Insights

Our latest thoughts, experience and insights on the topical issues, trends and events happening in the food manufacturing industry.

Industrial Mechanical. Replace vs repair
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Confident Decisions: When to Replace vs Repair Ageing Production Equipment

When Should You Replace vs Repair Ageing Production Equipment The hardest equipment decisions usually happen when you’re under pressure to keep production running. The kit is “fine”… until it isn’t, and the failure arrives at the worst possible moment. This Insight is part of the Keep Production Running series: https://fessgroup.co.uk/insight/keep-production-running-engineeringsupport/ Written by:  David Anderson, MD, […]

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FESS Group working with Etrans - A FESS Poland installation project
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Industrial Project Management Case Study: How FESS Delivered a Powerful New Production Facility in Poland

Productivity in UK food and drink manufacturing is under pressure, and most sites can’t justify (or deliver) a new build every time demand shifts. The fastest gains usually come from unlocking hidden capacity in existing lines: reducing changeover losses, removing bottlenecks, stabilising line speeds, and planning upgrades around real production windows. A structured approach that combines OEE-style loss analysis with practical engineering delivery in live environments turns “we need to improve output” into a prioritised list of projects with clear payback.

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Sustainable manufacturing. Productivity
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The Productivity Challenge in UK Food & Drink: How Engineering Projects Can Unlock Hidden Capacity

Productivity in UK food and drink manufacturing is under pressure, and most sites can’t justify (or deliver) a new build every time demand shifts. The fastest gains usually come from unlocking hidden capacity in existing lines: reducing changeover losses, removing bottlenecks, stabilising line speeds, and planning upgrades around real production windows. A structured approach that combines OEE-style loss analysis with practical engineering delivery in live environments turns “we need to improve output” into a prioritised list of projects with clear payback.

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Doncaster Workshop
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A Happy New Year from FESS Group; We’re Back Open Today

Happy New Year from everyone at FESS Group! Thank you to our customers, suppliers, partners and brilliant team for a strong 2025. One headline milestone we’re proud of: relocating to our new Doncaster workshop. It’s not flashy, but it’s a practical upgrade that improves staging, pre-assembly, stock control and turnarounds when timelines are tight, and several contracts run concurrently. The result? More consistent delivery, better reliability and faster site readiness for you.

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