Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Precision Engineering Components Supplier in Verwood & Durham
Established in 1975 and under current ownership since 1982, W G Jones has built a reputation for delivering complex, quality-critical precision machined components and assemblies. With facilities in Verwood (Dorset) and Durham, our AS9100 Rev D-approved operations serve demanding sectors including Defence, Aerospace, Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Rail, and Medical. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through continuous investment in advanced manufacturing technologies such as CNC multi-axis milling, grinding, and specialist assembly capabilities.With a workforce operating under a two-shift system and over 40 years of sector-specific expertise, we maintain long-term relationships with market-leading customers through our 'Right First Time, Every Time' philosophy. Our technical capabilities extend to working with challenging materials like aerospace-grade steels, titanium, and specialist alloys, supported by reverse engineering expertise for legacy components.
Services
CNC Multi-Axis Milling
CNC Turn/Milling
CNC Grinding
Specialist Assembly
Honing & Lapping
Reverse Engineering
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- 40+ years' experience in defence and aerospace precision engineering
- AS9100 Rev D-approved manufacturing processes
- Continuous investment in CNC multi-axis milling and grinding technology
- Skilled workforce with dedicated apprenticeship programmes
- Flexible two-shift system for rapid customer response
Associations and certifications
- AS9100 Rev D
Services
CNC Multi-Axis Milling
Our advanced CNC multi-axis milling capabilities enable production of complex geometries with tight tolerances. Using multi-pallet systems and 3D CAD-CAM technologies, we deliver high-precision components for aerospace and defence applications. Our engineers specialise in machining difficult materials including titanium and aerospace-grade steels.
Specialist Assembly
We provide calibrated assembly solutions including heat/freeze fitting and specialist bonding approvals. Our facilities maintain controlled environments for precision assembly of critical components, ensuring compliance with stringent aerospace and nuclear industry standards through documented quality control processes.
Reverse Engineering
Our reverse engineering services recreate components from limited technical data using modern measurement technologies. This capability supports maintenance of legacy systems in defence and aerospace sectors, combining traditional engineering expertise with digital precision measurement tools for accurate replication.
CNC Grinding
Precision CNC grinding operations achieve exceptional surface finishes and dimensional accuracy. Our capabilities include honing and lapping processes for components requiring micro-inch tolerances, serving medical device manufacturers and high-performance engineering applications where surface integrity is critical.
Material Specialisation
We work with challenging engineering materials including Inconel, AMS6419 (300M) aerospace steel, lead bronze, and specialist polymers. Our metallurgical expertise ensures optimal machining parameters for each material, maintaining structural integrity while achieving tight tolerances required by nuclear and defence clients.
People
Paul Evans
Group Managing Director
With over 40 years in defence and aerospace engineering, Paul acquired W G Jones in 1982 and grew the workforce from 40 to 100+ employees. He maintains the company's founding philosophy of immediate action and operational excellence.
James McCullagh
Durham Managing Director
Bringing 20+ years' manufacturing experience, James oversees Durham operations with expertise in quality management systems and continuous improvement. His shop-floor-to-management perspective ensures practical implementation of AS9100 standards and operational efficiency.
Gary Lane
Business Development Manager
With 39 years in precision machining, Gary specialises in customer-focused solutions across defence, aerospace, and nuclear sectors. His engineering background as a toolmaker and production engineering experience ensure technical understanding of client requirements.
Adam Reed
Quality & Operations Manager
AS9100-certified auditor with 20+ years in defence and aerospace sectors. Adam combines HNC-qualified manufacturing management expertise with hands-on CNC machining knowledge to maintain quality standards and operational efficiency across production processes.
Phil Robson
Client Delivery & Quotations Manager
Over 20 years' manufacturing experience including toolmaking and process engineering roles. Phil specialises in precision machining sector estimating and delivery management, ensuring accurate quotations and timely component delivery for complex engineering projects.
Questions
Which industries does WG Jones serve?
We supply precision components to Defence, Aerospace, Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Rail, and Medical sectors, supporting both legacy systems and modern engineering applications with AS9100 Rev D-approved processes.
What materials can WG Jones machine?
Our capabilities include aerospace heat-treated steels (AMS6419/300M), Inconel, Titanium, Lead Bronze, Aluminium, specialist plastics, and rubber compounds, with expertise in maintaining material integrity during precision machining.
Do you handle complex or legacy component manufacturing?
Yes, we specialise in complex components with tight tolerances and reverse engineer legacy parts using modern measurement technologies, serving customers requiring replacement parts with limited technical documentation.
What quality accreditations does WG Jones hold?
We maintain AS9100 Rev D accreditation for aerospace quality management systems, with dedicated quality assurance processes and certified personnel ensuring compliance with defence, nuclear, and medical industry standards.
Can WG Jones handle both small and large production runs?
Our flexible manufacturing capabilities support small batch legacy work through to high-volume production using 3D CAD-CAM technologies, with consignment stock arrangements available for regular component requirements.
How does WG Jones ensure timely delivery?
With a two-shift workforce and dedicated delivery management team, we prioritise on-time delivery through proactive production scheduling and supply chain coordination from our Dorset and Durham facilities.
