News, Innovations and Case Studies

See what we’re up to at JEI Solutions from the latest drilling and cutting innovations, exhibitions and events and more.

JEI Solutions At The A-One Trade Day In Brighouse

POSTED BY / 15th July 2026

We're at the A-One Tools & Fixings Ltd Trade Day in Brighouse with the JEI demo van, packed with equipment and ready to talk all things steel fabrication. Come and see our range at A-One Business Park, 370 Bradford Rd, Huddersfield, Brighouse, HD6 4DJ.

Get Yourself Out Of A Tight Spot With Our Low Profile Mag Drills

POSTED BY / 14th July 2026

When headroom is limited, you need a drill that's built for the job, without compromise. From ultra-low profile to pneumatic models, our range is engineered to tackle restricted-access drilling without sacrificing performance.

When Standard Tooling Reaches Its Limit Endurance+ Gets To Work

POSTED BY / 9th July 2026

Designed for demanding materials including Hardox®, Super Duplex and other high-strength steels, Endurance+ delivers the durability and performance needed to keep productivity high and downtime low.

Another Rail Bull Is Heading Out To Its New Home

POSTED BY / 6th July 2026

A big thank you to Elmdale Welding And Engineering Supplies Ltd for choosing the SteelBeast® Rail Bull. We really appreciate your business and are delighted to be supplying another solution to help improve welding productivity and consistency.

Meet The SteelBeast Auto-Rad

POSTED BY / 2nd July 2026

Automated precision radius edge finishing. When edge quality matters, grinding simply can't compete. The Auto-Rad is a self-propelled radius bevelling machine that produces perfectly consistent R2, R3, R4 or R5 radii on steel plate and structural sections, helping fabricators achieve safer edges and better preparation for welding, painting, and coating.

Faster Cuts Seeing Longer Tool life With More Holes Per Cutter

POSTED BY / 1st July 2026

When productivity matters, don't compromise on your cutting tools. JEI's Turbo Tough TCT Annular Cutters are engineered to deliver exceptional performance in structural steel, stainless steel and cast iron, helping fabricators drill faster while reducing downtime and the cost per hole.

One Machine With Multiple Edge Preparation Solutions

POSTED BY / 26th June 2026

The SteelBeast BM-18 is designed to handle a wide range of bevelling and edge-finishing applications, helping fabricators improve weld preparation, reduce secondary operations, and achieve consistent results.

The ABM-50 Is Built For Serious Plate Preparation

POSTED BY / 16th June 2026

Designed for heavy-duty fabrication environments, the self-propelled ABM-50 produces high-quality, weld-ready bevels without thermal distortion or creating a heat-affected zone, making it the ideal alternative to grinding.

Why Do Some Magnetic Drills Cost More Than Others

POSTED BY / 11th June 2026

It's a question we're often asked. When comparing magnetic drilling machines, it's easy to focus solely on the purchase price. But for fabricators, steel erectors, engineering contractors, and manufacturers, the real question should be: "What does downtime cost my business?"

Come & Visit Dave Ward From JEI At WES Industrial Supplies Open Days

POSTED BY / 10th June 2026

Dave Ward is at the WES Industrial & Welding Supplies Open Days in Witham today and tomorrow, and he'd love to see you there. If you're involved in welding, fabrication, steelwork, engineering, or manufacturing, come and say hello and take a look at some of the latest solutions from JEI.