{"id":6660,"date":"2024-12-17T21:43:55","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T21:43:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.wearedeeperblue.co.uk\/history\/?p=6660"},"modified":"2025-02-07T13:27:23","modified_gmt":"2025-02-07T13:27:23","slug":"steve-williams-sets-up-force-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.wearedeeperblue.co.uk\/history-clone\/steve-williams-sets-up-force-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"Steve Williams Sets up Force Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Force Technology was founded in 2015 to drive development and innovation in the precision, high-duty spring markets. The company chose to establish its operations within the Enterprise Zone, which met several key requirements, with many of the team members hailing from the local area. The location offers access to a strong, potential workforce, supported by Blackpool and the surrounding region\u2019s thriving engineering and advanced manufacturing sectors. Alongside advanced processing facilities, Force Technology boasts a metallurgical laboratory and a component testing facility, including an engine dyno, further solidifying its commitment to innovation within the industry.<\/p>\n<p>The business management systems are fully certified to ISO 9001:2015 for quality management, IATF 16949:2016 for automotive quality, and AS\/EN 9100:2018 for aerospace quality. These systems are integrated with environmental, health, and safety management practices. Force Technology continues to build its excellent reputation for high product quality through a culture that integrates lean manufacturing, quality, and business management systems. The company has a zero-tolerance policy for mediocrity and prides itself on working with top-tier suppliers, establishing strong, long-term relationships with some of the world\u2019s leading wire manufacturers.<\/p>\n<p>Ongoing significant investment in state-of-the-art capital equipment is key to maintaining Force Technology\u2019s leadership in precision component manufacturing, design, inspection, and testing. The company also invests in attracting the best talent in the industry to sustain its technological edge in areas such as 3D modelling and finite element analysis. The management team brings some of the most extensive experience in high dynamic spring applications across Europe.<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6665\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.wearedeeperblue.co.uk\/history-clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Steve-Willaims-enhanced-2-1000.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"465\" height=\"465\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6877\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.wearedeeperblue.co.uk\/history-clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Force-Technology-3-1000.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"537\" \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6879\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.wearedeeperblue.co.uk\/history-clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Force-Technology-1-1000.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"732\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6663\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.wearedeeperblue.co.uk\/history-clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/header-about-us-enhanced-scaled.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"937\" \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Force Technology was founded in 2015 to drive development and innovation in the precision, high-duty spring markets. The company chose to establish its operations within the Enterprise Zone, which met several key requirements, with many of the team members hailing from the local area. The location offers access to a strong, potential workforce, supported by Blackpool and the surrounding region\u2019s thriving engineering and advanced manufacturing sectors. Alongside advanced processing facilities, Force Technology boasts a metallurgical laboratory and a component testing facility, including an engine dyno, further solidifying its commitment to innovation within the industry. 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