Mills CNC has announced that order intake for the first half of 2009 exceeded £14 million.Exclusive distributor of Doosan machine tools into the UK and Ireland, this achievement follows the company’s best-ever first quarter results (January – March), when the company reported orders in excess of £7 million.

“The latest sales results show that, despite current economic conditions, the strength, popularity and value for money of the Doosan and Mills brands are second to none,” said Nick Frampton, Mills CNC managing director.

“In the first 6 months of this year, we increased our market share across the board and, probably the most illuminating statistic we have to hand of this is that 33 per cent of all machine tool orders achieved during January to June were to new customers.”

The managing director also highlighted that the company has carried over a record order book - £8 million - into the second half of the year.

Further analysis of the company’s performance reveal that approaching two-thirds of all CNC lathes (chuck size 12″ or above) sold in the UK in the first half of 2009 were Doosan lathes; and a quarter of machining centres (verticals and horizontals) sold during the same period were also Doosan machines – all supplied by Mills.

As far as the remainder of 2009 is concerned, and also looking forward to 2010 and beyond, there is confidence that the sales performance achieved to date can be replicated - and improved upon - in the months to come, it is said.

“New Doosan machines and models will be launched by Mills into the UK in the near future – and these will help us move into new markets and consolidate our strong position on others,” Mr Frampton underlined.

‘”These new machines include the new range of vertical machines with Heidenhain controls (available since July 09), and a new range of Doosan 5-axis machining centres, which will be available towards the end of the Year.

“We’re confident that these new technology developments combined with the drive and commitment of our people will help Mills achieve even greater success in the future.”

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