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News Release from: H C Holifield (Oxford)
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 06 April 2004
KAS Technologies acquires contract
machinist
KAS Technologies has acquired Abingdon-based HC Holifield (Oxford) from Barry Holifield, who has headed the contract machining business for over 20 years.
KAS Technologies has acquired Abingdon-based HC Holifield (Oxford) from Barry Holifield, who has headed the contract machining business for over 20 years He remains with the company as Works Manager
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 28 Oct 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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Karim Sekkat, Executive Chairman of KAS Technologies, stated: "The niche positioning of Holifields is optimal.
Our strategy will be to build on the success of this customer-focused subcontracting business by overlaying the established engineering skills and entrepreneurial culture with a higher degree of professional management.
Barry's invaluable knowledge remains with the company and will ensure that the change of ownership is consolidated seamlessly".
He continued: "Holifields is known for providing its long-established customer base with products and solutions that exactly meet their needs.
Over half of contracts involve stocking customers' parts, kits and assemblies on consignment at Abingdon, and 90% is repeat business.
The high level of service has been underpinned by heavy investment in both personnel and machinery, and this will be maintained".
Barry Holifield added: "I am confident that Karim's drive, vision and business acumen will further the development of Holifields so that it can continue to meet the challenges of today's global marketplace".
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