Britain is currently experiencing its most significant defence build-up in many years. From “always-on” munitions manufacturing plants to the new SSN-AUKUS submarine programme, the UK is reacting to the global landscape, and increasing its manufacturing capabilities and production in the defence sector.
Forgings are the core of defence hardware. Whether it’s part of a pressure hull from a nuclear submarine, or components within armoured vehicles, forgings play a crucial role due to their durability. Forgings are uniquely capable of withstanding the extreme stresses and hostile environments that are inherent to defence applications. Castings or machined components cannot deliver the same combination of strength, durability, and reliability that forgings offer.
Brockhouse’s Role in the revival of British Defence Manufacturing
As one of the UK’s leading heritage forging companies, Brockhouse is uniquely positioned to support the increase in defence manufacturing. With 140 years of experience in supplying the defence sector, and a reputation for delivering high quality forgings made to tight tolerances, we have the ability to meet the specific challenges of the industry. Our in-house facility combines traditional drop-hammer and upset forging capabilities with advanced machining capabilities and state of the art inspection processes.
We work closely with defence suppliers, integrating seamlessly into the defence supply chain. Our ability to maintain tight tolerances, provide full traceability, and meet stringent lead times makes us a dependable partner when the stakes are high. In an industry where lead times are tightening, and demand is accelerating, Brockhouse has capacity now, and can respond quickly to urgent defence orders, whether it’s scaling up for large volume production, or providing small, highly specialised batches.
Considering a forging? Contact us today.
Brockhouse has a proud history dating back over 140 years. Our skilled workforce has been producing quality forgings for over a century establishing a strong reputation as a market leader, working with a network of customers globally. From our West Bromwich based facility, we offer a complete service including design, die & tool manufacture, forging, machining, and heat treatment for items up to 400 kgs in weight.
We pride ourselves on our ability to meet the challenges of fast response, high quality and low-cost solutions that our customers require. Our manufacturing facilities enable us to offer the widest range of products from a single forge.
Contact us today, call us on 0121 556 1241 or email info@brockhouse.co.uk.