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Tie Bars For Hammersmith Suspension Bridge Temporary Hanger Support System »
Date Added: 10/01/2025
Brooks Forgings has produced components for many historical bridge restoration projects, including the Union Chain Bridge in Northumberland and the Menai Suspension Bridge in Anglesey. Our latest collaboration required the production and supply of tie bars of varying lengths for use in a new...
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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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Pressing Capability Enables the Production of Cooling Tube Clamping Plates For Heat Exchanger Core »
Date Added: 28/11/2023
We were approached by a company requiring the production of a series of one-piece pressed plates that form part of the clamping and fixing structure for the cooling tube core within a new heat exchanger design. A total of 5 plate types were produced and feature multiple bends at the same pitch...
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Bespoke Tension System Components in 431S29 Martensitic Stainless Steel for Offshore Application »
Date Added: 23/10/2023
Brooks Forgings Ltd is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of components used in tensioning and compression systems primarily focusing on the production of non-standards in special materials to customer drawings and design. Our client who is involved in offshore and subsea applications...
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Specialised Bending Capability Enables the Production of U-Bolts in A4-80 Stainless Steel »
Date Added: 24/08/2023
Brooks Forgings was approached by a company requiring the production of 100 quantity bespoke M24 U-bolts in A4-80 stainless steel material. After experiencing failures in the field our customer conducted various mechanical tests and identified that it was a result of a previous supplier using...
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Forged Railhead Replication For Partick Pumping Station Restoration Project in Glasgow »
Date Added: 14/06/2023
Brooks Forgings specialise in the replication of decorative ironwork components required for historic restoration projects throughout the UK and beyond. The production of forged railheads is a specific specialty of ours and can be offered as single units or forged directly to the bar in...
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Special Forged Eye Bolts in ASTM A320 Grade L7 For Petrochemical Pressure Vessels »
Date Added: 30/05/2023
Brooks Forgings Ltd is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of eye bolts primarily focusing on the production of non-standards in special materials. Eyebolt blanks in common materials are held in stock for rapid conversion to customer requirements. The petrochemical sector demands...
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Bespoke Forged Tie Down Anchor Socket Solution for Norfolk Market Town »
Date Added: 16/05/2023
Brooks Forgings specialise in the production of fully bespoke components that are often required to solve a problem when no off-the-shelf solution is available. Norfolk is well known for its various outdoor markets which are typically held weekly and organised by various town councils. An ongoing...
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Forged Components For The Union Chain Suspension Bridge Refurbishment Project »
Date Added: 17/04/2023
Brooks Forgings were approached to take part in the Union Chain Suspension Bridge restoration project, focusing on the manufacture of replacement chain rod ends and various supporting walkway components. The Union Chain Bridge located in Northumberland spans the River Tweed connecting the Scottish...
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Stainless Steel Punching Shear Solution For Royal Liverpool Hospital MRI Rooms »
Date Added: 08/03/2023
The newly opened state-of-art Royal Liverpool University Hospital is a major teaching and research hospital and the biggest of its kind in the UK. Construction of the New Royal started in 2013 and was originally scheduled to open in 2017 but various engineering concerns and the collapse of...
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DIN7992 Hammerhead T-Bolts up to M100 x 3100mm for ORE Catapult Research and Testing Facility »
Date Added: 25/01/2023
The National Renewable Energy Centre (now ORE Catapult) is a state-of-the-art facility home to advanced research and testing facilities, primarily for wind and nautical drive trains and blades. The facility based in Blyth, Northumberland, UK was originally constructed as part of an £80m...
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Bending Process Expertise Assists with the Production of 65mm Diameter Lifting Lugs »
Date Added: 18/01/2023
Brooks Forgings has become one of the UK’s leading hot and cold benders of raw material, typically diameter, square, and plate sections, forming unconventional shapes used for the production of bespoke components and applications. Our latest bending project required the production of 10...
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The Benefits of Single Source Procurement & Multistage Manufacturing From Brooks »
Date Added: 03/01/2023
We have produced a video that demonstrates the benefits of using a single source supplier such as Brooks Forgings for all your component procurement and manufacturing requirements. It is not uncommon for businesses to utilise multiple suppliers to produce single or multiple components for a...
