“Micro” and “Nano” are phrases at the forefront of innovation on Wales. The work between Brecon-based company, BVG Airflo, and Cardiff University Manufacturing Engineering Centre (MEC) resulted in an exciting new export product and this Innovation Award.
Using MEC design and micro-tooling expertise BVG has been able to develop a new generation of fly fishing line improving dramatically on the current sporting standard. The ‘Ridge Line’ allows the angler to cast further with better control and accuracy than can be achieved with traditional lines. This has opened up new markets for BVG, particularly in Japan which has embraced the new technology and where the Company expects to lead the market within 2 years.
Richard Wothers Production Director of BVG Airflo said, “The Ridge Line has created considerable excitement throughout the fly fishing industry. Japan in particular has embraced this new technology, and we are also having a major impact in the US market.
Without the MEC the Ridge Line would not have happened. I searched nationally and internationally for a company capable of making the very precise extrusion dies required. The MEC not only had the necessary equipment, but also the expertise to do what was needed.”
Further Information:
BVG Airflo
Cardiff University Manufacturing Engineering Centre