ALLEN CLOSES ITS FOUNDRY<\/p>\n
HOMENEWSAFTERMARKETDECK HARDWAREALLEN CLOSES ITS FOUNDRY<\/p>\n
22 Feb 2021<\/p>\n
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Allen Bros is discontinuing its YS range of fittings<\/p>\n
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ALLEN BROTHERS (FITTINGS) LTD<\/p>\n
Allen Bros is to close its foundry, resulting in the discontinuation of its YS range of fittings.<\/p>\n
The hardware manufacturer says while the YS range has been very successful for many decades, sales have fallen recently as boat builders switched to a more modern alternative.<\/p>\n
In addition, the company that completed the polishing and anodising of the fittings has fallen victim to Covid-19 and despite an extensive search, Allen has been unable to source a new supplier who can meet its quality criteria.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe investment required in the foundry, anodising and polishing could not be justified for a shrinking demand,\u201d said a spokesperson. \u201cSadly, we have therefore had to make the decision to discontinue this range.\u201d<\/p>\n
Some of the YS items will now be manufactured by Allen using new methods and under a different name.<\/p>\n
The new AY range will be manufactured using Allen\u2019s VMC machines which the company says will produce more accurate and reliable products.<\/p>\n
Bespoke designs can also be designed and machined in-house to a customer\u2019s specification.<\/p>\n
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