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Brooks Forgings Sponsor Mary Stevens Hospice Peter Pan Pantomime 2023 »
Date Added: 02/01/2023
Brooks Forgings is proud to announce that we are one of the main sponsors for the Mary Stevens Hospice 2023 pantomime Peter Pan. By sponsoring the event we can ensure that Mary Stevens has what they need to continue its annual fundraising tradition that is loved by so many in the local community....
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British Production of Super Duplex DIN 261 Hammerhead T-Bolts »
Date Added: 28/11/2022
Brooks Forgings specialise in the production of Hammerhead T-Bolts to DIN 261 and DIN 7992 specification.We hold tooling for all hot forged sizes, made to your exact requirements. We were approached by a client in the early stages of a new subsea project requiring a substantial amount of M48 X...
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Brooks Forgings Completes Challenging Production of Hot Formed Ladle Lid Lifting Bridles »
Date Added: 04/11/2022
Brooks Forgings are always thinking outside of the box when it comes to the production of highly specialised components, utilising our years of expertise and comprehensive range of in-house manufacturing processes. Our client approached us regarding the production of a newly designed Ladle Lid...
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Flash Butt Welding Trials of New Steel Alloy for Ovako »
Date Added: 19/10/2022
Brooks Forgings is proud to announce a new collaboration with Ovako. Ovako is one of Europe's leading manufacturers of engineering steel and uses a sustainable manufacturing process to produce a range of engineering steels, including bearing applications and manufacturing and transportation...
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Rapid Production of Bespoke Tension Systems for Primary School Temporary Roofing Project »
Date Added: 03/10/2022
Producing components on a short lead time is a speciality of Brooks Forgings. Our extensive capacity and range of in-house manufacturing processes allow us to cater to the most urgent of projects. In this case, our customer was responsible for erecting a temporary roofing system for a primary...
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New Website Launched With Over 2500 Image Portfolio »
Date Added: 31/08/2022
Brooks Forgings is proud to announce the launch of a newly revised website.We feel that our website is one of the most extensive in the global forging industry, showcasing our comprehensive range of manufacturing processes, products, and the industries we serve with components. One of the biggest...
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Hot Bending Capability Assists World’s Largest Cable Laying Vessel »
Date Added: 11/08/2022
Brooks Forgings has the capability to hot bend various materials up to 80mm solid diameter bar and 80mm thick plate. A world-leading engineering firm approached us to assist them with the development and production of chain drive link profiles, used within a capstan to be installed on the...
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Specialised Traction Rods Keep Locomotive Refurbishment Project on Track »
Date Added: 16/05/2022
Brooks Forgings has a diverse range of manufacturing capabilities that enables the production of fully bespoke components for many applications worldwide. Throughout our extensive history, we have assisted many restoration projects requiring the resilience and aligned grain flow only found...
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Full Steam Ahead with the A1 Steam Locomotive Trust »
Date Added: 01/03/2022
As part of a continued collaboration between Brooks Forgings (Brooks) and our sister company W.H.Tildesley (WHT), we have once again successfully manufactured and supplied a number of forged components known as foundation ring corner blocks to the A1 Steam Locomotive Trust. The team at the A1 Steam...
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Investment in New Doosan DNM 5700 Vertical Machining Centre »
Date Added: 04/02/2022
Brooks Forgings has a wealth of manufacturing processes that enable us to service many industries worldwide with standard and fully bespoke components. Many of the processes we offer require the use of custom jigs, fixtures, and tooling. These are designed and produced in-house that offer tighter...
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Brooks Forgings Become Main Sponsor For Mary Stevens Hospice Pantomime 2022 »
Date Added: 01/02/2022
Brooks Forgings is proud to announce that we are the main sponsor for the Mary Stevens Hospice 2022 pantomime Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs.By sponsoring the event we are able to ensure that Mary Stevens has what they need to continue its annual fundraising tradition that is loved by so many in...
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Keeping Tradition Afloat With Bespoke Hand Tools for the British Boat Building Industry »
Date Added: 10/01/2022
By utilising our extensive range of manufacturing processes we can produce many types of bespoke hand tools used within many industries. Our most recent manufacturing project was for a client operating within the British boat-making community, looking to produce a range of specialised hand tools to...
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Heavy Duty and Specialised Torsion Bar Production Continues at Brooks »
Date Added: 30/08/2021
With several decades of experience and considerable investment in tooling and processes, Brooks Forgings has become the go-to company for heavy-duty and specialised torsion bar production in the UK. Typically found in locomotive, commercial, defence, and off-highway applications, torsion bars must...
