Learn About Brace Bridge Engineering

Bracebridge Engineering Limited is a family owned business based in the West Midlands that was established in 1978 as sub-contract supplier of metal pressings and stampings.

Our Family Owned Business

Bracebridge Engineering Ltd is a renowned UK manufacturing based company specialising in precision engineering and fabrication services. With decades of experience, we have earned a reputation for delivering high-quality stampings and assemblies for diverse industries, including automotive, aerospace, defence and electronics.

Through the utilisation of modern technologies, Bracebridge Engineering maintains its position at the forefront of the UK manufacturing sector. We prioritise sustainability and ethical practices, ensuring adherence to industry standards with our ISO 9001:2015-certified processes.

A customer-centric approach drives our success, forging lasting partnerships by providing excellent service and responsiveness. The company’s commitment to research and development empowers them to adapt to changing market demands and remain competitive in the ever-evolving landscape of UK manufacturing.

Our History

Family-owned and run, BBE has been manufacturing in the Birmingham area for four generations. Its parent company Trevelyans was founded just after WWI to make ignition tubes for the growing automotive market. After that the company developed its presswork and stamping expertise into many fields including, light fittings, tap tops and shower components, and along the way forged competences in deep-drawing, thread-rolling and tube manipulation to complement its core business.

BBE became an independent company in 1978 and continued to produce components for a wide range of industries specialising in non-ferrous, copper and brass fittings for the growing electric shower and central heating industry at its site in Aston, Birmingham. The company outgrew its original site in Aston and moved to the premises from which we now operate in 1995. We occupy a prominent location on the Walsall Road in Perry Barr, an area that is undergoing significant investment and improvement. Close to the Midlands motorway network our site is very accessible and close to all the engineering expertise still to be found in Birmingham and the West Midlands.

1920’s Staff

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Busy 1920’s

Our press shop ladies at work

1970’s Aston

Our origins in Aston, Birmingham United Kingdom

Our Commitment to Quality Manufacturing

At BBE, quality isn’t just a benchmark — it’s the foundation of everything we do. From first concept to final product, we take pride in delivering solutions you can trust.

We recognize that manufacturing quality is the cornerstone of our success and the satisfaction of our valued customers. We believe that the pursuit of excellence in every product we create is not just a goal, but a fundamental responsibility.

Why Quality Matters

  • Ensures superior performance, safety, and reliability
  • Builds long-term customer trust and satisfaction
  • Supports excellence through every phase of production
  • Backed by rigorous quality control and advanced technologies

Quality in Practice

  • Tools & Techniques
  • Zero PPM target defect rate
  • Advanced equipment: CMM Faro arm, calibrated tools, Go/No-Go gauges & fixtures
  • Employee ownership of quality at every level

Accreditations & Methodologies

  • Certified to BS EN ISO 9001:2015
  • Using industry-standard tools: FMEA, SPC, and PPAP

New Part Introduction (NPI)

New Part Introduction (NPI) follows a strict APQP process — from initial feasibility and timing plans to manufacture, inspection, and final approval. A dedicated project leader ensures every stage meets our exacting standards.

Continuous Improvement Culture

We foster a continuous improvement culture through regular training, internal audits, and structured manufacturing meetings — empowering our team to push quality forward every day.

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Tooling

At Bracebridge Engineering, we know that efficient, reliable tooling is essential for consistent, high-quality component production. Our in-house toolroom, supported by expert engineers and local toolmakers, delivers cost-effective solutions — from initial concept through to prototype, sample approval and full production.

We offer tooling to suit your production and budget requirements, including:

  • Single operation tooling (blanking, stamping, piercing, forming, deep draw)
  • Multi-stage, coil-fed progression tooling
  • Transfer press tooling
  • Special purpose tooling
  • Secondary operation and assembly tooling
  • Gauges and checking fixtures
  • Welding and assembly jigs

Capacity List

Press Shop

Clearing 90ton
Hme op75 75ton (2 off)
Rhodes 100ton (2 off)
Chin Fong 160ton
Sweeney & blocksidge 10ton
Sweeney & blocksidge 50ton (2 off)
Sweeney & blocksidge 20ton (5 off)
Tranemo 250 ton hydraulic press
Lagan 200 ton hydraulic press
Tranemo 250 ton hydraulic press
Hare 60kn press
25T Amada pressbrake

Coil Holders

Bhp coil holder/straightener
Atkin coil holder type sp150
Bhp single coil holder
Bhp double coil holder
Clark v5ro5m
Clark horizontal coil holder

Spot Welders

British federal 75 kva
British federal 30 kva
British federal 10 kva

Robot Welders

Panarobo Panasonic

Cleaners

Sharmac type vb10s (2 off)
Acton type vb10s
Dryer (2 off)
Blastwash parts degreaser
RS Components ultrasonic cleaner

Toolroom

Jones & shipman 1302 cylindrical grinder
Jones & shipman 1400 surface grinder
Jones & shipman 540 surface grinder
Colchester mastiff 1400 lathe
Colchester triumph 2000 lathe
Elliott progress no.1 bench driller
Qualters & smith r4 radial drill
Union jubilee pedestal grinder
KRV 3000 Miller
Startrite volant no. 18 vertical bandsaw
Startrite horizontal bandsaw

Other machines

Meddings table top drill type lb
Ace-minor belt sander
Carter Circular Saw
Adige CM501 Saw
Adige CM400 Saw
Burmaster Deburing Machine (2 off)

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