Case Study
K8 Manufacturing helps to fuel success
Exporting around 75% of its production, the company is a preferred partner to major oil companies, into-plane operators and defence organisations worldwide. The extensive FTi product range includes bulk refuellers, diesel and electric dispensers, refuelling carts, marine, portable and static refuelling systems and pump sets. The company also manufactures components for resale and provides equipment repair, maintenance and refurbishment services. Around 2,000 units of FTi equipment are currently in service in more than 70 countries. The company fulfils around 1,500 customer orders annually. Lean principles Implementing K8 Manufacturing in 2001–the system provides the company with complete process control from sales order through to delivery. Richard Iles-Caine, Finance Director sai