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M90 Hammerhead T Bolts for New Fossil Free Kiln Expansion Project in Sweden »
Date Added: 31/05/2021
The removable hammerhead foundation system is used in heavy industry installations all over the globe. The fabricated tube assembly and forged t-bolt are produced to very specific requirements with no off-the-shelf solution available. Over the years, Brooks Forgings has made a...
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New Fully Automated Flash Butt Welding Machine Increases Capacity »
Date Added: 09/11/2020
The key advantages are the programmable and repeatability of the weld procedure that allows an identical weld to be performed on every component. Job-specific data can be saved in the archive and then recalled at a later date offering full traceability for our Quality Department. This also removes...
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Brooks Forgings Sponsor Mary Stevens Hospice Treecycle 2021 »
Date Added: 29/10/2020
Brooks Forgings is proud to announce that we are sponsoring the Mary Stevens Hospice Treecycle 2021. We love a real Christmas tree, but getting rid of them post all of the festive fun can be a nightmare. This is why the Mary Stevens Hospice Treecycle 2021 ensures that you never have to...
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Heritage Replication for National Lottery Funded Jewellery Quarter Cemeteries Project »
Date Added: 15/09/2020
Brooks Forgings specialise in the replication of decorative heritage ironwork components. By using a combination of physical original samples, photographs, and the latest digital design software we can create new tooling and reproduce components that are faithful to the original. This service is...
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Brooks Forgings Supply Hinkley Point C with Critical Foundation System Components »
Date Added: 27/08/2020
EDF energy, at Hinkley Point C, is building two new nuclear reactors, the first in a new generation of nuclear power stations that will provide low-carbon electricity for up to six million homes. The new reactors will make a significant contribution to the UK’s initiative to reduce carbon...
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Brooks Complete Transition from OHSAS 18001 to ISO 45001 with Lloyds Register »
Date Added: 19/08/2020
Brooks Forgings has become one of the first forging companies in the UK to make the transition from the Occupational Health and Safety Management OHSAS 18001 to ISO 45001:2018. A copy of the latest certificate can be downloaded...
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Special Fabrication Keeps Expansion Of Waste Management Facility On Track »
Date Added: 11/06/2020
Brooks Forgings specialise in a diverse range of manufacturing processes and products. This has enabled us to offer bespoke project solutions and meet the specific requirements required by our expanding customer base. Over the last decade, we have grown to be one of the leading suppliers in the...
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Temperature Controlled And Programable Bar End Heating Furnaces Installed To Reduce Carbon Footprint. »
Date Added: 14/05/2020
Investment in fully temperature-controlled and programable bar end heating furnaces aims to reduce carbon footprint. Brooks Forgings Ltd has been looking at ways of reducing the consumption of natural gas in its manufacturing processes. By working closely with a company specialising in the design...
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An update from Brooks Forgings regarding COVID-19 »
Date Added: 31/03/2020
**UPDATE: MAY 11TH 2020 - WE ARE STILL OPEN AND HERE TO ASSIST YOU, OPERATING AS PER GOVERNMENT GUIDELINES** COVID-19 is currently impacting us in ways we could never have imagined, affecting us all in a personal and professional manner with new challenges being created every day. As requested...
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Video Conferencing Suite Increases Productivity & Reduces Carbon Footprint »
Date Added: 02/03/2020
The Brooks Engineering Group is now based at several locations throughout the Midlands and deals with an ever-growing global customer base. As part of our Green & Clean Initiative to reduce carbon footprint and goal to improve communication across our group we have invested in a video...
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LED Lighting Installed in 7 Bays at Manufacturing Site To Reduce Carbon Footprint »
Date Added: 14/02/2020
Brooks Forgings is proactively researching ways to monitor, evaluate, and reduce energy consumption by utilising the latest and most effective technology available in the marketplace. This is in conjunction with our Green & Clean Initiative to reduce carbon footprint and Lloyds ISO 14001...
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Bespoke Tension System Components - The Non Standard Specialists »
Date Added: 03/02/2020
Brooks Forgings specialise in the production of non-standard components that are not readily available off the shelf. We are heavily involved in the construction industry and are able to offer bespoke solutions. A recent project required a special tensioning system to fit a unique application....
