About the client
Hyprosteps is a well-known UK manufacturer of safety steps and handling equipment, trusted by everyone from warehouses to retail stores. Working from their purpose-built factory in Brandon, Suffolk, they produce an extensive range, from safety steps and trolleys to turntables, order pickers and custom-built handling gear. Their products are built to be tough, reliable and ready for the demands of busy workplaces.
Central to their safety-step range are the metal treads - an important component that must be exceptionally strong, accurately made, and suitable for heavy, everyday use. When their in-house press suddenly failed, Hyprosteps faced a big setback. Without a reliable way to produce their pressed-metal treads, their manufacturing process stalled, and customer orders were at risk. They needed a trusted local partner who could step quickly, handle their tooling, and produce high-quality pressed-metal components with total consistency. Ladbrook UK was the perfect fit.
The challenge
Hyprosteps had long produced their own metal treads in-house. When their press suffered a significant mechanical failure, production stopped immediately. It was a serious problem because, without the treads, they couldn’t complete their safety steps, and without completed steps, they couldn't get orders out to their customers.
Their tooling repair company recommended Ladbrook UK as a reliable partner that could produce the metal parts quickly and exactly to their specifications. While the treads themselves weren’t overly complex, they needed to be punched with exact accuracy using Hyprosteps’ existing tooling and produced in three different sizes. The parts also had to be delivered promptly to allow Hyprosteps to fold, weld, assemble and finish their products on schedule.
This project offered Ladbrook UK the opportunity to demonstrate not just technical skill in pressed-metal production, but also the reliability and responsiveness Hyprosteps urgently needed.
The solution
After discussing the requirements and visiting Ladbrook UK’s facility, a clear plan was put in place. Ladbrook UK used Hyprosteps’ existing tooling and set it up in one of our precision-pressing machines, enabling them to punch their tread patterns swiftly and accurately. This meant we could produce clean, consistent pressed-metal blanks and keep everything moving without delay.
With Ladbrook UK's skilled operators and modern equipment, all three tread blank sizes were produced exactly as needed. This meant Hyprosteps could get straight back to folding, welding and turning those blanks into the strong, rigid treads at the heart of their safety-step range.
Throughout, Ladbrook UK kept things clear and ensured the parts were manufactured and delivered quickly. This helped Hyprosteps get back on its feet fast and avoid what could have been an expensive and stressful pause in production.
The outcome
The result was a quick and dependable supply of neatly punched metal treads that Hyprosteps could put straight back into their production line. With Ladbrook UK stepping in, production was up and running again in no time, so Hyprosteps could continue assembling, painting, and shipping their safety steps without disruption.
Every batch of treads was delivered on time, produced to precise measurements, and finished to a standard that supported Hyprosteps’ reputation for quality and durability.
Rob Gutteridge, Sales Manager at Hyprosteps Ltd, said: “Ladbrook UK stepped in just when we needed them most. By taking on our tooling and producing our treads so fast, they helped us avoid a major disruption. The quality, consistency and service have been excellent.”
Ongoing relationship
Ladbrook UK continues to manufacture the pressed-metal tread blanks for Hyprosteps and remains a trusted partner in supporting their range of safety steps and handling equipment.
This partnership shows that we’re committed not just to making quality products, but also to being reliable, easy to work with, and building a long-term, trustworthy relationship.
As more industries seek robust, UK-made handling equipment, Ladbrook UK is proud to help manufacturers like Hyprosteps keep production on track, maintain high standards, and deliver safe, efficient solutions. A simple reminder that carefully made metal parts play a significant role in keeping workplaces running safely and smoothly.
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