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Tension System Components For Tyne South Pier Head Lighthouse Restoration »
Date Added: 20/12/2024
Brooks Forgings was approached to manufacture and supply a new roof tensioning system for the iconic lighthouse at the end of the River Tyne South Pier in South Shields. In October 2023, following Storm Babet, the lighthouse and the surrounding pier suffered severe damage. The combination of...
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Replacement Hanger Eye Bolts For The Menai Suspension Bridge Refurbishment Project »
Date Added: 15/11/2024
Brooks Forgings has produced forged components for many historical bridge restoration projects, including the Union Chain Bridge in Northumberland and the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol. Our latest collaboration required the production and supply of replacement solid steel hanger eye bolts...
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Brooks Forgings Purchase Henry Williams Upset & Drop Forging Plant »
Date Added: 25/09/2024
Brooks Forgings has successfully acquired the upset and drop forging plant and equipment from Henry Williams following their decision to close the forging division at the Darlington site. Henry Williams Limited, a renowned forging manufacturer with a rich history dating back to 1883, initially...
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Specialist Production Of M80 U-Bolts For Methil Dock Gate Restoration Project »
Date Added: 17/09/2024
Brooks Forgings' latest project was for an engineering company involved in managing and conducting works on an upcoming refurbishment project at Methil Docks. The docks are situated in Methil, Fife, Scotland, on the northern shores of the Firth of Forth. The overall project entails the removal and...
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Brooks Forgings Harness & Invest in Solar Power Across All Sites »
Date Added: 25/06/2024
Brooks Forgings, operating 2 sites in the West Midlands, has recently made a considerable investment to harness the power of solar energy. As part of our Green and Clean initiative, we acknowledge the ongoing global requirement for efficient and sustainable sources of energy and explore how they...
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Brooks Continue To Demonstrate Hot Bending Capability - 50mm Diameter Material »
Date Added: 02/05/2024
Brooks Forgings has become one of the UK’s leading hot-forming companies, specialising in the manipulation of rounds, squares, and flats into complex shapes. A recent project required forming 50mm diameter solid bars into a cranked hook-style shape. By using a combination of manual and...
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Complex Hot Bending Of 32mm Diameter Solid Mild Steel Bar »
Date Added: 17/04/2024
A building contractor approached Brooks Forgings to produce a series of complex bends for a special handrail installation project. The hot-formed bends, 11 variants in total, are produced from a 32mm diameter solid mild steel bar. The final appearance and finish were important as the bends were...
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Vertical Upset Forging Provides Near Net Shape Solution For Specialised Bolting Project »
Date Added: 07/03/2024
Brooks Forgings is a leading UK producer of upset forged components and near-net forgings. Utilising a large range of both horizontal and vertical forging machines, combined with various heating methods allows for an extremely diverse product range. A recent project involved working with a client...
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Bespoke D Type Shackles Produced To Aid Delivery Of Handling System »
Date Added: 03/01/2024
Brooks Forgings Ltd specializes in producing customised forged components that meet clients' exact specifications by leveraging its extensive manufacturing capabilities and engineering expertise. Recently, our team collaborated with mechanical and design engineers at a reputable handling and...
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