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Brooks Forgings Certified for ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 with Lloyd's Register »
Date Added: 30/10/2019
Brooks Forgings are proud to announce that they are now certified with the Lloyd's Register for ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001. Lloyd's Register was the first certification body to gain accreditation from the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). For this reason, we are...
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Investment in Data Collection Terminals Invaluable for Performance & Costing Improvement »
Date Added: 11/09/2019
Considerable new investment has been made at our production facility based in Lye, Stourbridge to further improve KPI (Key Performance Indicator) targets. Several data collection terminals are now located throughout the factory to enable our staff to log on and off jobs, allocate material stock and...
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Brooks Forgings Continue To Invest In Automated Technology »
Date Added: 09/08/2019
As part of an on-going development strategy, Brooks Forgings has an active interest in the latest manufacturing technology. Our aim is to increase production capacity and quality, reduce our carbon footprint and remain competitive against foreign manufacturers with low labor costs. We are pleased...
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Brooks Forgings Grows Shackle Forming Capacity »
Date Added: 12/07/2019
Brooks Forgings Ltd is a leading UK manufacturer of forged, machined and fabricated components. Our diverse range of over 20 manufacturing processes enables us to offer a bespoke and tailored solution to customers requiring non-standard components. The recent closure of a local shackle manufacturer...
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Monaco Heavy Duty Mooring Rings »
Date Added: 15/02/2019
Brooks Forgings specialise in the manufacture of non-standard forged, fabricated and machined components and are one of the leading British manufacturers of bespoke Mooring Rings and Chain Link Adjusters for the marine industry. A recent project was commissioned by a French company that required...
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Arisa 300 Tonne Vertical Forging Press Installed »
Date Added: 11/01/2019
Brooks Forgings offer a comprehensive range of manufacturing processes and are always making further investment in their plant and machinery. The latest addition is an Arisa 300 Tonne press and range of tooling, acquired from a special fastener manufacturer in the UK. This acquisition will enable...
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Brooks Forgings Replicate Special 12.9 Grade Tie Rods »
Date Added: 22/11/2018
Brooks Forgings specialise in the manufacture of non-standard forged, fabricated and machined components. Our team of skilled operators welcome the engineering challenges that are often presented to us by our customers and their unique requirements. A recent bespoke project was to replicate a...
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Large Fabricated Post Tops for New Footbridge Project »
Date Added: 22/08/2018
At Brooks Forgings we offer over 20 in-house manufacturing processes that enable us to produce a wide range of standard and fully bespoke components to customer requirements. A recent order for a prestigious client involved producing a quantity of bespoke post tops to be used as part of a new...
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Fastener + Fixing Magazine Feature - May 2018 »
Date Added: 31/05/2018
We are pleased to announce that a full feature on Brooks Forgings Ltd has been published in the May 2018 issue of Fastener + Fixing Magazine. Pages 62 - 64....
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75 Ton Etchells Multiforge returns to the heart of British Manufacturing »
Date Added: 09/04/2018
The latest addition to our upsetting machine range is a 75 Ton Etchells Multiforge. This machine has an interesting back story. Originally purchased and exported in 2001 by the General Electric Company based in Bromont, Canada, its primary purpose was for the manufacture of preforms for aero engine...
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Collaboration between Brooks and W.H.Tildesley on prestigious forging project »
Date Added: 27/02/2018
Brooks Forgings were given the opportunity to manufacture and export a requirement for 14 highly specialised lifting bail bars that are used to lift crucibles of molten aluminium at a treatment plant located in Bahrain. This was the first collaboration project between Brooks Forgings and...
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Special Lifting Assembly for Industrial Dipping Stillages »
Date Added: 12/06/2017
Brooks Forgings was approached to produce a special lifting assembly that is used to lift and relocate industrial dipping stillages in a chemical treatment plant. As a leading UK manufacturer of the components used in the assembly, we were able to meet the clients specific requirements. The...
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Brooks Forgings Achieves EN1090-1 & EN15048 Approval To The Construction Products Standard For CE Marking »
Date Added: 16/05/2017
Brooks Forgings is proud to announce that it is the first company to be issued with ISO 9001, EN1090 and EN15048 by Lloyds Register. This is to comply with the Construction Products Regulation 305/2011. The combination of all three approvals means that our customers can purchase foundation bolting...
