Business Details
43 Years
experience
Your Trusted Aerospace Fabrication Partner in Nottingham
Established in 1983, we are a privately owned aerospace manufacturing specialist with over 30 years of dedicated industry experience. Our precision fabrication capabilities and commitment to quality have earned approvals from leading global manufacturers including Airbus and BAE Systems. We provide comprehensive turnkey solutions encompassing blank manufacture, heat treatment, welding, and assembly services for critical aerospace components. Our NADCAP and ISO 9001:2008 accreditations demonstrate our adherence to international quality standards. With two strategically located facilities in Nottinghamshire, we combine advanced equipment like CNC-controlled stretch presses with a skilled workforce to deliver on-time, specification-compliant production.Our extensive sub-contract network enables seamless support for both one-off prototypes and batch manufacturing requirements. Through continuous investment in technology and staff development, we maintain our position as a trusted partner for major aircraft manufacturers and tier suppliers worldwide. Our customer-centric approach ensures dedicated support throughout every project lifecycle stage.
Services
Blank Manufacture
Heat Treatment
Welding
Fabrication
Treatments
Leading Edge Skin Facility
Assembly
Kit Marshalling
Despatch
Precision Manufacturing
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of dedicated aerospace manufacturing experience
- We hold NADCAP and ISO 9001:2008 quality management accreditations
- Our capabilities cover complete fabrication processes from blank manufacture to assembly
- We maintain approvals from major aerospace manufacturers including Airbus and BAE Systems
- Our two Nottinghamshire facilities provide combined production capacity for all volume requirements
Associations and certifications
- NADCAP
- ISO 9001:2008
Services
Blank Manufacture
We produce precision blanks up to 5 meters in size using advanced manufacturing systems. Our capabilities include processing materials up to 6mm thickness with compatibility for IGES, DXF and CATIA formats. This critical initial production stage ensures accurate foundation components for subsequent aerospace assembly processes.
Heat Treatment
Our heat treatment facilities handle components up to 2.5 meters in size with comprehensive processing capabilities. We perform solution and precipitation hardening alongside conductivity and tensile testing. This essential process optimizes material properties for critical aerospace applications while maintaining strict quality control standards.
Welding
We operate multiple welding stations capable of working with aluminium, steel and titanium alloys. Our certified welding processes meet exacting aerospace standards, ensuring structural integrity for critical flight components. Each weld undergoes rigorous quality inspection to maintain our industry-leading reliability.
Leading Edge Skin Facility
Our specialist facility features CNC-controlled ACB stretch presses, high-precision routers and dedicated furnaces. This advanced equipment enables production of complex leading edge skins requiring exacting tolerances. The integrated manufacturing process ensures aerodynamic precision for critical aircraft components.
Kit Marshalling
We provide comprehensive parts marshalling and despatch services with extensive storage facilities. Our automated inkjet marking system ensures accurate part identification while our logistics network enables efficient delivery of complete component kits directly to customer production lines.
Questions
What aerospace manufacturing services do you offer?
We provide complete aerospace fabrication solutions including blank manufacture, heat treatment, welding, assembly, and kit marshalling services for critical aircraft components.
Which industry accreditations do you hold?
We maintain NADCAP accreditation and ISO 9001:2008 quality management certification, with approvals from major manufacturers including Airbus and BAE Systems.
How long have you been in aerospace manufacturing?
We have specialized in aerospace fabrication since our establishment in 1983, providing over 30 years of industry expertise to global clients.
What production volumes can you handle?
Our dual Nottinghamshire facilities support both one-off prototype production and large batch manufacturing requirements with flexible capacity allocation.
Where are your manufacturing facilities located?
We operate two strategically located sites in Nottinghamshire: Watnall for blank manufacture and heat treatment, and Moorgreen for leading edge skin production.
