Leicester-based metalwork firm, ADS Laser Cutting, has expressed optimism for the year ahead, following a year of sustained growth, operational expansion and targeted investment in both equipment and its team.
During 2025, when the business celebrated its twentieth anniversary, ADS Laser made several strategic investments to strengthen its overall resilience and support its continued growth as it eyes turnover of £20m by the end of the decade.
To realise this target, in the past 12 months ADS Laser Cutting has delivered a robust programme of investment that has included £20,000 on IT upgrades to enhance digital resilience; £235,000 on new equipment and machinery, to support increased capacity and higher-quality output; and £150,000 in a specialist metalwork manufacturing ERP system to drive further improvements in efficiency, automation and ultimately the customer experience.
Commenting on a successful year, Duncan Keates, joint managing director, said:
“Whilst external economic conditions remain challenging, we’ve recognised the value in continuing to invest in our team, our equipment and in our customer relationships.
“That approach has delivered tangible results. In 2025 we welcomed orders from 120 new clients resulting in new business growth of over 7% – a level we believe is both healthy and sustainable in the current climate.”
Building on this momentum, ADS Laser Cutting has put in place growth plans for 2026 and beyond that include further investment in both staff and equipment.
Outlining the team’s longer-term vision, Duncan Keates concluded:
“While UK economic conditions remain challenging, our ambition hasn’t changed. With clear growth targets to reach by the end of the decade, we’re committed to continued investment – in our team, in smarter systems, stronger processes and in delivering exceptional service to both existing and future customers.”