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Brooks Forgings Supply Special Components To Support UK Rail Industry »
Date Added: 30/01/2017
Brooks Forgings Ltd was recently approached to produce special arching horns that are commonly used in overhead electrification applications for the railway industry. A combination of sawing, machining, hot bending and welding processes was used to produce the various components used in the overall...
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Extensive Manufacturing Processes Help Secure New Orders and Ensure On-time Delivery »
Date Added: 11/11/2016
Brooks Forgings Ltd was recently approached to produce special lifting assemblies that are used to safely lift and relocate heavy industrial stillages. Our client, originally importing components from abroad, was let down on delivery. Brooks Forgings was happy to step in and provide an on time...
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Brooks Expand Product Development & Tooling Design Services »
Date Added: 25/07/2016
Brooks Forgings Ltd is a diverse manufacturing company specialising in the Hot Forging, Machining and Fabrication of metal components. We have prepared this article to inform potential customers of the numerous processes that a single component can travel through during its production life....
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Brooks Forgings Celebrate 55TH Anniversary »
Date Added: 20/10/2015
Brooks Forgings Ltd, a leading UK manufacture of forged, machined and fabricated components, is celebrating its 55th anniversary. Established in 1960, the company has grown to become a leading UK manufacture of forged, machined and fabricated components. Thanks to a substantial expansion in 2010,...
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Balustrade Production For £175M London Garden Bridge Project »
Date Added: 30/09/2015
The Garden Bridge is a £175 million pound project to build a 366m-long ‘floating garden’ over the River Thames, planned to begin in January 2016. Set to become a world-class landmark, showcasing the UK’s expertise in design, engineering and landscaping, Brooks Forgings are...
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Brooks Assist in Restoration of P2 Mikado Locomotive »
Date Added: 24/08/2015
Brooks Forgings are pleased to announce their involvement in a very special locomotive restoration project. Our client is directly involved a modern build of the new P2 Mikado 2007 Prince of Wales, in its day one of the most powerful express passenger locomotives to operate in the UK. We were...
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Marposs Merlin Computer - Latest Addition To QC Department »
Date Added: 07/07/2015
Brooks Forgings is always looking for new developments in technology that can help achieve and surpass the strict quality standards required for metal components supplied into many industries across the globe. The latest addition to our Quality Control department is a Marposs Merlin gauge computer....
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Announcing Achilles Link-Up (RISQS) Supplier Registration »
Date Added: 27/04/2015
Brooks Forgings Ltd is proud to announce that we are now fully registered as a supplier on Achilles Link-up (RISQS).Supplier Number: 182325. RISQS, formally known as Achilles Link-Up, is an independent, third party qualification assessment of a supplier’s capability to supply products and...
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Brooks start 2015 with New Website »
Date Added: 08/01/2015
Brooks Forgings Ltd is proud to announce the launch of a brand new website. We have made substantial investment to develop and transfer over to a fully responsive design, now supporting mobile, tablet and desktop platforms. Already regarded as one of the most extensive websites in the industry, we...
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Construction of New Central Control Room »
Date Added: 29/09/2014
We have recently completed the construction and furnishing of our brand new central control room at our manufacturing facility in Lye, Stourbridge. The central control room will manage all aspects of production and play a vital part in the continued growth of the company. Several systems will...
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Announcing CE and National Highway Sector Scheme Approval »
Date Added: 21/08/2014
Brooks Forgings are proud to announce that we have recently been audited for and successfully obtained CE and National Highway Sector Scheme approval. These approvals are essential for the continued manufacture and supply of components in to the Civil Engineering sector. CE marking demonstrates a...
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Hammerhead Bolts - DIN 7992 - Manufacturing Video »
Date Added: 16/12/2013
At Brooks Forgings Ltd we have the manufacturing capabilities to hot forge hammerhead bolts to DIN 186, DIN 188, DIN 261 and DIN 7992. Sizes up to M100 and lengths of 6000MM are achieveable. Our range of in house manufacturing capabilities enables us to rapidly manufacture specialist components and...
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Brooks Win Manufacturing Achievement Award »
Date Added: 23/10/2013
Brooks Forgings Ltd, winner of the Manufacturing Achievement award in the 2013 Made in Midlands Business Awards. Expanding through diversification, Brooks Forgings Limited has made several steps to reinforce the company’s presence in UK manufacturing. The relocation of our manufacturing...
