specific requirements of a process or facility as a whole. This way solutions can be tailored to suit the job in hand, ensuring they deliver value through successfully meeting the needs of the process and are correctly specified to ensure longevity of use. Failing to do this can result in equipment that needs replacing frequently or potentially failing in use. We believe in building strong relationships and have dedicated account managers who can support sites on an ongoing basis. We are always keen to visit site and get a first hand understanding of the requirements, likewise we are always at the end of the phone / webcam, and can talk through requirements remotely. Ultimately the key for us is to understand the requirements and ensure we put forward the most suitable solutions to support your manufacturing process.