Subcontractor celebration
Few subcontract manufacturers can boast 60 years in the service of its customers, which is why Machinery & Manufacturing wanted to speak with Wealdpark about the secrets behind its success. 60th anniversary sparks celebrations at Wealdpark
The CNC machining of components to exacting customer specifications is the lifeblood of the UK manufacturing industry. However, not everyone can do it as successfully as Wealdpark Ltd, a St Helens based subcontract precision engineering company that’s celebrating an impressive 60 years in business. Although supplying parts to a broad spread of industries, identifying a niche can pay real dividends for subcontractors seeking growth. Wealdpark has done exactly that with the electrical sector, producing parts for connectors, fuse gear and standby power equipment. It has two machines running 52 weeks a year producing parts for these applications. On a more general basis, the company serves sectors that extend
from yellow goods and fluid power to fasteners and catering equipment. Exporting is another string to the bow of any successful subcontract machinist. As well as delivering parts across the UK, Wealdpark currently supplies customers in mainland Europe and the United States - success that’s spurring major growth projects. “Not so long ago we acquired the unit next door to expand the footprint of our modern facility and allow investment in additional machinery,” explains Phil Smith, Director of the 29-employee company. “By way of further expansion, planning approval is now in place to extend the original premises and replace the unit next door with a new facility.”
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