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Successful Audits for ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 Management Systems »
Date Added: 01/08/2013
Brooks Forgings Limited is pleased to announce it has been audited for and successfully obtained certifications in ISO 14001 for Environmental Management Systems and OHSAS 18001 for Health and Safety Management Systems. This confirms that the protection of the environment and the prevention of...
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UK Manufacturer of Large Diameter Hammerhead T Bolts »
Date Added: 21/03/2013
At Brooks Forging we have the manufacturing capabilities to hot forge hammerhead bolts to DIN 186, DIN 188, DIN 261 and DIN 7992. Sizes up to M100 and lengths of 6000MM are achieveable. Our range of in house manufacturing capabilities enables us to rapidly manufacture specialist components and...
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Specialised Eyebolts Manufactured for Nuclear Application »
Date Added: 16/10/2012
A recent project was to manufacture several specialised eyebolts, required for a lifting cradle used in nuclear applications. A recent project was to manufacture several specialised eyebolts, required for a lifting cradle used in nuclear applications.Forged blanks were produced using 46mm diameter...
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New Doosan Model S310 CNC Turning Centre/Lathe »
Date Added: 16/10/2012
The latest addition to our Machining Department is a Doosan Model S310 SML CNC Turning Centre / CNC Lathe. Complete with Sub Spindle, Driven Tools, Lemca Bar Feed & Fanuc 18-T Control. Please contact us today to discuss your machining...
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Brooks Helping to Reduce Carbon Footprint of Components »
Date Added: 30/05/2012
Since the relocation of our manufacturing plant in 2011, we are constantly researching methods of reducing our overall carbon footprint. One key area was to examine ways of improving process efficiency by reducing the number of operations and amount of energy required whilst at the same time...
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Banning GOA 1250 Hammer Installation at Brooks »
Date Added: 21/10/2011
As part of our continued expansion, at our Stourbridge manufacturing site, we have acquired a Banning GOA 1250 Drop Hammer. This was one of several forging machines obtained from the purchase of Parker Hannifin's forging facility in Halesowen. Extensive ground works were required to install the...
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Reduced Energy Impacter Forging Installed at Brooks »
Date Added: 21/07/2011
A Model C impacter system has been installed into the fully refurbished production site in Lye, West Midlands to further enhance the facilities available to our customers. Impacters operate on the basis that two bodies of equal mass are accelerated towards each other at the same speed. When they...
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Brooks Warehouse Expansion »
Date Added: 07/07/2011
The expansion and refurbishment of the Brooks warehousing and storage facility based in Cradley Heath, West Midlands is now underway. When complete will provide clients with more ‘Off the shelf’ product availability than ever before. New racking and the purchase of specialist forklift...
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Noise Map sets Brooks on the Right Route »
Date Added: 08/06/2011
Any British metals business which has survived and prospered for the last 50 years is clearly getting a great deal right, especially when it remains in the hands of its founding family. Black Country-based Brooks Forgings, which specialises in both forged and machined components, has earned a...
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Brooks Install Automated Shot Blast Machine »
Date Added: 04/04/2011
To help reduce costs and lead times we have installed a Tosca automated shot blast machine. Designed to allow for high production levels, whilst maintaining low running costs, of small and medium sized items. The machine uses a hydraulic hopper feed and automated discharge belt, both rubber lined...
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Heavy Duty Lathe added to Machining Department »
Date Added: 27/01/2011
YANG Heavy duty Linear Lathe - ML60A A recent addition to our Machining department is a YANG ML-60A heavy duty lathe. This will give us the capacity to manufacture and finish larger components. Delivery times should be reduced, large batch orders that are forged on site can be going through the...
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Brooks Exhibit at the Infrastructure Show 2010 »
Date Added: 01/11/2010
Brooks Forgings Ltd exhibited at the Infrastructure Show from the 18th to the 20th October. Many clients visted the Brooks stand during the show which proved to be a great success. It was an opportunity to catch up with existing clients and a pleasure to discuss forthcoming projects. Our aim was to...
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Brooks Introduce Automated Forging Line »
Date Added: 14/09/2010
We have designed, built and installed an automated forging transfer system onto forging machines based in our manufacturing centre in Lye, West Midlands. The walking beam transfer unit makes the use of several compressed air cylinders to transfer the work piece from one die to the next and is...
