Coventry-based copper manufacturer Lawton Tubes is investing £25 million (€28.5 million) across its operations through 2026 to strengthen its manufacturing base and support growth in the plumbing, air conditioning, medical gas, and engineering sectors.

The 107-year-old family-run business, which posted a £230 million (€262 million) turnover last year, is implementing a wide-ranging transformation programme. Initial steps included handheld tablets for the logistics team and a new ticketing system to improve warehousing operations.

The company plans further upgrades, including a new enterprise resource planning system, an HR system overhaul, and strategic appointments such as Operations Improvement Manager Danielle White. These enhancements aim to improve communication, speed up processes, and provide customers with faster, more accurate service.

The investment will culminate in a new £20 million (€22.8 million) headquarters, designed to provide modern workspaces and strengthen operational efficiency. Construction is expected to begin in 2026, pending planning approval and appointment of a main contractor.

Robert Lawton, Lawton Tubes Director, said: “We have never taken the future for granted. While we’ve seen significant success in recent years, we realised our processes needed enhancing to keep us moving forward as new innovations such as AI become increasingly integrated into working life. Opening a new headquarters and investing in better systems is about giving our people the environment, tools and support they need to work much more efficiently.”

Danielle White added: “The improvements across our systems and processes, alongside the opening of our new HQ, will enable us to service more customers than ever before. We understand the pressures and expectations within the construction industry including plumbing and heating, HVAC, medical gas and engineering, and we want to stay one step ahead in how we support them.”

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