Prototal Industries, Europe’s leading provider of additive manufacturing, injection moulding, vacuum casting, and aluminium tooling, has successfully acquired CA Models, an additive manufacturing specialist based in Stirling, Scotland. This strategic move enhances Prototal Industries’ market position in the UK and introduces metal additive manufacturing to its group offerings, reinforcing its commitment to delivering innovative manufacturing solutions.
The acquisition of CA Models is a significant milestone in Prototal Industries’ growth strategy, demonstrating its dedication to expanding its presence and capabilities in the UK manufacturing industry. This move aligns with the company’s vision for growth and innovation, strengthening its position as a preferred production partner in Europe and the UK.
CA Models brings complementary strengths, expertise, and capabilities to Prototal Industries, enabling the group to offer a broader range of services and solutions. The expanded offerings include metal additive manufacturing, 5-axis CNC machining, CNC turning, EDM wire erosion, CMM inspection, 3D scanning, and various polymer additive manufacturing techniques such as SLA and SLS, which require highly intricate model-making skills.
Jan Löfving, CEO of Prototal Industries, expressed enthusiasm about the strategic move, stating, “We are thrilled to welcome CA Models into Prototal Industries. This strategic move aligns with our vision for growth and innovation and will strengthen our capabilities for production volumes with additive manufacturing.”
Gregory Campbell, Operations Director of CA Models, shared his excitement about joining the Prototal Industries family, stating, “With our strong experience in metal additive manufacturing and precision CNC machining, Prototal Industries can now offer its customers an even wider range of component manufacturing solutions.”
The acquisition, completed on February 1, marks the beginning of collaboration between Prototal Industries and CA Models, with both teams working towards a smooth and effective integration. The combined expertise and capabilities of CA Models and Prototal UK will result in an expanded market presence, allowing Prototal to serve a wider audience more effectively and efficiently across the UK.