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Brooks Assist Legendary Spitfire Aeroplane »
Date Added: 01/09/2010
Brooks Forgings were asked to produce an undercarriage component for use during re-fits of the surviving World War II Spitfire aeroplanes. Using an old forging and a machine drawing, we created a model of the part in Solid Works then using 3D printing a resin model of the component was produced....
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Panasonic Robot Welding Cells Installed »
Date Added: 20/08/2010
We are constantly looking at ways to expand our manufacturing capabilities. With this in mind we have purchased 2 Panasonic robot welding cells to become a fundamental part of our fabrication facility. Our tooling department have made special ‘three point’ location plates, enabling us...
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New Sawing Machines Installed »
Date Added: 18/08/2010
We have installed 2 new sawing machines for our production site located in Stourbridge. The first, a Bauer VG 450 ST Automatic, 6000mm long feed bandsaw, ideal for cutting single pieces or bundles, with long off-cut lengthsFeaturing: • 6000mm incremental feeder vice remains clamped to stock...
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Supplying 50 TONNES of Foundation Bolts »
Date Added: 15/08/2010
Brooks (Forgings) Ltd specialise in the manufacture and supply of components for the Civil Engineering Sector. A recent project involvd the production of M48 x 700mm Grade 8.8 Bolt complete with tube assemblies, designed the installation of a new crane track at a recently built Power Plant....
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Brooks Hit 3 Container Deliveries Per Week »
Date Added: 07/05/2010
We're up to a maximum of 3 per week and it's set to increase further. Our Global Sourcing Division has generated such demand from clients. They ask us to organise and fulfil their importing requirements, we are constantly taking delivery of products manufactured abroad and either stored in our...
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Cold Bending - 60mm 'Z' Bars »
Date Added: 03/05/2010
60mm ‘Z’ bars were cold bent to fine tolerances without blemishing on the internal radius using specially manufactured ‘Stress Dissipating’ tools. The bars also required an internal thread, which was added before being despatched to our...
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Local Historic Park Gets a New Lease of Life »
Date Added: 22/04/2010
From original samples and the remains of a gate catch, we cast, using SG Iron, 3-7ft replacement gate posts, 119 railheads and a new gate catch for a park refurbishment in Bilston. The whole project was completed and delivered to site ahead of schedule …it looks great, and will last for...
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Brooks get Destructive with New Testing Machine »
Date Added: 08/04/2010
Brooks have installed a new Destructive Testing Machine alongside their manufacturing centre in Lye, West Midlands. The machine has a break load capacity of up to 50 tonnes and enables them to complete tests in house right next to the production facility saving valuable time in the manufacturing...
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Celebrating 50 Years in Business »
Date Added: 26/03/2010
Traditional metal-bashing skills and the latest computer-aided technology have combined to make Black Country-based Brooks Forgings a nationally known name over its half-century. Still run by its founding family, it has expanded to operate from four sites across the region with divisions working on...
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Bridging the Gap and Holding Things Together! »
Date Added: 23/03/2010
Many years ago, when a false ceiling was installed at a theater company based in Staffordshire, the contractor inadvertently cut through the tie bar that was holding the walls together. Several years later the surveyors noticed various cracks appearing in the walls and upon further inspection...
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Olympic Village gets the Brooks Treatment »
Date Added: 17/03/2010
Brooks Forgings were asked to produce ‘Backstay’s’ for the New Olympic Velodrome based in London. Construction started on the Velodrome in March 2009 and will accommodate up to 6000 spectators in its 2 upper tiers and lower level seating areas located around its continual bowl....
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Restoring Machinery - Full Rebuild Now Operational »
Date Added: 04/02/2010
Our first full machine rebuild project is now operational with a second machine being rebuilt by our maintenance team. It will be added to our existing range of 9 upset forging machines very soon and will have an automated forging transfer system that will significantly improve our output and...
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Shooting Straight - Brooks Manufacture Shotgun Barrels »
Date Added: 12/01/2010
Brooks Forgings specialise in the Upset Forging of components. We were approached to manufacture both Left and Right hand versions of prestigious shotgun barrels. Hot forged, heat treated and straightened prior to full machining. Call us now for a...
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Recovery Shackle Manufacturing for the Ministry of Defence »
Date Added: 08/01/2010
Brooks secure Ministry of Defence contract to supply specialist 50 TONNE SWL recovery shackles, designed specifically for pulling tanks out of extreme conditions. The shackles are manufactured on-site in the West Midlands and are supplied in the BZP Yellow Pass condition, complete with bolt and...
