WEDNESBURY PLANT

THE HEART OF THE MIDLANDS

Bridge Aluminium’s Wednesbury foundry is a centre of technical expertise and industrial craftsmanship, where a wide range of specialist processes are carried out to produce high-quality gravity die and low pressure components for industries across the United Kingdom. Our team works with precision, care and decades of experience to ensure every stage of production delivers strength, accuracy and repeatability. Within the foundry, aluminium is handled with expert control enabling consistent quality driven by our team and customers high expectations.

Tradition Forged into Innovation

OPERATIONS

Our Foundry operations involve both traditional and modern methods. Moulds are clamped, filled and removed with the support of mechanical handling equipment, giving us full control over repeatable shapes and dimensions. Once cast, components go through the fettling stage, where excess metal is cut or ground away to reveal the clean final form. This is a physically demanding and detailed part of the process, carried out by skilled workers using grinding tools and extraction systems to maintain a safe and tidy environment. The foundry also features a dedicated inspection area, where parts are closely examined for accuracy and finish. Every component is handled and reviewed by trained personnel who check for defects, surface quality and consistency, ensuring that only castings that meet our stringent levels move forward. In house x-ray and crack detection facilities ensure that safety critical parts adhere to the highest standards. 

BRITISH MADE

Handling is a constant part of the workflow. Moulds, cores, tools and castings are moved between stations using hydraulic systems, supporting a smooth and efficient production flow while minimising physical strain. The site is designed to ensure every stage of production operates seamlessly, with space, layout and equipment all optimised for safety and performance. Throughout the Wednesbury facility, health and safety remains paramount. Our teams wear full PPE and follow rigorous procedures, whether operating machinery, fettling castings or carrying out final checks. Every process is underpinned by a culture of professionalism and attention to detail. Bridge Aluminium’s Wednesbury foundry brings together a powerful mix of traditional skills and modern tools. We’re proud of the range of processes we carry out in-house, from furnace work and pouring to fettling, heat treatment and inspection. This allows us to maintain full control over quality, timelines and materials. With our experienced workforce and purpose-built facilities, we continue to deliver reliable, British-made aluminium castings to sectors that demand the very best in performance and durability.

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