[08 December 2011], Manchester-based computer systems manufacturer Tranquil PC has invested £30k to bring its production process back to the UK from China.
Tom Brown, Paul Baxter and David Thompson of Tranquil PC.
The company has installed a new CNC milling machine to produce aluminium casings on site after securing funding from Lombard, the dedicated asset finance division of The Royal Bank of Scotland Group. These casings were previously produced by a Chinese supplier and the investment means that Tranquil PC now has a completely UK-based production process.
Tranquil PC, which is a family-run business, manufactures a range of energy efficient and silent PCs that have a low carbon footprint as they operate on just 20-30% of the power of a standard computer. By using less electrical power they are better for the environment and represent a contrast to standard PCs, which are one of the main contributors of harmful greenhouse gases due to the electricity used.
Established in 2003, the company’s customers include T-Mobile, Alcatel and the BBC.
David Thompson, Tranquil PC’s Managing Director, said: "This investment makes sound commercial sense: it enhances our manufacturing capabilities and gives us complete control over the production process. It is also very satisfying to be able to bring a manufacturing enterprise back to the UK."
Paul Baxter from RBS and Thomas Brown from Lombard provided the funding. Brown, a Senior Relationship Manager at Lombard, said: "Tranquil has a good track record of investing to improve its operations. We are very pleased to provide the financial support needed to support their latest plans."
