Thornton supercharges aluminium division with machinery package from Haffner

Leading construction services company Thornton has invested in six machines from Haffner Ltd to support its fast-growing aluminium division. Roy Wilson, Workshop Manager at Thornton, said: “After meeting the Haffner team and Chris Curran demonstrating the capability of the machinery at the Fit Show, we had full confidence in our decision to partner with Haffner. From our first interaction to the ongoing support we receive today, the service has been first class. We are optimistic that this marks the beginning of a successful and longstanding partnership between Thornton and Haffner.” 

As Roy explains, Thornton first met with the Haffner team at the FIT Show in 2023 and placed an order for a Fom Industrie FMC 230 CNC Machining Centre and Haffner TT 425 Double Mitre Saw just one week later. 

 Chris Curran, Technical Sales Manager at Haffner, commented: “We had the largest stand at the FIT Show in 2023 with the express intention of being able to demonstrate as many machines as possible. It meant we could show Roy exactly what our machinery was capable of and how it could benefit Thornton, giving them confidence to make the investment.”  

 Following this initial purchase, Thornton further expanded its investment to include four additional machines from Haffner. This suite of machines is designed to enhance productivity and ensure consistently high-quality output.

 The Fom Industrie FMC 230 CNC Machining Centre features four controlled axes and is designed for precise drilling and milling on aluminium or steel profiles. The Haffner TT 425 Double Mitre Saw, built for aluminium and PVC-U cutting, ensures incredible accuracy with its robust construction and linear bearing system. The Fom Industrie Panda 300 Echo Pneumatic Sawing Machine has a 300mm up-feed blade and a manually positioned vertical axis. The Fom Industrie Calco Ter Copy Router is an electro-pneumatic copy router with a three-spindle drilling unit. The Fom Industrie Baiha L Crimping Machine is a powerful corner assembly machine capable of crimping at 5,000kg and seven bar of pressure. Completing the package is the Fom Industrie Mistral 26A End Milling Machine, a versatile pneumatic milling machine that mills end angles of 45° right-hand, 90°, and 45° left-hand, as well as intermediate angles.

 Chris said: “We worked closely with the Thornton team, offering our free and impartial consultancy service to help specify the machinery package that would maximise the value to the business.” 

 Established 50 years ago, Thornton has three core operating sectors: contract work, small works and architectural metal works. The company delivers projects across the UK and Ireland and prides itself on delivering high-quality workmanship, exemplary customer service and value for money. 

 Haffner is an award-winning machinery supplier committed to achieving the highest possible standards in fabrication machinery. Through this project, Haffner has equipped Thornton with the machinery necessary to continue its nationwide success story.