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New Pyrometer Purchased »
Date Added: 06/01/2010
Our new Cyclops 100B pyrometer has been purchased to aid our inspection team. Temperature check results can now be downloaded via ‘bluetooth’ to our internal computer system, streamlining the completion of inspection and production reports even...
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Warm Forged Aluminium Bending »
Date Added: 05/11/2009
We were approached by our customer to assist them with the supply of aluminium arms designed for the new Mini chassis welding production line. The job involved bending a pre-formed flat aluminium arm whilst protecting the internal integrity of a pre-machined bore that ran through its full length....
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Brooks Maintain Traditional Ironwork Style »
Date Added: 16/10/2009
One of our long established conservation clients asked us to replicate a ‘C’ scroll from free issue real ‘wrought iron’ for a restoration project they were working on in Liverpool. Using an original sample supplied by the client, we produced special tooling that enabled...
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Brooks get Technical with New Software »
Date Added: 10/10/2009
Brooks invests in a paperless system with product drawings available to all of our manufacturing centres across any part of the company at the touch of a button. Client communication is significantly enhanced with the ability for our personnel to access files immediately, to see and discuss...
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Advanced Measuring at Brooks »
Date Added: 01/10/2009
Brooks add unrivalled quality control with the purchase and installation of the latest automatic ‘FaroArm’ measuring equipment. The ‘Arm’ is portable and flexible, it has a magnetic chuck which can be fixed to a machine in situ, making the measurement of those larger, heavy...
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Forged Blanks & Usages Save Time and Energy »
Date Added: 24/09/2009
Brooks have extensive on-site Upset Forging capabilies, enabling the manufacture and supply of forged blanks and usages, also know as close nett forgings. Forged heads can be on one or both ends of the bar and available off the shelf for immediate conversion into finished products. Stocks are held...
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New 45,000 sq ft Production Site for Brooks »
Date Added: 06/02/2009
Brooks Forgings new production site based in Lye is now fully functional, increasing it’s combined manufacturing capacity to over 94,000 Sq ft. Machinery that compliments existing equipment has been installed at the new site and will enable clients to benefit from increased manufacturing...
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Emblem Replication Project for Decorative Application »
Date Added: 04/02/2009
Replication of Decorative Ironwork is a speciality at Brooks Forgings Ltd. Our customer approached us to replicate a family emblem from a piece of stonework, for use in a fencing project. A relief pattern was created using the original stonework and a perfect copy was created in metal form. We are...
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Brooks Triumph on Latest Project »
Date Added: 02/09/2008
We were approached by a client to produce several components for use on the latest prestigious Triumph motorcycles. Both brake and gear levers were required, manufactured using carbon Steel. We have extensive on-site hot forging and bending capabilities, making this job ideal for us...
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Reducing the Stress - New Analysis Software »
Date Added: 29/08/2008
Here at Brooks we have installed the latest stress analysis software which enables us to input material and heat treatment specifications direct from your design drawing. This can show, with the assistance of coloured indicators, applied loads which will indicate where materials stress and breaks...
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Special 3" Diameter U-Bolts »
Date Added: 20/08/2008
A specialist company for a specialist job, that’s what Brooks do best! After several competitors had declined the job, we were asked to produce large 3” diameter U-bolts which had to be produced in a specially built furnace to achieve our clients exact requirements. Uniform heat was...
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Replicating Ironwork for a Grand Design »
Date Added: 12/08/2008
A client approached us armed with a photograph taken from a recent issue of the popular ‘Grand Designs’ magazine asking if we could reproduce a scroll and a leaf from the image for their fencing project. We agreed to take on the project which took around 6-8 weeks in all. We...
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Brooks Move into the Fast Lane »
Date Added: 25/05/2008
It’s not every day you get approached to manufacture components used in the assembly of the latest supercars that grace our roads. We were pleased to be given the opportunity to manufacture and supply bonnet catches for McLaren Motorsport. Forged blanks were produced and further machined...
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Decorative Wrought Ironwork For Prestige Residential Development »
Date Added: 23/05/2008
We were awarded the contract to fulfil the component supply element of the fencing project for a prestige residential development in London. Being a grade 1 listed building, it was not practical for our client to alter the existing brick columns which were different distances apart. Working from...
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