The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has announced a dedicated Defence Office for Small Business Growth to ensure that small and medium sized enterprises can successfully bid for and win defence contracts. This marks a major shift towards strengthening British industry...
For 140 years, Brockhouse has been at the forefront of UK forging, producing high-performance components that stand the test of time. From our beginnings in 1885, shaping springs and axles, we have evolved into a trusted partner for industries that demand precision,...
As 2025 draws to a close, everyone at Brockhouse would like to extend our sincerest thanks to all our customers, partners, and colleagues for your continued support and trust. This year has seen us push forward in delivering forgings for a variety of sectors. From...
The UK has recently secured a landmark £10 billion deal to supply Norway with state-of-the-art warships, a huge vote of confidence in British defence manufacturing expertise, as well as defence forgings. The agreement to provide Type 26 frigates marks the UK’s...
The news that the UK’s third-largest steelworks has collapsed into government control has sent shockwaves though the entire industry. Speciality Steels UK collapsing has led to almost 1,500 workers in Rotherham and Sheffield facing an uncertain future, after the...
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...
In 2025, supply chain disruptions as well as the unexpected closure of several forging suppliers have left many manufacturers facing significant challenges when it comes to sourcing forged components. Delayed deliveries, inconsistent quality, as well as lack of...
As the UK increases defence spending in response to a changing global landscape, the focus has turned to British industry to secure vital defence programmes. Whether it’s for naval applications or land-based systems, including armoured vehicles, the demand from the...
On 2nd June 2025, the UK Government unveiled its most comprehensive defence strategy since the Cold War, committing to a major increase in defence spending and setting out a roadmap to modernise military capability and infrastructure. Brockhouse is an approved...
At Brockhouse Group, we believe that a sustainable business is a resilient business. That’s why we’re proud to highlight an exciting step forward in our sustainability journey: our participation in the Business Energy Advice Service (BEAS) programme, funded by...