A CLECKHEATON company has invested £200,000 in new machinery.

Flexitallic, a static sealing solutions firm, has expanded its manufacturing capabilities for its innovative metal-wound Change gasket with an investment in new production technology at its site.

The state-of-the-art machinery (pictured) will supplement its existing Change gasket manufacturing operation in Texas.

The equipment will enable Flexitallic to increase production in line with the industry demand for the Change technology and enable shorter lead-times for Europe and the Eastern Hemisphere.

Phil Kelshaw, Flexitallic’s sales director – Eastern hemisphere, said: “With demand for Change increasing across all markets and industries, the investment in a European manufacturing capability was an essential next step for the company.”