In September 1994, Metal Processes (1959) Limited made its first foray into a revolutionary "NEW TECHNOLOGY" that was revolutionizing American manufacturing. The previous use of flat sheet material as the starting point of a product's production cycle was replaced by a laser-cut and molded blank.

Laser cut and formed blanks had an impact on UK manufacturing and kicked off a cost-down development of the product construction. Raw material sheet stocks could be reduced, freeing up additional factory floor space, and there was no longer a requirement for hiring workers with the necessary skills for marking out, cutting forms, and drilling holes.

Utilizing pre-produced sub-assemblies allowed those businesses that choose to buy laser cut and folded parts to shorten delivery times and reduce prices.

1994 saw Metal