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MCCR and MAS helps to generate success
Expert advice
from the Yorkshire & Humber Manufacturing
Advisory Service (MAS) is helping Craig
Naylor to move Wetherby-based NTR forward to
a new generation of success.
MAS is a DTI
initiative, funded by Yorkshire Forward and
is managed by YFM Business Development
providing ‘hands on’ advice and support to
manufacturing businesses.
Founded 28
years ago, NTR provides a specialist tool
repair service to a range of clients,
including leading players in the automotive
and aerospace industry. The firm employs 43
people and has a current turnover of £1.4m.
Eighteen
months ago, Craig, who is the grandson of
the founder of the business, relocated his
family from London to the North to take over
the reins of the family business.
He explained:
“My grandfather had run the business
successfully for many years, but on very
traditional lines. Coming from a marketing
background, I lacked experience in
manufacturing and quickly realised if I was
to achieve my ambitions of expanding the
business, I needed expert advice and
hands-on support, which MAS has certainly
provided.”
MAS advisors,
David Brannock and
Abigail Levin of MCCR & Associates,
carried out a diagnostic review at NTR which
looked at every aspect of the business from
receipt of orders through to the
manufacturing and dispatch of finished
goods.
Craig went on
to say: “Having the resources of MAS has
been essential in turning the business
around. With their guidance and the support
of our employees, the operational processes
are much more streamlined and efficient, and
lead times have been reduced. Our sales team
can now go out with confidence, knowing we
have the capacity to meet an increase in
orders and fulfil customer requirements and
deadlines.”
NTR is on
target to increase its turnover by 10% this
year and is also planning to expand its
overseas presence. The firm already exports
to a wide range of countries, including
Sweden, Finland and France, and is now
turning its attention to the lucrative
German market.
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