text: ADS Advance - Technical Metals achieves first SC21 OE Gold Award
  Technical Metals achieves first SC21 OE Gold Award
  Above: Technical Metals Ltd., offer engineering solutions via a multi skilled engineering cell that offers CNC machining, CNC routing, turning and milling, machining a wide range of aerospace components, extruded material and bespoke parts to customers' drawings.
  Since joining the SC21 OE programme, TML's customer on time in full delivery was below 90%, which has since improved year on year to achieve Gold performance standards. The quality of their products has also improved with their reject rate decreasing from 10% to 0.07%. They have carried out training in-house and externally, with in-house training including cross training employees in the range of their processes, making them more efficient in the event of absence and sickness. The external training undertaken includes four employees embarking on CMI Diploma Level 3 in the principals of leadership and management. Through the programme, TML has become more aware of the risks posed, and have taken the necessary actions to mitigate risks, therefore strengthening their relationships with the customer.
  ADS Director for Northern Ireland, Leslie Orr said: "Northern Ireland is home to a very strong cluster of aerospace supply chain companies who are committed to delivering a high standard for their customers and it is because of that drive for excellence that we have the highest percentage of Gold performance awards across the UK.
  Technical Metals Limited's Managing Director, David Sales said: "Against a background of a global pandemic and economic uncertainty we are delighted to be awarded SC21 Gold during these extremely challenging times. The award is an acknowledgement of the professionalism and skill that we apply to all elements of our business and recognition of our staff, customers and suppliers. The diagnostics will continue to assist us with our Continual Sustainable Improvement Plan. Having received the Queens Award for International Trade in April and EFQM 5 Star in June of this year this third award in six months is very welcome."