Service
Our service engineers are comprehensively trained in the latest Star machines and control systems, as well as the full range of FMB bar feeders. In addition, they have in-depth knowledge of earlier Star sliding-head lathes, so you receive high quality service whatever the age of your machines.
We offer annual service contracts to keep your Star production equipment in top condition, and provide prompt out-of-hours service as required.
Call SHELLEY LAKIN, our Service Co-ordinator, direct on 01332 694702 to discuss your requirements.
Finance
BUYING DECISIONS MEAN FINANCIAL DECISIONS TOO
As the pace of change continues to accelerate in all markets, investment in the latest manufacturing technology is essential to keep ahead. But it is not simply a question of finding the right machine tool. Securing the finance that will underpin its acquisition is also important and plays a key role in 80% of Star sliding-head machine sales – with good reason.
Most important is the opportunity that it gives a business to fix its costs in advance. By matching repayments to contract income, it is easier to invest without adversely affecting cashflow.
Specialist funders
Star only recommends funders that understand the engineering industry as well as the financial needs of OEMs and the subcontract engineering sector. Unlike dealing with a customer’s bank, this route enables an additional line of credit to be secured for new machinery, normally leaving essential day-to-day facilities unaltered.
Such finance providers are able to tailor-make the terms to the precise needs of an individual user. For example, building-in a pause before payments start is often beneficial to a business. This allows it to commission a new machine and fully train the operators without putting pressure on cashflow before production is up to speed.
Choice
A choice of funding options is also important to Star GB’s customers. Some may require deferred purchase, which enables them to spread the cost but still to claim any available capital allowances – exactly as if they had paid in full at the outset. Others, particularly those that need to upgrade machinery more frequently, may choose leasing.
It is significant that as the speed of technological advance has increased, so has the use of contract hire options that include full maintenance and machinery protection over periods of up to five years and support accurate and confident budgeting.
If you have not yet finalised your sliding headstock lathe investment plans, call Star GB to discuss the finance possibilities.
