# R E Thompson invests £2.2M in Grob machine and automation

Precision subcontractor R E Thompson invested over £2.2 million in a Grob G750T 5-axis universal machining centre, tooling, laser marking technology, a presetter, and a Fastems 36-pallet automation system to enhance large component processing.

- Type: Investment
- Announced: 2023-09-28
- Where: Andover, Hampshire, United Kingdom
- Value: $2.70M (2.20M GBP)
- Status: announced
- Products: 5-axis machining centre, pallet automation system
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md)

## Companies

- [R E Thompson](https://endata.com/companies/72913.md)

## Sources

- [pesmedia.com](https://www.pesmedia.com/new-grob-machine-is-a-big-deal-for-hampshire-precision-subcontractor), 2023-09-28: "Spending around £1m on a new machine tool is a big undertaking by anyone's standards."

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